It's a cute little chair and he was so proud.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Chair maker Cash...
Well, Grandpa is not the only chair maker in the family anymore. Tim helped Cash and Colby do a woodworking project yesterday. He told them to think of a project and then he had them draw a sketch of the plan. Cash made a chair. He nailed it together, carefully sanded it, and then gave the chair a fresh coat of paint!
Colby made a birdhouse but I didn't get a picture. I will next time. He was so excited to take his birdhouse home and put some bird seed in it!
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Where's Christopher?
Well, I'm not sure when we see will Chris again. He's still enjoying the beautiful beaches and food in the Philippines! I may need to get my passport updated and go see him.
Miss you Chris!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Grotto Falls...
We enjoyed a pre-Father's Day drive up Payson Canyon today. We hiked up to Grotto Falls with Mark and family. Most of the trail is wide with little elevation gain, and I like that. You cross a bridge and a few large timbers, which made it more fun for the boys. It was an easy hike that ended at a beautiful waterfall. We waded in the water, even Grahm got to put his toes in the water!
It was sweet to see Tiffani showing Grahm things he had never experienced before. Grahm liked his first hike in the mountains!
I love the way the sunlight is shining on the grotto.
What a fun day, let's do that again soon!
Happy Father's Day Tim and Mark
Conference Notes... Young Women in the Work
Bonnie L. Oscarson
Our young women are amazing." "They have talents, unlimited enthusiasm and energy, and they are compassionate and caring. They want to be of service. They need to know they are valued and essential in the work of salvation."
Each person should know he or she is needed. "Every young woman in the Church should feel valued, have opportunities to serve and feel that she has something of worth to contribute to this work."
Young men have Aaronic Priesthood duties clearly described in the Doctrine and Covenants, she said. It "may be less obvious" to young women in the Church that from the time they are baptized, they "have covenant responsibilities 'to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that [they] may be in, even until death' " (Mosiah 18:9).
When young women serve in callings within their wards and branches, they have the opportunity to fulfill those responsibilities.
"Just as our Aaronic Priesthood holders have been invited to labor with their fathers and other men of the Mechizedek Priesthood, our young women can be called upon to provide service and minister to the needs of ward members with their mothers or other exemplary sisters. They are capable, eager and willing to do so much more than merely attend church on Sundays."
"I encourage you young women to raise your hands to volunteer and to put those hands to work when you see needs around you. As you fulfill your covenant responsibilities and participate in building the kingdom of God, blessings will flow into your life and you'll discover the deep and lasting joy of discipleship."
Our young women are amazing." "They have talents, unlimited enthusiasm and energy, and they are compassionate and caring. They want to be of service. They need to know they are valued and essential in the work of salvation."
Each person should know he or she is needed. "Every young woman in the Church should feel valued, have opportunities to serve and feel that she has something of worth to contribute to this work."
Young men have Aaronic Priesthood duties clearly described in the Doctrine and Covenants, she said. It "may be less obvious" to young women in the Church that from the time they are baptized, they "have covenant responsibilities 'to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that [they] may be in, even until death' " (Mosiah 18:9).
When young women serve in callings within their wards and branches, they have the opportunity to fulfill those responsibilities.
"Just as our Aaronic Priesthood holders have been invited to labor with their fathers and other men of the Mechizedek Priesthood, our young women can be called upon to provide service and minister to the needs of ward members with their mothers or other exemplary sisters. They are capable, eager and willing to do so much more than merely attend church on Sundays."
"I encourage you young women to raise your hands to volunteer and to put those hands to work when you see needs around you. As you fulfill your covenant responsibilities and participate in building the kingdom of God, blessings will flow into your life and you'll discover the deep and lasting joy of discipleship."
Thursday, June 14, 2018
ThrowBack Thursday ~ Happy Father's Day Dad!
Dear Dad,
There are no adequate words to describe my love for you. You were an example of kindness, compassion and integrity. Just thinking about you helps me be a kinder and more loving person. Thank you for showing me such a generous spirit. You taught me to pray, you led me, and guided me. You taught me to love God’s creations. You made my childhood so fun-filled with pigs, horses, bunnies, cows, and chickens. You laughed during the tough times, and with 7 kids to feed and clothe, there were many. Thank you for working so hard everyday to provide for your family. I look forward to seeing you again some day. Happy Father's Day! Love, Eileen
There are no adequate words to describe my love for you. You were an example of kindness, compassion and integrity. Just thinking about you helps me be a kinder and more loving person. Thank you for showing me such a generous spirit. You taught me to pray, you led me, and guided me. You taught me to love God’s creations. You made my childhood so fun-filled with pigs, horses, bunnies, cows, and chickens. You laughed during the tough times, and with 7 kids to feed and clothe, there were many. Thank you for working so hard everyday to provide for your family. I look forward to seeing you again some day. Happy Father's Day! Love, Eileen
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Monday, June 11, 2018
Conference Notes... One More Day
Elder Taylor G. Godoy
I think that in one way or another we all, at some point, will have a ‘one more day’ realization — a realization that we must use wisely the time we have.
