tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158143772195507772024-03-12T23:33:53.895-07:00These Things I CelebrateGwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-51719004059338985242013-05-12T07:50:00.000-07:002013-05-12T07:50:47.142-07:00Our tomato garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* It is Spring and my heart is jubilant!<br />
* Been trying to find a spot for tomatoes to grow. It needed the sun, but not the sprinklers, no horses but still close enough for the hose to reach. Walla, here it is, rocks, orchard grass, and sprinkler pipes, perfect. I am going to coax them into growing. I can taste the sweet juice dribbling down my chin.<br />
*We castrated three poor little boy horses yesterday and pulled out their wolf teeth. They crashed to the ground after a shot and couldn't believe what hit them when they woke up. My job was to brush like crazy while they were asleep and get all the winter matted hair off them. Several times they would jump and kick and scare the willies out of me.<br />
* The fields are green and beautiful. We are in the thick of watering. I love the early mornings and evening outside. Wallsburg is a gift.<br />
*". . .for he that will love life, and see good days. . .let hiim seek peace." 1 Peter 3:9-11Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-3998784895240365452013-05-12T07:27:00.000-07:002013-05-12T07:27:16.321-07:00Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*It is Mother's Day. These are flowers from Marion's Funeral. Last night they sat at the end of my bed with candles. I can't bear to give them up. I have been carrying around Marion's purse, all pink with sparkles. I am trying to drink in some of her happiness. She was a lady of abundance. The women at her rest home are wearing her clothes and I am sure they are smiling, remembering her.<br />
* I am so happy and blessed this day! I love my children they have brought me a flood of joy. <br />
* I have been grumpy with Tom and for that I am sorry. Today is a new day and I am going to do better. <br />
*"The angels this world needs most are the mortal kind, married to each other, living together in grace." Wayne BrickeyGwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-74676481622109793652013-04-03T08:07:00.000-07:002013-04-03T08:07:50.037-07:00Emilee's Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*This morning I rejoice in Emilee's Birthday. What a beautiful, energetic child. I love her. I loved working on her school shadow box. I think she got best in her class. She has amazing grades, a flock of boys that are her best friends, and the most amazing thick hair. Happy Birthday Em, hope Disneyland celebrated with you! Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-29181142379451224292013-02-16T06:52:00.003-08:002013-02-16T06:52:28.715-08:00Tubing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Bret is driving as Nicole takes pictures of Katy and Julia preforming tricks in motion. I love the arms around these two friends. They have always been so close. I loved that these two plus Tyler spent the night. Katy is so full of life, basketball, skiing, whispering secrets under the sheets and taking care of Kenta. Katy I love you!<br />
* Today is Saturday and it is going to warm. I want to feed and brush the horses with Tom.<br />
* I am excited the kids are coming up tomorrow.<br />
* I watched the edges of the mountains to the north turn pink early this morning, so inspiring.<br />
* This week in the baptistery there was a 15 year old girl that was blind getting baptised for family names. After they were finished she said, Wait, we still have one more lady and her name is Kathryn. I can see her standing there. Sure enough the cards had been stuck together and there was one more name, Kathryn. Tom is loving the baptistery and I am loving him!<br />
*. . ."and they both saw and heard these children; yea even babes did open their mouths and utter marvelous things. . . 3 Nephi 26:16Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-31023224948461361222013-02-15T06:35:00.001-08:002013-02-15T06:35:43.257-08:00Shawn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Shawn is almost drifting off to sleep. I'm thinking he was making a snow angel but really he is a snow angel. His tiny fingers on the I Pad amaze me. He could read long before Kindergarten. His little brain races ahead of us all. There are big things in store in his life, and I get a front row seat. How lucky is that.<br />
*Yesterday was Valentines. I got a hug from Abbie and Lucy, ate a cookie from Kim's Valentine dinner and talked on the phone with her, a text from Jamie, watched a game of Jenny's and talked with Bret and Nicole, a text conversation with Matt, a smile from Margie and one whole day in the temple with Tom. These are the best of times for me. I am the happiest of the happy.<br />
*This morning I have been studying the book "Come, Let Us Adore Him" my brain is racing.<br />
