August 30, 2009
We attended a Four Stake Meeting at our Stake Center where we learned of the new Stake that has been created here. I couldn't keep track of who went where...I just got the part that says this ward is not affected. I am glad because we are just getting adjusted to the changes of last year when part of our ward went to a different ward and we got some other people added to our Maeser 3rd Ward. It was a great meeting. We heard from our Stake President, Michael Alexander and the other predidents, including the new ones. Then the two general authorities, 70's, I think.
Can't remember names, but they gave really good talks encouraging everyone to be missionary and temple minded. There are over 1,000 endowed members who are inactive here! Much was said about how important it is for each of us to listen for that still small voice that helps us to do the things we need to do.
I am so greatful for my testimony, that I know we have a loving Heavenly Father who has given us the perfect plan of happiness if we will accept it...and for His Son, Jesus Christ and the atonement He has done for each of us. Why do we so often choose to go our own way which often causes us pain and frustration instead of the easy path that is laid out for us by Heavenly Father to bring us true happiness and joy in our lives. How is it that we, who have sooo much, keep seeking for more and more? One brother told of a place in Africa where they collected fast offerings and sent it to Salt Lake. When ask why, the Bishop (or whatever) said that they take care of each other. If someone needs food, food is given. They think if each person has one good meal a day, that is enough. They don't need the offerings. There must be others who need it more. Even though the children have no shoes and poor clothing and enough food for one meal a day. We came home to a feast of rice with chicken, green beans, carrots, & tomatoes from the garden, stuffed celery, melon and lemonage. Who could ask for more..and we could have had much more. We need to count our blessings and show our thankfulness by being devoted to the Lord by the service we give.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ed Week
The third week of August always means Education Week. It has become a tradition for me and my girls, Wanda, Wendy, Gay(when here) to go together. This year was especially special because Chrystal came with us. Megan came one day. We missed Brandi though. She didn't have anyone to watch Zacary, but we did get to see her a couple of times. We had breakfast with them on Saturday before coming home. That Zacary is so cute and fun!
We all went to almost every class from 8:30 in the morning to the last class at 8:30 at night. We also got to go to a night program on Tuesday night of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors. It was kind of a modern version musical. The talent was exceptional. I made it to two or three of the favorite music classes...James O Miner, Michael Balam and Marvin Goldstien. They talk and play the piano. I have to say, Marvin is my favorite. He is the Jewish-Morman. He always reminds us that we wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jews...Rosies are Red, Violets are bluish, We wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jewish. He is really funny. James O Miner is a soft spoken pianist and always more spiritual...but can play anything anyone can throw at him when he asks for requests. Michael Balam is the Opera guy. He has a wonderful vibroto voice you hear in Operas. He usually relates music to our state of minds. Right and Left brain stuff.
I got to go to Barbara B Jones (a favorite..she came to one of our Relief Society Woman's Conferences in Craig one time) and Mary Ellen Edwards is funny...The others were more on the scriptures. They were really good. They take the ordinary stories we grew up on and put a whole different image to them. Everything is a type or symbol of Christ. Noah did die for three days...I always wondered how the Lord kept him alive in a bubble or something in that big fist...then rose again in three days. Those instructers are so smart. Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how they bring the scriptures to life and make sense of things that don't.
Today, August 23,2009 we went to the Oquirr Mountain Temple opening..at least we saw and participated in it via sattalite. The temples are really starting to dot the whole earth! This one is the second this summer.
My garden is yeilding squash now. I put the extras out in a basket by the road for whoever wants them. Today I got two dollars that someone left! Last year someone left a dozen eggs and I got a thank you note from someone..no names.
Wendy has an eye infection or something today. It is really red and she says it really hurts. Hope she is better tomorrow.
We all went to almost every class from 8:30 in the morning to the last class at 8:30 at night. We also got to go to a night program on Tuesday night of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors. It was kind of a modern version musical. The talent was exceptional. I made it to two or three of the favorite music classes...James O Miner, Michael Balam and Marvin Goldstien. They talk and play the piano. I have to say, Marvin is my favorite. He is the Jewish-Morman. He always reminds us that we wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jews...Rosies are Red, Violets are bluish, We wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jewish. He is really funny. James O Miner is a soft spoken pianist and always more spiritual...but can play anything anyone can throw at him when he asks for requests. Michael Balam is the Opera guy. He has a wonderful vibroto voice you hear in Operas. He usually relates music to our state of minds. Right and Left brain stuff.
I got to go to Barbara B Jones (a favorite..she came to one of our Relief Society Woman's Conferences in Craig one time) and Mary Ellen Edwards is funny...The others were more on the scriptures. They were really good. They take the ordinary stories we grew up on and put a whole different image to them. Everything is a type or symbol of Christ. Noah did die for three days...I always wondered how the Lord kept him alive in a bubble or something in that big fist...then rose again in three days. Those instructers are so smart. Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how they bring the scriptures to life and make sense of things that don't.
