48 plus 12 Years Experience!

A new decade begins for me. . . and I'm so grateful to be here to celebrate it. 10 years ago there were no promises . . . just statistics and hopes. Now, I have lived to see dreams come true, and more.

Healthwise, able to run/walk 2 miles daily and still touch toes, do crunches, stretches, toning, and more. Still have my teeth, original knees, hips, appendages. Nearly all body parts intact throughout, but not without some scares here and there. Hair returned! Curls have relaxed, mostly. Still dark brown, naturally, even.

Educationwise, teaching Family History for 20 semesters here at BYUH. Volunteering at the FHC provides additional opportunities to serve/learn. Taught 3 years for Home Econ--individ/family mgmt./planning class.
Still learning many things--preparedness, traveling the world, my harp/music, etc. Teaching lessons monthly in RS on topic variety.


Familywise, mother of 4 daughters, 3 sons in law, 6.8 grandchildren--love the Nanna dates and visits. All girls graduated with honors from high school, and we have 3 college graduates among our daughters, Jenny even completed her Masters. Megan is halfway through her college courses. Family brings greatest life joys. Wife of great and supportive, loving husband, of course! Annual visits, usually twice, with mother; brothers and families in contact electronically.

Still feel spiritually connected, growing, yet with more growth possible. The more I learn, the more I know I need to learn! ! ! Enjoy our daily scripture reading to expand understanding and appreciation. Music, many styles, brings me joy and peace, also. Emotional well being comes from many sources, trying new things, giving talks and lessons, but mostly is found among family and friends. I love my home and caring for it. Facebook, cell phones, and texting keep me connected, and emailing, too. Cherish the phonecalls, also.

Travelwise, we've visited Kona twice, Boston twice, NYC twice, DC for a 4th of July, Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, SLC, Denver, Long Beach and Disneyland [just us!], several temples, also Europe, esp. Croatia, then Australia, Canadian Rockies, and many trips to Iowa/midwest to visit family for sharing milestone events and most recently, Kauai, for nephew Matthew's wedding. We lead pretty simple lives from "owning stuff" point of view, but we do enjoy our traveling opportunities, especially Bill and I together.

The wrinkles are coming, though I still faithfully put on my "mortar" each morning. Yet I know I've earned every one of those.

Much memory and great gratitude --
♪♪"...'er I forget all the joy that is mine TODAY!" ♪♪

Life is good! I hope I always get to think that is true.