28 April 2019

 Dear family,

Monday 22nd Work. I have gotten into the habit of playing Solitaire on my laptop in the evenings, to unwind. But even though it's fun, it isn't satisfying and I feel like I'm wasting my time.  I remembered how much I used to enjoy Indexing, so I started again and it accomplishes the same unwind I need, and also helps me get my mind off myself. It's fun to learn about people who lived years ago. 

For a few days I have had an old Carpenters song, Sometimes, in my mind. I found a video of it that I'd like to share with you all, but I can't figure out how to do it. So Ben is going to send it to you instead.  Thank you, Ben. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do. 

Tuesday 23rd  Work and physical therapy. This evening we had RS presidency meeting and it was extra good. 

Wednesday 24th Work.  I'm really feeling like the new position I have at work is making a difference. The processes are smoothing out and I think everybody is pleased. I'm Indexing WWI draft cards and it's fascinating!  The group from St. Louis, Missouri, had a big bunch who weren't citizens of the US, actually citizens of Italy, most of them and one from Austria-Hungary, as they were called at that time. In another WWI group, from all over the US, I was working in names that begin with Pi, and there were 8 or nine whose last name was Pickle . . . even one poor guy whose parents named him . . . Harry! 

Thursday 25th Work. I went to our Diabetes prevention class tonight; Len is out of town. It's only every other week now. 

Friday 26th: Work and physical therapy. In PT today, I feel like I'm making some progress. My range of motion is improving and they started working with me on my gait, meaning they are helping me quit walking like I'm still in the knee immobilizer!  

This morning I awoke with a hymn in my mind, I Have Work Enough to Do,  #224. I know this hymn, but don't remember hearing it for a long, long time. Wow, it has a powerful message! The scripture references are some that we all are familiar with, I'm sure: Alma 34:32-35, and Doctrine and Covenants 88:123-125. In Come, Follow Me this week, on page 64, it suggests that hymns can help us relate to the scriptures we're studying. I feel like this hymn was a special gift to me this week. 

Saturday 27th: Macy's birthday! We tried twice to call Macy, but their family was so busy celebrating that we didn't get to talk with her until the next day. So glad you had a good birthday, sweetie! 

Sunday 28th: I got to visit Twin Groves 1st Ward for their Ward Conference. Between and Bishop's and Stake President's talks, their Ward Choir sang, I Have Work Enough to Do!  I just about cried.  My second counselor, Joy Peterson, spoke in RS and did a wonderful job . . . probably the best talk I've ever heard her give.  This afternoon I made a ministering visit to Zola Rigby, with my partner, Kim. 

This Wednesday, May 1st will be Calvin's 7th birthday! I hope it's a great day, Cal! 

Love to all of you!  Mom/Johanna/Nana

Hello Family!

Hopefully this isn't too long and boring. It's just all the regular life stuff that I sent to Stephen on Sunday.

One of Stephen's friends, Ben Russell, got his mission call and he's going to BRAZIL!!! To the Teresina Mission and he reports to the CTM on Aug 28th I believe. 

Let's see, it has been a pretty normal week around here. The kids have had ISAT's, and Naomi spent Wednesday in Lewiston for band. Annie was asked to Prom by Isaac Hutchinson. It is on May 18th. Perfect way to celebrate her birthday! She's had a pretty sore throat for the last couple of days and this morning lost her voice and had a fever, so she stayed home from church. I'm going to try to get her into the dr. tomorrow. I'm kind of wondering if it's strep throat. I guess we'll see. (It's not strep! Just a bad cold.)

James ordered new tires for the truck. 

Noah and the Schab boys have been playing Star Wars on the triangle lately. I love that they don't feel too old to do that yet!

The weather has been pretty warm, in the upper 50's and low 60's. But it did cool off towards the end of the week. We've even had to start a couple of fires!

 

Yesterday was sunny, but SO windy and it was a really cold wind. But that didn't keep James and Noah from getting a bunch of stuff done in the yard. The lawn mower died. It lasted for 18 years, so I guess that's not too bad. So, James went and got a new one. He got the only one that was not self propelled. Gotta make sure Noah learns how to work! 

Except that he does get to use the tractor for some jobs...James cut down the aspen tree and one of the apple trees and he gave Noah the job of digging out the stump of the apple tree. 

He got it out!

Naomi found a comfy spot to watch from for a while. 

Yesterday, the Schabs gave us their Kinex toys, and almost everyone has been playing with them today. 

We are studying John 10 this week for Come Follow Me. Do you remember the Primary song Little Lambs so White and Fair? That's been in my head all day. 

Little lambs so white and fair,

Are the Shepherd's constant care. 

Now he leads their tender feet

Into pastures green and sweet.

Now they listen and obey,

Following where he leads the way.

Heav'nly Father may we be 

Thus obedient unto thee.

Lots of love to all of you!!!

Aimee