From 15 years to life

On Wednesday I was able to meet up with Manuela, Susanne, and Kelly Ward to talk about our Relief Society service project that will be next Saturday. Kelly is awesome and I’m so excited to build more connections with her and her Mission Center. 

Since I was already there, I went for a run on Solomons and it was beautiful and it felt so good to move my body and be outside. And also, this weather has been lovely and also yikes. What is going on?

Last night Matt and I were able to join with his company to celebrate his 15 years with them. 

They hold this event once a year and they celebrate the 5, 10, 15, 20, and one 30 year employee. 

Far left white suit coat and white hair is the owner of the company and he came and shook Matt’s hand. They say really kind things about each employee and it’s a really nice night. 

It was held at The Lighthouse on Solomons Island which is one of my favorite places in southern Maryland. 

Earlier in the day I met with Manuela and a manager of a big food pantry. We’re working to establish relationships and meet people in our community. There are so many people doing so much good, it was good for my soul. 

My dad is not doing well and we’re hoping to bring him home to Amy’s house on hospice this weekend. I wish we had answers and knew what was going to happen, (and actually that this wasn’t happening at all) but we don’t, so the 6 of us kids are left scrambling a bit. We decided we’ll all come together next weekend, but that still left my crew with a long weekend this weekend. Matt and I talked and decided to cancel all our plans and head up. So this morning Matt taught seminary, Frankie had a dental appointment and Matt went to the Dr. and by 10am we were on the road. 

We love our dad and papa and this is hard. It feels like we just did this with our mom and I can’t imagine no longer having either parent alive. It hurts my heart. And also life is beautiful and I’m so grateful we have this time together and the peace the gospel brings.