On the weekend of March 22nd we traveled up to Tooele for a missionary farewell. Connor England, my sister's "boyfriend" is headed to Australia for two years. Connor was so great to my kids while I was single and helped fill their need for good male role models. Jim and I also owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Englands for setting us up together. It was great to hear Connor speak and see how much he has grown and changed already. As I sat there listening, I got to thinking that in the next 10 years we will have one on a mission and one getting ready to go.....
It was great to see many of our friends from Tooele. Jim enjoyed seeing many people he grew up with, as he was in the 13th ward with the England's for many years. I was reunited with a friend from my grade school days....Lisa used to live around the corner from me and we spent many hours dancing and singing in her basement...They moved away when we were still in grade school and we kept in touch for a time but I have not seen her for 20 years or more. She was there with her parents and her brother and they recognized me but it took me a few minutes to recall who she was. After my initial embarrasment at lack of remembrance we enjoyed getting reaquainted for a few min.
Also, while we were visiting we recieved a suprise visit from one of my best friends since Jr. high. Kelley and her family came out from Arkansas for a visit and we enjoyed seeing her and her cute boys. What a great suprise!
As always the kids love seeing grandma and grandpa and we are so glad we live close enough to drive up for a weekend.
I couldn't help reflecting on how blessed I feel to have so many good friends and such an incredible family. I have had so many people touch my life in incredible ways and just wanted to say THANK YOU to each one of you!
It looks like you have been having a wonderful time with your family. I wish we lived closer. Thanks for sharing!
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