What An Emotional Week!

A week ago my Grandma passed away. She was 88 years old, and was an amazing example of service, and she had such a sweet spirit. We drove to American Fork Monday and attended a family lunch and then there was a viewing that night. We spent the night at my brothers house in Tooele that night and the next morning went to the funeral. The services went really well. There were some great musical numbers. I was happy to get the chance to sing in a couple of them. I think Grandma would have really enjoyed it. It was nice to be reminded of so many things with my Grandma, and I learned some things too. She had 15 brothers and sisters, 2 of which are still living) and was taught at a young age the value of hard work. I'm inspired to be better at providing service to others and my family. She also knew how to have fun, and my love of tv game shows, and card games comes from her. I'm grateful for her and know she is happy with her husband, my mom, and her siblings. It's sad to think all of my grandparents have passed away. I was once again made aware of how important and grateful I am for the gospel in my life and the understanding of life and death. Love you GRANDMA!

Tomorrow also marks the anniversary of my moms passing. This month always is one of remembrance for me, and especially with my grandmas funeral I have been thinking of her more. Maybe some of you don't know my mom passed away when I was 11 from a 3 year struggle with brain cancer. It's amazing to me how much she still influences my life each day and how often I think of what she would think of my life and decisions. I feel very much that I still have a mom in my life because I am still trying to be like her and make her proud. Love you MOM!

I should also mention that this last week I had the opportunity to attend Time Out For Women here in Boise. It is a huge conference that is held in cities all over the country each year of women who hear speakers from our church. My sisters and mother in-law went with me. Nolan watched the kids, and it was a great girls weekend. This year the theme was hope and it was truly an uplifting conference. I have pages of quotes and things I want to work on and remember. One minute I would be crying my eyes out, and the next laughing hysterically. The speakers were so inspirational and I cannot recommend that enough! Whether you are LDS or not, and some weren't it is a great message for us women to hear in the world today, struggling to raise and maintain good families. I love it!

I have pictures, but am in Boise, and don't have my cords or hard drive of pictures with my mom. maybe I'll edit this and post them when I get home. Goodnight.