It’s been a week and I’m in a rush again. I’m sick with a cold and have a horrible voice. But hopefully I won’t be sick now at the wedding (and even more hopefully I won’t have given it to anyone else to be sick at the temple.) But I can’t say I didn’t deserve it. I had several late nights last week and then I would wake up like a light bulb switches on really early in the morning. But I think we’re going to make it. I hope we’re going to make it.
I’m starting on food for the reception. My part of the decorating is done. The clothes are almost all done. The slideshow isn’t done, but I have great faith in Dad to work miracles (he just got the pictures last night).
We lost a ward member this week, CE, though I don’t think you’ll remember her. This was the first funeral that Dad didn’t conduct since being bishop because he had a conflicting memorial service in Blanding for his former mentor at Parish Chemical, MK. And I couldn’t go because it was the clean up of Grandma K’s yard.
We just had the H over for cream puffs and wedding prep. It was quite enjoyable, but I’m afraid it will make what was already about to be a short letter, shorter.
The girls had their piano recital this week. They played really well and overall the recital was a smashing success. Sis M really pulls beautiful music out of those kids. Elise played William Joseph’s Heroes memorized. It’s a super long song. Aleah played Once Upon a Dream and a little classical piece. They didn’t prepare super well this last week because I’m distracted. But it came off well enough.
Parker most likely WILL graduate, but it won’t be pretty. And there is still a chance of not completing the work and graduating. This is new territory for me. Graduation IS Thursday.
The absolute highlight of the week was Cambry going through the temple. It occurred to me that blessings I expected to be fulfilled eventually are actually happening right now. She is so sweet and receptive to good and truth. I love being with family in the temple. I haven’t been with so many of my loved ones together in a really long time. I don’t even remember how many came when you went through. There simply is no comparison to this joy though I hear that the sealing will top it.
It’s late here. I’m sorry. At least I put some commentary in the pictures again. :)
I love you so much. I hope you’re doing well and are able to be productive and hear the whisperings of the Spirit to make you more so. Trust God to work circumstances to your good and the good of those you’re called to serve.
Sis H really encouraged me to go pick you up at book group this week. No decisions yet. Do you have thoughts after a week’s ponderance?
Have a good week.
Love you,
Mom
PS Uncle B is coming to Cambry's wedding, Aunt D too. We just gotta get S and/or J. The invite is sweet and melted hearts all over. Then we'll have all our siblings here. Plus M and S, S, P, and A (who you've not met). I can already feel the love!
We're filling up the freezer for the reception. Grandma P came over and spent the day assisting me while I baked four three-layer cakes. She is such an angel. She made a Costco run for me to get more cream, eggs, and all those other things a baker needs. It was so good to have her help.
Josie put a snack together while I finished the invites: kettle corn and corn chips. She was content. I felt guilty. Poor little wedding orphan.
Just a minute later, CH offered to take me to lunch and discuss how she could help me with the wedding. She is so sweet and I'm thankful for Cambry to have a warm, nurturing mother-in-law.
The best moment of the week: Cambry went through the temple Friday night. It was so sweet. The temple matron typically comes in to instruct the sisters before they go through. But no one ever came and they rushed us up to the session before our party came to the session. In the celestial room while I waited for Cambry to come meet me, Sis A came and found me and waited for us in the celestial room. Then she escorted us back down to the instruction room. It was actually really sweet because Cambry got to have so many loved ones with her rather than just me. The entire evening was just sweet and memorable.
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