HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

I just read Becky’s letter from Chile. It is so wonderful to have the internet so that I can read the letters so soon. I didn’t have it when Matthew and
Steven were on missions. It was amazing to realize that what I read just happened. I think I’m too old to be able to assimilate all the new technologies. I almost felt I was with her. Gave me goose bumps. She has a great attitude but is going through a culture shock. She probably gets stared at because she is tall. Becky described the houses and furnishings. She said their furniture is like DI rejects. Compared to what we all have, we are all rich.

Yesterday was a wonderful day. I missed the family that wasn’t here but thought about you all day. We met at Dave’s home and had a great dinner. He has a nice big backyard so the kids had fun. The gifts were generous and nice. Gosh, I’m such a blessed Grandma to have such thoughtful children. I missed Kari’s call but it warmed my heart to hear her voice.

Craig told me about Jeff’s call. He said Jeff struggled a little with his English. (that’s good) He also said that he baptized a Cambodian last week. I’m very excited about Brad’s new call. The church IS TRUE.

I think a new name for Grandma’s Blog page should be renamed Grandma’s Brag page. I could write a brag page a day about each of my children and each grandchildren. Maybe that’s what I’ll start doing

Every day I am reminded of my age. Before I went to the Doctor I was fine. When he told me I had all these age-related health problems, I haven’t had a good day since. (I should never have had a check-up)

My advice for today is: Get plenty of calcium, take your vitamins,
go to bed early, each day eat healthy food (fruit and veggies) and count your blessings every day. I wish I could tell you to never grow old, but then you wouldn’t have the joy of having grandchildren to brag about.