So Much in So Little Time

The events of the past month have been overwhelming, and all consuming, but very satisfying. Melinda got married to Thomas on May 17, 2008, and had full support from her sibs and her extended family. http://picasaweb.google.com/Jacob.Breinholt/MelindaSWedding Check this out for pics of the wedding posted by Jake. As I was saying, it was fully supported by family, and there were a few who couldn't make it (We missed you Jessie and Sarah plus babies) but we know their hearts were with us. In fact, Sarah and Jessie played a very important role in Melinda's preparation for marriage, by hosting her in their home last summer, and letting her try her wings a bit, providing a great safety net. Anyway, those that were here covered everything possible, from preparations to participation to clean up. While Wally and I were in the temple with Melinda, Laura was hanging out with the family, and I have heard over and over again from others present how supportive and inclusive her brothers and sisters were to her. It has been a tough time for Laura, watching her sister go through the preparations and the parties and all the stuff that goes with getting married, knowing she's "losing" her sister to someone else. She has struggled and cried and carried on about this or that, but the extra attention and love from her sibs definitely soften the loss. The day after the open house in Perry (for Thomas' family's friends) we packed and left for a three day family reunion at Cathedral Gorge. It was beautiful although a bit chilly at times, but the laughter, activities and love warmed our hearts. After all the numerous assignments and events I have faced and completed, I guess I let myself get a little run down and by Monday I began nursing a cold. It's too bad, because the choir is recording this week, and I will miss tonight's event for sure. As I told Wally, I will take it a day at a time, and if i get past the snotty sneezy coughy stage, I will show up for some of the recordings. Saturday we are on double duty--we have to sneak away for a bit during the recording to attend the wedding of Carly Robinson, Doug & Lori's daughter. We are the "parents" of Lori, and will support them in this event.

I am Blessed

Today was the final wedding shower (of the three) Melinda has had, and it was really sweet. Extra kudos to Kerry--she was invited to two and came to both!! I have always noticed that about Glen and Kerry. They come to every family event, always supporting and encouraging. We are blessed to have them as part of our family. She told me the medicine the doc gave Glen for his back is working, and I am happy for them. I don't know what they would do if Glen couldn't lay brick. At the shower today, there were many of Melinda's friends from school and dance and the neighborhood, and it was so fun to watch them visit and carry on like they haven't seen each other for months, which, in some cases, they haven't! Most of them are either graduating from high school in a week or two, or else just finished up a semester away at school. They were so cute and excited and happy. This evening Wally went to help on Temple Square and I was just cleaning off the counter when Julie showed up and Eddie came walking up the stairs in his suit. I asked where they were going and the reply was, "To Stake Conference." Wow, i totally spaced it! They invited me to go with and I did a quick change and headed out. We got seats in the chapel (soft) and enjoyed some very nice music and talks. There were some poignant stories shared, and how trust in the Savior has seen many through some pretty incredible trials. My heart was very soft, and I felt much gratitude for the Savior in my life, and also how blessed I have been and am even this very moment.