The Rest of the Week

Thursday I got home from girls camp and immediately stepped back into my role at home....doing laundry and cleaning up....I even cut gramps hair before I unpacked.  Later I went with Larry to the First Ward's Cookout.  I think a few people were surprised we showed up but we always thought it was cool when our High Councilman participated in our things...so we went.  I left after just a bit so that I could go to Mallory's daughter in laws Bridal Shower.   It was a busy day and I was tired when bed time came.  (I contribute my tiredness to mopping the whole lodge that we stayed in with the special needs.  The lodge is huge and the mop was tiny)

Friday Mallory took me to lunch for my birthday. (Kathy couldn't join us this time)  We had a great conversation.  I found myself wiping at tears a few times.  It's so awesome the one on one time with friends when you can really share some special times.  I felt the "spirit" more than once during our visit.  Mal gave me a few books to read in my spare time. (chuckle chuckle)  She also gave me a melted chocolate bar....she forgot and left it in her car all day. I gave Mal a chocolate bar that wasn't melted. (haha)  I love Mallory and the friendship we share.  She truly is a friend for life and beyond. I love sharing our special moments with each other.  Mal is pretty awesome and I'm glad we met early in life.  She has been such a blessing to me throughout my life.

I took Jared to see my brothers before Terry leaves.  They took Jared to the store with them and had him do some handy work.  They kept him so busy that they didn't have time to play a card game Jared took up.  My mom cooked her yummy pork chops and invited Jared to eat with them.  I visited with them while they ate and then brought Jared home so I could cook dinner. (my mom's was better..however I did prepare chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans...so I still did good)

Saturday I got up early and went to Mallory's sons sealing.  Lawson and Sydney were sealed in the Bountiful Temple.  I sat with Mal where her mom would have sat if she was still here.  I know she was there and I wonder.....was I sitting on her lap or was she sitting on mine?  I love and adore Mal's cute family!  Kathy sat by me in place of Glen's mom, Beverly.  (that's what friends do right?) Mal and Glen are wonderful parents and have terrific kids.  I'm so happy that I am included in their special events...and that they are included in ours.  The Toomers are Friends that we call Family!

More Friends of ours that are like family are the Sessions and Anderson's.  I was privileged to see Luke baptized and confirmed.  Luke and I share birthdays which is pretty cool since I love this cute kid to pieces.   Heather asked me if I would give the opening prayer at Luke's baptism and I felt so honored.  I was camping when I got the text and I got all teary.  I was a little worried about the times since the baptism was an hour earlier with the Stake dividing than originally planned.  Everything worked out perfect though. I left the Temple right after the Sealing and was able to get to the Baptism on time.  I love baptisms....I always feel the spirit at baptisms.....always!!!  It was such an awesome morning and afternoon.  I couldn't help but feel so blessed.  I was very aware of the Love our Savior and Heavenly Father have for each of us.

When I first walked into the church for Luke's baptism I heard about a terrible accident that had happened a few hours earlier.  There had been a head on collision in the Logan canyon involving Bishop Wilson and and few of his scouts who were returning from a scout trip. (Bishop Wilson was our Bishop before we were split from his ward when Larry was called....he was also our home teacher for years and our family just really loves him)  For some reason Bishop Wilson and the two boys with him were ok....we are so thankful.  Bishop Wilson suffered a broken femur.  The young man in the other car didn't make it.  From what I heard he was leaving for an LDS Mission in a few weeks.  My heart goes out to the young man's family.  We never know what might change our lives or when.  Life really is Fragile and prayers really are answered!  (I know the scouts prayed for safety driving home and they were protected)

Larry and I ran over to the Hooper Park to enjoy the mission report of Rick and Sharon Miles.  They had a few TV's going with pictures from their mission and they had a bunch of things displayed.  It was fun sharing their excitement and love that they have for their mission. 

I got to finish my day off by going to the play with my cute friends Barbie and Heather and their cute friends and family.  I have to laugh because Barbie's sister warned Cari and Barbie about taking Hannah.  Tami (Barbie's sister) said the play was to Raw!  I laughed thinking maybe she meant rah rah ah ha ha ha ☺  It was a good play and nothing inappropriate....I looked at Barbie when it was over and said I thought her sister was a little "off".  We got a lot of good laughs out it!  I don't think it ruined Hannah...and none of us needed to repent.  I love this group and it's so fun spending time with them.  They are all incredible women who are strong, and talented, and smart and very caring.  I'm glad I ended up in their "Play" group.