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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Really GRATEFUL!!

Hi Everyone,


I just want everyone to know how grateful we are to all the many people who have been so supportive at this time in our lives. I just cannot believe how blessed we are. We have so many people to thank for being so kind and thoughtful. We have such a great support system and are so thankful to everyone who has sent flowers, cards, emails and especially prayers in behalf of Rachel, us and Chad's family. Also for taking the time to attend the viewing or funeral or both!

Thank you so much to all of you who have been so supportive. We really do appreciate it and are so thankful for each and every one of you!!

Rachel gave a talk at the funeral and did such an amazing job. I am so proud of her. I actually can learn a lot from her. She is a very good person for anyone to look up to. I hope she knows how much we love her. Being a parent has had new challenges this past little while. We just can't seem to mend her broken heart and don't quite know how to make her feel better. My heart is still breaking for her. She is doing pretty well considering everything! I know with time and more prayers, it will get a little better.

Thank you again to all of you wonderful people who are in our lives. We could not do it without you!!



Friday, January 11, 2008

Our Hearts are Breaking

Our family is mourning the loss of Chad. He was Rachel's missionary who has been serving in South Africa for 1 year and 4 months. He was killed in an automobile accident last night in South Africa. Our hearts are just breaking and ever so sad. Please keep Rachel and Chad's family in your prayers. I am sure Rachel will blog about it when she feels the time is right. Until then, we love you all! This is a picture of Chad the day he entered the MTC. We are so so proud of him!


Monday, January 7, 2008

It's Cold Outside!

It was so fun to have Krista, Jake, Jackson, and Kelan here for Christmas! It really made Christmas fun. You sometimes forget how fun it is to have the little ones around because they get so excited for Santa. We hated to see them head back to Idaho, but we know.... they have to go back to Spudville.
We saw these deer out back nibbeling on our shrubs on Christmas Day. They also left us some deer doo-doo. Isn't that special? They are so cute, how could we possibly get upset??