DECEMBER AND MEMORIES
We started out with the Payson Temple and Max and Ruth Seamons. We do this every Thursday and love being with these wonderful fun people.
When I stepped outside one evening, this is the beautiful scene I was pleased to view.
Saturday, the 3rd we attended Bonnie Freeman’s funeral. She was and is a strong and talented lady. Her husband is a great friend of our and our Hanks family. He grew up in Piqua, Ohio and worked as a leader in a Boy Scout Camp where we spent the summers. He loved our family and wanted to be a Scouter like my dad. Our family was instrumental in Dave joining the church years ago. He met Bonnie and later baptized her. Both boys served missions. Dave served a mission and he and Bonnie served 2 missions. Just a great family. He told the group at the funeral that because of our family over 600 people have been baptized. WOW! We didn’t know that.
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That evening we went to the Provo Temple Ordinance Workers’ fireside. The temple Presidency were the speakers and a choir of many sang beautifully. Jean Jones was in the choir. She is a cousin by marriage. )Aunt Gwen's son) It was a very long day but I enjoyed every minute.
The next evening brought us an evening filled with snow. Prayers answered.
Dad finally got the right snow blower. He loves it. Thank goodness we have had so much snow this winter.
We again did 2 sessions in the Provo Temple the next day. I purposely sat next to a very sad looking sister. I had seen her several times. She always looks so unhappy. We sat in the second row. I said a greeting to her and when I did she jumped. It was very uncomfortable and I felt bad. She then told me that she had been bullied as a child for her whole life. The kids at school made fun of her, tripped her, knocked books out of her arms etc. Her parents were not even kind to her. I decided to be her friend. I will look for her every time we go. When we got to the Celestial Room, I gave her a big hug. She smiled and hugged me back. I will look for her from now on.
Wednesday, I had an appointment with our dermatologist. I got a nurse practitioner and was very impressed. He found cancer on my wrist and scraped and burned it. He then said that I had a very bad cancer on my nose and would have to be looked at by a specialist, Dr. Tristani. The soonest she could see me was February 20. It was so sore so when I got home I called and said that I could not wait that long. The receptionist said she would call if an earlier appointment was canceled. A few days later she said an opening was available on January 20th. Well that was better but I was really worried. She called back and let me know that Thursday was open. Blessings!
The 15th,Tiffani flew in so she could be at the wedding for Parker Bayles, a grandson. He will be sealed to Janessa on December 16th in the Logan Temple.
We then headed for the SLC Airport to drop Tiff off so she could catch a flight home so she could go to church and hear Lauryn on the piano accompanying Clara on the violin. We got out of Sardine Canyon to find the traffic was extremely slow. Tiffany had changed her flight to a flight that was sooner. We started worrying. It was bumper to bumper. We finally made it with time to spare. Luckily I had to go to the bathroom because after we left the traffic was even slower. It was at a crawl. We finally made it through SLC and exited at the PG exit. It was just a highway but when we saw the freeway was still so slow we were grateful we had left and made it home after a very long drive. All the ups and downs were so worth it to be at such an important event.
The luncheon was the next day at the Red Barn Reception Center. Shanelle had everything under control and ready at 3:30. We were assigned to bring 6 bags of COSTCO Caesar Salad. It was a very cold afternoon and it was very crowded and everyone was so happy. Later the reception was at the same place and again it was just perfect.
Sorry but I do not have a picture of the bride and groom at the reception.
Monday, Dec. 19, George had a doctor appointment with his cardiologist, Dr. Luni said “Tomorrow you will have a new pacemaker battery put in. He doesn’t mess around. He also doubled my Eliquis pills. Ugh! That afternoon George had his first physical therapy appointment with Dr. Seager.
The next day we did 2 sessions in the Provo Temple. Amazing.
Dec. 22 we went to the Payson Temple and that night we were invited to an evening in Bethlehem at Clark’s home. We were to bring grapes and a variety of olives. They set the dinner on the floor like of old and Clark gave some feelings he had and reminded us of the season. It set a very good mood for the reminder of our Savior.
I don't know when Lily and I were together but I love this picture.
Dad pulled one carrot for me.
Christmas Eve we finally finished our huge 1000 piece puzzle.
Christmas day did not disappoint. How could it be with the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ? The best part was Christmas was on the Sabbath. Beginning with the Sacrament and the wonderful messages it was absolutely perfect. The messages were filled with Christmas stories and the music was our ward choir, a solo and especially the Primary children. It was just filled with the Spirit.
Clark
Tiffani and Kristin called so we could talk with them. To hear from every child is so rewarding. They are such special people and so involved with their children.
Tiffani
Tuesday the 27th, the carpet man came to try and get rid of some of the enchilada soup. He did the entire basement and it looks brand new, all except where the soup was. It’s orangy but we are not going to replace the carpet. It’s a reminder for me to be more careful.
The next day was Rowan Noel’s 6th birthday. She is a living fireball and so fun to be with. Again we had dinner with the family and the Cooks, who might as well be part of their family. They are true friends and do many things together. Scott had ordered dinner at Chick fil A. Rowan is such a fun little girl who loves everyone. It was a fun evening.
The next day was Shanelle’s birthday. Erik hit the Jackpot when he found her. She is a great mother for 4 boys and teaches them how to be good boys and men. She is so talented and keeps her home so friendly and fun. She loves finding fun things to do as a family and her boys know how to treat a girl.
New Year's Eve we watched football all day. We loved it. I finished a new tatted snowflake while watching. It was a year full of many blessings and now we are studying the New Testament together LIFE IS GOOD.
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