Angels Among Us

Today I was trying to think just what I could write that would be of worth to all my blogger family. I realized that one of the things that has come to mean so much to me lately, is the Atonement. It's hard to even comprehend that the Savior could take upon Himself everything that happens to us and lift us up in our good times and especially in our hard times. It has been a real growth time for me. I love the scriptures like never before or maybe I've just forgotten.

The other day mom and I were in our religion class, we take on Tuesday, and the instructor was talking about angels. His comment really struck home to me. He said that when we are living the way the Lord has taught us and we attend Sacrament Meeting to partake of the Sacrament, that when the deacons offer us the sacrament they are opening the door for angels to administer to us. That was so profound to me it really made me think and I wanted to weep.

He said that they are all around us and are ready to help us as is needed. It also set me to thinking that God administers to all of us, but he needs another kind of angel to also help in His work. He needs children that are ready, willing and prepared to be His angels to administer to His children here on the earth. Every day we encounter angels among us. I have been administered to by angels from the other side and those among us . I visit teach a sister who has a challenge. When I visit her I also feel I am in the presence of an angel. The Lord tells us that when we are in the service of our fellow beings that we are in His service. We also learned that when we take upon us His name, we are as if the Savior was there to do the work.

This has really made me think how important our home teaching and visiting teaching is and for whom we administer. May we all be ready when the Lord needs us. I love you all!

My Special Valentine From Heaven

Sometimes the Lord sends us a small miracle to make our day. Monday indeed was one of these days. After leaving school, I decided to go to the cemetery to see how everything looked and to talk a little with George. The day was so clear and beautiful and everything looked great. I even decided to let George keep his Christmas tree until Valentines Day. He always wanted it up into February.

Then I headed for the car. I looked out my front windshield and the view of the mountain covered with snow took my breath away. There happen to be a few trees right there and I decided to shoot through the trees and get the mountain in the trees with the clear blue sky in the background.

I took the picture and then checked my camera to see what it looked like. This is what I saw. It was so startling I almost cried. George had sent me a Valentine. To look at the trees you would not have realized it would do this. They were just hanging there, but for me it was my miracle. Happy Valentines to you George and to all of you!

LUNCH AT SCHOOL WITH MY CUTE GIRLS

Well, here I am again at Janell's doing my blog. She just has the right vibes that get me going.

I had the greatest day on Monday! I stopped at Hickory Kist in Spanish Fork and picked up Tara's and Kynslie's favorite sandwiches, chips and cookies and headed off to Brockbank Elementary. On Mondays Kynslie goes to pre-school at Tara's school, so I thought it would be fun to have lunch with both of them before she went home and Tara had her next class.

Kynslie is now four and loves everything about school, so we had a great time just visiting and chatting. It brought back great memories of good times and most of all I was able to spend some time with my girls.

I loved reading all about what the rest of you are doing with your children and grandchildren so I decided to add a little of my own. I then went to take Kynslie home and spend a little time with my little man Ian. He's so cute and active. He's nine months old now and pulling himself up to the furniture. He also loves to dance. I'm sure George would love that. All in all I had a great afternoon.

I love America

Thank you Tammy for encouraging me to get busy and write a new blog. It must run in the Rimington blood. I can't believe I'm doing this on my own without Janell sitting here. Please don't faint when you see this new post.

Yesterday I sat contemplating about my fortunate blessing to be born in this wonderful land of America. What did it take, before I came here, to have such a blessing. I can remember as a child, getting a lump in my throat when anything patriotic happened. When I was in the fourth or fifth grade, they had a big program, with the school children, in the tabernacle. Our music teacher told us she was going to teach us something that would really surprise our parents. She taught us the last verse to our National Anthem. She said not many adults knew it. I was so excited and so proud to be able to do that. To this day I still remember that verse and it chokes me up and I feel tingly all over. I hope you don't mind me quoting it. (We sang all the verses.)

" Oh thus be it ever when free men shall stand, between their loved homes and the war's desolation. Blest with victory and peace may the heaven rescued land, praise the Power that hath made and preserved us nation. Then conquer we must when our cause it is just and this be our motto: "In God Is Our Trust." And the star spangled banner in triumph shall wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"

Well, I only had to correct a few words. As I was looking at the words, I realized that the word Power was capitalized and it brought home more powerfully to me the influence that God has over this nation every day. The broadcast on Sunday was so beautiful and I wept to think that I have the privilege to see everything unfolding and that America has had God fearing men and women fighting for its liberty since the days of the Book of Mormon.

As we celebrate Veteran's Day Wednesday, I hope we will all say a prayer to Heavenly Father that he will watch over the men and women who are making it possible for us to continue to see our beautiful flag wave over a land that is free. Some will not come home the same. When I was in Mexico I loved the country, the people and everything I learned, but when I stepped onto our soil I will never be able to explain the feeling I felt. I LOVE AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is Casey's birthday and I would like to pay tribute to him and his willingness to serve our country! I salute Cavron for his service and our Grandpa Andy who served in World War I. May we always remember this incredible gift.

I love you all! Thanks again Tammy!

Greetings to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been in withdrawal since not being able to read the blogs. Now you're saying, "Why not?" Well, I guess my dialing finger was out of commission or I could have called and asked my knowledgeable, computer sister Janell what they are. That is the only excuse I have. You see, my computer was actually functional. It was mom's that was on the blink. I've just need to be more of a leader like the rest of you, rather than a follower. This is quite fun. I'm getting to be quite a philosopher. He He.

