For those who aren't in Utah -
July 24th is celebrated by the whole state! It is when the poineers, weary and sick from the long crossing of the United States FOUND their place of solace. I can't imagine the joy that brought. Yet their trials really were just beginning anew. So much has gone into the spreading of this GOSPEL, the good news. I look back at the knowledge I have of their lives and of course the history of the church and marvel that such faith and dedication had such humble beginnings and has grown to a world wide church! God bless those who gave all... The best part of the parade? THe local missionaries coming along singing 'Onward Christian Soldiers'
With our neighborhood 'corner of fire' I thought of James the whole time as last year, he helped set them off! He would;ve loved this year..
We have had a terrific weekend and it has been a blessing tom e who had the week from hell. Yes hell. We went to the Farmers Market, had breakfast from the Lions Club, watched a parade for the 24th and listened to a 'family band' Three brothers - lots of budding talent there. And we wandered through the local little zoo.
Today I will have the opportunity to sing in the church choir about our 'blessed, honored Pioneers' and then teach my boys in Primary! I wondered about an all boy class, exception of two girls...one moved and one rarely makes it.. Today? David and Goliath!!! I wanted to make sling shots, Dana adamantly said no.. :( Whatever, but it will be great!
It is a beautiful day and I love the quiet and cool of this valley. I truly hope that all things work to keep us here. I will not go into my fears! As I worry about too much... imagine that? haha
In a few short weeks we will add to our family with a boarder of sorts, a beautiful young lady from Las Vegas is going to come live with us! She will attend school and continue to wait for James. What a blessing she is in his life. I can't imagine the feelings he must have for her...hopefully much like mine for my honey! Only 15 months will prove it, wow how fast 9 moths have gone. Most likely not for him... and then I realized that the poor kid will come from winter there to winter here... Bummer for him. But the snow? BEAUTIFUL!!
In a few short weeks we will add to our family with a boarder of sorts, a beautiful young lady from Las Vegas is going to come live with us! She will attend school and continue to wait for James. What a blessing she is in his life. I can't imagine the feelings he must have for her...hopefully much like mine for my honey! Only 15 months will prove it, wow how fast 9 moths have gone. Most likely not for him... and then I realized that the poor kid will come from winter there to winter here... Bummer for him. But the snow? BEAUTIFUL!!