Great Mother's Day Memories

Mother's Day was memorable and pleasant. I attended my ward for Sacrament and Sunday School starting at 9:00 am. I was touched by the sweet voices of the Primary children who sang for mom's and grandma's. I also attended Hank's ward and their Primary is like six times the children as in my ward.

The children came up to sing and it reminded me of the Mother's Day programs in Arizona. The song, "I Often Go Walking" was one they sang. I recalled my children being up there and singing, sweet memories for me.

Interesting that what a mother remembers about Mother's day, at least I do, are the kind notes and sweet thoughts my children write and express their love for me, year to year. I saved them and treasure those recollections of being a mother and having my home full of laughter, and love for them.

I appreciate all the phone calls, which I heard from everybody, even Michael and Matt from across the miles. It is so good to be honored and appreciated! Thank you to all of you. It made my day.

I attended Hank's block of meetings as well. His ward makes it so all the sisters in the ward get to attend Relief Society and the brethren teach the other classes, during R.S. Hank, taught the sisters and gave a special lesson on "The worth and value of Women." He had some very nice things to say about women and quoted the brethren. It was uplifting and I felt validated by his comments to the ward sisters.

Hank did a great job and I know how he learned so much over the years growing up to honor and protect womanhood. That made me feel good,and appreciated him for the great man that he is. He is humbled by what others think so highly of him, and say many compliments to him.

I was invited over for dinner at Hank and Lori's too. The Dads (Hank and Lynn, Lori's dad) and boys, fixed dinner. They served London Broil, vegetables, pineapple, watermelon, hot rolls, jam, green beans and candied carrots. Yummy.



They gave me a cloth/canvas type hand bag that some use as a "church bag" to carry my scriptures or to use as a smaller version of a purse. It was red, white and blue with stars and stripes. They included some Junior Mints, a favorite decadent candy that we ALL like.

Afterward, and later in the evening they all were able to call Kris on his mission. I am sure that was a great treat for Lori and the Ks. I am grateful for my children and family. Tanise dropped by and gave me a nice book, "Divine Signatures"and flower vase with a lovely tulip, and a lovely printed covered pocket-size Book of Mormon.

I had a great day and felt uplifted by all the loved expressed. Thank you everybody!I am so blessed with a thoughtful posterity.