Life can be scary but keep going

So I have to blog about this..

Paige and I took a trip to BYU Idaho with her friend Kaylee and her mother to check out living and get a feel for campus.

On our trip home from Idaho, we stopped at a Wendy's to eat. This old lady started choking and her daughter yelled for help. A worker came to help but couldn't get it out. They told the other worker's to call 911. I was scared but knew I had to at least try and help. I went over and told them to let me help. First time doing the hymlic maneuver (on an adult) and it worked. The poor lady was so shaky. I sat her down and rubbed her back and asked if she was alright. She was coughing, but nodded her head, yes. So, I went back to my lunch. The ambulance still came and checked her out and talked to her. The old lady and her daughter thanked me before they left. It was a scary experience. Poor Paige told Dad, that she almost saw a lady die today but Mom saved her life. I guess I did. I was to nervous to even think of it that way.
It was scary to me but what was I gong to do-watch her die-NO. I am glad that I have been certified in first aid and CPR. Kaylee's mom said-wow, right place, right time-Traci. Yes, it was but I don't wish to have to do it again.
Today in church we talked about hastening the work (missionary work) and I thought about my experience at Wendy's and doing what I could to help the lady live, even though I was scared. Am I willing to step in and help people people in their spiritual live's? I know I am, but even after serving a full time mission, it can be a little scary. I need to work on the FAITH thing a little more.

Skin care

I have been using a new skincare product called Paula's Choice exfoliant. So far, I am in love with it.  My complexion is smoother and brighter.  Big pores are smaller and fine lines are diapering. I'm going to keep using this product.

I was able to try this great product through being a Buzz Agent.

Braden's address

I thought that I had posted this earlier but I guess not.

The easiest way to get letters to Braden right now is through pouch mail.

 Write on one side of plain white paper, fold it into 3rd's and tape it closed-leavig about 1 inch on either side.
Put address and first class stamp on outside of letter -no envelope!!!

Pouch mail to

Elder Braden Michael Erickson
Uganda Kampala Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City Ut 84130-0150

I am sure he would love to hear from you.

Squirt gun party

I registered to do a Nurf squirt gun party through a company called House Parties.

And they actually choose me to host a party. They sent me 5 Nurf Squirt guns and 10 bags of Cheetos, lots of coupons and tattoos. We were supposed to have the party Saturday but Loren's work is hosting Lagoon Day-so it is free for us.  We can't pass that up, so we had the water party early.  The boys invited some friends and I bought extra guns and of course used the coupons.  The kids had a blast and got to take Cheetos home with other fun goodies.
We may do this again this summer just because it is so much fun.