*"Behold the Lamb of God." John 1:29Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-47226982777283082782013-02-10T05:42:00.000-08:002013-02-10T05:42:26.569-08:00Tyler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Carol Bradshaw says that Tyler is the finest young man she has ever met. I have to agree. Tyler is golden, patient, kind, and brilliant. He always tells me of his new ideas and I love that. He can whip up a tastie breakfast in a snap. He received a welder for Christmas. What a fun new challenge for him. I love it when Tyler comes to Wallsburg!<br />
*Mom needs things to do. I must take her a journal with magazines, scissors and glue. I wish we lived next door to each other.<br />
*I am the new trainer at the temple. We just got five new ladies Thursday to add to the three we already had. It is so great to watch them want to learn. Cute Gaila from Heber has to act everything out. She is so serious. We go into the Living Initiatory Booth to practice and I love looking in to their determine, hopeful eyes. Tom is working in the Baptistery. . .my dearest blessing. I pray that his back will hold up for him.<br />
*Tom challenged me yesterday to learn to take control of my mind when I wake up at night afraid for Matt. Sleep always leaves me...maybe this is simply something I can control?<br />
*"The best way to eliminate unbelief (which may simply old habits or thinking) is to prayerfully, with divine help, reclaim control of our thinking and reshape it according to faith-inspired truth." Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-31524124450048599662013-02-09T22:38:00.000-08:002013-02-09T22:38:15.877-08:00Jenny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Oh how I love this beautiful child turned lovely young women. Just yesterday Jenny was a soft smiling toddler with the biggest dimples. How time flies. It has been so much fun watching Jenny play basketball for Provo High. I love her cute friends. I will always remember this day she came tubing at Wallsburg. Jenny you make me smile!<br />
* I am grateful this snowy night for our warm bedroom. Tom is sound asleep and I am so lucky to have him. As we get older we seem to move more in rhythm. He is kind to Margie and I so appreciate that!<br />
* We had a lucky Saturday where we got to see Katy and Max play ball. Such energy. Max's feet are hurting him. I wish we could magically let him sleep for a month and let his body catch up on the miles and miles he runs. <br />
* I am indexing again and it feels good.<br />
* Tomorrow is the Sabbath<br />
* I spent one whole afternoon making Valentines. . . pure delight.<br />
* Just had a bowl of cereal and I am content with the world.<br />
* "The light of Christ is the fountain of truth that feeds, clothes, and gives light and intelligence to all people, all discoveries and inventions."Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-22871487674300873062013-02-09T06:15:00.001-08:002013-02-09T06:15:52.528-08:00Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Just shoveled the front walk, it is a crystal cold morning. Everything is white and elegant.<br />
* Diane and Paul stayed with us for a week while Diane had serious eye surgery. We have laughed and cried and ice packed. For the second time she had surgery and we were so afraid her eye wasn't going to ever work right. But hooray for cute doctor Cook, he says everything is working right and it just needs time to heal. Thank you thank you!<br />
* Tom and I just finished reading Visions of Glory by John Pontius. Oh My Amazing! I love it when Tom reads. I dreaded the book to end.<br />
*"Come unto me, O ye Gentiles, and I will show you the greater things, the knowledge which is hid up because of unbelief." Ether 4:13<br />
Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-4700650465646982442013-02-04T18:15:00.000-08:002013-02-04T18:15:23.230-08:00Popies Over Kelly's Bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Kelly has these most gorgeous poppies over her bed. The colors are so gorgeous. The delicate stems hold those heavy drooping blossoms. I love it!<br />
* Diane and Paul have been staying with us after her eye surgery. She has been so miserable. I pray things will work out for her!<br />
* Tom's back is hurting... hope is doesn't last.<br />
* Marion is struggling with her heart. Tomorrow we will go see her and take Matt to Jim's.<br />
* I went for a 3 wheeler ride in the sun today. Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-11547198750693770022013-01-30T07:01:00.000-08:002013-01-30T07:01:17.109-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Kade is getting ready to go pass the sacrament with his basketball in his hand. I love him! He is such a good basketball player, so unselfish, passing when he has an easy basket. He loves to hold baby MacLynn. I hope everyone will survive this weekend as they move to their new beautiful house. Wish I was there to help! <br />
