I truely love my grandchildren...

With my physical, emotional and mental health in bad repair...

I find the only real joy in life is my grandchildren.

Just for sake of skeptics as to the state of my mind...

I wouldn't be able to find such joy without...

Such an amazing companion...

The Lord...

The Gospel...

The church and our assignments within that structure.

BUT...

like so many years ago when I found pure joy being with my children...

I once again realize that these precious gifts given from above through my children...

Are where we can find beauty in the world.

Where we can find peace.

Humor

tears

Companionship

The holidays gave me just such joy...

I made a post on Cedar Tree Companions...

to that effect.

December 30...
Ben's family...
Becky's family...
and Me
all went to see the movie...
Frozen.

We had a snack at Burger King before...
Plus Candy at the Movie...

Dylan Olivia Syd Jordan Rodd Dani and Me the Grandma....

Then we ate at Chuck a Rama after the movie...
Syd Dani Olivia
Jordan Becky Larry

January 31
New Years Eve 2013

I was told by my children that if I did a blog of our mission them printed it into a book,
the Grandchildren would enjoy looking at it.
They do...
Olivia Sydney

Picture of 2013 Decorations

My sister Patti sent me the angel...
It is illuminated by a light...
It has a small glass nativity inside.
It has sparkle snow blowing around it by a little fan.

She is beautiful...

Food food food...
This bar has been the host of many family functions...
Always including FOOD

New Years day we also ate corn chowder and cheese biscuits

Reigan's birthday was December 27.
She is seven...
She shared her cupcakes with us...

Of course we played games...
Ate
FOOD
And laughed till Stan and I were sure we were 'loud and boisterous'.
We certainly had fun.
Hopefully the children will remember family and equate it with fun.

I am not afraid of tomorrow 

for I have seen yesterday

 and I love today.

Noah's Ark : Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark .

ONE: Don't miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat!
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. 
FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. 

 FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done. 
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile. 
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
ELEVEN: No matter the storm,  there's always a rainbow waiting.