Some of you have asked about our schedule while in Utah.Here it is:
Sun. 2ndWe arrive from Houston at 1:40.Jimmy and Mandi will pick us up and we will stay with them that night..
Mon. 3rd We go to Kathy's and stay with them the next three nights after that we are at Sharon's
Tues.4th Dad and I have 8:00 and 9:00 Doctor appointments at Salt Lake Cinicat 12:45 appointment withDr. Rampton
Weds.5th Dad and I have 7:00 and 7:45 dentist appointments with Dr. Hicks
Thurs.6th I meet Liz and Zona for breakfast at 8:00
Fri.7th I meet Marilynne for walking and breakfast
This first week Dad also needs to get his drivers license renewed, and he would enjoy seeing some of his friends.
At some point if anyone is interested we would be happy to tend so that the couples could go to a temple session together.I AM BRINGING FAMILY TEMPLE NAMES
I just thought that I would report that I received a job offer from Spectranetics, a medical device manufacturing company in Colorado Springs. They make Laser Catheters used to clear blocked arteries. The pay is good and I am planning on taking the job. Unfortunately, this means we won't be moving to UT anytime soon and Rick and Marisa will have to endure us a little longer. We look forward to seeing you all soon at the reunion. I am not sure how the new job will affect time off, but I think I can get a day or two, in any case Rachel and the kids will be there. Thanks for all your prayers,
At the moment Dad is battling the cockroach that is on the ceiling over our bed!Yuck!Hurray!My Hero!He got him!
On to more pleasant subjects…I want to express how thankful I am to see the Lord's hand everyday in my life and in the lives of those who come to the temple.Today a sweet older sister came to receive her endowment.She was almost completely deaf and dumb.We used the ordinance cards to help her, but it was the Spirit who taught her.She stayed for another session after the first and left the temple expressing her thanks and testimony.
Then I had a difficult situation arise between Hna. Lopez (my assistant) and one of our young returned missionary sister workers (Wendy Hernandez).Hna. Lopez took me aside and demanded I do something about the fact that Hna. Hernandez was disobedient and has a bad attitude.I listened as she told me that she had corrected her on a small mistake and Wendy had become defensive and upset and the whole thing had gotten out of hand.I asked Hna. Lopez to wait while I found Hna. Hernandez explaining that they needed to do as the scriptures say and talk together.Wendy came in and I asked her to tell me what had happened, then I gave Hna. Lopez a chance.Both have had little resentments brewing for a while against the other.I tried to monitor and keep things healthy, but needed to leave to talk to a group of primary children who were waiting for me in the temple waiting room.I asked them to finish with a prayer and hug.Later I learned that they had talked things through and worked things out, another testimony that this is the Lord's House and this is His work.
Last night Dad was at the recommend desk when in walked Elder and Hna. Jarvis.Dad and he were missionary companions in Uruguay 53 years ago!!!The Jarvis' are serving a mission in Mexico City and were here to train a new couple who will be working with the Perpetual Education Fund.What a small world!We arranged things to be able to go with them on a session and then do some sealings they had brought with them to do.Afterwards we took them for a late supper down by the beach.Dad and Elder Jarvis reminisced and had such fun.Hna. Jarvis was easy to talk to and a lovely person.They had been mission presidents years ago in Mexico.We took them to their hotel and got to bed way after our bed time, but it was well worth it.
Busy weekend!We spoke to two stake high priest groups one Sat night and one Sun plus did our training with our new coordinators Sunday afternoon.I spent yesterday cleaning and cooking getting ready to have the Gardunio family of seven for dinner last night.This is the sweet family who invited us for Christmas Day last year and who were so good to Dad while I was gone in Feb. He is over physical facilities for the temple and our house here.They are from another part of Mexico and without grandparents for their children so we've adopted each other although I have to say their 3 year old twins are quite naughty and I was worn out by the time they finally left at 11:00 p.m..
Tonight Dad is scheduled to seal two of our missionaries and so even though it is our "day off" we'llstay after opening the temple this afternoon.I'm glad we are busy, it makes the days pass quickly until we see you.Love, Mother
I talked to the owner. They have cooking wear at the cabin, but he said if there is anything specific that we want, we should bring it ourselves just to be sure. He specifically said there is no electric grittle. I have nothing further to report.
Thursday dinner- This meal will probably need to be at Sharon or Kathy's house, so they get first dibs if they want to do the cooking .
Friday breakfast- you are on your own for this meal as we are all heading up to the cabin.
Friday lunch- at a park in Heber. This will be before we check into the cabin.
Friday dinner- at the cabin ***Jimmy and Mandy***
Saturday breakfast- at the cabin ***Rachel and Dan***
Saturday lunch- at the reservoir ***Rick and Marisa***
Saturday dinner- at the cabin...there is also a discussion about having this dinner be at Granny's with the raspberry shakes, every family taking care of their own.***so far eating at Granny's has had no negative comments, so this is the plan***
Sunday breakfast- at the cabin ***Mary and Zach***
Sunday lunch-your back on your own as will will be checking out of the cabin that morning
Kathy and Sharon, I haven't heard from either of you yet. Let me know what meal you would like.
Rick will be posting about the kitchen facilities soon. Remember that we will buy the paper products in bulk. We will also have a 5 gallon container for water/juice/etc. for you to use. If you think of anything else that would be good for us to buy together instead of individually, please let me know.
We had a great fourth of July weekend. We went to the four corner's area of Colorado. We stayed the first night in Cortez and went to visit the Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde. The kids thought it was so fabulous, and we did too. Note for future reference: Do not eat the Mexican Food.
We headed up to Telluride for a fun two day event for the 4th. We took the kids on a couple of "death marches". The first was up to a beautiful waterfall. It was over 1 hour all up hill. Our kids were such troopers. They hardly complained and everyone walked except Lydia. We will forgive her.
The next "death march" came when we took a gondola ride up to the mountain village. We got off at the first stop ... .who knew there were three?! So, we hiked to the mountain village. This time it was a little harder because none of us had hiking shoes on. But, again, the kids were amazing. I think we can officially call them hikers.
Telluride had a fun 4th of July parade. The kids scored big time on candy flung from the floats. Lincoln had fun hoarding the loot and telling Cora and Brig to bring him more.
We wish you could have been with us. It was a very fun weekend.
Lots of love, Rick, Marisa, Cora, Lincoln, Brigham, Lydia, and nugget
