Talking to Jordan

Since they don't have 2000 phones at the MTC, Jordan was not able to call home on Mother's day. So, they let him call during his lay over at the Denver airport on his way to Oklahoma. It was nice to hear his voice. He is excited and I think a little nervous to get a new companion and get out in the field. It is amazing to think of our little boy doing all this. When it was me, I was totally grownup and ready for anything. I think he feels the same way. That's perspective for you. We are very proud of him and the choices he is making in his life. But here we sit on pins and needles waiting to hear how his first week in the field goes. Of course when I was in his shoes I had no idea my parents would be feeling this way.

We will update his address on his mission blog as soon as we have one.

Happy Mothers Day

Today I want to take a moment and honor some of the most important people in my life. I will start with the mother of my children. I often look at my self and wonder how did that little shy kid end up here? Married to a wonderful woman for almost 26 years. Two great adult children and one "Mighty" son-in-law. So many blessings in my life. Jane is the cornerstone to all that is great in my life today.

I think of my mother and all she has done and continues to do for me and all of her children. She taught me so much. She was always there in our home. It was always a place of comfort and peace. I am so grateful for her and her sacrifice and love.

Jane's mom has been a great blessing in my life. We often hear people talk about the "Mother in Law" in less than loving ways. I have no idea what they are talking about. She has been so kind to me from the first time I met her. She taught her children what a mother should be.

I am so blessed to have these women in my life. The legacy of true motherhood is alive and well in our family. As I see what the world is becoming I realize the solution is simply in being the kind of parents that we had our selves. So many children today have no idea what real parents are.

Empty Nest Report - Week One

Well, Jordan has been in the MTC for a full week. We got another letter from him and he is having a great time. I was sure that we would be totally bored, so we planned a Doso De Mayo party for Saturday. (We were busy on Cinco De Mayo so we moved it to the 2nd.) There were 20 of us eating tacos, chips and salsa, yummy desserts and watching Nacho Libra. It was a fun evening. Then Tuesday Jane's Mom's water heater started to leak so Steve and I spent the evening changing it out. Then yesterday at school Jane found out that they will be getting a new principal next year. That has upped her stress level to red.

So, not the nice quiet week that one would have expected. But hey, it keeps life interesting.