Happenings in the Philippines...

Chris recently spoke at an event and is doing good!

Several wellness experts are coming to the Philippines in August for a conference. I am excited for Chris and his team!

the lost is found...

I think Mark's account of loosing and finding Tiffani's wallet deserves a blog post! I'm amazed someone found the wallet, such a great story! 

tiff drops her wallet on a walk along trail
we go looking at night just now
run into a mid older couple
the dad is like, oh im a great finder i find golf balls
i laugh
he's locked in looking
"its probably bounced into the bush"

i've given up
10 mins later
AHA
here it is
he finds it

we talk for 15 more minutes
he works at BYU in retail
we talk agentic ai
he offers me a job
the job part is a lie
the rest is true

Since August 19, 2013 ~ 12.76 years...

Jeanne, certified teacher ~ Cat ~ Jeanette ~ Me - Becca ~ Kindra ~ Ryan ~ Jared

Missing Tina, Thomas, Andrew, and Adee 

Dream Team 2025-2026

For almost 13 years I have been showing up at Lincoln Academy. It was a bit of a roller coaster ride this year, but with the help of my fantastic aides we made it through. They made my job as supervisor so much easier. 

Tina and Me

I'm grateful for relationships built with so many wonderful students. I'm so fortunate to work at a school with amazing teachers and administrators who always make me feel appreciated and supported. 

State soccer champs

Hayley, Addy, and Suka often asked me to matchy, matchy with them. My stripes went the wrong way but I love these darling girls.

And Hayley and Mya would also often ask me to wear our matching shoes!

The last day of school there were lots of hugs, a few tears, and so much gratitude.

Sweet beautiful Hadley 

Mr. Corless, my favorite teacher, he calls me Boss!

Our principle, Mrs. Ungerman retired this year. I was her aide many years ago and as supervisor I worked closely with her for the past two years. She will serve a mission with her husband in Samoa beginning in January. We had a surprise party for her last Tuesday. 

I have never met anyone like Mrs. U. She led with brilliance, gave her whole heart, and made such a difference. Her leadership, compassion, and tireless dedication have blessed our school in countless ways. She really did give her all every single day. I will miss meeting with her each Wednesday. Kristi offered praise and support in a way I had never experienced before. It was an honor to work beside her. When I read this card she had lovingly written for me I cried. She has been a real blessing in my life.

I also received a few recognitions and monetary gifts that were significant. This was very unexpected and I was so grateful. It's nice to be appreciated. I guess I have one more year in me! 

With the school credit card in hand Colby and I went to Costco and filled the cart. I was grateful Colbs went with me, it was a lot of fun!

Always so grateful...

Lessons from a ten dollar bill...

Many years ago, when Elder Caussé was serving as a stake president in Paris, France, President Gordon B. Hinckley came to visit. During his stay, the prophet made it known that he wished to visit a US military cemetery where his half-brother Stanford is buried. Stanford passed away from influenza during WWI, leaving behind his wife, Beulah, and their 6-month old child.

“[President Hinckley] really wanted to go,” Elder Caussé says in a video on social media. “But unfortunately, this didn’t work because of his busy schedule.”

Elder Caussé recalls that the prophet quietly handed him a 10-dollar bill and asked him to purchase flowers to bring to the grave himself.

Elder Caussé with his wife and children at Stanford Hinckley’s grave.

“Which I did—but I didn’t use that bill. We use euros in France,” Elder Caussé explains. “So, I kept that bill in my scriptures as a tiny memory of a day spent with the prophet.”

In addition to serving as a reminder of President Hinckley, the bill has come to hold even deeper meaning for Elder Caussé.

We Were Made for a Life of Eternal Value

The Apostle explains how this 10-dollar bill can act as a reflection of our divine identity:

“Many people in our time live what I call a 10-dollar life. They focus on things that are temporary and will naturally fade away, will disappear. In the same way this bill became something of priceless value, our life can be turned into something eternal, of eternal value.

“I testify that eternity is our destination. That we have the chance through the sacrifice to Jesus Christ to be perfected and, as we repent and live a righteous life, to receive those treasures that have been promised.”

This is the miracle of the Savior’s Atonement: It allows us to turn our ordinary, 10-dollar life into something extraordinary and everlasting.

Are You Living a Ten-Dollar Life? | Bishop Gérald Caussé
February 2020

Remembering together, until we meet again...

I'm very grateful we could visit the graves of our loved ones today with my son Mark and his family... remembering and honoring those we love and miss. I'm thankful for the memories and for knowing families are eternal because of our Savior Jesus Christ. 

Missing her Dad... Highland Cemetery 

Christopher's friend Will was killed in action in Iraq. 

Christopher's mentor and friend Big George. Just like Brad and Will they left us way before we were ready, and the goodbye's were difficult. More and more friends and family are now resting in the Highland Cemetery. Grahm and I were talking the other day about loved ones that have passed. He said to me, "It's not goodbye, it's until we meet again." Grahm is wise beyond his years. He has been listening to what his parents, other family members, and church leaders are teaching him.

Remembering Tim's parents and brother...

My everything...

Tim and I have plots at East Lawn cemetery. I showed Grahm where they are, just next to Tim's parents and brother Jeff.  He looked at me and said, "Grandma, I will come visit you."

I love this selfie. I noticed that not only do Colby, Grahm and I all have dimples, I think Colby and I have the same nose and similar smiles! I'm just so grateful to be their grandma.

East Lawn is a beautiful cemetery and with incredible views of the mountains and valley. I don't mind resting there and await the triumphant return of our Savior. Unless, of course He comes before that day! 

We went back the house and everyone helped cook up some Navajo tacos. Of course there had to be a pool tournament. I'm thankful I could remember with my family.