Just a quick catch up on my life and what is going on personally—- it's more for me than you, but maybe you if you are dealing with the same things.
My grandma Phillips did pass away. In fact we had her funeral last Monday. This was the day we were driving up to Bear Lake, so there is are cars in the parking lot– pulling trailers, boats and loaded to the hilt with goodies. {we did this once before with Grandpa Jones a few years ago too- weird}.
The funeral was lovely. I really don't like going and seeing the dead people, {they never really look the same do they?}. My dad and mom decided to put her little black pouch on the table with strips of paper and pencils. If you wanted you could write a little note to grandma and slip it into the bag. Before they closed the caskett they slipped the bag into it…….lots of love notes, and wonderful thoughts were tucked inside I am sure.
She was quite a wonderful lady. Full of spunk. Positive spunk. She was always encouraging you to do things and to be successful. That she was good at. Positivity. She had a memory like no other. Full of jokes and one liners– and quotes! I am not so good at that. She retains that info, me in one ear…out the other. With the occasional reminder and blurb.
Last Sunday we went to church as usuall. This time though we had a special suprise. The meeting had just barely started when the doors opened and in walked President Thomas S. Monson. I know, can you believe? What a total surprise!! It is but only like once in a lifetime when you are in the same room as the prophet.
Let me just tell you that he is a delightful grandpa! He spoke for a bit and told some great stories. Talked about his family, his wife {who he is truly head over heals for – even now}, and anything else that came to mind. He did wander in his thoughts- in a cute grandpa way- but what he said was great. My kids were delighted to tell you the truth. They were in total amazement that they were sitting there right behind him!
After the meeting ended Jarom was one of the first ones to go and shake his hand. He was overwhelmed by this man who called him 'Tiger' and said he liked his green shirt and shook his hand. I am sure he could feel his love and his spirit that he brought with him.
It is a bit weird to look there at a man who is in charge of all the members of our church in the world. Kind of like the pope I guess. Such a simple man. He had an 'air' about him. One that when you looked at him you thought— he doesn't look weighted down with things. He looks complete. Happy. When he said it he meant it sort of man.
That was a great day, and one to remember for a long time {or short, considering my track record}.
— just a quick shout out. Is there anyone out there that is wanting to go to the Start Up Princess Touchpoint for Women in September?
Clickety Click here for more info on it.
If we team up we can buy a pass and save a bunch of money- Basically it comes out to $100 bucks each.
So if you are interested in splitting the ticket to get the discount {doesn't mean we have to drive together and you are under no obligation to sit next to me during lunch, however that would be nice} please leave me a comment or contact me Patchwork Posse
** on a sewing note— i am quilting today!! wee….feels good to get back to that machine. Not sure why I take such long breaks….
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