Sunday, September 20, 2015

Family Gatherings, Canning. September, HS Dance, 2015

Thursday after the temple
1. We went to at A. Janet's and Dad picked 3 bushel of tomatoes while I had a wonderful visit.
Then we went to Rob's to take David his tomatoes.
Rob's girls were babysitting the twins while David and Amanda went to the temple.
Steven and family were also there and so was Kate.
Marri, Sophie, Kate and I went to JoAnne's shopping. We had a 
spontaneous shopping for pillow case material trip. 
Great Night!

Friday (Temple closed for Peach Days)
2. We ended up doing about 60 quarts worth of Salsa from the nice
Roma tomatoes from Tim's garden.
(This is just the beginning)

3. We went to the temple with Kenny and Darcy in the morning and
At night we hosted Josh and his date group to a turkey steak dinner

4. Josh and his date are on the left

5. Sunday we went to dinner with A. Silvia
Monday we picked 7 bushel of tomatoes with Colleen and kids
Wednesday, Thursday night and Friday night we did 7 bushel of tomatoes.
Completely lost track of how much we did, but it was a lot!
Dad took this picture of a big hawk on the swing set. It was cool to see, 
but I don't want him near my chickens who are giving about 10 eggs a day.

6. Darcy and Kenny

7. After the wedding on Saturday, I took Ellen shopping for maternity clothes.
It was so fun. She is prepared now!
She is ready for that baby to grow.

8. We went to a High Priest Dinner that night. It was our date:)
This quote was on the table where we sat:
"FAMILY, like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions 
yet our roots remain as one."
And we have strong roots.

9. We skyped with Joe and his family today. This is a picture of the computer
while Ben is telling us what he learned at home school.
He's telling about the capasitors and resisters from taking a TV apart.
They took of the Fresnel lens to use for solar cooking.

10. Saying good-bye.


We had a very busy week canning, but a good week.
I have heard a lot of sealing ceremonies, but this one was exceptionally good.
He didn't give any marital advice, it was all about the temple and covenants they
had just made. I learned so much. We have many more blessings
and promises than we can even begin to understand.
You all know U. Ralph and how quiet he is. He doesn't show much emotion, but he loves deeply.
I know Daddy and Mother were there. When I went to give Ralph a hug after
hugging Kenny and Darcy, tears were running down his checks. 
It was such a spiritual experience.

The Plan of Salvation is so simple and so profound and deep.
The temple blessings are so powerful - with real power and authority to meet
life's challenges and bring us such peace.

I know Heavenly Father lives and is ready to shower us with blessings. He
has promised us, if we will accept those blessings and learn of Him.

I love you all very much.

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