Helicopters and Airplanes--Being an Example

Today is Sunday. K4 was speaking in church and invited me to come hear her speak. On my way over, I go down 800 West in Orem past the Timpanogos Hospital. I was driving along and spotted a helicopter overhead. I knew it was going to the hospital. Just as I drove by, the helicopter touched down. It was the rescue unit to bring someone in for medical care. No one came out of the emergency room doors, like you see on TV.

I kept driving and wondered if anyone came. I had a thought come to me that the helicopter was like the Savior, the rescue unit. But those on the rescue team inside the hospital had to attend to the helicopter passenger, and nothing could be done unless the workers came out, as the doors had to be opened from the outside. I also had a thought to thank Heavenly Father for modern inventions such as helicopters to give aid and help others saving lives at critical times. I am so thankful to live in the time that I live, and how advanced everything thing is from say one hundred years ago.

I went on to the Ks ward and arrived just in time. I sat next to Lori and K9. He is so cute; he made a paper airplane while he sat quietly. His cute chubby hands folded the paper just right and he knew exactly how to make it fly! I wish I could have taken his picture for today's photo. Maybe some other time.

K10 was at home with a fever and Shauna tending her while Lori attended sacrament meeting. K1 came in just before the sacrament was blessed. K2 was at the sacrament table. He looked so grown up and did a great job to bless the bread. He is such a fine boy. I watched the deacons and teachers perform their Aaronic priesthood duties. There on the row was a young man in a wheelchair passing the bread and water. I remember him, being about K3's age. He would come to my row as I sat on the end; he would look me in the eye, since we were both at eye level. Tears would come to my eyes as I had a feeling as if the Savior was passing the sacrament to me with this young man and his purity of heart.

I watched him today as he attended to the duties of the Aaronic priesthood, and how smoothly he does what he does, and so did everyone of the young men as they each had their assigned area. I felt very blessed to be there today with Hank's family.

K4 stood up to speak first. She spoke on example and used examples of her grandparents. She asked each one of us and had something very meaningful to share about how being an example or were influenced by someone in our lives to share the gospel.

She spoke of her own mother too. She described her mother in a loving way and how she never complains, even though she let her Dad go for four months to school in the military. She asked K2 what he thought about Lori, and she quoted him as saying "Super Mom." And I wholehearted agree. Hank is very fortunate to have such an help meet at his side. They truly complement one another and are One in purpose, and an example of charity, the pure love of Christ.

Another thing that stands out about Lori, is her beautiful singing voice that I have always loved. I heard it as we sang the opening and sacrament hymns. I know heaven is here on earth as I hear her sing from her heart. She brings much joy and reverence to their home with her musical influence for many generations as her children learn to play the piano and other instruments. K2, K3, K4, K5, and K6 all take piano. That is amazing. Good Job!

High points of my Ward meeting--

My ward had a soon to leave missionary speaking with the High councilor, and a musical number by the grandfather of the missionary sing, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." The spirit was so sweet and I was touched by the words of the song, I love the music part of the program. The chapel was filled to overflowing, I sat in the Choir seat section.

Aaron and Candice sat in the front row side pew since they didn't want to go up to the front to sit. I don't blame them. You kind of feel on display up there. It was a great meeting. We only have one more Sunday to be in this ward. There are so many great people in it. I visited with the bishop today and asked to be a temple ordinance worker again. I would like to work in the baptistry as well. I look forward to it I hope there are some openings during the week so I can serve there again. We will be living closer to the temple when we move, so that will be nice too to be a few minutes away.

I did double sacrament duty today and stayed for all my meetings. I didn't mind it at all. I came home and rested for a little while and company came to celebrate with Aislyn for her birthday. Her Aunts, Uncles and cousins mostly came and wished her well. She had two kinds of cakes and whipped cream on top of chocolate bundt cake. I skipped the cake, since I do better to stay away from sugar by choice. It will probably to a lot of good for me to do it willingly.

Bless you all, Love, Mom--