A few years ago, friends of Elder Taylor G. Godoy had a baby son they named Brigham who was diagnosed with a rare and fatal disease. One day, while Brigham and his family were visiting the grounds of a temple, he twice pronounced the words “one more day.” The next day, he died.
“I have visited Brigham’s grave a few times, and every time I do, I contemplate the phrase ‘one more day.’ "
“I wonder what it would mean, what effect it would have in my life to know that I had only one more day to live. How would I treat my wife, my children and others? How patient and polite would I be? How would I take care of my body? How fervently would I pray and search the scriptures? I think that in one way or another we all, at some point, will have a ‘one more day’ realization — a realization that we must use wisely the time we have.”
Doctrine and Covenants 64:23, said that the key to making each day successful is to be willing to sacrifice. The word comes from two Latin terms that, together, mean to make things sacred or bring honor to them.
“In what ways will sacrifice make our days meaningful and blessed?”
“First, personal sacrifice strengthens us and gives value to things we sacrifice for.”
Second, sacrifice results in blessings for givers and receivers. Elder Godoy told of his mother sacrificing a cherished gold bracelet her father had given her. She sold it to raise money for equipment needed for Elder Godoy’s dental school training.
“I learned that the sacrifice our loved ones make for us refreshes us like cool water in the middle of the desert,” he commented. “Such sacrifice brings hope and motivation.”
Elder Godoy’s third point was that “any sacrifice we make is small compared to the sacrifice of the Son of God.”
“The plan of redemption is possible thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.” And it is because of this sacrifice, after following the process of sincere repentance, that we can feel the weight of our mistakes and sins lifted.”
At the same time, “we can receive in great measure the intense desire to be better children of God, to stay away from sin and to keep the commandments like never before.”
April 2018 |
This talk seemed to be written just for me. I'm always trying to make the most of each day, and to use my time wisely... however I usually fall short.
This talk seemed to be written just for me. I'm always trying to make the most of each day, and to use my time wisely... however I usually fall short.I think that in one way or another we all, at some point, will have a ‘one more day’ realization — a realization that we must use wisely the time we have.
A few years ago, friends of Elder Taylor G. Godoy had a baby son they named Brigham who was diagnosed with a rare and fatal disease. One day, while Brigham and his family were visiting the grounds of a temple, he twice pronounced the words “one more day.” The next day, he died.
“I have visited Brigham’s grave a few times, and every time I do, I contemplate the phrase ‘one more day.’ "
“I wonder what it would mean, what effect it would have in my life to know that I had only one more day to live. How would I treat my wife, my children and others? How patient and polite would I be? How would I take care of my body? How fervently would I pray and search the scriptures? I think that in one way or another we all, at some point, will have a ‘one more day’ realization — a realization that we must use wisely the time we have.”
Doctrine and Covenants 64:23, said that the key to making each day successful is to be willing to sacrifice. The word comes from two Latin terms that, together, mean to make things sacred or bring honor to them.
“In what ways will sacrifice make our days meaningful and blessed?”
“First, personal sacrifice strengthens us and gives value to things we sacrifice for.”
Second, sacrifice results in blessings for givers and receivers. Elder Godoy told of his mother sacrificing a cherished gold bracelet her father had given her. She sold it to raise money for equipment needed for Elder Godoy’s dental school training.
“I learned that the sacrifice our loved ones make for us refreshes us like cool water in the middle of the desert,” he commented. “Such sacrifice brings hope and motivation.”
Elder Godoy’s third point was that “any sacrifice we make is small compared to the sacrifice of the Son of God.”
“The plan of redemption is possible thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.” And it is because of this sacrifice, after following the process of sincere repentance, that we can feel the weight of our mistakes and sins lifted.”
At the same time, “we can receive in great measure the intense desire to be better children of God, to stay away from sin and to keep the commandments like never before.”
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Sunday Dinner...
Mark and Tiffani made some delicious tacos today. Mark has really perfected the salsa thing. Delicious!
Thanks for a wonderful Sunday.
Colby is always willing to help.
He set the table so nice.
The boys had a lot fun yesterday at
the Cedar Hills Family Festival.
Grandpa heaven...
Excuse me, who is pulling himself up and standing now?
Grahmy bear!
Grandpa loves Grahm!
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