* Tom and I are reading the book Visions of Glory every night. It reminds me of the nights in Arizona when we read together. He is working at the temple with me, and he is liking it. It is so nice to have him drive down the canyon in snow storms. He looks so handsome in white. I sneak down to the baptistery just to watch him through the glass. He is my love.<br />
* Finished Fire of the Covenant and had book club last night.<br />
* We are praying for Matt<br />
*Diane is coming to stay tonight. She has a growth in her head that they are checking. Oh how I hope is not serious!<br />
*Visited Marion yesterday and three of us cried, those good cries.<br />
*"For they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion. " Isaiah 52:7Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-14685493437764349682012-12-31T06:55:00.000-08:002012-12-31T06:55:07.886-08:00A Christmas Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* This was my Christmas Gift to me. On a snowy night Tom dropped me off for a moment to see an art exhibit at River Woods. The Chirstmas lights were breath taking there. I ran in and fell in love with this magical, innocent picture of a tiny girl. Maybe it is because I am waiting for our own little angel to get here. Every time I hear Kelly's voice on the phone I start to cry. Birth is such a miracle, such a gift. I love the warmth of the colors around her face. I love the soft little curls falling down her face. She is an angel watching that Christmas Night in awe. I love her rose bud lips, her cubby cheeks, her serious mood. I love her innocence.<br />
*We had our Christmas Bowden Dinner at Mark's house this year. Paul brought a DVD that had many of our old family movies on it. The most amazing thing happened to me as I watch myself as a small child. I could actually remember the feelings that I had at the very moments of my third birthday. I remember how pretty I felt in the new red dress my Mom had bought for me. How proud I was of the doll cake Uncle Andy had made for me. I was so young, I would have never guessed I could remember exact feelings. Our minds are amazing things. To me I looked so innocent, before the time when life seems to wear us down. I want to feel that way again. I watched as we went to the Homestead as a family. We were swimming in the warm pool and then my Dad took us out to the cold pool and threw us in the water. We were all laughing because as soon as he threw us in, everyone would scramble out in horror because the water was freezing. But not me. I can remember wanting to please my Dad. I think I was maybe four. I wanted to show him and I could swim all the way across the pool, and I did. I am still wanting to please him. Wanting to be near him again. I know we come to this earth pure and innocent and then we experience the struggles of life, that eventually humbles us enough to again become innocent and ready to return home. I long for that home, this dark morning on the last day of December.<br />
*D&C 93:38 "Every spirit of man was innocent in the beginning; and God having redeemed man from the fall, men became again, in their infant state, innocent before God."Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-54964592337552317592012-12-31T06:52:00.000-08:002012-12-31T06:52:03.818-08:00A Christmas GiftGwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-17070619684204999192012-12-08T18:05:00.000-08:002012-12-08T18:05:25.001-08:00Kelly's Cute Family Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Kelly has the cutest family room. I love the big hunky chest she refinished. I talked to her on the phone last night and her doctor thinks her baby is coming sooner than we have been thinking. Every time the phone rings I think it is her. I can't wait to see the Thompsons again and hold my new little best friend. I am praying all will go well.<br />
* Tom has been coughing like crazy. We just ran away to the bowling alley for a hamburger because he had cabin fever. <br />
* It is snowing so hard outside. It feels like Christmas. I just had to go find Kenta she keeps running down the road to be with the Jepperson's dogs. We are watching the Rodeo Finals every night. BYU plays UTAH tonight. I love TomGwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-15309847897683913192012-12-05T06:49:00.001-08:002012-12-05T06:49:30.267-08:00The Gathering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* This has been the gathering place for pictures for many years. How time flies. Little bodies have turned into teenagers over night. Oh how I love them!<br />
* Lucky me, I got to see Jayne and Kim for a few minutes yesterday. I need that fix every week.<br />
* Mom was so confused yesterday. I must see her more often.<br />
* The care center was Christmas for me. I shared my favorite Christmas story where cute Micah looks like Archie. I mentioned that to them. Right in the middle a man that had been asleep the whole time. Shouted out, " I knew your, Dad we were good friends. I have to think that Archie probably did know him somewhere in the eternities, because Archi made friends witih everyone.<br />
* Tom has a cold and is coughing up a storm. I have to think this might dampen his chances for his first day working at the temple. I wonder if it is possible to will a cold?<br />
