Quotes of the Week

Truth enables us to see clearly because it is the knowledge of things as they really are...Knowledge is crucial to avoid deception, to discern between truth and error, and to see clearly and chart a course through the hazards of our day.
--Lawrence E. Corbridge

His Atonement, infinite and eternal, is central to the plan of happiness and the purpose of creation. He assures us that He carries us next to His heart.
--Gerrit W. Gong

We can be happy and joyful, optimistic and confident, showing kindness and love as we go forth because in the end, we have an absolutely guaranteed victory of fight over darkness, of good over evil, or truth over error, of virtue over vice.
--Jeffrey R. Holland

Quotes of the Week

Charity is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other.
--Marvin J. Ashton

If all you or I know about Jesus Christ and His restored gospel is what other people teach or tell us, then the foundation of our testimony of Him and His glorious latter-day work is built upon sand.
--David A. Bednar

To Him, our direction is ever more important than our speed.
--Larry R. Lawrence

Cast Off, Boot On; Vacationing for Most of Our Children

We are always so happy when we have a Kade visit. He couldn't see Glen when he first got here, so he walked all around looking for him. As soon as he spies his grandpa, he wants to get picked up for a hug.

 

We always appreciate a willing person coming to mow our lawn each week. This time Kade came prepared with his little lawn mower. 

 

Mowing reward: lunch from Costa Vida as per Haley's choice. Too bad Madison wasn't here that day to enjoy her favorite restaurant food.

On our way to Logan one evening, we stopped in Hyrum for a few minutes to see Rich, Richie and Barbara. 

Then we went on to a park in Logan for the wedding reception of McKay and Rachel Jensen. McKay is the son of Greg and Jamie Jensen who are our friends in the ward.

Although the park was beautiful, it wasn't very handicap accessible. Glen was using his peg-leg, but it was a long way for him to have to walk on the very uneven grass. The past few days his hip and back on his good leg has been so painful for him.

This fun photo was sent to me by one of our missionaries Alex Durfee who was visiting another of our missionaries Darcie Povey who lives in Clifton. She saw my Uncle Lyle and Aunt Carol whom she had met earlier when Darcie spoke in church. Small world!!

Happy Sabbath!!

Rebecca's family enjoyed their vacation time at Yellowstone National Park.   

Brooke had a dragonfly on her shirt.

When asked their favorite part of the trip, the grandchildren talked the most about their horse ride.

It was nice to have them back home safe and sound. Brooke gave me a painting she had made. Pink is my favorite color. How kind of her!!

More kindness bestowed upon us from Grant and Diane Stewart. They like to make lemon ice cream and shared two cups with us. How kind of them!!

Glen has been counting down the days until his doctor's appointment just hoping his cast would be removed and he would be put in a boot. Wish granted!!

 

Since I was frustrated he hadn't taken photos last time he was there, he made up for it this time. 

He feels so much more freedom now in the boot. He is so happy he can take it off to sleep. He is hoping he will be able to sleep better at night, although he said the last few nights his sore hip has kept him awake more than his foot.

Jacob's family is now vacationing in Branson, Missouri. Here are some photos he sent for us to enjoy. 

Sarah's family has been vacationing with Jeff's family at Lake Powell. 

Their vacation continues from the lake to our house. They will be arriving some time this evening and will be spending the next 10 days with us. 

With Abe's family in Florida for the next couple of months, it seems Ben's family is the only one not vacationing. They have had a trip planned for a long time to go to New York to be with Haley's family for 2 weeks, but it is looking like the coronavirus might be foiling their plans. SAD!!

Quotes of the Week

Each of us...needs to stop and think, Jesus Christ died for me. Jesus Christ thought me worthy of His blood, and He loves me. He has hopes for me, and He can make a difference in my life. His grace can transform me.
--D. Todd Christofferson

Today our Savior desires that what we do and who we are becoming will invite others to come, follow him.
--Gerrit W. Gong

Charity is accepting someone's differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped.
--Marvin J. Ashton