It is 5 o’clock in Yuma and it is cooling down from 86 degrees. Grandma and I attended Yuma 7th Ward this morning and enjoyed the sun and warmth during an afternoon drive around town.
Grandma is reading in the shade, Great Grandpa Hanke is watching the Daytona 500 on TV with Aunt Lynn, Debbie and Uncle Jack.
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I am on my computer (as usual), having just reviewed the recent posts on the families many blogs so I decided it was past time for an entry from us. After diner we will be watching the Winter Olympics.
As a family we have seen some mighty changes in our lives and in our country over the last year. We have spent the last year tying-up loose ends and preparing to face our future. Many unexpected things have happened to reinforce the realization that Grandma and I are entering a new phase in our life. It has been very emotional for both of us, but the spirit has been strong and our testimonies continue to grow.
Grandma and I arrived in Yuma Feb 1st, only 11 days ago (it seems much longer) and it has been great to relax, regroup and start dreaming again. Today we both read Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s article in the Ensign where he discusses the importance of looking forward rather than backward in life. We highly recommend his remarks if you have not read them (Ensign, Jan 2010, 22–27). What he says put’s into prospective the changes world is facing today.
In his remarks he quotes from the poet Robert Browning.
As a family we have seen some mighty changes in our lives and in our country over the last year. We have spent the last year tying-up loose ends and preparing to face our future. Many unexpected things have happened to reinforce the realization that Grandma and I are entering a new phase in our life. It has been very emotional for both of us, but the spirit has been strong and our testimonies continue to grow.
Grandma and I arrived in Yuma Feb 1st, only 11 days ago (it seems much longer) and it has been great to relax, regroup and start dreaming again. Today we both read Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s article in the Ensign where he discusses the importance of looking forward rather than backward in life. We highly recommend his remarks if you have not read them (Ensign, Jan 2010, 22–27). What he says put’s into prospective the changes world is facing today.
In his remarks he quotes from the poet Robert Browning.
Two years ago (when we celabrated our 40th aniversity) Grandma gave me a plaque that I have on my destktop to this day which has the first line of the same poem
Grow old along with me!The best is yet to be,The last of life, for which the first was made:Our times are in his handWho saith, “A whole I planned,Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!”
Well it’s down to 60 degrees time to post this and go watch TV. Goodnight.
I'm so jealous that Aunt Sherry is sitting in shorts reading a good book! As I type this comment in my cold kitchen...I'm wearing a giant blue coat:) You two are surely living the good life right now! Soak up some sun for me...
ReplyDeleteNice to have your post and the pictures! I wish we could come visit!! Thank you for your words of wisdom. I always enjoy hearing them!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear that you are trying to relax. love you both.
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