Mark attended a nice dinner, steak at the Flake barn, and got to tour a local facility with the two town councils. Not a bad way to be initiated, right?
Fringe benefits
Mark attended a nice dinner, steak at the Flake barn, and got to tour a local facility with the two town councils. Not a bad way to be initiated, right?
Some other time
Well, my "dream trip" to Ohio with my Dad, Trudy and Tonya didn't happen, due to an ill-timed case of bronchitis. I stood out on my Dad's street and watched a Southwest flight I should have been on with Dad head toward the Northeast. I got back to Taylor that night, thanks to Tim driving me to Payson, and Mark and the girls bringing me back home. The next night there was a knock at our door and the stake president's wife gave me these gorgeous roses. I didn't know how she heard, but figured one of my counselors had a conversation with them. I told her I was okay over the matter, but she said she knew, "Some disappointments were harder to get over than others." So sweet! It felt good to return and recuperate here, where I am needed.
Happy Halloween!
We drove down to Mesa on Saturday morning and got to be with the grandkids on Halloween night. So fun to see their costumes in person! Saylor was a beautiful princess, Stryder was a brave knight in shining armor, Brolin was a ferocious dragon, and Connor was a swashbuckling pirate. We saw some darling great-grandkids come to see Grandma Reed, then drove to Jay's house to find Grumps (Grandpa Klepinger) there, and then out to Paul and Trudy's so Leah and Calla could trick-or-treat together in her neighborhood. Jenny stayed home with Grandma Reed to pass out candy to anyone who rang the doorbell, although the evening was disappointingly quiet for her. Mark got the most laughs with his "Personal Trainer" get-up. It was a memorable night!
