I started a new post this morning, focusing on politics, but it got out of hand. Let's leave it at I am reading some really good thought-provoking stuff. If I put together the provoked thoughts in little article-blurbs, I'll let you know and you can dare to request them, but I won't foist them on you as a post.
Since this week is the 24th of July, it is a good time to reflect on the pioneers. It can be as discouraging as motivating to contemplate all they accomplished in difficult circumstances. So I like hearing the occasional story that reminds me they had weaknesses that they struggled to overcome. This gives me hope, thinking that they weren't perfect, but still achieved worthy goals.
Lorenzo Hill Hatch's diary reveals some of those glimpses. He was a pioneering ace, and his journal records many dramatic stories and grind-it-out hardships. But there are hints of emotional difficulties as well. Lorenzo was on his own while still in his mid-teens. His journal, written long after the death of his parents, mentions his uncle, who appropriated the few earthly goods that should have gone to Lorenzo. You can almost hear Lorenzo's teeth grinding decades later when he writes "He'll have his reward" as a (repeated) punctuation to the recounting of his uncle's misdeeds. It is not for me to judge Lorenzo, but when I think that my Great-Great Grandfather had a tough time letting go of the hurt and anger over an earthly miscarriage of justice, I feel a closer kinship to him as I deal with events that ought not to be. And I get a smidgen of hope that although I may not be able to do things (forgive and let go) better than he did, it may possible to do them faster than he did.
Just a Pioneer Day thought. Love you all!
SV Homecoming with Jordan Runyan. Fellow band member and even in the same ward!
Melissa helped Joanna with her hair. Beautiful as always! Everyone had to get in on the act:)
In our de-junking frenzy, we decided to attack the game closet with toys. Joanna took on the DVDs, games and toys, while Melanie pilfered the VCR videos and will "store" them at her house:) If you ever saw this after the grandkids visit, this is a great improvement! Now hopefully it will all fit in the storage bay.
I am trying to get better at learning how to post these. It seems I can't do it until my daughter, Melanie comes over. She walks me through step by step. Maybe when I have done it 10 more times I will remember how. I had to show you one of the pictures from Melissa's wedding reception. It is a bit dark so I will print some more when I have downloaded the latest ones from our photographer. This was such a special day and the rainy day turned out beautiful. This was May 27, 2008. The wedding was the following day. Her reception was in Pocatello, Idaho on May 28, 2008. I will have to include a picture from that reception as well.
Hi everyone. Sorry that I've taken so much time but I did try to post a blog a couple of weeks ago. My bad. I am just writing a few of the highlights of DC. #1 The Tidal Basin. This walk was gorgeous!There were cool paddle boats floating in there and that looked fun but I am glad we didn't do that. Sorry that these pictures are messing up but at least you can see them right? #2 Mermaid Man. There was a way cool statue in one of the bridges we walked across. It was the coolest and ugliest thing I've ever seen. #3 Air Force Memorial. As you can see, we have Melanie, Devin, and Dad with the three pillars and the moon in the background. These puppies were massive. #658 The Smithsonian Castle. Wow it was pretty and I was in love. I swore to myself that I am going to live in a castle! I would show more and or tell more but these pictures are being crappy on me. Ha ha so I think I'll go before I punch the wall or something. -Jo (p.s. don't comment on my poor picture inserting. I can do it another route but that takes too long so you can just call me crazy)
