Beneath the Wraps

             We always have opportunities to serve no matter where we live – there is community service, charity organizations, shelters, Red Cross . . . the list goes on.   When I lived in Salt Lake I would put in hours of service in various church projects such as the pasta plant, the dairy, the bishops storehouse, the cannery and Deseret Industries (2 nd hand thrift store) to name a few.   I lived within minutes of those buildings.   In Oregon we are located one and a half hours south of the nearest storehouse and one and a half hours north of the pear farm which I have mentioned in a few of my posts.           When I was attending church in my son’s ward in Utah there was an announcement made for volunteers to clean the Jordan River Temple which I have learned is the busiest temple in the world.   I felt impressed to volunteer if I could and offered my services.   I had assist...

               Every time I look for a stamp to add to my bill I smile as I think about my mom’s comment about paying bills and having only “love” stamps to use.   She didn’t enjoy adding Love stamps to her bills because she didn’t “love’ paying bills.   Who does?   I just found it amusing.   But there are some companies I search for the ugliest stamps I can find.   I don’t enjoy paying bills either.

             Ron is such a great guy.   He always takes out the trash and brings it in for the widows and elderly.   He keeps himself fit by walking around the neighborhood and is very observant.   He’ll pet Bonnie and allow her to lick him.           We were walking Bonnie recently when we noticed a sheriff’s car following a white truck – and then a second sheriff’s car.   What in the world?   Evidently Ron had reported a pervert and the police were just checking up on his concern. He is a very good Samaritan. I am happy to call him neighbor.

                 I know that this title may sound facetious but in fact it is true right now.  I have had a sinus infection – not my worst but still.  I had gone to the doctor in hopes of a zee pack – though they haven’t seemed to work for me while I’ve been in Oregon – though I haven’t really encountered many sinus infections while in Oregon.  I believe this one started in Utah.  Z-packs aren’t the same as they once were.  I might have well have taken sugar pills. The latest is red coated and non-working.  Iburofen seems to be doing the trick.  At least I feel better.              So Jai and I were playing games in the back room when my allergies started going ballistic.   I don’t know what was making my eyes itch or me sneeze but I see it as a blessing – truthfully.   I have never been so happy to need tissue in all my life!   So though the title of my post...

                           Jai has collected playing cards over the years.                           She keeps at least one deck in her backpack or                          whatever else she might tote around.   She has                          several decks that include vintage, Harley Quinn,                          round cards, Batman, 3D dinosaurs, big foot, and                          Friends to name a few.   This year three more decks                   ...

            Jaime and I were up before 5:00.  We played Phrasel on the kindle as we waited for Richard to emerge from the bedroom – possibly 45 minutes later.  We opened two presents each before getting dressed.  A calendar from my grandchildren I had spent Thanksgiving with!  What a beautiful calendar it is!           We had invited the missionaries over to have breakfast with us and played some games with them before they had to leave.  We then opened the rest of our gifts and played more games.  Brand new games – two of which we had played with the Elders.           David invited us to have dinner with his family.   We played more games before returning home.   I am very tired and need to go to bed.   Perhaps I ’ ll include more detail and pictures in another post.

 On the Return I had a great view of the wing - both planes.  Working my way back Coming into Medford Dec 5, 20203  Between Seattle and Medford The pink cloud pics taken after leaving Salt Lake I don't know why I didn't get any of the Great Salt Lake which actually appears bigger from the sky than the land.  Did get some of the mountains though