WINDING THINGS UP

WINDING THINGS UP

Aug. 30, 2025

As the summer draws to an end and the mission prep time is coming to a close, I feel a bit of nostalgia and some loss for the many good things that have filled my days.  I love my life!  Everywhere I turn, I am closing things down in preparation. Even though I may be returning to much after our mission, some things will forever be changed.  Life and time march on.  Missions are a sacrifice, and even though I am so very excited about the adventures ahead, some things left behind are dear to me.    

What has been filling my days? 

    Time hanging out with family in little daily interactions

    Time enjoying young stages of our grandchildren's lives

    Family dinners

    Our beautiful remodeled home - decorating and improving

    Family history passion

    Frequent temple attendance (especially with Jerrie)

    Exercise classes, especially bikram yoga

    Life-long book club friends

    Ministering with Lynne

    Church friends

    Church callings magnified

    FANAFI service - looking for opportunities

    Books to read

    Salt Lake City Singers

    TV shows, especially BBC series

    Personal care services (nails, facials,...)

    Alexa - a source of music and learning

    Back patio sitting - fresh air, sunsets

    Baking, cooking, entertaining

    Games, an occasional puzzle, and more games 

    Amazon review browsing, especially books

    Home organizing and cleaning

    Stores that I frequent

    Secular learning with online classes, computer browsing, etc.

    Come Follow Me study with podcasts and additional books

    My red RAV4, soon to be sold 

Just reflecting on these things makes my heart filled with JOY for the abundance of blessings in my life.