* The Relief Society progressive dinner was awesome last night. So many friends that I love in this valley. I am lucky<br />
* "And the angel (Noah) answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. Luke 1:19Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-20345246135670039632012-12-03T07:14:00.000-08:002012-12-03T07:14:52.878-08:00Cuddle in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Oh I love Jason and darlying littleJayne. The older I get the more I appreciate the good people my kids married. Who wouldn't want to cuddle up to that handsome warm face. Lucky Millers, lucky Kim<br />
* It was so nice to have the kids here last night! Little Shawn couldn't remember what to call me. Think we need to be around each other a little more. I get to be with them when Bret and Nic go for their Anniversary.<br />
* Hope I get to Max's game tonight.<br />
* Jenny is doing so good playing on the Provo High Girl's Basketball Team.<br />
* Tomorrow I get to do Relief Society for the Care Center in Heber. . . I will love that.<br />
*Last night after everyone left I curled up in the yellow chair and watched the First Presidency Christmas Program and then watched about three more Tabernacle Christmas Programs. It was a Christmas gift to myself. I turned off all the lights except for the three starts and the pink balls on the mantle. I brought home Mom's little white church bird house (because she kept tripping on it)and put it on the table at the end of the bed. Beautiful lighting and a warm room. So nice.<br />
* We are waiting for Tom's extra big white jacket and shoes to come so he can start work at the temple with me on Thursday. When we went shopping he was grumpier than a bear! Not sure how this will all work out, but we shall see. I am banking on a mighty gift from heaven.<br />
* It rained last night the sky is pink this morning. I am so blessed!<br />
* "To arouse "Deep Self" we must arouse its interest, me must seduce it with pretty pictures and pleasurable sensations--take it out dining and dancing as it were."Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-24387496693466278982012-11-24T21:03:00.001-08:002012-11-24T21:03:45.896-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* What a grand Thanksgiving we have had! I have so much to be thankful for!<br />
* The Heaps filled the house with laughter.<br />
* We danced to Jenny's music long into the night.<br />
* We spent a night in Salt Lake. Went to the Mall Food Court and all the men died when they saw all the people. Jason saved us by leaning us to the tram where we rode to the Rio Grand Station to a Mexican Restaurant. We had to walk a few blocks past a homeless shelter. There were people sleeping on the street. The kids held on tight to our hands and we all felt a sadness that lingers. The bathrooms were filled with spooks or so we heard. The food came fast and it was hot and good. We returned to the Marriott to swim, and the hot tub reminded us of a few unpleasant smells, but the kids didn't seem to notice. Some of the best memories are the unexpected crazy ones. I love my family!Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-53789815060621505592012-11-13T06:01:00.000-08:002012-11-13T06:01:33.002-08:00Together Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Thanksgiving is coming and I am giving thanks for a time to gather. This picture speaks of stillness and serenity. Our table will burst with laughter, spills, salty gravy, mothers fixing plates, dads in need of a couch, football games and ear plugs, children who want to brave the cold to jump on the tramp and Kenta who is waiting to jump on them, phone calls to draw loved ones and our need to imagine them here.There will be mounds of dishes and turkey grease, fingerprints on the windows, logs to put on the fire, crispness in the air, crayons and water colors, pictures to take, prayers to be whispered and thanks to be given.......this must be the heaven that I long for. Oh I am blessed!Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-89588618034753079952012-11-09T06:42:00.000-08:002012-11-09T06:42:15.378-08:00Graditude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* This morning I feel humble. My head hurts and it is still dark. I don't think we are suppose to start our day out pooped. But there is a pounding rain on the window. My thought are so much different because I live in Wallsburg. I am welcoming the rain. It has been so dry this year. The horses are out scrounging for food and I hope we will get enough moisture for next spring's growth. <br />
* Kim has had surgery and she is doing so good. She is an amazing Mom. I took Lucy and Jayne home one night last week, and they talked non stop. So much life, such enthusiasm. Oh how I love watching them. They are like little miniature miracles.<br />