Today, August 23,2009 we went to the Oquirr Mountain Temple opening..at least we saw and participated in it via sattalite. The temples are really starting to dot the whole earth! This one is the second this summer.
My garden is yeilding squash now. I put the extras out in a basket by the road for whoever wants them. Today I got two dollars that someone left! Last year someone left a dozen eggs and I got a thank you note from someone..no names.
Wendy has an eye infection or something today. It is really red and she says it really hurts. Hope she is better tomorrow.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Dumpted in the River
Nick, Sara and kids, Ellie and Aidan came on the 18th of August to Wanda's where we all gathered together. All my kids (kids//) were here and I didn't get pictures!! We had too much fun to think about it I guess. It was so good to have this many of my family together. Gary came from Grand Junction too. We just ate and visited all evening. Sunday Gary and Nick's family went to Sacrament meeting (at the early ward) and then we came home, had peanut butter sandwitches and we went up to McConkie's Petroglifts and did the walk. It is pretty amazing that all the time growing up I knew they were there but wasn't interested enough to look at them. That morning there was a little black pup on Wanda & CR's front porch with no collar and Ellie fell in love with it. We assume someone dropped it off. Anyway, they took it back to Michigan and I guess it made it okay. Nick called and left a message that all was well.
Monday, we (Nick's family, Gary, Barry and I) went up to the Gorge and got a raft to go down the river. It was a beautiful day and the river was great. We were told to always keep to the right going over the rapids, especially the Mother in law rock. Well, I guess we didn't get to the right soon enough, 'cause the current caught us and slammed us into that rock and we were all thrown out. Gary was on the side with the rock and found himself under the raft and his foot being pushed under the rock. Hi pulled loose and got on the other side where I, Sara, Ellie and Aidan was...I guess Barry too...They got the kids in the raft and a man in a bost came closer and we grabbed on for him to pull us over to the bank. When Nick saw the kids were safe, he took after the coolers, shoes, hats, etc. We had to tip the raft over to get the water out and went on to where Nick was. I lost my glasses and hat...one show was in the raft. Barry'w hat was a gonner..two odd shoes amd a paddle were lost and some fishing stuff of Nick's. I rescued a small plastic box for Nick though. The water was cold but not shockingly so. It felt kind of good even. Nobody panicked. Nick was most shook up..and Sara for the kids...They were little troopers...didn't cry or anything. It was a warm day so we didn't freeze. It could have been a bad thing. I think we all gave thanks for our safty that day.
Gay and Brandi had cooked up a plan to sabatage Gary's car when we came home. They really dolled it up as pay back for the many tricks he was always trying to pull on Gay especially. He did'nt apreciate it as they had hoped. Apparently he had some other things on his mind and wasn't in the mood for 'funny stuff'
Gary is on what he calls "A Spiritual Journey". For sometime now the spirit has been bugging him and finally got to him. He has been going to church for sometime now and is so amazed at the 'revelations' he has recieved. He is now in the right ward, after going to two other wards and met with the bishop for two hours last Sunday. I am really impressed and greatful. Sometimes it takes many years of praying before the time is right. I keep on praying for each and every single one of my families and people that one day we will all be together with the gospel as the center of each life.
Monday, we (Nick's family, Gary, Barry and I) went up to the Gorge and got a raft to go down the river. It was a beautiful day and the river was great. We were told to always keep to the right going over the rapids, especially the Mother in law rock. Well, I guess we didn't get to the right soon enough, 'cause the current caught us and slammed us into that rock and we were all thrown out. Gary was on the side with the rock and found himself under the raft and his foot being pushed under the rock. Hi pulled loose and got on the other side where I, Sara, Ellie and Aidan was...I guess Barry too...They got the kids in the raft and a man in a bost came closer and we grabbed on for him to pull us over to the bank. When Nick saw the kids were safe, he took after the coolers, shoes, hats, etc. We had to tip the raft over to get the water out and went on to where Nick was. I lost my glasses and hat...one show was in the raft. Barry'w hat was a gonner..two odd shoes amd a paddle were lost and some fishing stuff of Nick's. I rescued a small plastic box for Nick though. The water was cold but not shockingly so. It felt kind of good even. Nobody panicked. Nick was most shook up..and Sara for the kids...They were little troopers...didn't cry or anything. It was a warm day so we didn't freeze. It could have been a bad thing. I think we all gave thanks for our safty that day.
Gay and Brandi had cooked up a plan to sabatage Gary's car when we came home. They really dolled it up as pay back for the many tricks he was always trying to pull on Gay especially. He did'nt apreciate it as they had hoped. Apparently he had some other things on his mind and wasn't in the mood for 'funny stuff'
Gary is on what he calls "A Spiritual Journey". For sometime now the spirit has been bugging him and finally got to him. He has been going to church for sometime now and is so amazed at the 'revelations' he has recieved. He is now in the right ward, after going to two other wards and met with the bishop for two hours last Sunday. I am really impressed and greatful. Sometimes it takes many years of praying before the time is right. I keep on praying for each and every single one of my families and people that one day we will all be together with the gospel as the center of each life.
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