It sure is nice having great parents who will buy you a plane ticket so you can go to Arizona for a funeral! On Sunday Edith this wondrful woman that I taught(see previous post) passed away. I was able to go to her funeral. I left Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday was the craziest day ever. I got up finished packing went to school, gave my speech, finished an assignment, went to my last class, left it early, went to mom and dads had Jordy take me to the airport... got picked up from the airport went straight to a viewing, and then it was to Nap and Anges for some great times and much needed rest!! The funeral was Wednesday which was ironic because that was also Edith's birthday! I was asked to speak at the funeral which was a little nerve racking!! But it went okay! While in AZ I was able to meet Edith's two daughters Tina and Darlene. I was so happy to meet them, Edith talked about them all the time. They are not members of the church and they were able to see how much good the church had done for their mother. I hope that one day they are able to see that great goodness partake in their own lives. But for now I plan on staying in touch with them and adding them to my collection of great friends!!
After the funeral Sister Johnson took me to go and see where the new Phoenix Temple is going to be built!! Right now it doesn't look like much just dirt and some cacti but I know that when it is finished it is going to be BEAUTIFUL!! Here is the sight I just couldn't resist taking a picture!! I sure look forward to the day when I can go through the Open House!!!
CLAIFICATION... I don't really know if this is the site where the Temple is going to be it is only one of those MORMON SPECULATIONS... however it would be the perfect spot because it is right next to a chapel!!! It will be somewhere in this general area!!!
On Wednesday night I was able to go out to dinner with DJ... Chirstine... and BABY CADEN!! I was so excited to see them. I love this family so much and to know that now they have this sweet little boy that they can teach the GOSPEL too just makes me smile even wider!! He is such a sweet baby!! We went to dinner and the best place I think I have even eaten ok maybe not but seriously the hamburger I ate was probably the best one I have ever eaten!!
Thursday I had to go home. I was sad to leave but grateful for the time I had to spend with those I had grown to love through the service I gave. Nap and Ange took me to the airport we checked my bag got some lunch and then I had to run to my gate!! I got there in time. My plane left at 12:10 oh I was walking through security at like 11:55 ya nothing like pushing it to the last minute but when you only get to see them a couple of times you want to stay as long as possible. Plus I am not a huge fan of waiting in the airport!!
Nap and "JW"
Ang and "JW"
Oh so HAPPY!!
After we got to the cabin and started a pretty competitive game of RACKO we took a walk down to the Lake! It was such a good time! Callie decided to walk into the water so CRAZY! Jen however though she saw the Bear Lake Monster I don't know take a look at the last picture to see if you believe her....
Dad acting like he is a saddle bronc rider!
Kevin he really isn't into rough stock events! He just sits there like he is waiting for the timer to start!
Mom and Dad... I now know where J.D. gets it from... Jake pulls the same face!!
Kevin and Merilee
The Kids... in the top photo it goes Chy, Challis, Dallas, Me, Jenna and Jordynn. In the bottom photo are Jake and Rachael! Colton didn't want to come and Sage was still at Cheer practice!
“No matter what you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of s#!+.” 
MY VIEW OF THE GAME! Section 13 Row 25...
WE WON!! YAY YAY YAY
Jen and I at the game!! YAY
Kristine, Jake, Brooke, Mel and Me
After the funeral Sister Johnson took me to go and see where the new Phoenix Temple is going to be built!! Right now it doesn't look like much just dirt and some cacti but I know that when it is finished it is going to be BEAUTIFUL!! Here is the sight I just couldn't resist taking a picture!! I sure look forward to the day when I can go through the Open House!!! CLAIFICATION... I don't really know if this is the site where the Temple is going to be it is only one of those MORMON SPECULATIONS... however it would be the perfect spot because it is right next to a chapel!!! It will be somewhere in this general area!!!
On Wednesday night I was able to go out to dinner with DJ... Chirstine... and BABY CADEN!! I was so excited to see them. I love this family so much and to know that now they have this sweet little boy that they can teach the GOSPEL too just makes me smile even wider!! He is such a sweet baby!! We went to dinner and the best place I think I have even eaten ok maybe not but seriously the hamburger I ate was probably the best one I have ever eaten!!
Nap and "JW"
Ang and "JW"
Oh so HAPPY!!
On Thursday night I got this feeling that something just wasn't right. I called my mom and asked her if everything was all right, she said it was so I just shrugged it off. On Friday when I went on my lunch break I noticed I had a missed call from a number in AZ I checked my voicemail and it was from a sister in Sun City. She told me about my dear friend Edith who I taught while I was on my mission. She told me that Edith had a stroke and wasn't expected to make it. I love this lady with all my heart! It makes me happy to know that she made the choice to join the church and that when she does pass away I know that I will see her again. I am flying out there on Tuesday after school in case she does pass away. So that I can be there for the funeral. I love this lady so much!
