One Step Closer to the Mission Field

Selwin and Simeon went to the temple for the first time today.  It was a lovely experience and our first opportunity to see one of 3 new movies.  Jim and Mary Andrus, Marsha Cook, Diane Blackett, and Jan and Bruce Christensen, friends who served with us in Guyana and Trinidad and some of our best friends went along.  The twins were attentive and seemed touched by what they experienced while temple workers and even some of the patrons added to this wonderful, spiritual experience.  Many approached them and asked about where they are going to serve and wished them well.  This day was almost as sweet as being with my own kids in the temple.

My New Little Toy

My dear friend - and fellow Rotarian - Sterling Spafford passed away a year ago leaving behind his vast wealth, including five homes; a myriad of awards and recognition for his generosity in dozens of causes - especially Rotary where I met and served with him; and, this pretty little 1995 red convertible Jaguar.  Sterling was the original owner buying it, new in 1995, for a whopping $63,500!!!  I bought it today for a fraction of its original price because Sterling's wife and daughter knew he wanted me to have it!  There's not a scratch on this 20-year-old little jewel and it has only 19,320 miles on the odometer.  Yep, that's right ... about 1,000 miles per year!  I am so excited.

Just Because

We received some lovely gifts for Christmas this year.  I had sent out a note to all my kids early in the season letting them know we do not need any more “stuff” so I was pleased to receive only “gifts of the heart” including a lovely outfit from Stacy and Rick and their family, a wonderful plaque listing all our grandkids “made with love” from Kendi, and family photos from Kaytee, which she had taken in the fall but did not post or distribute anywhere until “the grandmas” had seen them first.  

It was an exceptional season.  I feel very blessed … and loved!