Sister Wright's Wedding

Johnny and Julia were sealed today for time and all eternity.  Larry and I were invited to share their special day with them.  While Julia was waiting for her visa so that she could serve in Brazil, she was assigned to Hooper.  She wasn't here long but we were able to enjoy her while she was here.  We had no idea that we had made such an impact on her until she gave us a call after her mission.  She brought Johnny to meet us.  Our hearts were touched and she became even more dear to us.

These two are so cute together.  They met in a dance class at BYU before Julia's mission.  I think they knew from the beginning that they would be together.  I remember Julia speaking of Johnny and just beaming.  It think it's wonderful that everything worked out for them.

We took Shelly Eskelson with us to the Temple and the luncheon at Johnny's parents home.  We were flattered to be a part of it.  Shelly didn't want to stay for the reception because she had a lot that she needed to do and so Larry and I ran her home and went back to SLC.  We made a day of it.  We went to the Spaghetti Factor for dinner and then to the reception.  I know Larry really likes these two because this is so not normal for him.  He doesn't usually like to stay for pictures or luncheon's.  We did it all.

We stopped by the Winters home on our way back to Hooper.  We had a really nice visit with Sue while we waited for Alan to get home.  It was getting late when he did make it home so we just visited for a short time and left.  I sure miss our good friends.   I think it's time to plan a vacation with them.

and then this happens

So yesterday Jared finally turned in his English assignments and will be graduating. (his teacher emailed me because she knew I was anxious) Woot Woot....Happy Dance! Relief! Then today he brings home an award for his excellence in his 3D printing class.  He even earned a rope to wear at graduation. I can't believe the contrast in the days this week.  These last few weeks have been a roller coaster ride and in the end I can say whew...glad that it's all over.

I love that Jared does have passion for some classes.  I'm pretty sure he will have that kind of passion on his mission. (I hope)  One day when I was talking to him, I reminded him that he would be studying for hours on his mission and his reply to me was: "I understand and love the gospel."  That statement right there was very comforting to me.  I might not get much information from him in letters but I really believe he will enjoy the work he's headed for.  I think he will be a great missionary.

I'm so glad this chapter of life is almost over.  No more kids in school is going to be nice.  College...if chosen will be different....my kids do that because they choose it.  They also pay for it which is a huge incentive to do their best.