Let's Have a Look-See

Twelve days ago I found myself watching the Artimis rocket launch, texting my family to watch it also.  I've always been a moon lover. In fact, just that morning I had been out in the dark for a glimpse of the moon.  It is one of the few things I miss about going to work; watching the full moon as I drove my 15 miles.  I'm still not sure why this mission was necessary, but the pictures they sent back were phenomenal.  The peace and beauty were contagious. I found joy in this crew. It was such an amazing event in space. A resput from the man made messes we deal with daily.  These are pictures from my son in law, who had a new camera lens.  I can't see it, but he could.  So of course, when they were coming home I had to watch. It was just like the old days. Wondering and praying for a safe reentry.  So when the splashdown was completed, we let out a sigh of relief an...

What a beautiful day for remembering that Jesus is risen and He loves us. It's hard to look at the new blooms and not remember that there is new life.  We watched Conference this weekend. President Oaks had a message of peace.  We had dinner with Callie and Spencer. Betty stole the show... She is finally walking. She's a funny little thing. So grateful for her. 

The best part of driving to Portland is that we drive right through the waterfall area. It is a piece of cake to stop and have a waterfall break.  It had been raining and everything was green.  Lots of water... We moved on Lincoln City... Beautiful beach. Lots of shells... Across the bay was a nice group of harbor seals. They were fun to watch.  Just the sound of waves and the warmth of the sun testified to me that there is a God.  We moved down the coast to Newport Beach.  We found a great little restaurant at Nye Creek . This chowder was amazing  And they make their own bread. These sweet loaves we're headed to the ovens.  The last beach... We went to the Aquarium ... Loved it ... Highly recommend it... Beach day - Best day ... Beautiful Ocean creatures.... Love to come ho...

We drove to Portland when the kids went home. The grounds looked like the Garden of Eden.  It was just beautiful. Maybe not my best day at the temple. I was having a hard time navigating my journey with Wes. The train was off the tracks.  As I sat and pondered, make no mistake, I was not happy, something happened in the prayer. The guy started talking about forgiveness. I knew I would forgive Wes. My issue was changing something, anything, to save this trip. Sometimes he can be very aggressive in his desire to be right.  Later that day, while looking at the ocean, I realized that maybe he needs to forgive me. I know he has a problem with, 1... I'm retired and he still goes to work 2... I have lots of lunch dates. People want to hang with me and I know it bothers him.  3... He knows he is struggling with memory issues and I'm not. Well, I forget things, but at a different level.  My point is, maybe this message about forgivenes...

The warm weather has made everything bloom and Jerome is looking better every day.  Keith  and his crew came for a warm up from Canada.  We had a little cousin party and Betty loved playing with the girls. Keith's girls are crazy for babies.  The Boise Zoo was pretty good.  A little In and Out is always fun.  They did an Easter egg hunt.....without snow... The cat was the object of their love. Poor Gigi Topped it off with shopping and swimming.  The sun was out friend this week.  They are always a lot of fun. 

What a surprise to have the trees popping splo early.  It's been a beautiful week for a walk. Daffodils are standing strong.  Now, I'm pretty sure that if we don't get more rain, it will be a miserable Summer.  Farmers will need water and the mountains will burn.  Still praying for rain, but enjoying the sun.  Happy Spring..... More flower power....