APRIL AND THE VIRUS IS NO FOOL

APRIL AND THE VIRUS IS NO FOOL

                                          I love this little egg tree we put up every year.

We can't remember if we said anything about the Caronavirus in March but it is horrible and we have been in quarantine for several weeks.  The restaurants, National parks, athletic events, and all schools in the nation have been closed.  They advise us to stay 6 feet away from others.  Missionaries have been put in quarantine or sent home from around the world.  No church meetings are held and all LDS temples are closed.  Not going to the temple has been very hard for us.  We are following our prophet, Russell M Nelson.
Well the month started with Tiff's birthday.  The doctor said she was a boy but the nurses said he has never told a mother what she will have.  They were so surprised he said that.  (long before the pictures they can take now)  Sure enough, SHE was born on April Fools Day.  She has had it her way ever since.

This is a very old picture but it's hard to find one of her, (never alone)

She has been a delight and fun to have in our home.  She has had some hills to climb but she does it with the help of her Savior and always follows His path.  She absolutely loves being a wife and mother and all that comes with that calling.  We are never surprised at what she decides to do or go next.  Her cousin Del and Great Aunt Belvalene were also born on that date.
Thursday, Clark and the three left at home, came to do yard work and prune our fruit trees.  They were so excited because after 26 years of begging, they finally got a dog, Watts.  She is a cutie. Clark has wanted a dog forever.

 Molly and Lily making rows for peas.

 Clark, Jonny ad Granddad

The whole team except I never got a picture of Watts.

We don't know what we would do without this help in yard work.  Because of the virus we are just happy to be able to see our grands.
Saturday and Sunday was General Conference.  Those 2 days were packed full of inspiring and uplifting words from our Prophet, Russell M. Nelson (96) and others.

 President Russell M Nelson

with Elder Dallin H Oaks and Elder Henry B Eyring

Only 10 people were present at each session.  It was in a different place and the Choir at Temple Square was taped from another place.  This was all due to the pandemic the world is in.  We are as a country trying to stay quarantined in our homes.  Many have died.  This conference was in celebration of the 200th year celebration of the Prophet receiving his vision of God, our Father and Jesus Christ visiting him in the Sacred Grove in Palmyra, New York.  He, as a young boy did go to the grove and prayed.  His prayer was answered in person by God and Jesus Christ and told what to do.  We know this and know it is true.
There is no way to describe the feelings we had while watching theses sessions.  The Spirit was so strong in our home and we felt such power as these people talked.  We were glued to our chairs and felt the words of these wonderful people sink into our hearts with truth. Everyone spoke with such power, strength and such a strong Spirit.  When the Choir sang it pierced our souls.  We loved when it showed Bishop Hoops singing.  Elder Brad Wilcox from our ward was sustained as a counselor in the Young Men Presidency.  He will do an incredible job and is a man of God.

It was two days of conviction, inspiration truth and tears.  We hope we never forget these feelings we had.  We taped it all so we can watch again at any time.  After President Nelson's last talk, Sunday morning, we did the Hallelujah Shout with him and all who wished to join.  Many tears were shed.
The afternoon session President Nelson also announced 8 new temples to be built.  A building will be dedicated in China for people there receiving their endowments and Dubai asked if a temple could be built in their country.  Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will also get a temple.  That will make 168 operating temples, 67 additional temples under construction or have been announced. That is a total of 235.
When we got married, our goal was to go to every temple in the world.  There were 13.
The final hymn was by the choir, "We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet" after which choirs from many parts of the world sang it in their language and we were able to hear parts from all these countries.  Our eyes were wet.  The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true church on the earth.
During the sessions on Saturday, Scott and his family came to power rake our lawns.  They worked so very hard and it was amazing how much dry grass they gathered.

workers

Ava and Bethany after raking then dumping the dry grass into the trailer.

Nixon worked and Rowan played.

We were happy when an old friend of Scott's, Jake Jarman, skated by. They spent many hours together when young.

Elder Brad Wilcox's daughter, Wendee Wilcox Rosborough, wrote a book about The Holy Week of Easter.  It is an amazing book to do with families to learn about our Savior's last days on earth.  It is filled with stories, videos, games, art, and recipes.  Sunday tells about Palm Sunday.  It is a must have book.
Monday we ordered the Kingdom Keepers vol. 1-3 so we can read it with the family. Wendee's book told about Christ cleansing the temple. It was also Granny and Granddad's wedding day.
Tuesday her book told how Christ taught his disciples.
Erik, Kolton and Camden came with 2 aerators and did our lawns.  They do such a good job.  After they aerated they mowed and edged.  Everything looks so beautiful.

