Saturday, March 12, 2011

What Has Been Happening in My Life

Here are some random pictures from the past few months. I haven't blogged since January for many reasons.  And I have missed writing.  I thought I would share a few pictures from important events over the past few months. 
My brother got married in January.  He is 69 years old, a heart transplant recipient, unique, a John the Baptist kind of guy, and spiritually in tune.
          My brother Buck and me rehearsing for his wedding party


Ed, Linda, Doug, Kathy, and Caryn before the Get Movin' Tucson Race
I ran a race with friends back in December and found it was a lot more fun than running alone!  In February I ran the Sedona half marathon while Nick Jr. raced the full marathon.  Again a lot more fun than doing a race alone.  Then the end of February Xela, Chris (her friend) and I ran the Ragnar Relay.  This is not to say my friends or family run beside me, but at least there is someone I can talk to about the race when they're waiting for me at the finish line!
Keira and Jorgen during their visit in February

Jorgen, Amy, and Keira came for a visit in February for an interview at A.T. Still Osteopathic Medical School in Mesa.  He was accepted into the program and will be moving to Arizona in July.  Whoopee!  They are expecting #2 in September!

We had snow in Tucson!  Then next week it is supposed to be in the 90's!  Seems like summer jumps right in after winter.  Where is spring?
Our front desert covered in snow, February 27, 2011

The sweetest news is the birth of our 2nd granddaughter and 6th grandchild.  I played with the big brothers while Mom was in the hospital.  How fun for me!  Why do grandparents love their "job?"  Because little ones love unconditionally.  It's no wonder we are taught in the scriptures to become as little children.
Kylamarie, born 3/7/11

Over the past few months I have had many spiritual "awakenings" to teach me and help me grow.  In particular:
1.trusting not in the arm of flesh
2.  look at life with spiritual eyes and recognize that what happens are tender mercies from the Lord and not mere coincidence.

5 comments:

Sharron said...

Kylamarie is a little doll. I can tell which family she is part of!

Good to have you back Linda, I miss your posts.

Miriam said...

Welcome back to blogging! I've missed you!

Robin and Larry said...

thanks for the updates... it was fun sitting by you today and of course I always LOVE to make you laugh when I can..:)

Kathryn said...

I was just thinking about my faithful blogging aunt. How fun to see all of the happenings in your life. Cute little Kylamarie...how awesome. Congratulations! We are enjoying little Abigail Rue here and Ruth is doing great. Welcome Back!

Sandi and Curtis said...

Sounds like you were kept quite busy during those months! Fun to see the photos!