2013
It
was the best of times; it was the worst of times. That pretty much sums up how
I feel about 2013.
In February, we lost Sasha, my brothers Shar Pei
of 15 years. She lived a very good life.
In
March, Rob and I had the privilege to go to Colorado to see my Cousins twins
get baptized. That was a wonderful trip. We loved seeing all the family and
catching up on what was going on, not to mention the really good food. Within 24 hours of our return home our
Dachshund Mimi passed away. She had a mystery disease that took her from us way
to soon. She was 9 when she passed. March also brought birthdays for Robert and
me though they were not very happy.
In
April, we suddenly lost Annie our first Dachshund. She was 10 when she passed.
Needless to say we were feeling quite broken by the time May came around.
May
was busy with prepping for TREK. Robert and I were the food committee heads
this year for Trek. It was very stressful but we had A LOT of experiences of feeing
the Lord near us. When we didn’t know how to move forward he was always there
to guide us and we were grateful for that. May also brought an addition to the
Family –Mom got a Shar Pei that is named Daisy. In May I was also elected as
the HOA president and Robert is the Secretary.
June
brought the TREK. I was not cleared medically to actually go on the trek so I
prepped everything and Rob went and cooked and kept things moving. I went up to
meet the hand carts on Saturday and took popsicles up with me. There is a much
longer story that goes along with me taking popsicles but let’s just say this
years trek will forever be remembered as “The Miracle of the Popsicles”. The
lord does answer prayers even if they are as simple as a Popsicle.
In July,
I went to Utah with a friend of mine and had a blast. I loved traveling with
her and talking and getting to know her better. I also loved seeing family. I
spent a few days at my Uncle Roy’s and I just LOVE being there. Heber City will
forever hold a very special part of my heart. I have sooo many happy memories
with my Dad, Grandmother, Aunt, Uncle and all the family there. I had so much
fun taking time to stop with Uncle Roy. Stopping is not something that I do
well but it was so nice to not have to do anything. We could watch movies and
get to things when we felt like it. I think I got my point across that I loved
my visit .
July also brought Rob and my 12th anniversary.
August
brought Robs Mom Moving to Utah. That was a big change in our lives. She has spent the last 12 years
living very close to us. We always knew she was just a call away if we needed
her and we had lots of fun just dropping in to see her when we had a free day.
The move was good for her though and it is giving her time with her grandson which
is priceless. In August Rob and I also resided the house. We took down the old
wood siding made some repairs and put Hardi board up. Sharon and Christopher
came down and saved the day in helping us get the job done.
The
rest of the year we have been busy with our callings, volunteer work and life.
Robert
is still singing with the Temple Hill Choir when he can. He is the Executive
Secretary for the bishop which keeps him busy on Sunday but he tries to sing
every chance he gets. He will be singing in the Christmas productions up at
Temple hill again this year. Rob is still working at the Surgery Center which
we are grateful for.
I
stay busy running here, there and everywhere. I enjoy creating cakes for people
or finding a craft to do for Young Women’s. I love my calling in Young Women’s
and thank the lord every day for the opportunity to serve with such amazing
people. I love the opportunity I have to be a house wife.
While
the year started off very bumpy it has been a wonderful year filled with doing
things we love with people we love. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas,
Happy Hanukah and a Happy 2014.
Much
Love,
Robert,
Megan and our 4 footed girls- Penny, Sarah and Emily
