I awoke at 7:00 this morning with Ryan and his crew moving my new turf along the side of the house into the backyard. He removed the old burnt turf a couple of weeks ago and we have been waiting for the replacement to happen. As Tom was struggling with his health, we made the decision to put artificial turf in the backyard so that our family, friends and neighbors would not have to worry about mowing our grass. After Tom passed I was grateful for the decision as it was one thing that didn’t have to trouble my heart BUT within a very short time I started seeing streaks on the gras and finally determined that my bedroom windows were reflecting onto and burning the turf. I cried a lot that summer with grief and the turf problem added more pain to my life. Ryan said he would replace it but I first had to find a solution to the burning problem. I looked at many options and about a year later Hyrum and Amy built and installed awnings over the bedroom windows. Now I waited to see if more burning occurred with the awnings in place. I waited months and in the new year decided to arrange with Ryan to do the turf replacement. He has had trouble fitting it into his busy schedule but finally - finally it has happened. He did it for free but I will pay the cost of the turf. I am excited and the dog is thrilled to have her grass back. Now I pray that my awning solution continues to hold. Ryan put filler in that is suppose to keep the turf cooler.
It has been busy couple of weeks. I helped plant the Temple’s summer flowers. Mary and Lincoln are helping care for the Temple grounds and Mary asked me to help. Sean Sugden had not used volunteers before and I think he was thrilled with how quickly things went. We did not get if it finished that first day though but I was determined to complete it before Summer Harvey’s sealing on June 5 so I asked for more volunteers to come the following night and we got it done. The wedding day went well and I attended the beautiful reception in the evening with Cindy and Paul. I also helped try to declutter the Nosils’ new seniors condo with a group of ladies. I attended a special sealing of 13 deceased Squamish Nation children being sealed to their parents. Myrna Olson asked me to help with that ordinance. It was a very special privilege as we all knelt together. I have had a meeting with my bank regarding my numbered companies. I have worked at my business affairs and callings and have attended Sam’s seminary graduation. I had a long conversation with Sabina which was very nice and a good visit with my sister. I have bought plants and some new summer clothes. I have gone to the Temple to assist Dolly McMullin with her first live ordinance along with my other Temple visits and duties. I realize that my busyness helps keep me healthy mentally, physically and spiritually.
Most importantly we celebrated the second anniversary of Tom’s passing June 6th. I choose to celebrate and remember him on his birthday and his death date because I choose to remember and celebrate him and his life always. Cindy kindly took the day off and we bought some plants and went to the cemetery. We then went for brunch at Saba’s. Cindy had high school lunch at her house and afterwards we drove to the North Shore to visit my parent’s grave and take a plant. We picked up Chinese food for dinner. Melanie Leonard had been by and left some peonies for me. Kelly Groom left a message letting me know that the Sechelt Branch were thinking of me and Tom. People are so kind and so many continue to ask me how I am doing and remember Tom with great emotion, respect and love. Even Sabina said her visit with Elder Richard G. Scott was much like talking to Tom and Brother Requelmie had to rush up and hug me to tell me of his new Stake Presidency calling because he knew Tom would be thrilled. Tom was loved because of his Christlike love for and service given to others and oh, how blessed I have been to feel of that love throughout most of my life. I am beyond grateful to still feel it everyday.
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