This past week started slow, but ended with a wonderful little vacation. We got a phone call last saturday calling Jon in for an interview. In short, we got excited purchased a flight, Short Notice never cheap, and flew him Wednesday morning to Utah. He interviewed around 2:00 and we held our breath. That night while he was basking in the Morgan air he got a phone call saying he didn't get the position. Slash, money and hopes gone. However, we will keep going; he flew home on Thursday and worked hard on Friday. While daddy was gone we kept him in our prayers each night, morning, and meal. It obviously wasn't meant to be.
We had a lot of fun out at the pool and the girls absolutely love Jon's Co-worker Stevie! It helps that he works at the pool every day and he rides a motorcycle. The girls dreamy eyes look for him each time we pass the pool. We captured some photos of them with Stevie on his bike. On Friday the kids and I went to the zoo to see the new Sea Lion exhibit. It was fabulous. The show was spectacular and the underwater viewing area is very cool.
Finally, Saturday came and we loaded up the car. Yes, the entire family Jon included and drove to Nauvoo where we enjoyed the festivities of the Nauvoo Pageant. It was really fun to see the people they bring in for the pageant. They are from all over the world including Ireland and England, and the performers are very good. This trip I tried focusing on helping Makenna to feel the spirit and build her testimony as she is preparing for Baptism next spring. I truly want her to have a testimony and she tried hard to listen and learn and I know she felt the Spirit. What better a place than Nauvoo to capture the fire of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! We were able to watch a musical, the kids were in a parade, go to an old fashioned fair, and stay up until 11:00 pm watching the majestic pageant. We visited Carthage Jail on the way home Sunday morning and Jon toured the jail with Kenna while I wrestled the three kids outside. We arrived home in time to relax and unwind from the journey. Monday always brings new hopes and encouragement so here comes Monday yet again. With more fervor and zeal to live the gospel and help Jon fulfill his calling as a provider we continue forth thanks to the wonderful opportunity to feel the testimony of the saints which sacrificed and yet still lived in Joy. Thanks to the saints who traveled by handcart and watched the beloved prophet's martyrdom. How blessed are we, how very blessed are we!!!
This past week started slow, but ended with a wonderful little vacation. We got a phone call last saturday calling Jon in for an interview. In short, we got excited purchased a flight, Short Notice never cheap, and flew him Wednesday morning to Utah. He interviewed around 2:00 and we held our breath. That night while he was basking in the Morgan air he got a phone call saying he didn't get the position. Slash, money and hopes gone. However, we will keep going; he flew home on Thursday and worked hard on Friday. While daddy was gone we kept him in our prayers each night, morning, and meal. It obviously wasn't meant to be.
We had a lot of fun out at the pool and the girls absolutely love Jon's Co-worker Stevie! It helps that he works at the pool every day and he rides a motorcycle. The girls dreamy eyes look for him each time we pass the pool. We captured some photos of them with Stevie on his bike. On Friday the kids and I went to the zoo to see the new Sea Lion exhibit. It was fabulous. The show was spectacular and the underwater viewing area is very cool.
Finally, Saturday came and we loaded up the car. Yes, the entire family Jon included and drove to Nauvoo where we enjoyed the festivities of the Nauvoo Pageant. It was really fun to see the people they bring in for the pageant. They are from all over the world including Ireland and England, and the performers are very good. This trip I tried focusing on helping Makenna to feel the spirit and build her testimony as she is preparing for Baptism next spring. I truly want her to have a testimony and she tried hard to listen and learn and I know she felt the Spirit. What better a place than Nauvoo to capture the fire of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! We were able to watch a musical, the kids were in a parade, go to an old fashioned fair, and stay up until 11:00 pm watching the majestic pageant. We visited Carthage Jail on the way home Sunday morning and Jon toured the jail with Kenna while I wrestled the three kids outside. We arrived home in time to relax and unwind from the journey. Monday always brings new hopes and encouragement so here comes Monday yet again. With more fervor and zeal to live the gospel and help Jon fulfill his calling as a provider we continue forth thanks to the wonderful opportunity to feel the testimony of the saints which sacrificed and yet still lived in Joy. Thanks to the saints who traveled by handcart and watched the beloved prophet's martyrdom. How blessed are we, how very blessed are we!!!
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