The past week has just flown by. We did errands on Monday, and Tuesday was our usual temple day. Wednesday was my morning with Lindsay's little daughters, and then on Wednesday afternoon I taught my relief society lesson to the sisters at the Chateau Brickyard retirement home. The lesson was about "the women of the church," and I asked for some stories about the mothers of those present. Thelma told us about how her mother came from Germany as a nine-year- old ...all alone because the family could afford to send only one person. She sailed on the same ship as the missionaries, but they had passage on the deck above her, so she didn't see them during the trip. When she came to Salt Lake, she boarded with a family and tended sheep in return for her keep. She never went to school, but she learned English, and went on to marry and live her dream which was to rear children in Zion. I love Thelma...she's in her late 80's or early 90's and has a strong testimony of the gospel. She teases me about how she has her eye on my cute husband. (I guess that since she's German, she's attracted to those good-looking German guys)
On Thursday we went to Brigham City and visited with Uncle Scott and Doris. I have already mentioned that Scott has a palsy which makes his mouth open and close continuously...however, he seems to feel fine otherwise. Doris is such an inspiration. She really does love Scott and takes good care of him...arriving at the nursing home around nine a.m. and staying until suppertime. She has fixed up his room nicely...with a colorful bedspread and accessories. He had some photos posted on his bulletin board, and I enjoyed one which was taken in May when the whole family was together to celebrate Cydney's birthday. Even Chelle had come over from Hawaii. She and Cydney have changed from the last time that I recall being with them. Neal looks exactly the same, and Rayma and Rohn look a bit older, but not much change. I know that both Scott and Beryl, who was also there, were thrilled to be with all their kids once more.
Today, Sunday, Oct. 14th, we attended sacrament meeting in David and Nancy's ward. Nancy had been assigned a short talk on "the pure love of Christ." (It was short because she was on the program with a young sister's mission farewell.) Nance did a great job, and we all appreciated her talk.
I snapped this photo of Nancy and Guenther outside the chapel after her talk. Doesn't she look relieved and happy?
We ran over to Nancy's house for a second, and while we were there, she showed us the battery operated spider that the girls bought for Halloween to hang over the front door.
The spider just hangs there until someone yells "trick or treat." Then it slowly begins to descend. I can already hear the screams.
In Sandy, the clouds were casting a white mist on top of the mountain this morning.Guenther says it reminds him of Switzerland.
This is a shot of the Jordan River temple as we drove west on 9400 South heading home after hearing Nancy speak.
Jackie is such a great hostess!
David has a birthday this week.
Brad gives Avery a teddy-bear hug.
David gazes longingly through the railing at the front door out of which he wants to run at the first opportunity. The child-gate at the top of the stairs kept him safely inside.
Krissie and Kyle.
Ryan and Brad love little Emma.
Brent gives David an upside down lift...which David loves. The lovely yellow roses were given to Jackie and Brad by his dad who works for a florist.
Jeannine gets a laugh from Emma Claire.
Grandpa calls Emma his "little ladybug."
Bob, Lindsey, Emma, and Jeannine.
David views Jackie's front door decorations.
