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Half a Century? Really?

1/28/2016

Wow! I'm almost there!
Doesn't feel like it....OK maybe my body will disagree... lol.

It's strange how your Spirit and mind are young, fresh, alive...yet a person's body grows old, tired, and doesn't work like it used to.
Very frustrating!

I always have LOTS of chores and projects planned for my normal day...and I hate it when I only get 2-3 projects (tops) done in a day. Uggggg. Oh well, it is still is really nice to grow older and wiser, I do love that...just wish the ole' body worked a little faster ☺

Anyway, I had a lovely Birthday this week!

(it's amazing how humans celebrate each year that passes in a persons life. I have to assume this was because in harsh and hard times, people didn't live long, and it was a miracle that humans made it to another year? That was a reason to Celebrate)

I went out to a special dinner with the love of my life...was given a beautiful ring....bought a whole new bedroom set for us (and for Alex too) ...was given a fun gift from my son... got LOTS of Birthday wishes from friends and family....besides sending me $ in the mail, my mom sang me "Happy Birthday" over the phone, and we got to talk for awhile, which was very special since she will be dying soon and I treasure these last few conversations...and then lots more special birthday rewards this year. ♥
(Still didn't hear from my other children, but what's new? That's OK....I still love them.)

A sincere "Thank you", to all those who made this Birthday and past Year special for me ♥

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Funeral and Wedding

1/24/2016

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Funerals and Weddings seem to be our main means to Family Reunions these days. Interesting.
So my dear Uncle Roy Hatch passed away only a few weeks after he turned 90 years old!! It was one of the BEST funerals I had ever been to. Why? Because his extended family were so caring, genuine, kind, good people and the service was so awesome. Filled with love, good memories, good stories of their Grandpa, Dad, Brother, friends and wonderful man named Roy Hatch....my honorable, kind and good Uncle.
I was so thankful to be there on Saturday. Got to see a few relatives too!

Obituary (click here to see Roy's obituary)

I also got to go to the Manti cemetery for his burial. This is the same place my baby Michael was buried. It is an absolutely beautiful place and setting!!
Here are some pics of that day.

Here is the Invitation and photo sent to us, to my nieces wedding and reception coming next month. We are so happy for her. What a fun and exciting time in life ♥

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"An Awesome State Park"

1/18/2016

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Having the privilege of being an employee of our great State of Utah, I am very blessed to be able to work, volunteer, and support (and play) at one of our most awesome Parks in this State,
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum.
   The other day, on the radio, I heard a beautifully spoken narrative of this unique place, telling the world all about its mystery, beauty and history.
   Although there are many radio spots featuring our lovely Park sent out throughout the year, I just felt that this one, done by 'Wild About Utah' was really inviting and well put together.
So, I decided to share it here for all my family and friends to enjoy.
Take a moment to either read it...or listen to it.
(I feel listening to it is best, since it allows for your imagination to take over♥)
  ENJOY!
Read - Utah's Petroglyph Garden
Listen -  http://wildaboututah.org/audio/WildUtah081015.mp3

   p.s. This year we are planning on doubling our Events and Activities from last year, (approx. 19) so be sure to visit our Events Page, each month, on our Website, for dates and details of the upcoming FUN ~
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum Events

(Please come visit me there, I'd love to see you. Also, come see the new hoodie sweatshirts I had designed especially for our Park....and as always....family members of Employees get in free ;) See you soon ♥)

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Photo Album Series (Page 57)

1/17/2016

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We are still camping with our friends 'the Vreekens' at Lake Tahoe, CA. in this album page. We had brought our boat so we could all go boating together. Below, you see a funny pic of Laura and Keith at their trailer. Then on the boat you see all of us out on the lake for a tour. Jordan is sleeping in my arms under the towel. One picture is of their two oldest children with my oldest, Austin. (Matthew and their daughter)
On the Lake tour, we stopped off at Emerald bay, where we could play in the white sand. On the back of this page you see several photos of baby Jordan looking so cute on the sand.

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Alex's fun Winter outings!

1/12/2016

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My son, Alex's, FAVORITE outings is to go Snowboarding several times every Winter.
(Here is just one of these fun days)

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Photo Album Series (Page 56)

1/11/2016

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Here Austin's is getting his mitt put on for T-ball. Jordan is looking so cute.
Then here is a picture of Austin playing T-ball with the other boys his age. At the bottom is a photo of Jordan rocking on his wooden horse. He is so adorable here, looking so sweetly at my camera.

The back side of the page shows our family joining the Vreeken family camping at Lake Tahoe, CA. We brought our boat to this cold Lake, but the summer was so lovely and the mountains so beautiful.

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Photo Album Series (Page 55)

1/5/2016

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Again, here on the front page are some nice pics of a vacation we took to Maui, Hawaii in 1994 after the death of our 3rd child. This fun resort, Club Lanai, and beach you see here was a day trip we took to the Island of Lanai.
You see me hanging off a beach tree, and swinging in a hammock at the Club. It was such a lovely day and a much needed rest.
The boat ride across the ocean to this nearby Island is where I would stare into the gorgeous blue inky waters and dream of my son, Michael's, intense and amazing blue eyes. They were the same color. I was heartbroken.
You see the bottom picture on the back of this album page is when I am back in Manti Utah and I had enrolled my oldest son, Austin, into T-ball for some summer fun. Much of my happiness after this difficult trial was to immerse myself back into the care of my two adorable boys, and deeply loved sons, Austin Spencer and Jordan Taylor.
After a great deal of brainwashing and fear installed in me to work things out with my husband, I had a deep and Godly hope and desire for my husband to change back into what I believed he had been in the past. A righteous father and husband. So, with this hope mingled with fear of his retaliation, I again was convinced to stay in the marriage with this hope in my heart.
You see, I usually spent most of my life surrounded by what I loved MOST in this world. My dear small, innocent and heavenly children. I was often complimented on my character of being a fantastic, caring and attentive mom, then and to this day. They were my world.

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My Andrew Sterling

1/1/2016

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Last night after celebrating the start of a New Year at mid-night, I quickly went to bed, being tired.
I was sleeping pretty good most of the night....however, I woke up several times early morning being VERY concerned for my child Andrew Sterling Holler! (??)
I didn't know why I was in great worry, other than I kept seeing the vision I had of him many years ago where I saw him disappear down a neighborhood street on his way to a post office in a small town (while being 5 years old!) and that feeling of being terrified that he was never coming back!!! (It was so real, it left a deep impression in me) This kept coming to my mind.
So, last night I kept worrying about him!
It disturbed me so much and I tossed and turned in great fear that finally couldn't take it anymore and I said, in my mind..."Dear Father in Heaven, I can't take this PAIN any longer...Please help me! ". Then the words came to my mind 'Let Go, and Let God'. So then, I said, "God, I'm letting Go, and Letting God....please take care of my Andrew, please."
I then quickly fell back to sleep and was able to sleep in on this beautiful sunny New Year 2016 Day!!
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Half a Century? Really?

Funeral and Wedding

"An Awesome State Park"

Photo Album Series (Page 57)

Alex's fun Winter outings!

Photo Album Series (Page 56)

Photo Album Series (Page 55)

My Andrew Sterling

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