Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Hi Mom and Dad!

we miss you already. Life just isn't, and won't ever be the same without you both being a part of it! I've cried twice today, it hit me big time when I saw this big picture of you DAD, in the study, I lost it! Ash and I took Abbie on their special little date before we leave. They dressed and did their hair the same and typed up a list of what they wanted to do. Kneaders, Broccoli soup for lunch, shopko for Webkinz, Mcdonalds for dessert and fingers and toenails painted. When Ash and I were driving down the street I said, "WE are making history", this is the type of thing those two cute girls will remember for a Long time! They are so cute and it breaks my heart to separate them again!! Ans had to have major dental work done today. Dr. Gifford was leaving for a fam reunion, so he fit her in for part this morning and the other part this afternoon. That poor little girl has been through it. She is such a trooper. 3 little miracles today...at swimming Pam had Beckham swim when Alton and Ava swam, it made it so we were able to take Abb's and Ans, I had Roo watch me back out today, but as I started forward I had no idea Beckham was on the bike in front of me trying to get Alton's bike away from him, 3rd, Dr. Gifford getting Ans in today! Heavenly Father loves us, and I love you!!!! Joce

3 comments:

Nan and Pop said...

Thanks Joce, the news was great. It was great to hear all your voices. It sounds like miracles are happening already with Heavenly Father watching over all of you. I guess today was my breakdown day, although I was fine untilL i HEARD your voices. The Mexican people are so kind and helpful. We stick out like a sore thumb walking the streets here. Everyone stares at us like we are weird, and I guess we are. but the minute you smile or talk to them they are so kind and interested in you. Its very easy to share your testimony with them. The Noltes, another senior couple have taken us in and share everything they have with us. We went to the street markets and bought alot of vegtables and fruit, its very plentiful here. We had dinner at the mission presidents house last night because the president said his wife needed an evening where she could here and speak english. She is very tired of not knowing what anyone is saying and not being able to talk. So we had a nice visit. The meal only had two things I could eat. Meat and corn so I was grateful that a center peice was in the way of seeing my plate so I wouldnt make her feel bad, and then I had can of V8 when we got home. They dont like us walking the sreets at night so Hermano Nolte called a Mormon Taxi driver. He had his taxi stollen so he came in a vw bus with plastic chairs, it was quite a ride,as we almost tipped over everytime he turned or stopped. If you want to know about our experiences, just remember how it was every time we went to Honduras, thats how life is here. We have been walking all over looking at apartments, each day Wow! These people have nothing and they are all happier than most of us........ Please be grateful for all you have and enjoy. Ashlee, thank you for setting such great goals to do while we are gone, that makes our mission even more valuable. The simple things we have been asked to do each day, each week and each month make all the difference in how our life turns out. If we do those simple things. prayer and scriptures daily,FHE and church(sacrament)weekly, and Temple monthly.Everyone please know how much we love you, Mom

Nan and Pop said...

another day in the office of fundo perpetua de la educacion. It was so wonderful to talk to all of you on sunday. I had so much to fast for, Ali, Mauri, my spanish and computer skills. Its hard on an old gal to be trying to learn so much. We are going to look at another apartment right now, so love to all. Mom

Jocelyn Stevens said...

why are you going to look for another apartment?