What a Week!

This has been such a busy week, full of wonderful events and a couple of not so wonderful things. Our daughter-in-law, Emilee, was put on modified bed rest on Tuesday when it looked like her little one might want to come too early, but things have stabilized for now and she just has to rest as much as possible and avoid physical exertion. She is due towards the end of July so we'd like him to stay in the cooker a little longer.
Wednesday evening was spent in the ER with my Dad. He was put on some new medications that really messed with his system, but after a few tests and some re-hydration via IV we got to bring him home feeling better and with good reports from his tests.
Thursday evening was a wonderful one--I got to attend the play that Sam wrote and directed for the Relief Society sisters in her ward. It was based on Dicken's A Christmas Carol and she called it A Mother's Day Carol--all about how all the mothers in the world feel inadequate in their roles. What a wonderful, positive, and sweet message it was to all of us. The music she chose to go with the program was perfect, too. We are so proud of her!
Friday afternoon we attended Stephanie's graduation from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. Although she's the youngest, she is the first of our children to receive a bachelor's degree. Way to go Stephanie! We are proud of you, too!

We appreciate Danny's support of her and encouragement in reaching her educational goals.

Saturday, we had the special experience of witnessing our granddaughter, Bonnie's baptism. How thankful we are for her choice to become a member of the church and how thankful we are for her!

Now what better way is there to spend part of Mother's Day than attending a baby blessing--especially your own grandson's. We love little Marcus James. What a nice morning it was for all of us in attendance.

There was also a little birthday celebration held for big brother Ben, who turned two years old last Friday. What a kid!

Now just a few thoughts on Mother's Day--I miss my mother every single day, but oh how thankful I am for the many years and happy memories I had with her. I am so grateful to be a mother and a grandmother--I love all the people I call my family.