Busy Day--Family outing Wallaby Style

I worked at my office for most of the day and had time to see the Ks for a few moments before going to dinner in Lindon--
Mary Beth and Tracie joined us after their day at the Stampin' Up convention. They had some amusing stories to share while we ate dinner. Jan & Craig Alder joined us as well. We all had a good time and took a few pictures.

You know, getting everyone in one place at the same time is no small task. We were missing Tana & Nathan at Wallaby's tonight for dinner as well as Russ & Tara who was involved with Girls camp. It was nice to have Tanise join us too; Hank Sr. made an appearance too.

Just catching up on one another's lives and enjoying the precious moments of family togetherness.
James & Austin stayed at the Ks while we all went to dinner. They had a great time with the Ks cousins, which is an event in itself. It was later tonight that Austin, Michael & Joanna's youngest son had not felt well for a couple of days was in need of a priesthood blessing. He apparently was running a fever and quite sleepy.


We assembled in the living room just after Hank drove Michael & Joanna back home tonight and Austin needed a blessing so the boys administered to him. Michael gave a sweet blessing to his little one. I looked at all three of my sons in gratitude as Hank and Aaron assisted Michael and placed their hands on his head. I heard Hank anoint, then Michael blessed little Austin so that the fever would go away and he would be well. He gave a firm promise of that to this angelic grandson. I have still that visual in my mind seeing Michael put both hands on his head with Hank and Aaron placing one hand on his head. There they were, Joanna holding Austin on her lap on the sofa, with the three of them all in a row behind them.

It made my heart filled with gratitude for the power of the priesthood once again.
How blessed I am to have seen Austin receive a priesthood blessing when he needed it. Simply and sweetly.

Knowing the Hand of God is my strength--

I misplaced Sunday, yesterday somewhere. I was unable to even lift my head up off my pillow being stricken with some unpredictable malady. I had a splitting headache, dry heaves (with nothing in my stomach) and a touch of Monteczuma's revenge!

It was so unexpected that I was at a loss of how or what to do. I also had a nagging back ache! It sure threw me a curve. Aaron gave me a priesthood blessing at my request. It was a great comfort and made my malady less overpowering. I appreciate the blessing it is to have a worthy priesthood holder son who can and does give blessings as needed. I felt the hand of God in my room as he placed his hands upon my head and pronounced the blessing upon me.

I felt very close to the spirit and felt an assuring hand on my shoulders giving me hope and peace at the same time. I know that my prayers are heard and answered. I felt so badly to not attend Fast & Testimony meeting. But I enjoyed Hank's notes from his sacrament meeting. He logged what was said by those who bore their testimonies from his meeting. Thank you! Even so I miss partaking of the sacrament.

So in the process I learned that the Lord waits for US to ask for his blessings and being grateful (humble) makes it possible. I lost Sunday but it was a time to rest and ponder, reflect on my many blessings. It is such a blessing to be where I am, doing what I am doing and look forward to what the Lord has in store to bless me to his complete hand and will. I am learning patience, that is for sure.

I felt much better and whole today. I am regaining my physical strength gradually. I took it easy and stayed home to not push too hard and allow myself that to heal. I felt a little weak but knew the time to take care of myself was best today.

Tomorrow is another day, and there are new horizons to look forward to too and more "windmills" to conquer. God Bless you all.