Sunday Evening Grandpa and I attended the Sunday night Freedom Festival Program at the Marriott Center. It was really nice. The center was packed. Glen Beck, the Mormon Sean Hennidy, was the speaker. It was very patriotic. They also had a nice band and many patrotic songs were played. It is really a nice way to start the 4th of July Celebration. We were glad we went.
Another way we are knowing it is the 4th is by the weather. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far and the whole week is to be hotter than hot. I guess this is what we have been waiting for though.
Julie got off of her cruise with the Lewis family. She called last night and said she had a wonderful time. Her friend, Ben is going to stop by their place on his way to Cornell. Nothing more to report on that item. All of the Rob Hymas family is in San Francisco for a Call Family Reunion. I'm sure they will have fun. Even Kathy's parents were ablt to be there.
Chad had a birthday on the 28th as did President Lundberg.
We received our first 3-mail from Sora Lundberg today as I'm sure most of you did too.
It was really nice to know that they arrived in safety, that she is happy with her home and is ready to go convert the world.
Kirsti and the children arrived on Friday and I think Paul and Justin will get in today. Hope they are all safe and make the trip as planned. Paul doesn't start his job until the 14th I think Kirsti said. It will be so nice to have them closer.
Hope everyone has a great week. Love to all, Grandma Hymas
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Thursday June 26, 2008
THE LAST GOODBY ---FOR NOW.
Yesterday Merrill and I went to the JSMB as usual, but ask if we could leave an hour early as our daughter and her husband would be coming home from the MTC and would be leaving in the morning for Romania, and we wanted to tell them goodby. We didn't really want to tell them goodby, but as they would go whether we did or not we thought we'd better.
Actually things went real well. They were already there when we got there. Laurie was in her cute satin pjamas that Brigham and Kristen had given her. The bedroom was full of suitcases, clothers, books etc. It seemed like they had been packing for weeks, but there was last minute things such as material they had received at the MTC, clean laundry of things they had worn at the MTC, what should go in the carry ons and what in the bags, that could only weigh 50lbs.
Justin, Lars and Kameron would weigh the suit case and then Laurie would either take our or add to. She finally decided they could take one more bag. I took three tries before Scott found the one that they both agreeded would be suitable. It got filled with medicines and toilitries. (Eric discovered that the eight bottles of calcium for Laurie expired in December.)
At ten thirty we decided that they were getting close to being finished, so we felt we should have our goodbys and take leave. Laurie and Scott were both so excited and so full of the Spirit that it make it easier to leave. Scott had read us a part of Elder Hollands talk at the dinner last night and got quite emotional reading it. They had loved meeting the missionaries that would be coming to them in Romania. They had visited with many of the General Authorities as well as being in classes with them. For me saying goodby to Joshua was perhaps the hardest. He was very sweet and gave us big hugs and kisses. He is very excited. I just thought how changed he would be when he returned.
Of course telling Scott and Laurie goodby was hard, but there were no big tears on either of our parts. Life is so interesting. You marry and bring these wonderful children into your lives. You love them so much, and you educate them, and teach them the gospel and pray that they will be good successful individuals, always active in the church and in their careers. And then all of a sudden they are gone doing just exaactly what you had wanted them to do and being just what you had prayed for them to be. I think this is just one of the tests we are given here on earth to prove our worth. I hope I can meet the challange for three years.
A few years ago I heard in church a lady say "You can't depend on your children for your happiness." The bottom line is that your relationship with your companion is the most important thing in this world. You must work on it being good every single day. I'm so grateful that Grandpa and I still have each other to go through these tests together. I'm grateful for my children and the joy and happiness they have brought and continue to bring into my life. I'm grateful for their mates. No mother could ask to have her children marry better, nicer, sweeter people than my children have. I love them all. I appreciate their parents so much just as I appreciate the parents of my husband. I can truly say that I loved Grandpa and Grandma Hymas as I did my own parents.
So today I start a new part of my life. Waiting for e-mails and blogs. Never did I think I'd see the day when I would be blogging. Life is wonderful and good. Know that I love you all. Grandma Hymas
THE LAST GOODBY ---FOR NOW.
Yesterday Merrill and I went to the JSMB as usual, but ask if we could leave an hour early as our daughter and her husband would be coming home from the MTC and would be leaving in the morning for Romania, and we wanted to tell them goodby. We didn't really want to tell them goodby, but as they would go whether we did or not we thought we'd better.
Actually things went real well. They were already there when we got there. Laurie was in her cute satin pjamas that Brigham and Kristen had given her. The bedroom was full of suitcases, clothers, books etc. It seemed like they had been packing for weeks, but there was last minute things such as material they had received at the MTC, clean laundry of things they had worn at the MTC, what should go in the carry ons and what in the bags, that could only weigh 50lbs.
Justin, Lars and Kameron would weigh the suit case and then Laurie would either take our or add to. She finally decided they could take one more bag. I took three tries before Scott found the one that they both agreeded would be suitable. It got filled with medicines and toilitries. (Eric discovered that the eight bottles of calcium for Laurie expired in December.)
At ten thirty we decided that they were getting close to being finished, so we felt we should have our goodbys and take leave. Laurie and Scott were both so excited and so full of the Spirit that it make it easier to leave. Scott had read us a part of Elder Hollands talk at the dinner last night and got quite emotional reading it. They had loved meeting the missionaries that would be coming to them in Romania. They had visited with many of the General Authorities as well as being in classes with them. For me saying goodby to Joshua was perhaps the hardest. He was very sweet and gave us big hugs and kisses. He is very excited. I just thought how changed he would be when he returned.
