To think that this beautiful world was created for us to enjoy.My friend brought my attention to Jacob 4:3 wherein he hopes that his children would receive the record (now the Book of Mornon) they kept, "with thankful hearts, and look upon them that they may learn with joy and not with sorrow, . . ."
As I read from that book each morning and as I associate with my family and friends in many capacities, I recognize that I am abundantly blessed; great is my joy in understanding the eternal nature of our existence. Could there possibly be greater comfort?
What a treat(?), their third popsicle on a cold April day. They pled for this reward after helping me sweep the patio. Sweet girls. They with their many cousins make my life bright. They went home with fingers and lips blue from the cold but masked with red food dye. .
On April 25th we were entertained by a six stake dance festival. (Enough teenagers that they filled the basketball court.) Jacob danced with about three hundred others in the Salsa and the Mamba. Extraordinare! So alive! What a mover!! He posed for this picture after he had removed his dashing flamingo red scarf and cummerbun.
Women's Conference here again at last (April 30-May 1). What a blessing to be in a place where the spirit of love and unity was clearly evident among thousands of women. To be in an atmosphere so spiritually charged was just the best. Not to mention the blessing of being with some of my daughters. My blessings overflow. . .
Springtime on campus! The blossoms were full as were our hearts after two days of listening to stirring messages testifying of receiving strength in Jesus Christ.
Wonderful to conclude our time together with Knudsen girls.
Four months already? --- Elizabeth cooed, awed and even giggled? And sooooo cuddly... I already miss you little princess.
On May 1st Michele's volley ball team won their final game taking home a trophy for top consolation prize -- out of something like 150 teams! Nice job team. . .
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May 3rd I delighted in taking Dad to the blessing of his 51st greatgrandson, Connor! Since his birth another has come and I believe four more are in preparation stages. Whoopee, we are promised joy in our posterity. Here we see it in Papa's smile.Now, If I can get the spacing to end up as I direct. The published piece never looks like my original. Oh well. . .
3 comments:
Which four are in preparation? The only one I can think of is Audrey.
Also, I am glad that I was able to be with you at Women's Conference. I look forward to it every year! Love you Mom.
Looks like lots of fun-tulips at Thanksgiving Point, Mothers and daughters at Women's conference, and grandkids galore. Charlotte you are blessed!
(Carol, Tye and Stacey are expecting their first in October.) Fun to catch up on your life and family, Char.Thanks again for bringing Dad up to Connor's blessing and being with us on that happy day. It's always wonderful to have you around--we need to get together more often.
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