* Dear Michael Slingerland is in intensive care. Yesterday I looked at his gentle face all hooked up to a dozen tubes. He looked so innocent. Peter sat next to his bed with his ski hat pulled down. When Michael would fight and be confused Peter would pull his hat down lower and cry. Josh was there too. Suzanne looked to tired and her feet were killing her. What memories we have of the people who were so much apart of our lives. Michael has a 50 50 chance. This next week will be hard.<br />
*Jenny made the Provo High Basketball team!!!<br />
*Mom fell yesterday while I was there. We had just moved a stool with a little white church on it. I had said, Mom I am afraid you are going to trip on this and sure enough she did. I need to be careful of my thoughts because sometimes they come true.<br />
* I have been listening to Kim's kids pray for Mitt, their Mom, and Matt. Well Mitt lost, and everything has been very subdued since. Matt did finally send me an e-mail last night and Kim is getting better.<br />
*" For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-18668585285618302762012-10-29T07:28:00.002-07:002012-10-29T07:28:37.232-07:00Oh My Heart<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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*This is my favorite place in the world right now. It speaks to my soul. This year I shared it with the Millers, Debbie Cusick, and with Tom one time (He even climb a fence, surprises do happen)<br />
* Tonight we get to be with the Clarks and the Millers for soup and a train ride. Thank you Kim I am so excited!<br />
*My favorite October sound was Kelly's deep belly laugh in Target when she saw Maizie in the funniest Halloween Mask.<br />
* The Heaps might come for Thanksgiving!!!<br />
* We had a cute family from Arizona stay with us this weekend. He is a World Champion roper. They took Rock, Pistol, and a two year old filly home with them to get ready for a sale in January. Tom' eyes are filled with spunk. I am happy for him.<br />
* I am want to make some brown bread for Katy tonight.<br />
I love Tom!<br />
* "Let the woods and all the trees of the field praise the Lord. . "D&C 128:23 </td></tr>
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<br />Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-7359102399969475362012-10-26T06:46:00.002-07:002012-10-26T06:46:20.816-07:00Crazy Hair Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Just spent a week in Chicago with the Thompsons. What a gift. I was treated so royally. Heath wined and dined us. The kids were so busy and happy. Kelly is looking pregnant. I am proud of her as she rises at 4:30 to help McKinnley get off to Seminary, sleeps for 10 minutes then works on Madison and Kade, another 10 minutes, then start on Maizie and Millie. I know she doesn't feel good but she keeps going. This little Mac is going to bring such joy to their family.<br />
* Two of the cutest buttons in all world. Each morning Kelly pampers her children with so much love. Millie and Maizie went off to school so proud of their crazy hair and their Mom's creation.<br />
* Maizie bore her testimony at her baptism. So darling! She memorized Matthew 28:19-20<br />
. . ."and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Her grand spirit filled the room. I love her. I am missing her!<br />
* So glad to be home with Dad! He is my home.<br />
<br />Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-2195197556644934252012-10-16T00:57:00.001-07:002012-10-16T00:57:19.705-07:00Grady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Now that is a face to love! Grady I hear your Mom made you a great big white board with holes in it for you and your brothers to throw footballs through. I think she is preparing you for the NFL,<br />
*Tom and I are reading the Book of Mormon every night. I love that man, <br />
* Had a smothered burrito today<br />
*Put up a graceful sign that says, "Bless This Home And All Who Enter" above the booth early this morning.<br />
* I am so looking foroward to going to Kelly's house on Thursday, three more days!<br />
*Those enlightened have tasted of the heavenly gift and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the world to come. Hebrews6:4Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-78594306573567710772012-10-10T06:19:00.003-07:002012-10-10T06:19:58.862-07:00Waiting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* So soft and innocent<br />
* The weather has been amazing. Clear warm days and cool nights. The trees are turning yellow.<br />
* Took Mom clothes shopping and we got her Christmas Presents. She walks slower everyday. She is fragil. I pray that I can be with her when she dies. I hope Archie will come soon.<br />
* I have such gratitude in my heart this morning! I am blessed.<br />
* I am indexing every night and I love it! The computer and I are becoming better friends.<br />
*For by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will." D&D 76:10Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-55081963319834497042012-10-09T06:12:00.000-07:002012-10-09T06:12:11.512-07:00California Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* These flowers will always remind me of the flowers by the pool at Laguna.<br />