Of course telling Scott and Laurie goodby was hard, but there were no big tears on either of our parts. Life is so interesting. You marry and bring these wonderful children into your lives. You love them so much, and you educate them, and teach them the gospel and pray that they will be good successful individuals, always active in the church and in their careers. And then all of a sudden they are gone doing just exaactly what you had wanted them to do and being just what you had prayed for them to be. I think this is just one of the tests we are given here on earth to prove our worth. I hope I can meet the challange for three years.
A few years ago I heard in church a lady say "You can't depend on your children for your happiness." The bottom line is that your relationship with your companion is the most important thing in this world. You must work on it being good every single day. I'm so grateful that Grandpa and I still have each other to go through these tests together. I'm grateful for my children and the joy and happiness they have brought and continue to bring into my life. I'm grateful for their mates. No mother could ask to have her children marry better, nicer, sweeter people than my children have. I love them all. I appreciate their parents so much just as I appreciate the parents of my husband. I can truly say that I loved Grandpa and Grandma Hymas as I did my own parents.
So today I start a new part of my life. Waiting for e-mails and blogs. Never did I think I'd see the day when I would be blogging. Life is wonderful and good. Know that I love you all. Grandma Hymas
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Lundberg Setting Apart
I know most of you were there or have probably already heard about the nice time we had at the setting apart of Scott and Laurie. However, I wanted to share my feelings. It was so special.
Elder Perry's office was on the second floor of the administration building. It had nice windows. His secretaries office was just out side of his. He greeted all of us as we entered. To start he ask me how I was doing. I said I was very proud of them, but would really miss them. He went around the room and talked to each couple. He found out where all of the boys had served their missions. When Justin said Albania he lightened up and said what a great country that was. Justin said he had been there at the time Elder Perry was the Area Authority there. When he got to Lars, Lars said that he had been in Columbus. Ohio. This is where Elder Perry had been when he was younger. Lars said he knew he had opened a Branch in a certain town. Elder Perry ask him how he knew that and Lars said "Elder Perry, you are a legend." After Ila introduced herself I mentioned that she was Elder Stucki's sister. He was glad to hear that. After he ask all of the men about their missions he ask Josh where he wanted to go when he got older. Josh said,"I'll go where ever they want me to go." Later he told him that he had been born in Romania. Elder Perry said how did that happen? Then Laurie explained and said now Josh was on his second mission. It was truly an experience to remember.
As we walked down the hall to the elevator an office door was open and it was Sheldon Child's office. We waited just a second and when he finished he came out in the hall and talked to us a minute. So that too was nice.
We then headed for Applebee's for a nice dinner Scott treated us to. Then we went to their house and played a game that Josh and Laurel like. We got home about 8:30. It was a full day but a very special one.
Elder Perry's office was on the second floor of the administration building. It had nice windows. His secretaries office was just out side of his. He greeted all of us as we entered. To start he ask me how I was doing. I said I was very proud of them, but would really miss them. He went around the room and talked to each couple. He found out where all of the boys had served their missions. When Justin said Albania he lightened up and said what a great country that was. Justin said he had been there at the time Elder Perry was the Area Authority there. When he got to Lars, Lars said that he had been in Columbus. Ohio. This is where Elder Perry had been when he was younger. Lars said he knew he had opened a Branch in a certain town. Elder Perry ask him how he knew that and Lars said "Elder Perry, you are a legend." After Ila introduced herself I mentioned that she was Elder Stucki's sister. He was glad to hear that. After he ask all of the men about their missions he ask Josh where he wanted to go when he got older. Josh said,"I'll go where ever they want me to go." Later he told him that he had been born in Romania. Elder Perry said how did that happen? Then Laurie explained and said now Josh was on his second mission. It was truly an experience to remember.
As we walked down the hall to the elevator an office door was open and it was Sheldon Child's office. We waited just a second and when he finished he came out in the hall and talked to us a minute. So that too was nice.
We then headed for Applebee's for a nice dinner Scott treated us to. Then we went to their house and played a game that Josh and Laurel like. We got home about 8:30. It was a full day but a very special one.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Learning to Blog.
Dear Family, I have good intentions, but I'm a slow learner. Sometimes I succeed by trial and error and then I don't know how I did things. Thanks to Maren I'm trying to learn little by little.
Yesterday we had a nice day. After church we went to visit a couple we had served in on our mission in New York. They had just remodeled their house. It is always fun to remember old times. Had ice cream on their patio. This is the second time this week we visited a friend from the missionfield. First time was a lady who had been in Grandpa's first mission in Eugene, Oregan. Her husband had died and Merrill saw her name in the obituary so we went over to the viewing. We got there a little early and she and her brother were the only ones in the room. When Grandpa walked through the doorway she said, "Oh its Elder Hymas." It had been 58 or 59 years since they had seen each other. This really thrilled Grandpa. Although he couldn' decide if he hadn't changed or if he'd always looked old. Anyway we had a nice visit with her and were so glad we went.
Thanks, Brigham for helping me out too
I dreamed about Luke the last night. He was the star in a play and was so darling.
Love you all.
Yesterday we had a nice day. After church we went to visit a couple we had served in on our mission in New York. They had just remodeled their house. It is always fun to remember old times. Had ice cream on their patio. This is the second time this week we visited a friend from the missionfield. First time was a lady who had been in Grandpa's first mission in Eugene, Oregan. Her husband had died and Merrill saw her name in the obituary so we went over to the viewing. We got there a little early and she and her brother were the only ones in the room. When Grandpa walked through the doorway she said, "Oh its Elder Hymas." It had been 58 or 59 years since they had seen each other. This really thrilled Grandpa. Although he couldn' decide if he hadn't changed or if he'd always looked old. Anyway we had a nice visit with her and were so glad we went.
Thanks, Brigham for helping me out too
I dreamed about Luke the last night. He was the star in a play and was so darling.
Love you all.
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