8 February 2015

Hello all!

    Each week is busy and eventful. Ben is on his way home...might even be there!  We've all enjoyed this trip with you!  Loved the pictures and comments, and look forward to hearing more.

    Dad got home from Boise on Thursday night, and I think he had a good week. Conducting meetings with 300 or 400 people doesn't make him nervous, and he knows what he's talking about, and is always prepared. One of the head guys said they wish they could keep him president of the IAC for more than just one year. 

    At work, I've been training the full time person who will take over Medication Reconciliation for me. She's catching on so well; I'm really pleased. By the middle of next week, I'll be training the two who will each be working two weekends a month. That way we'll have someone there 7 days a week who can do med/rec. This is what I've been working for, for so long. I do the best I can; but with the other parts of my job, it's been very hard to do this very important job, and do it justice. I'm excited that there will be people who will have this as there primary job.

     Yesterday, I went to the grave side service of an old friend of mine, his funeral was in Twin Falls, where he has lived for many years. His name was Jim Spaulding (Jamie to me); we'd been friends since we were kids, he was 2 years older than me. His brother, Kim, was in Uncle John's band, Tullahoma, when they were in high school. Jamie had had MS for about 10 years, and then recently had cancer.

     Last night, Dad and I went to the Christensen Cousins Bowling night. We got there about 9pm and stayed until 11ish. It was a lot of fun. From the Hinckleys: Joni, Gary Jr. and his girlfriend, Minette, and her son Leandro, From the Sessions: Bruce, Shannon, and all four of their kids (Dakota, Brody, Madison, and Tess), and Jeanetta's son, Jeremy, who is going to BYUI. From the Christensen's: Laura and her husband, Matt Parkinson. From the Humphries: Reneta, and Jared, Dad and Me. Bruce had the top score both games.

    Grandpa fell today; Dad was home right after Sacrament meeting to put something in the crockpot (I was at work), so he and Spencer were able to get Grandpa back into his recliner. This evening we went over to try to convince him that he needs to move to the hospital bed and not try to get up any more. He didn't argue at all; he seems very comfortable with the idea. Daris Howard had come over to do "friends of scouting," and arrived just in time to help Dad get the recliner moved and the bed put in it's place. I've sent a link to a picture Dad took of Grandpa after he got settled.

    That's all I can think of right now...and it's getting late. Love to you all!  Johanna/Mom/Nana

   

Hey everyone!  

I've been meaning to reply to one of Mom's emails for a while.  I just want to keep in touch with all of you better and this seems like a great way to do it!

So!  The latest news from our house:

Last Sunday James was released from the Bishopric.  He had been in for a little over three years.  He has now been called to be the Assistant Scout Master.  As I type this he is on his way to Georgia for work.  He'll be staying in Warner Robbins but will travel around the state a bit visiting sub-stations trying to figure out some problems they've been having with some meters.  He'll be home Thursday afternoon.

Yesterday Annie was set apart as the 1st councilor in the Beehive Presidency.  She is very excited about that.  The president's name is Heidi!

We signed Stephen up for driver's ed last week.  Yikes!!  This week we have to go get his permit.  Then the next week he starts the class time.  He is WAY excited!!

Naomi started swimming lessons last week, which she LOVES, and Noah started basketball.  February is just a crazy month for us.  I'm so glad it's the shortest month of the year!!

I read this quote from Ezra Taft Benson the other day.  “There is a power in the [Book of Mormon] which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The scriptures are called ‘the words of life’ (see D&C 84:85), and nowhere is that more true than it is of the Book of Mormon. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance.”  I realized that I haven't actually read the whole Book of Mormon in a very long time.  Probably since before Spencer was born.  I've been reading other scriptures and going by topic sometimes, but haven't read and studied from beginning to end.  So I'm going to read it again.  And study it too! I have noticed that when I do read a verse or two from the Book of Mormon that there is a different feeling than when I'm reading other scriptures.  

Love you guys!

Aimee