10 pm and the sun still out - Jack's email from Alaska

This week was pretty cool not gonna lie, I got my new comp and I love him hes hilarious. This has been the funniest week of my life for sure. We realized we both worked at lagoon in 2021 in the same department so I've definitely ran into this guy before being mission companions with him.  Anyways this week was very blessed. We had a lot of lessons but not a ton of people showed up to church so that was an L highkey but thats okay. I hit a year tomorrow which is absolutely insane to me. 

 Highlights:

-we had a media referral come in named Paul and hes native and we had a lesson that was good. 

 -its daylight til about 11 30 now here which is crazy 

 - our friend Evan came to church that was good 

 -my new comp is an absolute chilla

 -we had a fire lesson with our boy tyler

 Lowlights:

-none of our other friends showed up to church

 -we weren't able to really talk to a lot of people this week 

 -some of our friends apparently still dont know how to answer our calls smh 

 Spiritual thought:

This lady at sacrament gave a talk and talked about the anti Nephi Lehis putting down there weapons of war and related it to things that slow us down from growing. She asked "what are our weapons of war that we can put down" i have been pondering this ever since I heard it and I think one of the biggest things is to be the best example and to love others.

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Jack needed some extra money to go to Texas Roadhouse.  His companion did too.  Look at that slab of beef...Glad they actually went and had at least a salad. 

First Date...so funny

Weekend projects and BYU Baseball

Sunday, once again, and here's my weekly selfie when I'm sitting with God.  I got there early because we had a missionary farewell and it would be crowded.  Abby Orme leaves to the MTC this week.  It was good.  I still get emotional at missionary farewells.  Love them.  

This was the real dilemma today.  What shoes to wear.  I could't figure out whether I wanted to wear boots or sandals.  It was cold so I didn't wear the white skirt I was going to wear and it isn't after Memorial day. . .:)  

I opted for the boots. . .  

But I need a new pair. I bought those from Blake when he worked in shoes at JCP.  It has to be about 10 years.  They don't get much wear and tear for just two hours during the winter months.

Andrew was super busy this weekend with my honey do list.  We (he) finished the door in the basement.  Mitchell did the replacement part, and didn't finish so Andrew chisseled out the part and attached the plate.  Fits so great.  LOVE it. I'll paint it sometime this summer when I get my painting on.  

Hazel, one of my primary kids, was in a play in the neighbor's back yard.  I decided to go and watch her.  It was Seussical.  It was pretty cute and fun.  The weather was great.  She was super adorable.  

This was the stage.  Quite the back yard for around my neighborhood.  

Cost me 6.00 to go...

Friday night I went to the BYU vs Kansas Baseball game in Provo.  It was a fabulous night.  

Weather was great.  Hot dogs were good too.  I haven't been in the Baseball stadium before and it was beautiful.  Parking across the street.  Super fun, but BYU Lost.  

Present Plans are going to succeed

 Once again, it is time for Bingo at the Eagles Lodge.  Second Saturday of the month and we are there with our dobbers.  It is $15.00 and great fun.  The people watching is the best part.  Seriously, more tatooes, body piercing, missing teeth and tube tops are rampant.  There is oxygen tanks, and blue hair.  

Sandra won one Bingo and Kim and Sandra both won the raffle.  I didn't win any.  I'm good with not winning the raffle.  

We did get a fortune cookie this week while eating Chinese food.  This is my fortune.  YAY.  Can't wait to see what they are. 

Transfer week - Jack's email from Alaska

 What is up!! This week is transfer week and i will be staying in my same area and getting a new companion which is so weird. I have only 2 transferred with one of my companions at this point and have gotten a new comp all the other ones which is so crazy for some reason. But this week was actually so blessed and we were able to have a lot of good lessons and good conversations.

 This week we found out the south Anchorage zone will be flying to Juneau for a zone conference with Elder Wada of the 70!! Which is going to be so cool, we were on a zoom call with him yesterday and it was way cool. But besides that part let's get into the week

 Highlights

 -we were doing a stop by and then ended up talking to the stop bys neighbor and the guy was so interested in learning more and took the book of mormon and have had 2 lessons this week already with him

 - this is more just funny to me, but we found a guy and he is catholic and so we talked to him on the street and ended up getting a return date and he was ysa aged so we referred it, turns out he just ended up arguing them on the trinity vs godhead stuff and they were a little upset with me.

