Logan has been awaiting his mission call and it finally came this week. Adrian had been saying how much he wanted us to all be together when Logan opened it. Since it came on Thursday, and Logan was in Raleigh, we jumped in the car and headed down there, gathering at Ethan and Lois's house in Durham. We came from different directions and busy activities and finally had everyone together for the big event. As we all stood around him, Logan opened his letter and read that he was being called to the Brazil Rio de Janeiro Mission! A cheer went up in the room, and elsewhere, too, as we celebrated with Logan this wonderful moment in his life. Logan is thrilled and we are so happy for him. We are so thankful for Logan and his desire to serve. He will report to the MTC on August 3.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
April 2011
A lot has happened over the last several weeks and I thought maybe it was time to try and write some of it down. It's hard to put it all into words. Without going into all the details, I'll just say that my dear mother passed away April 8 at age 90. She was such a wonderful mother and her example inspires me to try to be better each day. She left us a legacy of faith and testimony and a love of family. I miss her, but have faith and hope that sustain me. I am so grateful for my own testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and for the blessing of my family.
To be a bit reflective, ...change is a part of life, and it's one of those things that stretches us and helps us grow. Elder Wirthlin said, "Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others. "
Our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ want us to be happy. We need to trust in their love for us and seek to follow them. It is through my beliefs that I find peace and comfort and strength through life's journey. I don't always listen well enough and make the best choices, but I know that when I stay on the right path, I have more of what really matters in my life.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Good Things to Come
I love this message from Elder Holland. I've listened to it before, but saw it again on Kristen's blog and wanted to post it, too. It's such a good message to remember.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I
Monday, March 14, 2011
Isabella Hye Kyung Jarrell
Ethan and Lois and baby Isabella. What a blessing little Isabella is to our family and how thankful she will be to have such wonderful parents as Ethan and Lois.
She was born March 12, weighing 7lbs. 9oz. and 22in long. Her name is Isabella Hye Kyung Jarrell. Hye Kyung means Grace in Korean and Grace is a family name.
We are so thankful for this new little family within our family and we love them so much. I'm so grateful for my wonderful family, every one, and love them all so very much.
New Baby Arrives
So thankful baby Isabella arrived to Ethan and Lois on March 12 and we could welcome her to our family! She's a little sweetheart and we all love her so much!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, December 05, 2010
December Snow
That's a lot of firewood! For anyone who doesn't know, working in the firewood is hard work. And it's pretty amazing how much it takes to keep the house warm, especially during a cold snap!
December 4 snow - really pretty.
Rusty, Rufus, and Chip enjoying the snow.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Logan's Graduation - Class of 2010
Logan entering the stadium
Hats off!
A hot and humid day, but a wonderful time to celebrate wonderful accomplishments!
Logan - Class of 2010! We are so proud of Logan - what a great young man!
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Around the house
When I go out to pick blueberries, I remember how cool Ian thought it was to pick them. I hope there will be some left for him to pick next week!
Some flowers around our house.
Chip enjoying the sunshine.
Recognizing Logan
After seminary graduation in Winston. Logan gave a good talk.
At the awards presentation at the high school.
Pic's of Logan
Logan in a play at school a few weeks ago. He did a really good job!
Logan ready for school one morning recently. I think it was blue and white day. There was an awards program this week and Logan was recognized for giving blood this year at the Red Cross blood drives. He also got a couple of other awards, including serving as treasurer of the student council.
This is Logan working on his eagle scout project, cleaning up and preserving a cemetery. They have put in a lot of hard work and it looks really nice.
Here Logan is "working" on Merry Grace's bike at Grandma's house. He's a good uncle!
Logan
Here's to Logan! What a great kid! He graduated from seminary with 100% perfect attendance for all four years of early morning seminary (along with each of his siblings who did the same!)! He has served in leadership capacities at church and in school, serving on the stake youth council and the stake youth conference committee. He was treasurer of the student body at school and did the morning announcements each school-day morning. He has participated in many church and school activities. He is finishing up his eagle scout project, too. He got a job at the movie theater and worked there, beginning at the end of the last school year and then all through last summer and this school year, paying for most of his own expenses. Tomorrow is his service of celebration at the high school and then graduation is next Saturday. Hard to believe this time has come! Hard to believe he will turn 18 this month! Where has the time gone?! Logan probably doesn't read my blog very often, but in case he ever checks in and reads this post, I want him to know how very proud I am of him for all the good things he has accomplished so far, and for the kind of person he is, and I want him to know that I love him very much!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday visiting with the Family
We had a nice time relaxing on Kristen and Cory's front porch. We had almost everyone together except Logan who had to work.
We loved spending time together, sharing and catching up, just being together!
Elise getting ready for her dance recital. She did a great job!
Merry Grace was so cute in her dance recital performances, too!
Merry Grace with that sweet, little smile! I enjoyed getting to spend some time with Merry Grace playing outside, watching her ride her bike and playing red light - green light. What a treasure she is!
Paige being cute as ever! She loved catching lightning bugs with Papa and wanted to ride home with him. So cute!
Elise playing her piano recital piece for me. She plays very well! She is a smart girl!
Ian is a good hula hooper! He is a good, little boy. He said such a sweet prayer as we were leaving.
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