Week of August 21 - August 27, 2022

Spiritual

It was high Council Sunday today and the talks were rather enjoyable. Primary had only three kids there and went well. We were interviewed by both bishopric and stake presidency members and now have renewed temple recommends. 

No temple appointments this week. My temple time was taken with the tree clean up and Dad stayed home to eat with Ethan. 

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. I completed the eighth time through General Conference and the Book of Mormon this week. 

I have indexed 34,755 records and reviewed 68,088 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

The Wilkins had a busy week. Both Grace and Josh participated in a karaoke night at church. Grace continues to enjoy school and the tennis team and had her first away game this week. 

The Ethan Rice Family

Ethan traveled to Phoenix this week! We had him come to dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We also talked to the kids and Cameo on Friday. They were having a fun movie night while Dad was gone. Ethan shared breakfast with Big Wade and flew home Saturday afternoon. 

The Doran Rice Family

Doran, Amber, Kelsie and Kooper are doing well. Work is going good and Kelsie is responding well to some new medication. 

Morgan

Morgan is doing well. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good week. She did struggle with computer issues Tuesday.

1 major save this week. 

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan spent his week working on a tree-cutting project and working extra hours for work. He is also going through questioning to obtain a security clearance. Jessica and the girls are doing well and schooling is going good. We celebrated Ellie's 5th birthday on Saturday! Happy Birthday Ellie!

Family History Nano Slides

This must have been the day Sharynn was baptized. In the picture is also cousin Grace Moore. 

Sharynn's baptism day with Aunt Muriel Kew

First Day of School probably first grade

First day of school with neighbor Ann Fink and Julie Fink

My Kindergarten class at Grace Brethren School
I remember loving this dress so much!!

Receiving some award from my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brown. 

Dad's Garden

Dad is now in the planning stages for the next gardening season. 

 

Other highlights

Monday I got over 31,500 steps on my Wyze Watch...because Dad began clipping and sawing millions of sticker filled branches and I hauled them to a pile in the side yard near the burn barrel. It was so tiring. Ended up getting fewer steps the next few days but still clipping, sawing and me dragging and loading logs. 

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2022

Spiritual

We had a wonderful Sacrament Meeting. We heard from a young man that was one of my cub scouts and then his father spoke. We also heard a sweet sister missionary report on her mission to Cambodia before she heads to BYU next week. My class went pretty well and Sunday was quiet and cloudy. 

We were able to get appointments to attend the temple this week. 

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. 

I have indexed records 34,207 and reviewed 67,186 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

What a few weeks it has been for the Wilkins family! Mike is doing well but still seeking a better job. Amazon is a brutal place to work. Allison is busy with her second graders. She deals with multiple physical, emotional and personal issues both with kids and with parents. Days are long as there is much work done behind the scenes. But she is enjoying it. Adam continues his long and hot days working at Valvoline. Grace started school and is adjusting to a block schedule. She enjoys seminary, tennis and choir very much. Josh did not get any electives he selected so they are trying for at least one schedule change and getting him into PE. Grace shared the awesome time she had a both girls camp and in school. And she is now published! A story she wrote years ago was published in the September 2022 Childrens Friend Magazine.

Singing Time Together

By Grace Wilkins

(Based on a true story)

“It’s singing time!” Sister Yang said. “Let’s start with ‘Book of Mormon Stories.’”

Sarah sat up tall. She was ready to sing! This was one of her favorite songs.

Then she saw a girl sitting alone. Sarah had never seen her in Primary.

The first notes played on the piano. Sarah started to sing. “Book of Mormon stories that my teacher tells to me.”

She looked down the row again. The girl wasn’t singing. Maybe she didn’t know the words.

Sarah wanted to share her favorite song with the girl. Sarah moved over to sit by her. The girl looked up and smiled.

Sarah whispered the next words. They sang together. Soon the girl could sing all the words!

Now singing time was over. “What’s your name?” Sarah asked.

“I’m Alexa.” The girl smiled. “Thank you for helping me! It’s my first time in Primary.”

Sarah smiled back. “I’m glad you’re here!” She was sure Alexa would learn a lot of good things—and a lot of great songs!

The Ethan Rice Family

Ethan, Cameo and family are doing well. Wade started playing Lacrosse this week. 

The Doran Rice Family

Doran and family are now the proud owners of an aluminum fishing boat and are looking forward to many fun fishing adventures ahead. Doran helped Nathan on Saturday with a tree removal project. 

Morgan

No news from Morgan this week. 

Kayty

Kayty had a very good work week and is doing better in Auto Policy monitoring. 

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan and Jessica and the girls are doing well. Home school is awesome and they are really enjoying it. Annie hurt her ankle on the trampoline this week and ended up with a bad sprain. Nathan spent Saturday sweating and sawing a whole tree down with Doran. They did get a chance to have dinner out while the girls stayed with us. 

Dad's Garden

We trimmed trees and got a lot cleaned up this quarterly pick up. Weather has prevented him from working on the raised beds. 

Family History - Nano Slides

My Nano: Irma Zelia Pratt Wolf Leiber, me, Scott and my dad

I am assuming this is Christopher Creek Lodge in Payson Arizona

My great grandmother, Irma Zelia Pratt Wolf Leiber

Four Generations: Louise Amelia Wolf Marsh Hart, Mom, Irma Zelia Pratt Wolf Leiber, and me

In my aforementioned Uncle Carl's wedding, I was the rice passer outer. These were little net bags of rice that I handed out after the wedding. 

 

Other highlights

I got a great moisturizing foot treatment early Monday morning. That came after I dropped a nearly full container of coconut oil on the kitchen floor and had to slip and slide and clean it all up. Not fun!

We celebrated Nano's 87th birthday on Tuesday night at Manuels Mexican food. We enjoyed having Elizabeth join Scott, Jenny, and Dad. Mom looked great and had a wonderful time.