Our life in the YSA ward and family events

Our thoughts are with Alice-Anne and Gary’s family as they blessed their baby, Elliot, today in their ward in West Jordan. We’re glad that the Johns’ family were there and Crismon, Jr. Wish we could have been there, too. I love this precious picture! Doesn't it look heavenly? You can check out more pictures of cute Elliot on the day of his blessing at Alice-Anne's blog.

Last Monday for the YSA Home Evening we did a service project at Mt. Hood Community College, where we cleaned up the main mall strip, pulling weeds, sweeping, picking up trash, etc. There were nearly 40 of us and they hauled off 11 small truck loads of debris. The dean of the college of Astronomy, Clyde Jensen (Bishop Jensen’s Dad) has been a instrumental in making it possible for us to do a service project each month for the school. There have been some turmoil at the school and the volunteer work by the ward has been a blessing to help the healing begin.

Two weeks ago  the ward took all the YSA’s to the movie “17 Miracles.” Based on actual events of the Willie Handcart Company, the movie portrayed the very incredible events that happened to those early pioneers. You won’t want to miss it if you get a chance to see it.

A week ago we had a ward BBQ at picnic area at the 162^nd building. We love associating with these good young people.

We are really enjoying holding our ward in the Cherry Park Ward building. We were in the Institute buildling until last January. Our numbers seemed to double shortly after moving in to the building.

Emily and Crismon Jr. are having their finals this week. We’re grateful Emily followed the promotings she received and acted immediately on a job at Education Week. Julia is being a great help to Ondalynn in Maryland as they prepare to move. What a blessing to have siblings who can help each other. We are so anxious for this darling family to move to our area.

Dad walked into the office and saw this deer right outside the window. I couldn’t get the camera fast enough, but caught him as he walked across the street and began eating leaves in our neighbors yard.

Many are dealing with a heat wave across the country. We’ve had a very mild summer. I love the summer meals that Crismon wants most of all...watermelon, homemade bread and corn on the cob, and eating on the deck is the most fun of all.

We have felt the Lord’s hand in our lives blessing us. His tender mercies bring peace and comfort. We feel great joy in His service.