A week in UTah

We had the opportunity on our way to go visit Lee, Ron’s brother in Ogden, then we went to Farmington to see Brook on our way to Lindon. She looks good and is starting to feel less nausea with her pregnancy.

We spent the rest of the week in Utah with the McIntire kids. It was amazing. We first attended a missionary homecoming sacrament meeting for Kris, who just returned from Madagascar. We saw so much growth took place over those two years. He has learned to love the people, assisted in bringing many souls unto Jesus Christ. His love of the gospel strengthened his testimony and admittedly saw the greatest conversion in himself. We were invited over for dinner at Hank and Lori’s after church.

We had quality time with each family as went around to deliver a load of “Grandma’s Treasures.” I have a tradition that when I have some saved items that need to be cleared out I give them away to my family so they can enjoy the “spoils.”

It is a fun tradition and they are so glad to have them and it be like a holiday gift any time of year. These items are anywhere from colored rocks. Or a usable compact rain umbrella beside a decorative purse for a teen, or maybe a sentimental chalk board that belong to Great Grandma McIntire. All in all everyone was delighted for the small surprises/treasures.

We also participated in a study for Kaiwi for his dissertation and needed a couple of seniors to administer an hour and half of test and recovery for leg muscles measured and monitored. We were thrilled to be a part of it and appreciated the kindness he showed toward us for doing the tests. He let us know he was grateful we did it for him. We were honored.

One of the activities we had was to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Aislyn, Aaron's oldest woke up early and fixed breakfast. She created it herself and made scrambled eggs with peppers, cheese, ham and green onions. She is a good little cook too. It made Ron feel really important. They all had hugs for him before they left for school too. Thanks, Aislyn, Aaron and Candice.

I made some “heritage” food at Aaron and Candice’s. The times we travel to Utah we try to touch base with the older grand children to visit while there. We invited Hank’s three older children and Ron’s oldest granddaughter, Chelsey, Loni’s oldest daughter.

We had Mexican food. I made beef Chimichangas, Mexican rice, refried beans, with homemade lemonade, for dessert we had chocolate frosted brownie with ice cream for dinner. It was delicious even if I must say so myself.

One of the sweetest things was the bonding and feelings of love for Ron from my children as they expressed Happy Birthday greetings to him on Tuesday, January 24th. He was touched emotionally by their sincerity, hugs and gratitude for how he loves me, and takes such good care of me. Each one without exception expressed that to him. He was so moved to tears with their words of love. It brought them closer to his tender heart and he wept as he told me of his conversations with Tanise, Tara and Tracie, and Lori.
He received texts and calls having heard from all the Walser children and felt a lot of love and support as well.
“Thank you, my dear ones for loving my husband and making him feel like a dad to you.”