With the crops and hills of California baking at 106 ° for tomorrow
SNOW
and water can be a spectacle for sore eyes.
Saturday, the parking lot of Crows Landing chapel was filled with siblings and parents welcoming brothers and sons
descending more than 5,000 feet, after hiking 2,500, an apt description of HIGH adventure!
descending more than 5,000 feet, after hiking 2,500, an apt description of HIGH adventure!
We continue to collect stories of helping without being asked, courage, camaraderie, compassion and kindness. Thankful for older shoulders!
When one of the twelve-year-olds slipped off an embankment, the older campers and leaders watched, concerned. A few seconds passed. A head bobbed to the surface. He floated. He swam!
Grateful for buoyancy - for friends ready to rescue.
When another younger camper struggled with stomach ache and related discomfort, big brother-like helping hands reached out.
Grateful for buoyancy - for friends ready to rescue.
When another younger camper struggled with stomach ache and related discomfort, big brother-like helping hands reached out.
On the home front, Cub Scouts created, crafted and sported to beat the heat. Hurray for our Primary president, and cub scout leaders for rounding up and promoting day camp.
On Sunday, three students put their pedal on the metal (or at least fingers on the ivories) to remind us "All is Well!" when we Walk in the Light, and a little humility helps when we suffer pain or sorrow. Recognizing effort. It takes courage to show up.
Speaking of showing up, on Saturday at 7 PM, the First Presidency will meet with our youth at Temple Hill in Oakland, preparing for their dedication on Sunday.
Appreciating faith and friendship.
All sorts of high adventure in this instalment. So glad all is well. We love you.
ReplyDeleteI AM CLIMBING MANY CHALLENGING MOUNTAINS RIGHT NOW, BUT SUCCEEDING AND MENDING AND CELEBRATING ALL THE GOOD THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENHING TO ME AND TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I LOVE MY MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR EFFORTS TO GROW AND SHARE. WHAT AN AMAZING LIFE WE HAVE TO CHOOSE AND TO GROW. SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO. PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU! MOM
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures. What lucky kids to be able to visit those waterfalls! Thanks for the letter, Mom! Glad to have the update.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another beautiful post! They must have renovated the Oakland Temple. It was our temple during the 17 years we lived in the Bay area--all but one of those years in Newark. Thanks for sharing your special messages!
ReplyDeleteALWAYS INSPIRING THOUGHTS AND MESSAGES AND PICTURES! SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU ADD TO OUR LIVES AND HOW WILLING YOU ARE TP SERVE! LOVE YOU MUCHLY! MOM
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