We Are Family....: Good Things to Come

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Good Things to Come

Last Saturday Michael, Aiden and I ran into Elder Holland and his wife at the gas station here in Enterprise. His wife grew up in Enterprise and they were here for a family reunion. It was just him, his wife and 2 other people in the store. What a cool experience to shake his hand and visit with him for a bit - neat experience for the boys as well to speak to an apostle of the Lord - I felt his love as he spoke to us - what an amazing man - he is one of my all-time favorites!!!

4 comments:

Kristin said...: How cool!; July 8, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Zepp Family said...: This is AWESOME! Funny, because just a few days ago Eliza was telling me how neat it was to meet Pres. Holland (and what an incredible man he is) when he came to her home when her dad was called to be stake president.

Great memory/experience that you will all treasure for always.; July 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM
DOUGHERTY FAMILY said...: Hey Ade! You guys are blessed! Did you know President Holland was instrumental in permitting the twins to serve their final 10 days together as companions in Chile. He lived in Chile for the 2 years that the boys were serving there. His testimony of the Prophet Joseph and the Book of Mormon is second to none (179th GC). Luv ya guys, Papa#10; July 10, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Joseph and Katie said...: Thank you so much for posting this Elder Holland talk. I don't even think I can express how much I personally needed to be reminded of "Good things to come....". Such a wonderful man, one of my favorites. Hope you have a great day!
Katie; August 26, 2010 at 9:47 AM

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OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends