Come and Gone Updates

These Virginia Bluebell flowers bloom in our woods every year. When I was little I thought they were a gift just for me. They come in early spring, but don't stick around long. They are already finished blooming this year.

It's been an interesting couple of weeks. Two weeks ago, one of the most important people in my life passed away. My grandma Nick was ready to go, and her funeral was more of a celebration of what a great person we all had in our life. I'm happy she is with grandpa again...But I still miss her.

I really love this picture.
It reminds me to be faithful and endure.
My grandma had her hair ripped out by a utility fan, when she was still a mother of young ones. She told herself she would not wear a wig, because she had faith her hair would grow back. In all her pictures in this time period she is wearing a scarf wrapped around her head. After 13 years, she prayed her hair would grow back in time for my aunt's high school graduation. If it didn't she would know it was time to wear a wig. Apparently a couple weeks before, she about gave my grandpa a heart attack when he walked in on her washing her newly grown locks.

There is so much to say about by grandma, but if you know me you know what she is like. I talk about her all the time. She was a writer, singer, musician, artist, comedian (according to her grandchildren), and the perfect grandma.  I'll probably share a few more things in the future, but this will do for now.

It was nice to see family and share tons of stories, and sing her old songs. My brother and his family were able to stay for a while, and that was great to spend so much time with the kids, before they move off to Kansas.

Easter weekend was nice too. We had brunch with Jeff's parents, before they headed to KY to stay with Jeff's grandparents, and see his sister. We are hoping to save up some to be able to visit them all soon.

We've been busy most weekends with college visits. I'm so excited for Jeff! He got a teaching assistantship at one school...and we are thinking that's where we are headed in the Fall! I'm happy too. We get to stay in Ohio :)

Lot's has been going on lately, and they have all been good. One thing that makes it all good is Easter, and what it truly means. I am grateful for the knowledge we can see our families again. I'm grateful to know we can be forgiven, and live with our Savior again; for he has risen.

YUM. Cookies

Since I work for the Girl Scouts, I get lots of requests for cookies, or to know where to get them. Well, the time has come! Go HERE, and you can find where to get them in your area. I was once a Girl Scout, and I admire these girls for what they do. Support them, because "every cookie has a mission".

What did you do today?

Life here in Idaho is going great. I'm loving my job, and am hoping to make a difference. Today I was putting together a little something to give to interested volunteers and sponsors, when I ran across these videos (warmed my little heart:):

There are so many opportunities to do great things in our very own communities. Hope you are taking advantage of yours.

Soon I'll share some of my Oregon adventure, so be sure to check back for that.

Peace.

DoFunStuff

This morning a post on a blog I enjoy following, aura-joon, was really wonderful. Spending so much time with my niece and nephews has taught me to appreciate kids' music...especially good kids' music that adults can stand...or more importantly, LIKE.

Pacing The Panic Room and others have put together a charity album for Littlest Buddy, who's been diagnosed with Smith Magenis Syndrome. All the proceeds will go to research for SMS.

 So, for all you with youngsters, here is a worthy and quality purchase :)