Friends

As Alma the younger traveled on his mission he came across the four sons of Mosiah. It states that these were the same that were with him at the time that he had seen and heard an angel, and become converted. He goes on to say that he rejoiced when he found that they were still his brethren in the gospel, and he exclaimed "and now behold my joy is full!" If you have ever had your joy full or even near to overflowing you will know that it compares to nothing and therefore lacks nothing. It was with this feeling that Alma is led to say "Oh that I were an angel", and for Ammon to proclaim that with God he can achieve anything. Like wise when Captain Helaman Called for a count of his 2000 Warriors, to find that not one was lost to battle, although many were wounded. The friends that we carry with us in this life have the greatest bearing on what the next life holds. No friends could be closer to the sons of Mosiah for me than my own brothers. They have been an inspiration in my life when no other could be found, nor even looked for. They never questioned my actions nor rebuked me for my decisions. while I was too busy trying to play the part of Laman and Lemuel together, they quietly played Nephi, Jacob, and Joseph. Though I was the eldest I must have acted as the youngest and they took the bigger part. For that I am eternally grateful, and my joy is indeed full. It has been my pleasure to sing with my brothers throughout the years, but nothing gives me more joy than that of singing with my brothers for my mother. Thanks for both the memories and the extreme example of faith and courage throughout the years.


My Brothers, My Strength, My Friends. I love you!

(left - Right) Daryl, Jared, Keith

Robert

There are times in my life when I feel as though I've finally got all the answers. Those are the times when I find that I couldn't be farther from home. It's an awe inspiring feeling when I find I've lost my way and don't feel like asking for directions, and I feel a little hand slip into mine and say "This way daddy!" Then I realize, if we don't listen to them now, they won't talk to us when they are older!

Visiting Grandma Elda

After our fun we had on Monday :( we never made it to see Grandma Elda so we went Tuesday morning before I had to be to work. So the kids missed the morning at school but thought this was something special for them. Chelsie had to be at school and was unable to go with us. Bummer! We had a great time. Grandma Elda is so special to me and she always makes you feel like you are the most special to her. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to her and baking and taking piano lessons from her (well we were supposed to be playing the piano but many times we just spent time talking or pretend baking in the kitchen). She is an example to me of unconditional love and has endured this life pleasing to those around her and to her Heavenly Father. I am so proud to be her granddaughter. I love you Grandma!

Recently, I traveled to snowflake to visit with grandma and grandpa wilhelm. I was also privileged to travel with my younger brother Robert, who is visiting from Nova Scotia, Canada. During the three hour trip up and then back again, we were able to open our hearts to each other and share the greatest insights of our lives. At a rest stop in salt river canyon about 7:30 pm we pulled over to stretch. At this point I happened to gaze into the heavens and wonder at gods glorious expansive creations. It was at this time my mind was opened to personal inspiration. I had been praying in earnest for an answer to a question. The answer came without drama nor the beat of a drum. Yet, profound to my spiritually naive mind, the answer.......as I am gazing heavenward, the lord does not want us to see everything all at once until we are ready. In the city at night we see only a fraction of the stars and planets. Out, away from the lights of the city our eyes are opened to the vast array of all that god has. so the answer to my prayer was this.......sometimes we must step back into the dark, let god take control, and put our faith in his hands. Isn't interesting that the very thing that allows us to see most things, is the one thing that we must give up to be able to see some things...........Light! Daryl

Catching the bad guys!

We finally have something to blog about!!! We had an eventful day yesterday. Started out good we went on a hike to the San Tan Regional Park near our home with the Reichle's and had a great time. We then came home and dropped off all the boys and headed with all the girls plus Kathleen and her daughter Nicole Reichle to go see Grandma Elda. We had just left our street and was waiting to make a left turn and was rear ended. Then they driver of the other vehicle took off!!! So we headed out and chased him thru the neighborhood but lost him, he was going so fast. We headed back to the scene of the accident and meet the cops there. Everyone is doing fine just a little sore. They did find the car and the plates had been taken off. It was a stolen car and was full of drugs. The men so kindly left their ID in the car so the police could find them! So we never got to go see Grandma but ended the day with a barbecue with the Reichle's. We are so blessed that everyone was OK and we helped them catch the bad guys!!!

Under Construction!

Well I have finally entered the world of blogging! It may take me a bit to figure everything out so bear with me. I had a goal of getting this set up before we went back to school from Christmas Break and I got it all set up(only with Becky's help) but just learning how to post. Hopefully I will figure everything out so it's not so boring. Love you all and hope all is well with everyone!