Tuesday, July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024


 Since my last blog post I essentially prepared for and went to Nashville for my time with Trevor’s family and for Jadyn going thru the Temple for the first time.

The Hardy family took Kona for me which I truly appreciated as Cindy was preparing for Max, Jacqui and Aksel’s month long visit and this is also her summer holidays. Cindy then got up very early in the morning to drive me to the Bellingham airport for a Southwest flight to Las Vegas and on to Nashville. I do not enjoy LasVegas layovers as it is an extremely busy airport and not an enjoyable experience. Trevor was there to meet me when I arrived. I arrived on Friday, July 5th and Zach and Justin with their wives and Treyson flew in on Monday. Trevor and Tammie spent Saturday showing me the lot for their new house and visiting a show home and similar homes being built. It will be very nice - bigger than their current home with a basement for all of Trevor’s gym equipment and bedrooms with attached bathrooms for each of their children when they visit, room for storage (allowing them to do away with their storage units) and for Tammie to have an office area as well as Trevor’s office. We went to visit Jadyn at work too.

The children arrived on Monday and Tuesday evening we went to the Temple with Jadyn. She did well but going to the Temple for the first time for anyone can be both wonderful and challenging. Treyvn and Jaya took care of Treyson while we were gone that evening. Monica was there toobut she feels uncomfortable caring for babies or children as she has not been around them and has never held a baby or a child. Jadyn works on her schooling online and Zach does as well so they were both busy with that. Jadyn also had her work and Treyvn was busy with his football. Zach was doing job interviews too. Little Treyson is very sweet and gets lots of attention from Trevor and Tammie and the rest of the family as well. JayLynn was doing well but started feeling sick before going home and was diagnosed with covid. They had been to a waterfall/swimming area the day before and I thought she perhaps had a cold from that. She has a hard time and I pray for her always. I left for home on Thursday, July 11th and retraced my path home through LasVegas. Dear Cindy picked me up late in the evening and then had Max’s family arriving early the next morning.

The Hardy’s brought Max, Jacqui and Aksel to see me on Friday but I didn’t hug them then just in case I was coming down with covid. I got to hold Aksel on Sunday. He is a very happy active little fellow. They’ve been busy since their arrival and Max is having to work this week from here - doing Australia hours. 

I was back at the Temple on Saturday for my shift and attended the Temple today. I was suppose to substitute for Donna Deyell today but Colleen said they didn’t need me so I did a session as usual. I took Kona to the vet for her annual checkup and shots yesterday. She was not happy but I do think she is happy to have me home. I am getting ready for our week at the Lake House next week and for Joanne’s family coming for Josh’s wedding and some of them staying here the day before we get home from the lake. Busy time! 

I am so blessed and blessed to feel that Tom is helping me with all of this. I had been struggling with accessing our two business accounts online but suddenly had an insight thru the night. I am trying and receiving help along the way.







Tuesday, July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

 It has been a busy couple of weeks and my blog is behind.

Hardy “wise” we had Hansen’s baby blessing on June 16 and his father gave him a beautiful blessing. Jack had a young girl sit by him during the meeting that likes him. He has a number girls that like him however, he left today for Alberta where he will train and then serve as an FSY leader for most of the summer. He will be moving around to different cities in Canada each week. Sam had his graduation ceremony on June 17 and I was there with Cindy, Paul, Reid and Edith. The Rolfson, Jahn and Cardno families were also there. Jack has been trying to get Cheyenne to institute and YSA church, 

Rissa called and said Deanne Shockey had invited them to fly up to the Langley area with her and her girls as they were coming for a horse jumping competition. They have a private plane and they had extra seats on board, That was a treat for them and for me. They flew into Abbotsford last Tuesday and left on Saturday. I had Cindy and Rissa together for their birthdays for the first time in years. I took them to High Tea in Fort Langley and I kept the boys on Rissa’s birthday so they could stay at a hotel downtown. We got out to White Rock twice and they attended the horse competition one day. Liza and the children arrived on Friday which added to my treat. I had everyone for dinner that night and I know Tom is happy when he sees his children together. I am tired but I loved having everyone.

Liza and the children came down to shop for furniture for her new office at IKEA and to shop for other things as well. Liza pulled the trailer for the first time alone but managed fine. Brendon had things he needed to get done at home. Liza struggles so with her anxiety and depression. She is a magnificent daughter of Heavenly Parents and one of the greatest individuals I have been blessed to know but this earthly trial is a huge challenge. I pray for her to find solutions for relief.

Toese’s daughter Siona’s young husband died in a diving mishap in Hawaii. They live there and he goes diving to catch fish all the time. It is tragic and our hearts are aching for her and her family. Bela had Toese and me over for dinner after it happened. I donated to Go Fund Me for her. Toese has left and is over there now.

I attended a bridal shower for Elise Ryan, a YSA girl that served in the Temple with us. Cindy and I went to visit our dear Diane Andrews who is now in Hospice care with her cancer. We love Diane. She is a ray of sunshine. I got my Two Companies Year Ends into my accountant, my property taxes paid and am trying to keep up on my commitments. 

I am preparing now to fly to Nashville on Friday. Jadyn will be going thru the Temple on July 9. I am proud of her. Justin and family will be coming too. I am not sure about Zachary. I am trying to get my callings and everything in order. Cindy will keep Kona.

My yard is looking beautiful and I am grateful for it and for my lovely home. I am blessed on so many levels.