The Morning Of…

Rhenny boy’s wedding day breakfast consisted of two sausage, egg and cheese muffins and cantaloupe–some of his favorite foods.

I sincerely had no thought of making it into a happy face–it just went on the plate that way…I swear.

Paying extra attention to the little kitties…

that have no earthly idea that he’s leaving us today.

The drive to the temple was very bittersweet. All that he’s leaving behind but so much more that he’s heading toward. Look how happy he is!

At the temple at last.

Eternity awaits!!

Spartan Sprint

 

Everyone woke up bright and early on that lovely, breezy Colorado morning. Even I got up because I was the official kid watcher for the day.


Look at these brave souls all ready to run their Junior Spartan!

Pay particular attention to how CLEAN everyone is, because that is about to change–dramatically.

There was a little of this…

a bit of that…

and tons and tons of this…

and this…

and this.

I gotta say, I didn’t envy these cool kids one little bit.

Admire them beyond believe–YES!

Envy them, no.

But oh, my goodness–they did it!!

They have every reason to be incredibly proud of themselves.

I know…

I sure am!

Kenya Village Water Miracle

My good friend Scot Proctor–who I’ve known for 34 years sent me a letter today, asking for help. He is such a good man and I love him dearly. After reading his letter, I told him that I’d pass the news to my dear friends–my readers at Gracious Rain. Most of you are moms and we know moms are some of the most generous people on earth.

Here’s what he said:

Dear Launi,

My wife, Maurine, and our youngest daughter, Michaela, and I (and 21 others) are heading back to Kenya in just 9 days to complete another project in a little village where we built a school last year. This time we are working together with the villagers to bring them water. We are still short funds (as you will see when you click through to our final funding push). The drill is going right now and we really need these final dollars to put in the pipes to distribute this water to the community garden, to help us with clearing the land and to do all the fencing as well. There are also funds to do some more refurbishment of the school. We have already paid all of our expenses—we need money to help finish this project.

Can you come and look at our fund-raising page and consider helping with a donation? We would be so grateful.

I’ve always said that a lot of people giving a little each, can do a whole lot of good.

Blessings and love to you.

–Scot.

PS Please, please spread the word.

And so I am happy to do. Please go to the site and and if your children have clean water to drink, please consider helping if you can right HERE.

Water…we can’t live without it. Luckily, we don’t have to.

{ Life Tips }

“You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities.”

~ Gordon B. Hinckley