Inspirational Messages

Reclaimed

Dare to Stand Alone

Enemy Territory

Its the Dad Life!!

This is probably the best video ever!!

Enjoy!

Heaps Family Pictures 2012

The Ballad of Mr. Jenkins

I was listening to music on my iPad while riding tracks to work today and came across this song, which I haven't heard in a few years and honestly forgot about it. It was a great reminder that we never know what is going on in others lives. Its important to remember that before we judge someone or are critical of them we should think about what that person has been through. We all have had experiences that have defined us and many of those have been quite tough to go through. This was a great reminder for me and I wanted to pass it along!!


-Tyler Heaps

Spring 2012

It was so fun to have Elder Hunt and Kate come for dinner when Molly was here. It is interesting how we can care about people we don't know that well, but sincerely love them because of a spiritual connection.

We just saw Elder Peck Wednesday night. It is weird to call them by their first names. The kids loved wrestling and playing with Remington. I am thankful for these examples of good missionaries for my kids. It is great for them to see what they should be like and have that example. Thank you mom and dad for the blessings you give us through your service. We love you!!

Read the following post picturing me standing in the corner with my tie over my shoulder.

Dad has given me the reference for the true meaning of Rev. 22:18. It is only talking about the book of Revelation not the whole Bible.

This is explained in 1 Nephi 14:18-30.

Of course you all probably had this figured out already. There's always so much to learn!

Neither Add To Nor Diminish From

I had a conversation with a friend the other day about the Bible and the Book of Mormon. She loves the gospel, but is struggling with some of the members and sheepishly admitted to me that ahe'a always been a little unsettled about the Book of Mormon because of Revelation 22:18.

".....If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:" (New Testament, Revelation, Chapter 22)

I told we were going to have to learn more and figure it all out, because I know that both books are true and if they contradict each other there must be a reason.

This Is what I have come up with and what sent to her:

"Been thinkin about ya this morning and our chat the other day. I looked up Rev 22:18 and looked up the cross references for "add". Read Deut. 4:2 & 12:32. I thought it was interesting that this was mentioned here when there was so much of the bible still to be written. So clearly the Lord didn't mean don't write anything else.

Also they refer to the verse in Rev. in the D&C 20:35. Saying they basically aren't going against the words of John.

I feel that the Lord didn't want anything added to or taken from his "book" that contained the truths of the gospel. He never said he wouldn't have more then one book written. We also know the Lord is consistent in the way he does things, he has an order or pattern, so it at stands to reason that of he had children in another land he would have them keep records and record the gospel in a "book" as well.

The other pattern set up in both books is the preparation for and the prophesying of the Savior's coming. They are like twins in that aspect. The Lord prepares and prophesies in the same manner in both books. And the soul purpose of both books is to bring us a testimony of the living Savior.

They are like the perfect marriage. One spouse doesn't add to or diminish from the other. They walk side by side, hand in hand as companions; complimenting and strengthening one another neither trying to steal the spotlight or jump ahead. They are a perfect pair.

K- I'm done. Love ya!"

I love you all!!!!!!

Molly

Ashton's Surgery
This is Ash waiting to change and go back for surgery. He was so good even though he just went through this 3 weeks ago. He didn't complain and freak out at all. He was so calm and ready to go.
He loves his toys he got to pick. When we got to the hospital there was a Christmas tree covered with stuffed animals. Ashton got to choose one and he chose this leopard looking one. He loves it! When we read the little tag on it, it said, "Good luck, the windsor 1st ward YW." I was so choked up reading this. Some girls did this unknowing who they would affect by it. They don't know that my little 5 year old was so comforted by their actions. He held that bear the whole time at the hospital and the whole time he has been home. I love the church!

Aren't these hospital jammies the cutest? He was so good while we were there waiting for surgery.

This is right after they brought him to us. He so drugged up, and he just wanted that cursed IV out of his hand. That is the only thing that he complained about hurting him. Thankfully his nurse and the anesthesiologist were so kind and took it out within 5 minutes.

He was semi calmed down in this picture...

...and totally calmed down in this one. Once his IV was out he as totally fine and went to sleep. He was so good and did so much better waking up this time than when he had his tonsils out. I was so thankful for that.

We took off his bandage this morning to look at his staples. I think he has 10 and they look pretty good actually. They cut his ear off so they could get deep inside his ear. Tonight his face is swelling up, but he is doing well, my good boy, how I love him!