New calling and other happenings

Yesterday was busy, We did school(or at least tried to do school). Ds was trying to keep his mind on things but was really thinking about his project. So I finally told him to just get his project done. He was supposed to stack all the books for his Eagle project so they would all fit in the boxes we had. He had over 551 books donated. That was a LOT! He did well.

While him and the guys(dh included) were taking care of the books, the girls and I were enjoying N's last Recognition night. The girls were supposed to do a talent or show a talent. N showed off how well she was doing with her writing. She has improved greatly. After her class was over, we went into the foyer to wait on the guys. While sitting on the floor, the bishop sees me and asks if I can talk to him in his office. Always a nervous thing lol. So in I go not knowing what he has in mind. He just wants to release me from my visiting teaching leader calling to church bulletin. A bit different and challenging. I was a bit saddened to be released from the other since I had become pretty good at it. Of course, that's when it seems you're going to be released lol.

All went well with the various activities we did. Dh and ds, with the help of the other boys and leaders, were able to collect all the boxes of books and take them to the library to donate. Apparently they were surprised to see over 10 boxes instead of the 5 or 6 he said he probably had. He's still learning to estimate. :) There were a lot of interesting books and mostly all in good condition. Now he just needs to update his report, send to dh for editing, and then off to his scout master for more editing before sending to the scouting people. Then he'll need to be interviewed and then I believe he's done. WHEW!!

N's class went well. When we first go to church, the doors were all still locked. Guess the bishopric wasn't there yet. So dh went off to open the doors. However, someone was in the building, they just didn't know others outside were waiting. So anyway, we get in and help set up. The girls had all their talent stuff all laid out on tables so everyone could see. I'm very proud of all that N has done. She's very shy, but was able to verbally talk about her talent, doing better in hand writing. A lot of the girls did piano playing and did well. 1 set of girls jumped rope, another did violin, and one other girl showed her paintings that she likes to do. Lots of interesting things.

Yesterday was also my nephew's old boy's funeral. He was 4 when he died. So sad for the family left behind, but the little boy is out of pain and with his Heavenly Father. Out of pain and rejoicing with other family that has gone on before. I don't know how they have done it. Of course, I guess it helps a bit knowing that all along he was a miracle baby in that he was even born alive. Then to continue living in the curcumstances of his health problems. Just an amazing family. I hope and pray that they will continue strong in the gospel regardless of this sad time.

Today is my oldest dd N's favorite day of the week during the spring/summer time. Every Wed we have headed to a local park in the afternoon. She loves still playing at the park with he friends. She's almost 12 but prefers to play with girls that are 1 to 2 yrs younger. I guess that's ok, at least she has friends she likes. And at least this time ds R won't have to come with us. The park is just down the street so I'm within min of getting home should I need to. Ds loves that since he really doesn't like to go to the park. And of course him being a boy and 15 I can understand. I'm just not comfortable being more than 10 min away during the day while dh is at work with no car. It's supposed to be a nice day, and so far the other 2 days have been good.

Karie
www.kariesplace.robertcity.com