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.