* Yesterday was the most wonderful day! The air was warm. Tom and I dug up all the geraniums and put them in the garage.<br />
* Matt went to work at the Love Sack Store.<br />
* Still no Sam<br />
* In the cool of the evening we took pictures of Tom's horses.<br />
* Elder Scott told us in conference to pray each day for someone who needs us.<br />
* We are to become God-like men and women, to company with angels. . ." John Pontius<br />
Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415814377219550777.post-61307144139119655752012-10-08T07:35:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:35:19.097-07:00Jenny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* Happy Birthday Sweet Jenny! I know you play basketball like Jamie, maybe you even look liked her too. It was so nice to have you in Wallsburg last night. I love your happy spirit. I can feel many good things coming into your life. You just gather them all in. I love you!</div>
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* Sam is gone! Dang! We went to Lake Powell with Jim and Judy and when we got home he was gone. I must look through the kitchen window a hundred times a day hoping to see him laying on the rug waiting for a piece of bread. My best walking buddy is no where to be found</div>
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Sam hear our call and find your way back home.</div>
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* We went for an evening drive in Jim's boat and stopped in the canyon where we used to take the kids. The big overhang provided shade on a hot day. We would throw out air mattresses, turn on Out Of Africa and play for hours. Oh those were wonderful times. I will never forget them. Tom had a grand, relaxed look on his face as we boated. I think he loved being with his brothers!</div>
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* The kids came up for dinner last night. That always makes my whole month. The little girls water colored I must remember to some art project for them when they come. Lucy always asks me for one.</div>
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* Bret had shoulder surgery this week. I could tell it was hurting last night. So glad it is over. Hope he will feel better.</div>
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* Conference was wonderful. I think I have it recorded so I can listen again. I want to ask each morning what the Lord would have be do and they do it.</div>
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*Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father. .." D&C 29:5</div>
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* I have been trying to download a picture for a month now with no luck, and then like magic one works. It is the dumbest feeling to be confused with all this technology. Tom and I sit at the TV and just laugh because we can't figure it out. I just need a live in grandchild. Yes I would love that!<br />
* We are heading to Lake Powell this afternoon with Jim and Judy, and Dave and Lisa. I am so excited! Haven't been to Powell for 15 years. Tom is dragging his feet and he may still bail. We will just have to see. I have a sore throat and I ache, bummer. But I feel confident and I will be brand new in the morning.<br />
* Up the street is a little grove of trees where the leaves are light pink and gold. Just the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. I visit there several times a day. It seems to quiet my soul like nothing else. I even got Tom to come there once with me. When I get out in nature I am content with Wallsburg. Don't know why but winter always brings a lump in my throat. The house gets cold and Tom gets restless. I must try to make things warm and happy.<br />
* Bret goes in for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder. I pray things will go good for him. He has been hurting for a long time and not complaining about it. I have a good feeling things will be fine and he will feel better. Hope he is sleeping. Matt's knees are killing him. Kim has a crumbie test, and Kelly is still pregnant sick. Heck what is the deal? <br />
* Conference is coming and I am holding my breath. It always goes way too fast. I want to be filled.<br />
* Just finished Stephanie's book Heaven Is Here. What an amazing lady. I will never feel the same way about pain again. How she could go through a pregnancy getting so darn sick and already in so much pain, and not being able to take pain pills is more than I can imagine. I love how her family pulled together and cared her heavy load together. I hope our family would do the same.<br />
*Connie Stratton's husband Mike died, and then her Dad died this week. My heart won't quit thinking about her. <br />
* I love this picture! "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. . . surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.: Psalms 23:6Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256833154021920096noreply@blogger.com1