I can't believe that school is starting again. I think I know the names of Tara's students better than she does. I must have written their names on things at least 300 times. I'd forgotten what it's like. She still needs more. In fact, I was sitting there all alone in her classroom, because Tara had gone home to feed Ian for Seth, and it was very quiet, when I heard a voice say, "Are you a teacher?" I screamed so loud I'm sure the whole neighborhood heard me. I turned to see a father standing there with big, wide eyes and a startled look. I meekly said, "No, I'm her mother." He started to grin and wanted to know if there was anyone who could help him register his sixth grader. To top it all off, he was hispanic and still had an accent. I'm sure he thought, do I want my child in this school with screaming gringos. I could hear him laughing as he went down the hall.

Grandchildren never cease to amaze me. Mine are the cutest ever. Tara was gone and I had Ian on the porch swing with me and Kynslie climbed up beside me. Out of the blue she said, "Where is your Papa?" I explained that he is in heaven, but I have a papa. She said, "My mama's Papa is in heaven too." "He died." It gave me a lot to reflect on. I think our children and grandchildren are a lot closer to heaven than we think and our family, on the other side, is around us, just not visible. I was reading Section 101 in the D&C and he tells us about it.

I know this is getting too long, but I just wanted to say how great it has been to see Marian, Ethan and Adelaide. I loved going to Ashley and Nikki's plays. It's fun to be related to the stars. Thanks Turley, Ken, Janell, Mark & Karen for all the good meals and beds. I love Norm and Sheryl's letters and thanks for the berry errands you run for me Glenna. I hope everyone has a great year in school and I look forward to the upcoming marriange of Jessica and Bryce. I love you all.
Linda

Greetings to all the bloggers!
I know you think I'm lost, but I've been on vacation with my typing fingers. They wanted to work, but then they said, "We are on vacation!" Now don't you think that's a great excuse?

I seem to have a conscience at Janell's and so here I am again. Yesterday was a celebrating day for me. I drove all this way by myself. For those of you who have not had trouble with your nervous system, this will probably sound crazy, but for me it was a milestone. God does answer prayers. I wanted to see Ashley's play, so I prayed I'd know if it was right. Ten minutes later Janell called and she always has great advice, as you all know from reading her blogs, and she said, "Come!", so here I am. I made it half way and now I'm on the second leg. Thanks for answers!

It's fun being a grandma, except I sure know I need to exercise. Kynslie wanted me to chase her Thursday and I did some huffing and puffing. My legs snap and have the sound of pretzels when they bend. Ian is sooooooooooooo cute. He is very alert and laughs out loud. He weighs 15 lbs. and is 22 inches long. He loves everyone. Eric is in Canada and sends great e-mails to cheer us up. Tara finished her Masters Degree this summer and Seth is enhancing the environment with his landscaping. Well, it's time for me to be on my way. Have a great day!

Well, how do I start this blog? I'm either laughing or blubbering, depending on who is telling me a story. I guess I'll start by saying we've had a wonderful trip to Idaho. We are now at Janell and Ken's house and you don't get away from here without writing a blog or you don't get a bed to sleep in and food to eat. Just kidding!!!!!

Mother and I had a wonderful time with Turley and the Nelsons. I can't believe that all the children are getting older and more handsome and beautiful every day. The children I tended, played with chased around and loved are now graduating, growing up and having children of their own, or just filling an aunt's heart with love. I am so proud of all my family. Each of you has contributed to my life in so many ways. Well, here goes the blubbering so I'd better continue on.

We loved staying at Turley's. Thanks for all the rides, food and just a great time. Our trip as sisters and mom, to the temple, was one of the highlights of the trip. Thanks to the Nelsons for letting us participate in so many exciting activities. It was also great to have game night. I still have to look up the rules on skipping and Mexican train. We're already looking forward to the next time. I will say that I thought I was doing so well at finding my way around Shelley and back to Turley's until this morning. Turley gave me easy directions to the freeway and I knew the roads so I was sure I could do it. Mom and I left Turley and went one block west and then turned right on Ammon. I knew I was on my way to Sunnyside Avenue. About two miles down the road mom said,"Are we going south?" and I said, "No we're going north." By then we were on the Iona Rd. Somewhere I missed the street. I called Turley and she started to laugh. She said I only had to go one block and turn left and I would have been on the way to Brigham City. The she said ." Your bag and scriptures are still at myself." So, a half hour later or more we were finally starting from Turley's again. Mom then told me that she didn't care which way I went, but to please go south. Oh, well. I still ended up leaving something there.

I'm also very sentimental about Jessica's blog. I know this new nephew to be is going to be great, but I still can't believe my little Jessica is getting married. I'm so happy for you, but having a few tears. I wish you have both a lot of happiness. He still hasn't asked me! Just kidding.

We are now at Rimingtons and had a great trout dinner fixed by Ken. Janell is doing better and their sun room is looking great! The unbelieveable part of this is the fact that mom has a black eye. No one know how she got it. Not even mother. Janell noticed it. She didn't have it this morning. There will be more to follow on this story. She wouldn't let us take a picture.

Have a great sabbath. He lives and is watching over us. Thanks Michael for the special blog. It made us cry too. More later.