February 2, 2024

 It is already February and it seems like the year just began. I am grateful that time does not drag and my days are generally full

I have still been working on going thru Tom’s clothing and my own. Renee Gallant is making some of Tom’s shirts into a quilt and is kindly doing her part for free as an act of service for me. I have received so much service and kind acts since Tom’s illness and passing that it is quite overwhelming.  Cindy’s family came over and brought dinner Saturday after my day in the Temple and I had them select shoes and items of Tom’s clothing they wanted and they helped me with some digital concerns. I took several bags of clothing to thrift yesterday but I will always keep some of Tom’s things with me, 

Tessa Harvey Russell,  Lincoln’s sister, is in town visiting and Mary had a lunch for her on Monday and kindly invited me. Virginia and Laurie were also there and it was a fun time. Mary let me know that her cancer has returned and they will not be treating it. I am praying for her. Mary is a dear friend and I appreciate her so much. She and Lincoln have been so good to us.

I went with Rosemarie last Friday to support her in buying a new sectional for her place. I am her professional consultant. We picked up some lunch afterward and brought it back to my place to eat. Rosemarie is a kind friend as well.

Our released Stake YW presidency, Cathy, Marcy and Jessica, wanted to get together so I told them that they could come to my house  on Wednesday and I made soup while they contributed the rest. These are great girls but each has their challenges. They are the ages of my children but I love my friends of every age. It was fun and Kona always loves any company we receive. She thinks they have come for her. 

I have struggled thru the week getting LOWs organized for three Spanish sisters receiving their OE tomorrow. One OE sister is sick and we have had to take that into account. They only booked last Saturday and I didn’t get LOW requests out until Monday morning. I needed 3 Spanish speaking LOW sisters and one of those sisters did not see my email request but gradually I have been able to communicate with everyone involved and we have pulled things into place. I am praying now that the Lord takes over where needed. I have kept 3 LOWs serving with only the now 2 OE sisters but Katherine Turcios, one of the LOWs, will serve as a corrdinator for it all. I am certain it will be okay.