Today was an incredible day, all of our family except Michael and family were here for Christmas. We had such a wonderful week being together. Many of the nights we just hung out together and enjoyed one another as a family. Our family is so wonderful, sensitive to each others needs, caring about each others lives and families. Everyone was so inclusive to Kristine, she was so much a part of all of us!
Sun. was the farewell, family all there and so encouraging and helpful. We had Sacrament meeting, we both had to talk, and three granddaughters did the music: Nicole accompanying, Morgan and Abbey on the violin, and what a wonderful job they did, playing "How Great Thou Art". When the meeting was over, John and Mary Louise had an open house for us at their home, all done up beautifully, and served sandwiches, fruit, veg. tray and cookies. It was so wonderful, we could feel the Spirit in their home as much as we did at the church. A lot of family and friends came over to their house -what a wonderful representation of all the love and support we had there.
Our family members are the very best in the world, each one of them plays such a wonderful part in our lives, from our own children to the grand and great grand children, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, friends, ward members, just so many, super people that have influenced our life.
Joyce with some of her nieces, sister and Kris:
John- Son
Morgan a grand daughter & Alisa daughter
Kaitlyn, Gracie, Lauren & Christian
Alisa & Curt with Joyce & Bruce
Karl's brother Bob & wife Beverly
Joyce's sister Louise & Brother Bruce
our Grand daughter Nicole, and great- grand daughters Payten (4) & Olivia (2)
At the MTC today, our first day there was mainly orientation, getting to know one another, directions, limitations, badges, pep talks, encouragement, and a strong feeling for the work we would be doing and feelings of the Spirit so strong that it would hit you every few minutes.
We are going to be so happy serving, so many wonderful people in the world to encourage and help us know what we are doing. I can already feel the strength of the family, we have talked to each of them, we feel of their love and prayers. How we love and pray for them also, we are going to do our best and give it all two people can that are in their 70's. The gospel is true, we know even better today than we did yesterday. Here we come day 2 at the MTC.
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