 Kolton aerating

 Erik and Camden

 Erik edging

Shortly after they left, Clark came with his 3 and Watts to prune Brother Martin's trees.  Watts kept trying to chase the chickens so they put her over the fence to me.  She is so fun and got in my way like puppies do.  No picture.

Wednesday was about when Judas betrayed Christ.
Thursday we delivered copies Dad made of the Restoration Proclamation to our ministering people.  They were so thrilled with it.  Dad put it on very good shiny paper.  We each have 4 people and love them.  Our book today was about was the Last Supper when Christ introduced the sacrament and served it.
Friday was such a good day because we got to fast with the world and ask our Father in Heaven to help us in stopping this pandemic.  It is so wonderful when you know so many people are praying for the same thing.  We were also praying for the many people it has affected, especially our missionaries.  We have faith that this will end.  It is also the day Christ was hung on the cross and  crucified because of His love for His Father and for us.  He knowingly did this for us and all mankind.  He made it possible for us to live as families forever if we but keep our covenants and live as He taught.

This is a picture I like and put up for the kids at Easter.  It goes with a Primary song "It shouldn't be hard to sit very still and think about Jesus His cross on the hill"

This was the day they crucified our Savior on the cross.  

Saturday was the day Christ taught the people in Paradise.

Sunday, Easter, is such a wonderful day because this is the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.  We are so blessed to have this in our lives today.  Because of Christ, after we die, we live again with our Father in Heaven, Christ and our families.  What a great sacrifice our Savior did for you and us.  We cannot even imagine life without our family.  We are striving to live so we may partake of this great sacrifice and enjoy life with our loved ones, after death.

We started this Sabbath with our family meeting on line.  Dave Jennings, conducted and after Baylie Batchelor gave a great talk about the Young Women's program, Dave led a discussion about the things we learned last week during the sessions of General Conference.  It was well done and he ended with some scriptures that left us with such a good feeling.  It is wonderful to be able to be with some of our family during this pandemic.  We are all doing well.  It was wonderful to be able to fast with the world and feel peace.
Tuesday, April 14th, Kolton Bayles turned 17.  Time just flies by so fast.  He is Erik and Shanelle's second child and such a good one.  He is loved by everyone, especially the girls.  He is cute but most important so well behaved and respectful.  He loves his family and the Lord.  He honors his priesthood and loves to help others.  He is just one great young man.  It's a little rough right now due to the pandemic and no school so the friends all miss each other.

Wednesday Dad got his brace off AGAIN.  He is being very careful this time.  We had a low of 26 degrees this week and lost some of our fruit blossoms but we just hope enough are left to have fruit this summer.  Our magnolia tree froze.  The white blossoms were so beautiful.

Friday Dad and I made granola and bread.  I think I got carried away with the size of the bread.  The granola was very hard not to eat immediately.  It was so good.

Saturday again and Kolton and Camden came and made our lawns beautiful.  They carried the plow from the berm to the back fence.  We are going to try and remove some of the berm so it is not so hard to take care of.  When they finished I sliced some homemade bread and let them put butter and homemade raspberry jam on it.  They left with a can of soda.  We don't know what we would do without their help each week.  They are so fun and pleasant to have around.  We do miss Asher.

Sunday the 19th was a very special meeting with the family.  Scott conducted and I'm not going to give a list of things done every week but Lily and Hailey gave great talks.  The Spirit was so strong and powerful.  We love these meetings and hold us centered on Christ.  It doesn't get better.
Monday we tried the family scavenger hunt.  This one is a snow (grass) angel.

This week we worked outside a lot with it being such nice weather.  We walked every day at the Provo/BYU track.  We started with 1 mile and are up to 1 and a half miles now.  Very few people are there and we feel very old with the young ones. (maybe 8 other people)  We went to Costco for Dad's prescriptions. Never thought we would see it so empty.

On Thursday, I was walking back from the fence with eggs from the Martin's when I noticed something on the lawn between the clothesline and the cherry tree.  It turned out someone was in our yard that night and must have dropped it.  It's a very weird feeling.  It's a WIFI charger.  Not feeling real safe.

