MOTHER'S DAY

Started the day with Andy's crepes...hmmmm good!  and then off to Church.  RS was dismissed 20 minutes early so that all the ward sisters could meet in the cultural hall where they were treated to cake and ice cream...then the priesthood gathered and sang to us. Later in the afternoon we all went to "Uncle Ned's" for dinner, dessert and program.  Uncle Ned had us all sitting in the living room and asked each of us to share a "mother's" experience, whether our own mother or someone else.  It was wonderful and a sweet spirit.  Grandma and Grandpa Great made triffle....delicious.  

Thanks for all the phone calls!  Dave and Matt prepared dinner for their family's over at Matt's and Heather's place.  Matt had a funny story to tell.  Heather came into the room the other day where he was and had one of the twins in her snuggly.  He asked where the other twin was and she turned around to see the other on her back in the Baby Bjorn.  Way to go Heather! Joe's Heather enjoyed the Sacrament Meeting with little Ben sitting on her lap singing the Mother's Day songs.  Several of their children stayed home since they were experiencing the 'throw up flu'.  They did end up having a nice dinner with Gerri's family.  Lisa's family went to the valley to attend church with the Clingers.  Ben prepared a nice dinner for Ruth and Ashley.  John's home was filled with love and laughter with the Norris'.  So sounds like everyone had a wonderful day!  

One thing that really impressed me was during Sacrament Meeting. A young man spoke on Mothers Day.  He first expressed his love for his biological mother who had given him birth allowing him to live, and then realizing that he could not care for him, gave him to a family through adoption.  He then told how much he loved his family and so appreciated all the many things his adopted mother had taught him.  He was especially grateful for the gospel and all the many things he has learned to prepare him for a lifetime.