Tuesday, June 23, 2009
It's been forever since I've blogged. We've just had too much going on in our family for me to even catch a breath, let alone sit at the computer!
First of all, I want to say "thank you" to everyone for your kind sympathy at Grandpa Johnson's passing. Losing Grandpa this way has been really hard, and we continue to be very busy trying to help Grandma through this adjustment time. The funeral was incredible--such an outpouring of the Spirit. The talks were focused on Christ, faith, eternal families and the temple. What a boost it gave me to be reminded of these simple gospel truths. I know we'll see Grandpa again--it just seems like the wait is too long at this point. But I've felt much more peaceful this week than last week, and I'm grateful for that! Please continue praying for Grandma--she's a pillar of faith and strength, but could still use all of the prayers she can get!
Another thing that's kept us busy is the ongoing effort to try and sell our house. Man! I'm getting tired of deep cleaning the house three times a week! Every time someone comes to look at it, we clean this place from top to bottom until it shines. Then I bake something right before they come over, to try the old olfactory trick of the house smelling like cookies or bread when they walk in. So far, we've not had an offer--although our realtor told us we came really close with one couple. So we have hope! I'll keep cleaning and baking, cleaning and baking. Thank goodness for pre-done cookie dough!
I'm thinking of having a yard sale to get rid of some of my junk. Is it worth it? Hmmmmm.
Anyway, I'm hoping to be getting back into the blogging scene again! I'm so grateful for my family and friends. Thanks guys!
