In the Church News for 25 January, 1992, there was a story about a wonderful sister and brother in Cebu in the Philippines. The title of the article: “He’s not heavy, he’s my brother.” I wish I could show you the pictures I have, but they’re not “digital.” (You have to remember that I’m a digital immigrant, NOT a digital… Read more »
Has fishing season begun? I don’t keep track of that anymore, but it seems like it’s time. One of the happy memories of my childhood was going fishing with my Daddy. We got to use “Uncle Leo’s” boat. He built it himself. He was a fantastic carpenter, and his “shop” was right across the street from us, in a lot… Read more »
For at least 25 years, I’ve had a passion (if that’s the right word) for FAMILY COUNCILS. I’ve felt like it might be one of the most effective and yet least-used tools for helping families (no matter what they are like or their size or where they live) to be stronger, safer, happier, and closer to each other and to… Read more »
UTAH VALLEY STUDENTS OF THE WEEK: SARA AND ELLA THOMPSON PROVO SCHOOL DISTRICT – DAILY HERALD – TUESDAY 08 MARCH 2016 Twin sisters SARA AND ELLA THOMPSON are third grade students at Canyon Crest Elementary School. They were chosen as the Daily Herald’s Utah Valley Students of the Week. They both bring so much to their teacher’s class. Sara and Ella both… Read more »
I’ve been thinking about Christmas, and specifically the magic of Christmas. I try to do things to help myself and others feel the wonderful spirit of Christmas. One thing I’ve done which has been so rewarding and fun is to take nieces on an “Elf adventure” at Christmas time. Several years ago I had a some extra money, including some… Read more »
Our “Aunt Florence” (our Daddy’s cousin) had a wonderful sense of humor. In my mind I can hear her laugh whenever I want, and it always makes me laugh too. She got such a kick out of life, herself, and her surroundings. When she’d had one of her strokes and had a little more trouble speaking and getting around she… Read more »
There are 8 of us. I’m 2nd. I have 4 brothers (Paul, Frank, John, Richard) and 3 sisters (Charlotte, Susan, Ann). And you’re right – these are all solid old names… grin). Our parents were both witty. Mom was hilarious, and Dad had such a quick wit. They blessed us all with good humor and a love of laughter. (Short… Read more »
I wanted to share a few things about the funeral (the “farewell”) for my nephew, David Andrew Edmunds. He’s the youngest son of my youngest brother, Richard, and his wife Glenda. He was 23 years old. David was pretty shy and quiet, but very loving, and very kind. He was a gifted musician. Guitar and cello were his main instruments,… Read more »
DAVID ANDREW EDMUNDS IVINS, UTAH David Andrew Edmunds, age 23, returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 11, 2015, in Las Vegas, NV while hiking in the desert area of Little Red Rock Canyon. David was born August 28, 1992, the youngest of four sons to Richard M. and Glenda Edmunds. David was an incredible soul; kind, loving, caring,… Read more »
My grand and great nephew, Elder Max H. Smith, just arrived in OKLAHOMA, fresh from the Mexico City MTC (CCM) to serve his Spanish-speaking mission. I couldn’t resist sharing this picture of him with his mission president and wife: Shannon and Stewart Walkenhorst from Napa, California. President Walkenhorst is 7 feet tall! You can bet Max will be looking up to… Read more »