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.

This and That

Golfed at Bonneville last Tuesday. Here's my besties for golf.  We were missing our other bestie Kim who had to work.  Maureen, Victoria, Sandra and Jenn

We did a goldfish activity at school called Tragedy of the Commons.  It was fun and we had tons of Goldfish which is always a hit.

Night at Hale.  We saw Hallmarked and it was in the new Theater.  It was about a 5.5 out of 10 but it was fun to see something different.  Marlena got cut off in the picture.  Glad Marti is there alive after his heart attack.  

We also dissected Sheep hearts at school.  They are a pain but very cool.  Itis always high interest and high management.  Love it but glad it is over.  I'll miss it in 4 years when I retire and sit at home all day

Been to the hotworx and took my preworkout as Nick calls it.  I have new shaker bottles.  They are called Blender Bottle and I love them.  I saw them at the Target and had to try them.  They work so well and don't leak.  Love the colors.  Great for preworkout.  

Here's Stephen Smith at the hotworx.  He is trying to be soo cool with his perfectly combed long hair and cut off shirts.  Love his Hotworx but he is too much.  This is a new video

Love the Abi and Brody.   They are testing out their water slide park in Phoenix so Michelle and I can go and waterslide in the summer.  Can't wait. 

And finally, sitting with God in my Golf sweater.  Get there early to sit with Him.  It is a great idea to sit and listen to the Organ Music.  

It is May the 4th, and I'm at school wearing my May the Forest be with You.  

Trying this out for my hair loss.  We'll see how it works

Blessed week - Jack's email from Alaska

What is up everyone!! Another rainy, cloudy, and windy week in the books here in Alaska. This week was probably the most blessed week in my mission for sure. We found so many new people this week to start teaching and it was awesome! This upcoming week is the last week of the transfer so it will be a good on for sure! Let's get into the week!!

 Highlights:

- One of the biggest miracles was we had a phone lesson with a friend named Ashley who we taught for the first time, she ended up coming to church!

 - we had zone council yesterday and the mission president joined us. We all bore our testimonies at the end and it was a very spiritual moment.

 - we had a good lesson with our friend Rodney, he's goin thru it with the drugs and stuff. We didn't plan on it but felt inspired to invite him to baptism. Said he was already baptized so he said no. But besides that it was such a good lesson for him.

 -Luke Nichols from the outdoor boys was on a zoom call with us last night 

 Lowlights:

- our other friends have slowly been not progressing so we might be dropping some of them soon 

 - it's still cold 

 - got into a lot of arguments compared to discussions this week with people

 Spiritual thought: 

I started rereading the gospels this week. I have almost finished Matthew and I was reading about his final week on earth. When he suffered and died for us and reading it I have just come to realize how blessed we are to have the knowledge of the atonement. To know Jesus Christ loved us so much he suffered for every single one of us. I also love how in this Jesus says in Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

He showed us what aligning our will with God is and how to truly be humble. That is the best Gift I've been able to see on my mission is the power the atonement has on all of God's children.

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