 Dad called Vivint Friday, because our outside camera was not working right or we could have seen who came into our backyard and what they were doing.
Friday we continued to walk at the BYU track.  We are up to a mile and a half now.  Granddad continues to find family names for us to do when the temples open again.  He has so many and found a baby who had not been sealed to the family when the others had so we are anxious to do this work.  Vanita Law is still in the hospital with a stroke.  She is such a special lady who we hope can go home soon.  It is so hard with this pandemic and quarantine.
Saturday I finished the quilt Molly wants when she gets married.  The fabric is from my mother so it is very special to me.
Sunday is still so special because we get to see our family.  Erik's family still does their own but we are so happy they do it.  Kristin and Tiffani gave wonderful talks and Cameron was the musical number.  I love theses meetings.  I never can remember the prayers or hymns and who leads the music but the Spirit was powerful.  We love this family we have been blessed with and pray for them always.  They are one of our greatest gifts from our Father.
On Monday the 27th, Kristin turned 52.

How did we get old enough to have a daughter that old?  She is such a treasure  She has overcome so many trials and used great faith in doing so well.  After many years, she has set a goal and stuck to it and has lost well over 100 pounds.  She is a new person.  She is so much happier.  She has always been an incredible person and we love her so much.  She is a wonderful mother who would do anything for her children and others.  She makes everyone around her feel special and needed, which is a great talent.  She loves and serves our Savior.  We just wish she didn't live clear across the US.

We bought seeds and plants to begin our garden.  Dad actually cut down the quantity which is a miracle.  He does love his garden.  We cancelled several of our doctor appointments because we just don't want to go where sick people go.

Some peas and onions are up and planting more later. Beans and carrots are planted.

 tomatoes, peppers, squash, pumpkins and flowers

Tuesday we made Baylie's Kitchen cherry cobbler.  You must try it.  She does a great job.

 I finally finished this quilt.

Thursday Clark and his 3 came to help with the garden and snowball bush (tree).  It is always a happy day when someone comes, especially family.  They worked so hard.  I forgot to take pictures so I waited till Monday so I could.  Forgot again.

 I finished weeding the berm.  Wild flowers are everywhere.

 The pruned snowball bush or tree.

This has been an awakening time with the caronavirus.  It is so hard on the school kids who love the socialization at school.  School has been out for over a month and will not start up again until in the fall.  They do their work online but no contact with their friends except by technology.  We are all in quarantine and stay at home except when we must have some groceries.  The elderly get to shop earlier that everyone else so that it nice.  Dad and I walk o the track every day for exercise but now that the garden is full swing we just do that.  thank goodness our families keep in close touch which makes it so much easier.  We are trying to follow our prophet and keep faith in our Savior.  This is nothing like the tests our ancestors had to go through.  We are blessed with their histories and stories of faith.  We know that our Father and Jesus Christ are well aware of what is happening and we must keep our faith strong and help others.  We are grateful for the Come follow Me program that teaches us how to keep the restored gospel strong in our homes.  This is just the beginning of our gathering of Israel.  If we stay strong we will be blessed beyond our imagination.  We are so blessed and love our family so much.  We will stay strong.  We love the family we have been given and are so proud of who they are and how they love their children.

GREEN IS IN

                                                                      MARCH MADNESS

 We were driving and I had to take this picture of the Provo Temple.  

looks like a cross on top

March 1^st was Fast Sunday and we had  wonderful meetings.  The best part of the day was when Hailey and her roomie came for a visit.  It was so much fun to have them.  We love her so much and again I forgot to take pictures.

Tuesday I did 9 initiatories and Dad did 10.  We love going to the temple.  It’s a great way to start the day. (Better than walking 2 miles)  

Wednesday we went with the Seamons to the Payson temple and did a session.  We love that temple because of its beauty and such simplicity.  I always think of Shanelle when we go there because she helped in sewing some of the curtains. Danece Mosley and her husband were in our session and we were the witness couple.  Of course after the session we went to Charlie’s for steak and cheese.  It’s become a tradition.  

