Reflections

We,( as in, Dad and I, not me and the mouse in my pocket) were able to attend the Oqquirrh Temple Dedication. We have had the blessing of attending other dedications in the past and they have all been very wonderful and uplifting. But, as we sat there watching the video of the interior of the temple, the mirrors in the sealing room caught my eye. As I watched the reflections of the mirrors on opposite walls and saw them continue onward forever and ever, it caused me to reflect on several memories of my own. I reflected on the time so many years ago when I was sealed to my own parents in the Cardston Temple. The memories are small and somewhat vague, but very special to me. I thought about when Dad and I were married and sealed in the Cardston Temple and what a beautiful and special day that was. And then my mind took me to each of my own children's marriage's and sealings and how with each marriage there were more of us together in that special temple in the Celestial room. It was so sweet and special to finally have all of us gathered together when Cammie was married and even yesterday as this memory came flooding back into my mind and my heart it caused me to reflect on how sweet it will be when we are all together in the hereafter with those who have gone before us and those yet to come. As Elder Holland stated, "that will truly be Heaven." I am so grateful for those opportunities that allow us to be together and I look forward to the times when we can all be together. I am thankful for the ordinances that will allow us to keep our family together forever. May we all take a moment to relfect on the temple and its meaning in our lives. I love you all!

More Wisdom

Jane's comment upon seeing her puzzle that Roxy had chewed on repeatedly: "NO! Roxy, you know better than that!" Hummm. Do you think she has heard that before?

What a Bunch!

Did you ever see such a good looking bunch!? I will practise posting some more later. It was fun to have some of the kids together.

My dad as the Parade Marshall in Cardston on August 8, 2009. It was a nice experience for everyone. I was really happy that I could be there.

Real vs Fake

We just had a fun week-end in Calgary and Cardston visiting lots of family. More on that later. One thing I wanted to mention before I forgot was an incident at my parents house. We had gone down to the campground in Cardston to see the Romeril clan who were also having a family gathering. Jeff and Jenny and kids had gone back to the house as it was time for their little Jensen to wake up from his nap. When Clark and I got back, Brittney was there with Rachel. She also was at an Orr gathering and dropped over to see us. Rachel was off across the yard playing on the swings with the other kids. I called out to her to say "Hi!" She looked over at me strangely and I think the afternoon sun was in her eyes. Suddenly, she started running across the yard with her arms outstretched and then she yelled, " Hey, it's the real Grandma!" I am assuming that she was referring to the fact that she has seen a couple of great-grandmas!" But, I hope that I can always be the "real" grandma. I love all of you "grand"kids!

Commentary on the State of My Mind

The scene is me laying on the couch with Rachel standing by my side observing the glazed look on my face. She is already bright eyed and bushy tailed having just awakened from her nap. Rachel: "Grandma, when are you going to wake up?" Me: " Oh, my eyes are open, but my mind just isn't awake yet". Rachel, laughing hilariously, " Grandma, you don't have a mind!" Thanks, Rachel. Nothing like from the mouths of babes! I feel great!

One More Thought

Last night as I was laying in bed listening to the night noises (the cars in the distance, the train with it's long mornful tooot, a tiny yappy dog) another thought popped into my wakeful brain. It was July 21. That means it is almost August and what happens to the night noises in August? CRICKETS!!!! yikes! I can hardly wait for the crickets. It's Dad's favorite thing. What else can I say. Just a few more days. YAY!