A Spring Surprise

In the midst of our 50's came a beautiful snowfall... just to tease us a bit.  I'll admit, I love snow, and though it will be nice to enjoy the warmth of the days ahead,  I'll miss winter. Every season has it's own beauty, and I love them all. 

Emma again...

Latest photo sent by Em. I couldn't help but note the joy in her face. "She glows" a friend said of her. Emma loves little kiddies. In fact, one of the first things she mentioned upon arrival is how differently the people treat their children, and how much she wants to just hold them in her arms. She will face many challenges there, and I'm certain will shed many different kinds of tears. This image of her face, just glowing with love and joy will remain with me always. She is in my heart and prayers.

Some Deep thoughts...

Actually, my thoughts are seldom very deep. I'm sorry to admit it, but there it is. 

I mean I have thoughts that border on the deep from time to time, but nothing incredibly substantial. 

Emma is in her final days at the MTC. In fact she leaves next week on the 21st. 

I have mixed feelings about this, as I will miss her terribly. 

While she's been just over there in Provo, I've not worried or stressed. I know she's been safe and being blessed beyond my greatest hopes, but now that she is almost leaving, I'm beginning to have different feelings. After all, Cape Verde is WAAAAAAAAAAAY over there! And though she will be completely in the Lord's hands, I still have an anxiousness in the pit of my stomach... wait, it's more in my throat... 

I remember well as a young missionary myself, walking dark streets with my companion... looking for an address at the end of an alleyway... knocking on every door because we never knew if THIS one was the answer to prayer... and thinking to myself, if my mother could see me right now, she would FREAK! 

When all is said and done, and I'm honest with myself, I know I've nothing to fear really, as she is truly in the Lord's hands, His servant for these next months. He loves His missionaries and will go before them and with them and on every side. I also know from experience, that when she does come back to us, she will return even more wonderful and beautiful than she already is, and I can give her to Him knowing that.

Farewell to blogging...

As my dear one wrote on her blog this past week - (she's always been a clever lass) - "I think we bloggers all hope that what we write will be meaningful to lots of people and we will get some big following and we will make money and people will care about us and our activities, like some soap opera they watch on TV.  But alas that takes real commitment and way too much bother.  So here's to all you mediocre bloggers like me who just do it for the fun of it when you darn well feel like it.  I know you are too busy to blog this time of year...me too.  

So enjoy the season and forget the blogging.  

No one reads it anyway."

*note - This photo is of my friend Jeanette Hedberg's juldekorationer.

What a find!