Finally time to breathe!

As you know it's been a long time since I've updated. I finally have a few minutes to sit down and catch everyone up on the happenings of the Popes.

First... Lauren and Adam are happily married. There was a beautiful spirit at their wedding ceremony (which was plain and simple)and it was obvious and comforting to me that those two love each other and need to be together. The reception turned out very nice and we had lots of support and help. Friends we havent' seen in ages were able to come and many people from Toquerville came. Adams family was wonderful and we found that all of our worries in meeting them were totally unfounded. They were very kind and down to earth. It's a relief to know that Lauren has loving and supportive family in Provo since I can't be near her all of the time!

Next... Morgan & Matt are doing well. She is in her second trimester and finally past the yucky stage of pregnancy. She sure felt miserable for awhile but was a trooper. We love getting the weekly updates that she sends about the growth and development of her baby. They should be able to find out if it's a boy or girl at theend of January.. that is... if it cooperates!

Jordan has moved back home.. so far so good. He is talking about joining the Army. I took him down to the recruiters office myself :-) and he started the paperwork. He has to wait until his legal stuff is done in March but hopefully will be able to get going on things then. ACTUALLY... what I really desire the most is for him to begin to feel the spirit again while he's at home and head back in the direction of a mission. I know it's not too late for him so everyones prayers would be appreciated. He has soo much to offer.

The other kids are doing well. There was a Pertussis outbreak in the schools here. I took Breanne and Kamrynn out of school for a week and a half because they haven't had the booster and the immunization they received before has worn off. They all started their Christmas break yesterday (if I could make a little crazy face like I did the happy face I would)! Bedrooms are finally getting cleaned in preparation for Grandma and Grandpa coming and because I refuse to bring anything new into the house until some of the old crap is out!

Davids work is slow. We're having a tough time just like most other people in the country. We constantly receive little blessing though so I know we'll be fine. I just hope that those we owe money to are as patient as we've been to those that owe us money!

I am so grateful to have this time of year to remind me of my testimony for and love of the Savior. I wish I was better at pondering this all year long... but can't help at least doing it right now! I have SO many blessings and each and every one of them are due to a loving God and a loving Brother.. Jesus Christ. As things get tougher in the world I get more and more eager for my Elder Brother to return to us! I am also so grateful to belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It brings such peace to have the gospel in my life... especially when life in the world is getting more and more wicked!

Finally... I want to express my love and gratitude to all of you...my family and friends. You have loved me, supported me, taught me, given to me, been an example to me, advised me, served me, chastized me when I needed it, laughed with me (and probably AT me) ... I could go on and on. Thank you. I love you too.