Soon to be Missionary

We are finishing the process for submitting Alex's mission papers. He needs to have an interview with the Bishop and then the Stake President - then we wait! Which picture do you think we should send in with his forms:


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Who wants to be notified when the call comes?

Here is what President Henry B. Eyring said about the inspiration of each mission call:
“I have had [many] experiences feeling of the Holy Ghost…But I’ve never felt what I have felt as I have…participated in the assigning of missionaries…Because of technology, it is possible for us to have your picture and the information about you displayed. And then quickly, on that same screen, all the missions of the Church with all of their needs are displayed. Within minutes, and sometimes less than a minute, the impression comes so powerfully that it would be, if it were a single instance, something that you would never forget. Can you imagine sitting there for hours at a time, having that happen time after time without interruption? I testify to you that it is real…[The Lord] somehow not only knows you but loves you enough to ensure that your call is where He needs you to go to teach the children of our Heavenly Father.” (Pres. Henry B. Eyring, “Called of God,” address delivered at the Missionary Training Center, Aug. 26, 1997).

April Update

So I have been having fun creating my own blogging pages, thanks to instructions from several websites including The cutest blog on the block. Let me know what you think. This is one of two that I did. I also found this great site for free digital scrapbooking papers that some of you might enjoy from the Shabby Princess. I love blogging and checking out whats going with friends and family from their blogs. Sooooo if you haven't done it (hint to my sister), jump in and do it. Some people only update once in awhile and others update at least weekly. It's easy and I'd love to give pointers if I can be of help.

What's happening in our neck of the woods? Well Ken is offically out of work and we are busy hunting down job leads. Nothing yet, but there is a job fair today and next Saturday, and he is also meeting with a job hunting professional group in Phoenix, and of course lots of applying through the internet. They say word of mouth is the way to get a job so if you know of anything he might be qualified for let us know - Experience = Business Manager with IT Experience, Bachelors Degree and many years experience - especially suited for a Controller/Business Manager position of labor company such as construction, mining, etc. Has worked with companies dealing with accounts in the millions/monthly.

Otherwise we are keeping busy - Alex had his wisdom teeth out last week in preparation for putting his mission papers in - 1 month to go. He will be home the end of April and will have about 2 weeks to get everything together and then he will send them in if all goes well. Trevor is busy with track meets, and Spencer is busy with Richie mostly. (I think he will have withdrawal when? they move out-of course Grandma will too.) Speaking of Spencer, we went to Circus Circus for his 14thbirthday while we were in Las Vegas for Katelyn's wedding and had a great time- I now have 2 (Teachers-Priesthood) in the house! Here's some pictures:

I'm staying busy with home, church, school, and a tiny bit of work. All these years I have been extremely afraid to go back to school - mostly because I'm old-but I love doing online classes and enjoy learning again. I am taking small steps, but will contine until one day many years down the road I will graduate!

Chelsea is selling her shade clothing stock. Check out some great deals - http://chelseashadesale.blogspot.com/

Today was Trevor's first time behind the wheel. He drove from just above Magma Ranch to home. We arrived in one piece and he said when we got home "I almost wet myself." "No really, I almost did." He only got honked at once! Woo Hoo another teen driver on the road!

In honor of our REID heritage - Let's celebrate St. Patrick Day!!

Chelsea passed her nursing test this week after much stress. Read about it on her blog - http://zacandchelseabarrus.blogspot.com/ We are very proud of her. Melanie also announced some big news this week - of course we are excited about Grandbaby #4 and hoping for a girl, but boys aren't so bad either. April found a job working at http://www.preparedpantry.com/ in Rigby Idaho, and James is also working a couple of jobs while they figure out their plans for the future (continuing education is high on their list). Trevor is headed to State Soccer today with the Varsity team - he probably won't get to play, but it will be good experience for next year. And just in case you didn't hear, Ken's company lost their contract at the mine here, which has shut down operation. He will be there until the end of March and then it looks like we are going to have to find a new job as his company doesn't have much work either. We hope the lord will help us to find something to transition to quickly and if possible something stable in the area. We are open to all possibilities. For now we are trusting the Lord and doing our part to stay positive and look for jobs. We have a testimony that keeps us going and enduring to the end. We are blessed to have so many blessings in our life, the gospel and family being top on our list.

Pay It Forward

This is how it works: Pay It Forward Exchange is based on the concept of the movie "Pay it forward". I will send a hand made gift to the first three people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join the PIF exchange. All the gifts will be made and posted out 'sometime within the next year'. How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive! What you need to do in return, is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog. This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THIS SAME 'PAY IT FORWARD' MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO THREE PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG. I'd love for you to join me! Will you? Other comments are welcome, but only the first three will be my Pay It Forward recipients. Come and join me who doesn't love a gift or giving gifts???