The Grinch!

12-14-08

We are no longer dreaming of a “White Christmas”! Yesterday it snowed the entire day, a perfect setting for our ward Christmas Party. This year the activities committee did “The Grinch”. Everyone was encouraged to come to the party as “Who’s” so we were very impressed with the creativity that was displayed. The delicious menu included “roast beast” and decorated cakes. The highlight was the production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I’m sure that you can guess who played the Grinch!!!! It was a fun-filled evening!



Another busy week has passed…. Ron had an all-day interview with Jordan School District on Monday. There were over 100 applicants for 3 openings this coming school year. Ron did his best, but was not selected! Yes, he was disappointed, but this may be a blessing for us. He will continue to interview for intern administrative positions. Ron will have his final on Thursday and then enjoy a break from his college classes until the middle of January. He is enjoying being back on track and is teaching his kids Christmas songs on the recorder for their upcoming Christmas Sing-a-long.

Notice that the Grinch represents Utah and his dog Max represented BYU

Savanna finished her classes last week and will be faced with her finals this week. She has 3 finals on her birthday!!! Bummer!!! Next week at this time she will be done!!! During the Christmas Break she will learn which school she will be placed at for her student teaching. Social events continue to keep Savanna busy….a bridal shower for a former roommate, the Ward Christmas Party with Spencer, a get together with her friends from Jerusalem, etc…. She is going to see if she can work on Saturdays at the MTC, which would be an ideal job for her while she is student teaching. Savanna would also like to work at the MTC on Christmas Day during lunch. She enjoyed doing that last year!




Marie’s week has been non-stop too….Monday afternoon was the Lacrosse Christmas Party including a visit from Santa. Wednesday she was involved with the youth’s Sub for Santa Service Project. Thursday she went with Mark and his parents to the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert. Friday she attended a Bingham Debate Tournament. Saturday morning she took the ACT and last night she attended the Sub for Santa Dance with Carl!!! That is why she is enjoying a nap this afternoon!!!


My week was filled with more ups and downs concerning my lung cancer. Friday Ron and I met with Dr. Harker and go the game plan. Yes, it is frightening to face the facts, but we remain calm and continue to feel the love and support of so many family and friends! Friday afternoon Ron’s family came over and gave us blessings. This was a wonderful experience! We feel strengthened through the power of priesthood blessings! Friday night I went with Ron to the Bingham vs. Jordan Centennial Basketball Game. High school basketball is filled with such emotion!!! During half-time the school honored former players and coaches; I really enjoyed seeing some of the former players that were there from the 1930’s!!! There have been many fun community events honoring the 100th birthday of Bingham High School! Saturday night Savanna, Spencer, and I cheered on the Grinch as he took part in the ward party! It was a fun night!

Thank you again for all your love, prayers, and support for our family during this trying time in our lives! It seems that trials force us to realize the blessings that we have and they also help us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.