Happy Valentines Day

Packing, Packing, Packing... Only 12 cases of food storage left to box up. Dining room all done. Mom's bedroom all done. Sold my computer desk, Mom's lift chair and a twin bed. We are on a roll. Pizza for dinner and fall into bed.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for all my friends that called to offer help. They are the best. And I'm calling them when I get to the kitchen.
Luke 5 - Luke 7 Lots of teaching packed into this chapter. We are to love those that don't like us and do things for them. Now that's a hard one. But we need to strive to be like the Savior.

Back in Utah

We stopped by the hospital on the way home to visit Harrison. He is doing good and can give himself shots. He knows how to count his carbs and adjust his insulin. What a smart boy. And Hayden knows all about it to. I think it's wonderful that the whole family gets all the information to keep him on track.
We came home and I packed up some boxes and then to bed.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the doctors and nurses that are taking such good care of Harrison and I'm especially grateful for Amie for being such a good mom. She has been with Harrison this whole time. He is blessed to have such a good mom.
Luke 4 - Luke 5  What an honor to be chosen by Jesus to be the 12 Apostles.

Hauling Hay

I went with Janna and Scott to pick up 3 tons of hay. They had to load 66 bales of hay. Janna is one tired lady sitting up there. And how about Scott up on the top of the pile pushing them down. It was a lot of work. We came home and I did laundry and Janna and Scott burned the scraps of lumber and trash from construction. Scott made dinner for us and we all spent the evening watching TV. The kids are still with Ron so the house is too quiet. I'm signing off and going to read my scriptures. Good Night Journal!

Grateful Statement: As I thought about what I have been grateful for today it has to be the sunshine. It was pretty warm today and the sun was shining all day long. And everyone knows how I feel about sunshine.

Luke 3 - Luke 4 I had forgot that John the Baptist and Jesus were cousins.

Lunch at Applebee's

Janna taking picture of me taking a picture of her in Applebee's.

Janna and I ran errands today. We went to the U-Haul store and bought boxes, to the cannery for boxes and pancake mix, Walmart for groceries and Applebee's for lunch. I love their Oriental Salad. So yummy good.

I got a text from Dean telling me they were admitting Harrison to the hospital because they think he has diabetes. I've been waiting all day for more information but so far nothing. I hope I hear something soon. I tried to call Dean but it went to voice mail. I'm sure they are busy and can't talk. I just hope everything is okay. I wish I was there to go down and see him. One more day and we are coming home. Tommy called Dean and he said that they probably would keep Harrison overnight just for observation but that he was doing okay. I need to talk to Amie to get the details. I'm just relieved he is okay.
I got a text from Amie and Harrison does have diabetes. He will be in the hospital until probably Monday or Tuesday. They need to regulate his blood sugar levels. I can't wait to get home and go see him.

Janna, Scott, Tommy and I went to Famous Dave's for dinner last night. The kids were at their dad's. I was so full from lunch that I couldn't eat very much. It wasn't like The Bear Pit in California but still very good.

Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for my Harrison. I have been thinking about him all day. I love that little guy so much and I am glad he is alright. He is so sweet.

Luke 1 - Luke 3  I love where it says in chapter 13, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men."  The angels must have been so happy to sing praises to the Savior.

First Window In

We have our first window in. This is the front and it's my living room window. It just keeps getting better. We are waiting for the window insert for the front door. It has beveled glass so I think it will be pretty. Looks lots like my window in Elk Ridge.

Today I went to the Temple. I went to Rexburg and found out it was closed so I went to Idaho Falls. I was bound and determined to show Heavenly Father that I would make it to the Temple today and I did. When I got through doing the Initiatories for 10 women I left and got on Hwy 20 going home and realized that I had left the cards in the Recorders Office. You have to pick up your cards as you leave and I'm didn't think about that. So, back to the Temple to pick up the cards. I was just delighted to do it. I took this picture out my window while driving by. I can multi-task...

I spent the rest of the day just hanging out. I seem to still have a earache and a sore throat so I'm taking it easy. Janna and Scott went bowling tonight and Austin and I made Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for dinner. He is such a good helper.
Grateful Statement: Today without a doubt, I am grateful for Temples. I am grateful that you can walk in the door and just feel peace. I love the friendly workers and the quiet reverence.
Mark 16 - Luke 1 The women who stayed by the cross until Jesus died must have loved him so dearly. And how painful for them to have to stand by and watch him die.

Plumbing and Hurricane Ties

They are still working on plumbing and Logan put up all the Hurricane ties and the outside door knobs so we can keep the doors closed. It's a tad bit cold up here so I just stay in the house. Tommy ordered the siding today so Logan can put it up.
I made dinner for Scott's son Jeremy and his wife Leslie and their cute little daughter Jersey. I made the Chicken and Rice one with a green salad and garlic toast and Chocolate Lush for dessert. It seemed like I cooked all day. But it turned out yummy. I have a hard time cooking in Janna's kitchen because I don't have my own stuff, but I'm getting used to it. And she only has one oven and I'm used to two. It's amazing what an extra oven can do.
I cleaned up the kitchen about 10 times it seemed. I'm sure it wasn't that many but it sure seemed like it. I also went out to my little house a couple of time just to picture how wonderful it will be when it is all done. I will be able to clean it in no time at all. And my mind has been racing all day with figuring what I'm keeping and what I'm not.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for my ability to cook. I'm glad my dad taught me how. I'm not the best in the world but I can follow a recipe with exactness.
Mark 15 - Mark 16 So hard for me to read the way they treated Christ. Giving him vinegar and beating him. So very sad to think about that. I always think of Joseph Smith in Cathage Jail and what the mobs did to him.

1 Year and 9 Months

Grandpa and Bailee doing the dishes. What a team!

 Harley's Birthday cake. Mom's helping blow out the candles.

My house has been up for sale for 1 year and 9 months and tonight Tommy and I accepted an offer. If all goes well we will close March 4th. It's been a long road with lots of bumps. But we are finally able to move on with our lives. So now the hard work begins.
I was sick last night so I didn't do anything today but make dinner. I did go to the store with Tommy to get Harley a birthday cake. It's one day late but she didn't mind. I also went with Janna to pick up Austin from his school at 8:30 pm. I think it's so good that the school takes these kids skiing once a week. They ride a bus up to the ski slopes and back when they are done. Austin loves to snow board.
Now it's bed time for me. I bought some Sominex and I'm taking one so I can get some sleep.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that my house finally sold. I always prayed to Heavenly Father that he would send someone who could afford it and they would make a reasonalble offer. Prayer is a wonderful thing.
Mark 14 - Mark 15  I love this part of the study guide. Joseph Fielding Smith explained about the burden Jesus carried in Gethsemane, "There isn't one of us... that hasn't done something wrong and then been sorry and wished we hadn't." He says of the burden Jesus is carrying, "I've added something to it, so did you. So did everybody else." I am so grateful that he would be willing to carry what I have added for me.