Last Monday, I came across a video that triggered a memory. A tender sweet memory that I had written about in my journal here on this blog. I went searching for it and while searching, came across a number of other sweet memories...some of which I had completely forgotten about. At that time, I determined that if I didn't start writing some of the events that are currently taking place in my life and my families lives, they will soon be forgotten and there will be nothing to remind us of the wonderful moments that Heavenly Father has blessed us with! Moments, that anymore seem fleeting. There is so much turmoil and sadness in this world right now.
Part of the reason I started this blog was for therapeutic reasons. Writing my thoughts somehow helped me get through the heartache that I was experiencing in my life at that particular time. I found as I would write, that I would often share my testimony. By sharing my testimony of the things that I had come to know, from the trials that I was both troubled with and blessed to have experienced, I recognized that my perspective changed. I was able to see so many tender mercies and miracles. And, I didn't have to look very far to find them.
I've learned so much. I have experienced so much. I have been blessed with so much.
In the last few years, I've not written much and yet so much has happened...some so wonderful...some not so wonderful!
I plan on sharing those things, but I think for now I will start with the moment I'm currently in.
My youngest son Winston was baptized a couple of weekends ago by his older brother Wesley. It was such a special experience to see my eldest son help his younger brother preform such an important ordinance. I hope that it's a day they both will treasure for many years to come. As I sat and thought about these two boys and the moment that they shared together, I was allowed for a brief moment to see a glimpse of Heaven. Our relationships with each other here on this earth didn't just happen. We knew each other before we came to this earth. I believe that we had relationships on the other side...long before we came to this mortal realm. I could feel Waylon there and I sensed that he would congratulate Winston for making such an important covenant with Heavenly Father...just like each of his other siblings did. I feel very blessed to have the family that I have...each and every one of them. What a joy it is to know that I can be with each of them forever.
After Winston's baptism, we returned home and celebrated with Grandma and Grandpa Ulrich, the Stucki family, the Long family, the Wheat family, and the Jackson family. Ed smoked about 30 lbs. of beef and made a potato salad amongst other salads. YUM! It was nice to relax and spend some time with each of them. We have a very supportive ward family which has made this move to Idaho so much sweeter! We love it here and love our little ward! We really like being close to some family again too! Family is the BEST! It has made this move much easier knowing that we don't have to travel 6-8 hours to visit family!
After our guest left, we started another "party". Wyatt invited about 3 other couples over for their Homecoming "day date" and dinner. They each made their own personal pizza's on our out-door pizza stone and had ice cream sundae's for dessert. It was fun to watch these young men and young women enjoy each other's company....and a little weird too! How did I get this old this fast???
It was such a lovely day! From start to finish!