What a perfect day! The sun was shining even though the weather report said rain. We went to the 1:30 session and then to the Sealing. It was so very special. There was alot of both families there. Layne and Pam were chosen to be the couple for the endowment session. The only sad things were that Justin and Gabe were not there to be sealed to them and Barry and Temi were not there. The spirit was incredable. Carl Ray just glowed. He made me feel so good. He hugged me really tight and whispered, "Thanks for not giving up on me." I am so blesses to have two great son-in-laws as he and Duane...and daughter-in-laws as Pam and Temi. They are all so good to me.
After the temple we had a picnic up to Massey's Meadows. Layne & Pam went home, but the rest of us, The Nielsons(Temple instructors for Wanda & CR) and three of Carl Ray's families were there and it was a perfect ending for such a perfect day.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
JUNE 10 - MY BIRTHDAYS
My Birthdays seem to last alot longer than they used to. Tuesday night we went to Wanda's for a pre-birthday dinner. They said I would have to wait till Thursday for my presents because Wendy would be gone on Wednesday, my real birthday, to pickup Jonathon from his mission. His six week mission. So, Wednesday was Art class and Ruth, Lella Ruth, and Valda gave me good wishes. I made banana-peach ice cream in the freezer to go with Ruth's apple pie. Wanda called and asked what I was doing to celebrate..I said, "Nothing. Go to bed" She said they were cooking hamburgers to come over. Then Gay called and said she was bringing me a birthday pie.(It was my favorite: Razelberry) So they came to Wanda's and she had ice cream to go with it. She and Gay gave me my presents - but I had to leave them there so Wendy wouldn't know I saw them. Wanda gave me a divided frame for Friends (I put my missionary friends in it) and Gay gave me some "ugly" shoes like everyons is wearing except these have fuzzy soft liners that you can take out and wash. They are really comfy.
Thursday Wendy and Jonathon came about 6:10 and went to meet with Pres. Alexander to get Jon released. I feel so bad about it. He is still on cloud nine with missionary feaver. I hope he can keep it for a year and go out again. Anyway, then everyone came to give me the rest of my gifts. They took my glasses off so I couldn't see what they had till they were ready. They led me out to the porch where they had this huge wheelbarro with two wheels and a box that held a neat iron planter bike and some garden tools. Jonathon and Meghan put it together and put it on my front porch.
You would think that would be enough for a seventy seventh birthday...but...no...I opened a letter from the Church Offices which held a letter saying my "Joshua" story had been accepted by the Friend magazine! When they publish it or maybe before..they will pay me $100!! That is the iceing on the cake.
Now, the really, really great news!!!! Saturday, June 13, 2009 Wanda and Carl Ray are going to be sealed in the temple!! Candice will be sealed to them too. I hope Justin and Gabe will realize what they need to do now. What a blessing! How many years of prayers has it been hoping for this day. After the temple, we plan to go up the canyon for a picnic. That is the last thing I wanted for my birthday.
God is Good
Thursday Wendy and Jonathon came about 6:10 and went to meet with Pres. Alexander to get Jon released. I feel so bad about it. He is still on cloud nine with missionary feaver. I hope he can keep it for a year and go out again. Anyway, then everyone came to give me the rest of my gifts. They took my glasses off so I couldn't see what they had till they were ready. They led me out to the porch where they had this huge wheelbarro with two wheels and a box that held a neat iron planter bike and some garden tools. Jonathon and Meghan put it together and put it on my front porch.
You would think that would be enough for a seventy seventh birthday...but...no...I opened a letter from the Church Offices which held a letter saying my "Joshua" story had been accepted by the Friend magazine! When they publish it or maybe before..they will pay me $100!! That is the iceing on the cake.
Now, the really, really great news!!!! Saturday, June 13, 2009 Wanda and Carl Ray are going to be sealed in the temple!! Candice will be sealed to them too. I hope Justin and Gabe will realize what they need to do now. What a blessing! How many years of prayers has it been hoping for this day. After the temple, we plan to go up the canyon for a picnic. That is the last thing I wanted for my birthday.
God is Good
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