Beneath the Wraps

          I remember experiencing a headache in November.   My sister gave me some Ibuprofen and my headache was gone.         After Christmas and into January I had experienced sensitive teeth.   My daughter-in-law gave me some Ibuprofen and the pain seemed to vanish.         This morning I woke up with a sore arm.   I took some Ibuprofen and it no longer hurts me.           I marvel that after the drug has entered my body it is able to travel to exactly where I need it.   I think that is genius!

  It is so cold outside So unlike our first year in Oregon We didn’t need light jackets then Let alone heavy coats There has been warning of snow I personally think it’s too cold Snow doesn’t fall when it’s freezing Or at least that’s how it used to be The worst part about all the cold That is currently causing misery for many Is in thinking that the summer months Will be so much worse blaring heat upon us Quite the opposite of now.

                 A couple of nights ago I had a dream about a salt grinder that doesn’t exist.   Last night I had a dream that I had forgotten details as I write.   In part I was searching for a book and had come across a whole bunch that had been put away for whatever reason.   Some I remembered but most I did not.   So I chose to set aside to look at with more effort (reading).                The first one was a children’s book.   I don’t remember what it was called but my mom had made notes on various pages – in crayon.   It was interesting to see that.   Of course I don’t can’t remember anything about it now.   I do remember that the book was about a salt grinder which replaced a pestle and mortar.   (As though that would provide great material for a children’s book) and my mom had written he...

             Shortly after we had moved to Oregon I remember a Book of Mormon class having been offered on a Tuesday night of each week.  The missionaries would teach the class which seemed well attended. I became familiar with the class when I would go to the Relief Society activity meeting which was held once a month – also on a Tuesday. There were some sisters who chose to attend the Book of Mormon class rather than support the sisterhood of the Relief Society.  I remember being annoyed that they were on the same night usually at the same time.              It must have been in 2019 when the Book of Mormon class was changed to the Come Follow Me class.   In addition to Sunday school there were members of the ward who would meet once a week with the missionaries – but the time was changed to 4:00 on Wednesdays.   During nice weather we would meet outside.   It was a nic...

             I remember so many cold winters when I was living in Utah.   Occasionally we would have surprises when no coat was required but for the most part we had to bundle up and trudge through snow.           Our first winter in Oregon was so different.   It had snowed once but didn’t last.   snow on the 10th of December 2015 It did not last Jai's snowman kept shrinking By February there were signs of spring.   I don’t remember having experienced blossoms and blooming growth so early in the year before. Today I was reminded of this post I had created 8 years ago “When I was living in Utah, it never occurred to me that one day I would believe that February would offer perfect weather for walking, riding bikes, hearing motorcycles and lawn mowers. I am really enjoying the outdoor temperature right now. ” We’ve had one really nice day in February this year.   We had seen ...

                I have boxes of tax files and insurance policies, receipts, warranties and so forth.   I have memorabilia, started scrapbooks, sooooo many photos.   Lesson outlines and lesson ideas.   And I’ve gotten rid of a lot.   So why does it feel like all the paperwork keep growing?           I don’t have to save any of it right?   Aside from all the tax detail, insurance policies and so forth, most of this could just be obtained from online, right? So why the heck am I saving it?   As Jaime has never been as sentimental as I am, I am certain that she would not care if I threw out all that I’ve been saving instead of having her go through it and throw it away.             And the pictures.   Oh my gosh.   There are so many pictures.   I have scanned all of the pictures – I think.   So why am I h...

             As a former sister missionary I remember introducing non members to strong members to be fellowshipped. Finding strong priesthood members who would remain in the ward long after the missionaries had gone.   Wouldn’t it be more meaningful to be baptized by a fellow member and still have that connection down the road.   I remember one of my brothers making it a goal NOT to physically baptize those he taught but to pass the reign onto another.   Not that it’s a choice for just anybody to baptize.   One must have authority and has to be interviewed the same at the individual to be baptized.           Missionary baptisms are handled by the missionaries while primary baptisms arrangements are made by primary leaders and/or parents depending on the size of the ward or stake and the amount of children being baptized.   I remember making the arrangements for Jaime’s baptism bef...