Quotes of the Week

 Me message to all of my sisters who may be wondering where their place is in the Church is to absolutely affirm that your place is in the Church...giving your talents and time and abilities to lifting and blessing those around you.

--Jean Bingham

When you look back on what may now seem trying times of service and sacrifice, the sacrifice will have become a blessing.

--Henry B. Eyring

We cannot afford--and this world cannot afford -- our failure to put these gospel concepts and fortifying covenants to full use personally and publicly.

--Jeffrey R. Holland

Rebecca's Birthday; No Santa Dave; Madison's Surprising Birthday Dinner Request

Rebecca had a birthday and we wanted to celebrate with them, so we let her pick her restaurant of choice--Texas Roadhouse. Woman after my own heart!! The rolls are so delicious!!!!

Dallas took a photo of his meal. Apparently he was a happy diner that evening along with the rest of us.

Dallas told our server we had two birthday girls--Rebecca that very day and Madison in a week. They both got a birthday dessert of ice cream, syrup and lots of whipped cream. We walked out of there feeling very full and satisfied.

We finally got a couple of small snowstorms. This has been a sparse-snow winter. This snow was unique. When I looked out the window the snow looked so sparkly. I stood and actually watched the snow melt. The individual snow pellets would pop one by one. It was quite entertaining.

We had to cancel our El Matador date with Dave and Bonnie back when I was sick with Covid. It was good to see them once again as it had been several months. 

I cannot believe how much they LOVE that Mexican restaurant. They are always so willing to drive up to Bountiful to eat at their favorite restaurant. We almost didn't recognize Dave with his clean-shaven face. 

We both agree we don't miss Santa Claus Dave.

Madison very much surprised us when we asked where she wanted to go to eat on her birthday. Without hesitation she said, "Del Taco!!" 

That made us laugh because it was such an unexpected response. Rebecca explained that on their Disneyland trip, they ate at a Del Taco and Madison loved it so much she wanted to relive that experience once again.

Del Taco was completely empty except for our birthday party group. 

Since we were the only ones there, one would think they would be paying lots of attention to us and to our order. Alas, that was not so. Dallas's order was wrong. And the birthday girl's order was wrong.

Madison ordered two hard shell tacos with just meat and cheese on them. They came with lettuce. UGH!!

Second try for Madison's order they gave her two soft shell tacos with just meat and cheese. UGH AGAIN!!

Third try she finally got what she wanted. HURRAH for the birthday girl!!!!

By that time she was so hungry she decided to eat the two soft shell tacos after she finished eating her two hard shell tacos. 

Happy 8th birthday to Madison. We will be celebrating again soon with her when she has her baptism.

But first...Glen and I will be spending the week in Las Vegas going to watch BYU play in the WCC basketball tournament. 

And, of course, we will be squeezing in some time to see Jeff, Sarah and their boys. More about all that in my next post.

GO COUGARS!!

Quotes of the Week

 The path of repentance and forgiveness may at times seem a bit scary and hard to do. The Savior is the Master Healer. His divine sacrifice and love for us are the path to regain the clear and true vision of things as they really are.

--Dieter F. Uchtdorf

True Christianity, in which we strive to become like our Master, has always required our best efforts.

--Scott D. Whiting

Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. 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 m ight have hoped. 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

Quotes of the Week

 God is your Father. He love you. He and your mother in heaven value you beyond any measure. You are unique. One of a kind, made of the eternal intelligence which gives you claim upon eternal life. Let ther be no question in your mind about your value as an individual. The whole intent of the gospel plan is to provide an opportunity for each of you to reach your fullest potential, which is eternal progression and the possibility of godhood.

--Spencer W. Kimball

To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice.

--Thomas S. Monson

Choices have to be made. Not making a choice is a choice. Learn to choose now.

--Jeffrey R. Holland