That evening Scott invited us to meet them at JCW’s for dinner.  It’s been forever since we have been with them so it was a special treat.

 sharing

 good food

 only view of Nixon

 yummy hot dog

milk shake to the last drop

Thursday, after our 2 miles Dad very patiently taught me how to do genealogy.  I can’t believe how excited I got.  We found this sister, her parents and her siblings along with a sister-in-law.  We are going to do more together.  We can now complete their work.  They are on my mother’s side.  I’m so into this.  

                    We love our 2 missionaries:

 A man in the bishopric does the news for the Pentagon. ((Elder Bayles)

Elder Bayles, Japan(back left) in quarentine.

Friday we went to Black Bear for a 25% off dinner.  We ordered the steak and were so surprised with how huge the meal was.  It was very yummy with all the trimmings.  After dinner we went to Kolton's Lacross game.  They won by many; maybe 20-6.  It was fun to watch him.

#7

Dad and Camden after the game.  The team went right to the dressing room.

Sunday, the 8th, was a great ward conference.  President Gagan gave a great talk and even used Tevia's song "Do you love me?" in it.  The RS and priesthood was together and was also very good.  They showed a wonderful video on the birth of Christ that we had seen but was so filled with the Spirit.  That evening we changed our clocks ahead for daylight savings. UGH!

Monday Dad decided to smoke the last of our Alaska salmon. 

That evening we went to a play in Spanish Fork which was directed by one of Dad's ministering families.  It was good to support them.

We spent Tuesday in the temple doing a session and some sealings.  We love it when we can spend time doing things for our kindred dead.  When we got home. Dad tasted the salmon and said it was good.  He wants to try more things now.

March 11^th was Molly’s 17^th birthday. 

 She is so amazing.  She is truly a follower of Christ.  She loves her family and reading the Book of Mormon.  She is always fun to be around.  We miss going to her games now that basketball is over  She is a beautiful young woman and is kind to others.  We love her so much.

Thursday morning we left for the Star Valley Temple with the Seamons.  We went by way of Evanston, Wyoming.  Not a real fancy ride but dad did get a rock chip on his new truck window.  Ouch.  We got to our Kodiak Mountain Resort in time to get changed and do the 3:30 session at the temple.  It was even smaller than Palmyra.  The session and the Spirit were perfect. 

 before the session

after the session

We loved it.  We ate at Subway before the session and then changed at went to a restaurant after.  Each room at this resort was a different cabin with very beautiful décor.  It was one of the cheapest places I looked up and the most beautiful.  It even had a gas fireplace in each cabin

with a most comfy king bed.  The town is called Afton.  The high while we were there was 32, a little different than Provo.

 toward breakfast

 the lobby

Breakfast was included and after we ate, we did the 8:30 session.  We loved that temple and will probably go again.  The snow was very deep which made the mountains so beautiful.  We changed clothes and Max asked us if we could go through Logan on the way back.  That drive was so much more beautiful than Wyoming.   The mountains were so steep and there were snowmobile tracks everywhere.  It was just a wonderful drive.  We went through Montpelier, Idaho, which is where I was born, so that was a real treat.  It is by Bear Lake where we are going for this year’s immediate family reunion.  The lake was beautiful with frozen ice in places.  Of course the fresh raspberry ice cream places were closed. BUMMER!

We got to Logan in time to stop and have dinner at Chuck-a-Rama.  It took us 30 minutes longer to go that way but it was so much prettier.  Dad was very tired by the time we got home but it was a great trip. We left in beautiful weather and came home to this.

When we looked on our computers, we found that all church meetings would be cancelled due to the Corona virus.  We also learned that all temples were to be closed Monday .  What a blessing it was that we could be in one.  Again, this trip only took 1 tank of gas with some to spare.

Saturday, the 14^th, we stayed in because that is what the Prophet advised.  We did have to go to CostCo for my prescription and it was horrible.  The line was longer than the building and the store was so crowded.  The line for drugs was very short so we were very fast.  It was a zoo.

That evening we did go to Vernon and Vanita Law’s 70^th wedding anniversary and Vernon’s 90^th birthday party.  We were the only ones there outside of their family.  We love them so much and they are very weak so we just had to go.  They served cracker jacks, peanuts and root beer floats with some yummy cookies.  It was so good to see the family.  They all said to say hi to the family.  We did not hug or get close.

