Summer Vacations

Well, what a summer we are having.  I thought last summer was pretty busy but this year seems to be right up there too.  It all started off with a move for Brittnie to Utah.  She finally has left the next again and my heart misses her but I know she is supposed to be there.  Tina and Rick offered her a job as their office manager in Springville. She hated to leave the eye doctor here as she had some great coworkers and friends but it was time for her to move on. There is not social life for her here so hopefully she will find some there. She seems to be enjoying her job even though she is the only employee. I just hope she will not clam up again and will continue to talk to people like she did here. That was trip number one.......she and I driving up with all of her stuff then also helping Cortnie move out of my parents hosue into the condo they are sharing.  We then flew home.

I worked for about two weeks (tons of extra hours as we are still shorted handed) then we took off for a camping trip. We went to cedar mountain where it is nice and cool and so green.  We had such a fun time with Tina's family and enjoyed just relaxing. Our trip ended up with the buying a new battery for the trailer as well as two new tires as we lost the tread on two of them - at different times and in different spots. Our five hour drive turned into almost nine.  I so enjoyed getting away though and relaxing. 

Trip number three was yesterday.  I was so tired and worn out physically and mentally after our camping trip last week and all the trials that we had there. I was so looking forward to going to the temple yet at the same time, did not want to get in the  car and drive again.  Dad was the same but we both knew we needed to go. I prayed for a spiritual experience and it was just what I needed,  Rob  and I both ended up being the escorts for Steve and Nancy Swanson which was great.  We got to be in the temple for an extra 1 1/2 hours for that. I love to be with the matron and the sister going through. To listen to the words of advice and question myself if I am doing what they are telling her.  Nancy and Steve were so ready!  They were excited and calm and so at peace.  As I sat by Nancy during the endowment I could feel her spirit so strongly.  She was there to promise our Heavenly Father that she would continue to honor and obey him. I picture both of them as temple workers someday - they have that temple smile.  She sat peacefully during the film and had a few questions - things she will need to keep going back for.  It was so awesome when Steve took her through the veil.  What a beautiful thing to remember the day your dad took me through.  How I will forever cherish that day.  They wanted to be in the prayer circle so we went with them.  My prayers were so answered at that time.

As I sat in the chapel before the session started, I could feel Boyd's  presence so strongly. How I missed him but I was so at peace knowing he were okay and that at that moment he was probably finding out his transfer fate.  I knew that he would  be okay with whatever had been given to him.   I have also been struggling really bad with Skyler lately. I feel like all we do is make each other mad. And, I worry about your sisters. Well, in the prayer circle, it included: blessing all the missionaries around the world (you); blessing the youth of our church (Skyler) and blessing our families (the girls).  You hardly ever hear a message to bless the families. I was so touched I could not repeat the words - I had to do it in my mind only as I was afraid to open my mouth. Tears were streaming down my face when we finished.  I had my answers and peace.

The sealing was the highlight of the day.  I love watching couples get sealed together and becoming eternal.  However, when their son joined them, the tears freely came. They both turned and looked at him and you could see in all of their eyes that they were know an eternal family.  It was so funny after - the sealer told them to all sit on the couch to look in the mirrors but they would not sit so Nancy had her son sit on her lap.  It was priceless.  Sister Webb came from Utah and Sister Toyn came from her area in the mission to join them. It was so great to have my "daughters" there again.  Sister Toyn goes home next week.  they are both so special.  We then went to dinner together and talked for almost two hours. It was after 9:30 when we got home but it was a great day!  I would gladly do it all over again. 

Now we get ready for another road trip. We leave for Utah on Wednesday. Devin gets married on Thursday, we go to primary children's hospital for Eagle and then to Leann's on Friday then EFY next Monday.  It is going to be a busy week but I am so ready for huge break from work. I miss my RS sisters but need to leave for a while to relax.  What we will do the whole time - who knows. I am actually hoping to have a couple free days with just Rob where we can hang out together and become friends again.  He seems to take the back burner for all of this and I need to make him my priority. 

 

Summers are great - I can't wait for next summer though as it will be busy too.