Families Are Forever

I sat down in the temple today, waiting for the session to start.

I thought about the date

April 16

It was then I realized that this was a special anniversary

34 years ago, April 16, my family was sealed in the temple.

I smiled to myself as I recollected the day. 

As I left the temple I saw Nikki.

Her family was also sealed on that day,

at the same time.

in the same room

Here we were again.

together.

A wonderful miracle.

It was with such joy that I embraced her, and her mom, and her brother.

They were there to participate in another sealing

That of Coy's beautiful daughter

to her wonderful parents.

I am grateful for temples

and families

and friends

and the promise of eternity...

April Showers...

Springtime is always a little [okay, a lot] crazy here.  We are so anxious for it to come after such a long Winter.  It gets warm, the snow melts, we think Spring has come, and then it snows on us again. 

 It happened on Wednesday night.  

Lots of wet and heavy snow.

BUT!

I am grateful for small miracles...

promises, if you will...

That warm weather will eventually come...

There are signs of life in my garden!

So, even though the forecast is for more of the

WHITE STUFF

over the next few days...

I know what will be hiding underneath...

Maybe we should say,

"April snowstorms bring May flowers"

?

Gram

This lovely young lady turned 93 yesterday

I am so grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful "Gram"

It's no wonder I chose that name for my grandchildren to call me.

I have learned so much from her of kindness and love and service.

We celebrated with lunch, cake and beautiful music.

Love her