 - we found another person named Ashlee who goes to the rlds church. Which is basically a break off of our church. She has pretty much all of the same beliefs but she is a very nice woman so hopefully she goes somewhere.

 Low lights

 -a lot of our friends apparently don't know how to respond to their phone

 - Sydney the one on date has not shown up to church yet. 

 Pretty much that's all I got for this week here's a spiritual thought

 Doctrine and covenants 121:7-8

My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;

 8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.

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Nick works at Lowe's

Nick has come back home for the Summer from Utah State.  He needed a job.  He applied a few places and got a job at Lowe's being a cashier.  It is seasonal but that is perfect for him since he is only here for the Summer anyway.

Brooke and I went to Lowe's today to look at Blinds for Brooke's new house.  We took the Ton and saw Nick.  He wasn't having any of us being there.  We had to be secretive.  I'm an expert at being secretive.

I also got this bill today  YAY.  I have a zero balance.  That is all of Jack's dental work for his mission!  He has been out a year and finally paid off!

Mother's Day 2026

Started Mother's Day at church today.  Sitting with God a bit early and listening to the Organ music.  That is my favorite part.  Get there early and sit.  This is my new shirt. I Kindof think I look like a Sailor.  Brooke said I looked ok. 

The best part are these Lobster earings.  I can't wait to wear them with Lynne at the Red Lobster.

Here's the full outfit to decide if I look like a Sailor.  Don't mind the messy bathroom as usual.  It is the same messy as always...

Got to go to Relief Society Today.  The Men taught the Primary today.  I'm not sure how I feel about going to Relief Society.  It was fun to sit with Adults but I didn't get to sing the Primary songs today or see my cute CTR 4s.  

After we played some Mother's day golf at Schneiders Bluff.  I love the Bluff.  It wasn't crowded probably because it was mother's day.

I used my mother's day golf ball I got last year and found in the bottom of my bag.  It worked pretty well.  Some good shots and some not so good.

Andrew was there and so was Lily.  Nick had to work at Lowe's.  He just got a summer job.  Brooke was also working.

Ty and Brooke joined us at the Golden Ginger for some great chinese food.  

I got some Doritoes in a can, Red Vines and Oreo thins - Mint.  

I also go this super great note.  Andrew installed our new disposal and they said a new golf grip is on its way.  AWE.  

So thoughtful.  Love all the things.  Love that they remember me.  Love that they love me cuz I sure love them.  

Jack sent me this message from his mission.  Love him too.  

Abi sent me this message.  That isn't the best picture of me, but love all pics with Abi and wish she were here with me.

Blood Donation

 It was time to donate blood again.  I headed over to the Centerville church where I donated last time for a blood donation.  All looks good and easy now.

They make it so easy now with their rapid pass.  You fill out all the questions before you get there.  The entire process is suppose to be about 45 minutes.

I had a little complication and after I donated, they couldn't fill the 5 vials they need to test the blood before they give it to someone.  If they don't fill the vials, they have to throw the blood away.  They tried and tried.  The boss came over and helped out.  No luck.

Finally, they decided to poke  my other arm to get the blood they needed.  They were so apologetic.  I'm like no big deal. I feel fine and it doesn't hurt so don't worry.  

They did say to help myself to all the snacks I wanted.  Lorna Doone was the best snacks they had.  

I saw this teacher person with links on Amazon.  Brooke said I couldn't get this outfit for school. 

Come From Away - PTC Theater

We had our last Pioneer Theater Company show last night.  It was called Come From Away.  It was about a city Gander in Newfoundland .  After the 911 plane crashes all the planes were diverted. This small town had like 7000 people diverted to them that they took care of, fed, and gave them blankets and more.  I

It was pretty good and it was good to see the Theater have more people than I have seen in there for over two years. We  also had Michelle, Marti, McCall, Kristen, and McKenna join us.   It is usually just Marlena and me.  

I didn't get a picture of all of them, because they got there right when it was about to start.  

Marti and I decided to get some Milk Duds and we forgot to eat them.  Good thing, since they usually just pull my teeth out.

We are finished for the season for Pioneer theater.  Marlena and I renewed for next year.