2006 Week 32
Two highlights this week: Trent was in the newspaper, pictured mowing the lawn. The lawnmower looks way too big for him, but believe me, he does a great job of it. Second was that Caleb and Trent ran in the Kids Triathlon on Saturday, and had a lot of fun. They are excited to do it again next year, and Alec will also be old enough to participate. He was bummed not to be able to this year. Trent finally got the medal he’s “been waiting for [his] whole life.” Visit the gallery for more pictures from the events.
Colin spoke in Sacrament Meeting today, on the topic of prayer. He gave an excellent talk on the blessings associated with prayer, starting first of all with Doctrine & Covenants 130:20-21:
20 There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—
21 And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.
He related how during his time in Tonga, he learned to rely on prayer, and was blessed in many ways, but specifically with protection, knowledge, and comfort. Well done, Colin.
Today was also my dad’s birthday. We enjoyed dinner there with all the local Slades. I returned later in the evening for a game of Settlers, which I lost as usual. Darn robber.
It was also pleasure to meet one of my mom’s cousins and her husband, Gary and Valerie Stringham. He took voluntary severance from HP, and is now back working as a consultant for them — straight out of Dilbert. The conversation also turned to genealogy, and she related how at a family reunion, they talked about all the stuff the different people were doing. One of the family offered to gather it all up and put it on a website. The problem currently is that requires someone very technically savvy. I hope to be able to make that process very easy for any and all.
I had the privilege of participating in three blessings today. I did the annointing in all three, which was rather nice, actually. I still have lots to learn about priesthood service, especially in using my priesthood to bless my own family. I’m glad I have the opportunity.
August 14th, 2006 at 6:52 am
Gary and Valerie Kellis Stringham - my cousin Valerie is the daughter of Aunt Nadine McRae Kellis, Grandma Lofgreen’s younger sister. They live in Boise. Dad and I knew Gary as the Ft. Collins Stake confirmed bachelor when he lived in Ft. Collins before meeting Valerie. Gary’s claim to fame is that he plays the garden hose - yes, just a normal ol’ coiled garden hose. He puts his arm through it and a trumpet mouthpiece on one end and plays actual music.
August 14th, 2006 at 3:44 pm
Joshua is jealous. He says he really wanted a medal…and I wouldn’t let him go win one…I am a mean mom. Apparently not as mean as Kim (JUST KIDDING), who walks behind as her son pushes a too huge mower!! Actually, that picture is really darling. Who took it, and what was the headline? I love that you share all this stuff with us. You’re awesome. Love you!
Keri