Sunday was so special because of Kristin.  No church meetings were held because of the virus so she contacted everyone and set up an online experience for our own meeting.  It was amazing and so filled with the Spirit.  Clara and Clark gave talks, others prayed and we all sang.  We are going to do again this next Sunday and just trade who is in charge of assigning things.  We were all there but Erik’s family and they were so missed but they had their own meeting.  We need to do this internet thing more often just for fun.  We can’t wait for next  Sunday.

Monday, March 16, Dad ran the tiller over the garden plot.

  It hurt his shoulder but we hope it will be okay.  We then pruned and weeded the raspberry patches.  They look beautiful; so much better than this time last year.  Dad and Max went to get fertilizer in Max’s old truck that has a lift on the back.  It’s almost a Mater.

They got 2 loads.  Dad helped shovel the droppings that again, he shouldn’t have.

The next day was St. Patrick’s Day and Clark, Molly, Lily and Jonny came to help.  Those kids spread the  2 loads of fertilizer over the entire garden. 

                                           Molly tilled the garden after that.  What a woman.

The kids also took wheelbarrow loads of fertilizer and spread it over the 2 raspberry patches and over the lilacs. Clark and Jonny pruned while Dad supervised.

Everything looks so good.  While I was helping I also baked a batch of bread which we ate with honey and jam hot out of the oven.  Dad and Clark ate the smoked salmon Dad had made.  Not so much the rest of us.  It was just a great day filled with the help of family.  Scott was working so he couldn’t come with his family.

We woke up Wednesday to a phone call from the Anayas asking if we were all right because of the 4.7 earth quake.  We didn’t even feel it.   Clark’s family felt it and Salt Lake really got it.  The worse place was around Magna.

 The trumpet was knocked off of Moroni on the Salt Lake Temple.  The airport was closed and the front-runner train service was stopped.  We took some things to Clark’s and while we were there Riley contacted them on the computer.  We were so glad we could see him and listen to him.

What a great thing technology can be.  He is great.  We have even heard him teach a lesson on face book.  At 2:00 Dad left to have his shoulder X-Ray.  Yes, he is in a brace for another 4 weeks.  The doctor thinks a stress fracture.  As it turned out they had him do a MRI thee next day and they can't find the fracture so it is very small.  The doctor still has him in tht brace for 4 weeks and then they'll see how it is.  He's left handed again.  Ugh!
Thursday, the 19th was really special because it was Baylie Anne's. (12) and Simon's, (2) birthdays.  Fun that they have a 2 in each date.

Baylie Anne is a direct gift from God.  Kristin and I were in Kohls buying baby stuff because Kristin had flown the birth other to SLC to deliver.  We just couldn't decide what sex to gather things for so we got some of each.  When we got to the counter and were checking out, Kristin's phone rang and she just started bawling.  The people in line were very confused.  When she got composure she just yelled "I am the mother of a baby girl!"  Everyone cheered, especially me.  I asked the cashier if we could return the boy things and get more girl things.  We headed to the baby department, so excited.  Baylie has been such a blessing to all of our family and we love her so much. 

She is now a young lady with many gifts and talents.  We are so blessed to have her in our eternity.
Simon Johns is a jewel.

He is such a happy little boy with huge smiles.  He loves everything and is loved by everyone.  He is self entertained and loves to march on the bleachers at Molly's games.  He makes everyone around him happy.
Friday Scott came because our chain saw from the repair shop still doesn't work.  He cut some huge limbs out of our cherry tree.  His kids came earlier and delivered some candy and coloring pages and Nixon even drew Spider Man and sent a note.  It so brightened our day.  They put them on the porch and hurried back to the car so they wouldn't touch us because of the virus.  Ugh!

The city put a huge dumpster in front of our neighbors with instructions that they were to fill it.  They did but there is still more to put in it.  The police continue to come by and search but we are through showing pictures.
Sunday was another great Sabbath with some of our family.  Erik still does his with just his family.

The Batchelor family was in charge and Granddad was the presiding authority.  David conducted, we sang a hymn, Baylie prayed, Molly gave a wonderful talk on Jacob 5-7, Lauryn played a musical number on the piano, and then Scott gave his thoughts on Jacob  which oped a new idea of those scriptures for me.  I am finally getting Jacob's message.  We were so blessed that that Riley was able to join us from his mission apartment.  It was so good to hear and see him and feel the Spirit when he bore a strong testimony.  Ava gave the closing prayer which ended the meeting with a strong family feeling of love.  I don't know if I got the meeting straight but we love this way of worship while we can't go to the chapel because of the virus.  When everyone left the call, Dad blessed and gave us the sacrament.  I really needed it and it was wonderful.
Tuesday the 24th was Cameron David Jennings' Birthday and he turned 17.

