Day 285 - Friday, April 7, 2017

So this is the real day of the celebration of my birth.  Sixty years ago, my parents welcomed me into their lives.  It was a miracle.  After many years of infertility and much fasting and prayer, a blessing was received in the temple from Elder LeGrande Richards. I arrived not long after.  I'm grateful for them, their faith and unending love.  And the rest is history.

 

I started the day at the LTO (DMV) since my drivers license would expire.  It was a surprising quick trip to obtain the proper documents.  Next a staff meeting for our upcoming transfer.  We added a few loved missionaries to the table because of some staff changes.

 

A lunch at the "Pancake House" put a smile on many faces.  I have been collecting hats in the Philippines.  They found one I've been looking for but unable to find.  These will someday be placed on a wall in my home. 

A trip to the quilt shop to pick up my final order.  Rosa's Quilts is an amazing, and sometimes dangerous place to go.  A quiet dinner at home with the President and rock in my life made it a perfect 60th birthday celebration.   

I cannot end this post without one of the favorite parts of my day.  My phone has been singing the whole day long with messages from our missionaries, past and present.  The kind and heartfelt messages they sent were an incredible testimony to me that we are doing a great work with some of the finest missionaries who will or have ever served!