Wish we were there!

Isn't it sad that my last entry was "see you in Sequim" and now here we are, still in hot, miserable texas! First, I'm sorry about the lack of blogging or emailing. We have been without internet for a few weeks! We are back up and running now, so I am really enjoying catching up on everyone's blogs. Kaylee, keep the pictures coming! It is my lifeline to the family reunion, although I almost cry when I look at them because I want to be there so badly. Poor Luis is taking it really hard. He REALLY wanted us to be there... we actually had a pretty good income last month, but with so many unexpected expenses, we just weren't able to recover in time... not to mention the week he was gone for Scout Camp!

About Scout Camp, you know, I was actually really bitter at first while he was gone because I knew we would be missing out on a lot of money from a whole week of work missed! Unfornately he can't take a paid vacation! But every night while he was gone I would watch a dvd biography of the prophets since the restoration of the church. The dvds are awesome. They are the series "Modern Prophets" from The Living Scriptures. Buy them! They are so cool to learn so much about the prophets that we love! Anyways... I was bitter... but as I watched those dvds I was hearing all about the sacrifices the early saints made for the gospel and for their callings and missions. It is so incredible! Many men left their wives and families in very desperate situations so they could serve a 3 year mission and things like that! And the attitutes of the families was inspiring! They knew it was a righteous purpose! Bottom line... I was humbled and although Luis left me :) for a week in not the best financial situation, it is his calling to be there with the Boy Scouts and I'm glad he went. The boys bonded and based on some of the experiences he told me, their testimonies were strengthened in a big way... and they are all on track to get their Eagle!!! Anyways, that was just a good change of heart for me and I wanted to share...

Back to Sequim. We are doing our best to make the money to get us out there before the end of the month and we will see how finances look as it gets closer. Have fun while you are all out there. I wish my boys were running around playing with you guys, especially their little cousins. Keep posting pictures and stories!