Eler Jakob Anderson and other family happenings

such a delightful time as we send off Elder Anderson to the Washington DC North mission. As I have watched Jake grow I have been inpressed with this Adult like approach to so many of lifes issues. HE love the color Orange and Disney and swimming and he has worked with Larkin most of his life. He will be a great addition to his Mission.

Mom Missy and Jake

Izaak, our yougest grandson and Jake

Kallie, dancing her way through life  and Jake

Preston and Leslie at Jakes farewell breakfast

WE got to share the Mt Timo temple one last time

While all this is happening VIctoira is at the MTC in Provo

 and we got to see her at the Provo City Temple

here are the COmpanions of Victoria after a temple visit

And best of all COUSINS in the MTC. My heart is so full and I feel so blessed to see this photo. Two oldest grandkids willing to serve and bring people to Jesus Christ, to sacrifice their youong adult life to serving others. I could not be more joyful in this. I continue to pray for their health and happiness and all our other missionaires who are serving others.

Jim and I awaiting the opening of the Lindon temple, biking and hiking by each week. Prayers for all of our fellow neighbors in this trying time in Orem as we have been in the news for several shootings, these are to times that try mens souls.

 

saying Goodbye ...Hasta Luego

 many  prayers and tears as Victoria Mercado leaves to serve her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is now is Provo only a few minutes away from me and I know that she is being cared for and loved by many of my friends and neighbors who are serving in the Prove Missionary Training center, She is continueing to learn Spanish and study and grow her testimony of Jesus Christ and His love for everyone.  a fun fact is that Jim's family settled in Colonia Juarez which is one of the areas which Hermana Mercado will be.

Oh how I love this

And after we send VIctoria off Val and I take a fun bike ride arouond a lake in beautiful Michigan

At the Airport for the early mohis rrning flight to Provo Utah. We missed Austin as he had to get to his school for running

Kade on his firt day of College! WOOHOO

always want a family photo  ( missing Jim who is finishing our Rock Yard!!)

LOVE

GAming my way

More LOVE

MOREAND MORE LOVE

AND TEMPLE LOVE,  To record my joy in sending off Victoria to serve the Lord, it is difficult to type tears and hugs and faith and hope and sacrifice. These are all needed. The gift we give of service is a gift of thanks to Jesus Christ who sacrificed HIS LIFE of US