no news from Mom

I feel like I say the same things...no news, no teeth, same old things.  However, I can brag about the gorgeous St. George weather today.  As Rick and I drove home from church, it was 68 degrees and sunny..what more can I say?  Beautiful.  I hope Ohio and Boise are boding well.  I know Jeff and Kayla have already had some great temps.  I had to laugh at Angie's post about Mason going to Jr. high.  It seems impossible that my grandchildren are growing up so very fast.  It was only yesterday that Mark was in Jr. high himself.  That is just how fast time goes.  I am grateful for the promise of "forever families" because otherwise, what would we do?  Ethan called me this week and I cannot get over how much his voice has changed.  He is going to be a man before we know it. 

Since I have little to say, I will let you know that Rick and I went to the temple last night.  The session was full...they can only accommodate 130 patrons and so we were told we may not get to go in.  There were 4 live endowments and so they were letting families in first who had someone going through for their own  endowments .  I got to thinking of what it would be  like if I get to the final gates and the gates close and I don't get to  go in.  or what if my entire family doesn't get to enter?  I was feeling sad last night because it was our ward temple night and I wanted to be there and Rick and I actually got there nearly 45 minutes early so we would have plenty of time so I thought "sheesch"  we want to go in.  We did get into the session, but point of story is, we must do all in our power so we are not shut out in the final race.  Life is a race to the end.  We cannot give up on the last event, we cannot wear out, throw in the towel, say no more, I am done, we must perservere and never, ever give up.  I am determined to see it to  the end.  I have come too far to turn back now. I hope we  will all keep on going and not ever ever ever give up when the road is rocky.  Across every bump is a smooth spot, even if there are other bumps ahead.  I  love the gospel plan and I know it is the only way home and the best way to get there is to live the commandments.  I will not be happy unless all of my posterity is there with me as an eternal family.  We can make it.  I know we can.  Don't be the one who gave up.  I love you.  Mom