 Our grandchildren are certainly getting older and we are not ready for that.  It does beat the alternative.  This birthday has come way too soon.  He is a smart, and talented young man who plays the piano like a college student.  He has a very tender heart and loves his twins and parents.  We don't know who he loves the most, BYU or the family.  It's a toss-up.  He can name almost all the golf courses in the US and has played on many.  He has a very strong testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and tries to do what is right.
Beth and the kids came over for some brown sugar and it is always makes our day when family comes by.  It's hard for Rowan because she doesn't understand why we have to be so far apart and not hug.
That evening we went to Vernon and Vanita Law's 70th wedding anniversary party.  We were the only ones there outside of their family because of the virus. It was also Vernon's 90th birthday party.  They are such admirable people and we love them and the family.

Wednesday  we woke up to much snow. Vegas seemed like a nice idea but we are still on a huge quarantine.  Snow in late March is not a happy thing.  Erik called to let us know that Elder Parker Bayles is now home after 3 weeks of quarantine and now his whole family is on a 2 week quarantine.  This is all because of the Coronavirus.  It is hard for him to be home but safer and he will be reassigned when is is safe to leave Utah.  I baked bread and we took it over with a bag of candy.  We honked the horn to let him know we were there and put the stuff on the porch.  Asher got the stuff and Parker waved from the front window along with Kolton.

We are all glad that he is where his family can take care of him and keep him safe.
Thursday we woke up to snow again.  At least that will help our water supply this summer which we are very grateful for.  We decided to walk at the old Provo High track.  It was good to be outside and still alone. This was our favorite view.

School will not be opened until May, if then,  The colleges are not even open.  I spent today going through pictures of when I was little; Alaska through Dayton.  It was so much fun to remember things  I had forgotten.         

 Juneau in 1948

Juneau 1945

Mama made my coat and Karen's was real which an Eskimo made. 1947

                                  Scott and his family came by and waved to us from the truck.I put up some Easter decor because I just needed to do something fun.

This was made by Ava and Nixon before Rowan.

Erik's family for some fresh air; still under quarantine.

Dianne loves her job wearing this mask for safety.

Sunday the 29th was our favorite worship with family.  This is so special for us.  Clark was conducting.  I can't remember who did what so I will try to keep notes. Humn, Opening prayer, Baylie, then William's talk, 4 years old, so precious, a primary song about Noah,everyone, Clara played a beautiful number on her violin, Dad gave a great talk about prayer from our home study, Elder  Riley Bayles shared a thought, our closing hymn was Ere You left your room this Morning, and closing prayer by Bethany B.  It was so wonderful and up-lifting.

 Can't decide which picture is the best.

Will giving his talk which was precious

Tuesday, I measured the grass in parts of our front lawn and found it to be between 10 and 11 inches in places.  Dad can't mow because of his shoulder so I decided I could.  I was shocked when I found I was able to start the mower by myself.  Even got a little prideful.  I made it around the yard one time and the Piggot's across the street came pouring our of their home.  They are such wonderful neighbors and always there when we need them.  They are not even in our ward and he was the bishop of that ward at one time.  Their senior at Orem  High, London, took over the mower and made it look eezy peezy.  She's just a tiny thing but tough.  She mowed, her dad trimmed the edges and then mowed again to make it look cleaner.

                               
                              
 What a great help.  We usually have Erik's boys do the mowing but we knew the entire family was on quarantine because of Parker coming home from his mission in Japan.

When the lawn was finished we picked up the trimmings from Clark's prunings in the back yard and finished our HARD puzzle after dinner.

It was a hard month but at the same time it was a fulfilling testimony that the Lord does send revelations to our loving Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson.  Because we follow his promptings and try to do good, we know that we are led in the right path.  We know he prepared us to handle this horrible virus and be able to do the things we need to at this time. We must not fear because we have the pure gospel of Jesus Christ to guide us in everything we do.  Me must follow Him. We are so grateful for our children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren for living righteous lives and striving to follow our Savior.  We are filled with love for this great blessing.  We love each and every one of them