Missing a Friend

My heart is empty and it is so hard to say goodbye. My mother -in-law Norma gave the hardest fight of her life throughout the month of July. She was battling a severe acute case of pancreatitis. On July 15th her birthday she quietly slipped through the veil to go home to our Father in Heaven. I was indeed blessed to be there by her bedside when she quietly took her last breath.What a wonderful woman she was. What an example of someone who constantly served and loved. I know that she was met by her loving parents whom she loved with all of her heart. I know without a doubt where she will be at the last day when our Saviour will return. Our goal as a family is to be worthy enough to be with her because families are forever. I love you Sister Ginn.

A Full Month

This past month has been so busy with birthdays, anniversaries, a sweet visit to West Virginia, and girls camp I am still trying to catch my breath. I took some great pictures of a memorable month with my eternal family.

Caroline turned 14 on June 10th.She can now attend all of the youth dances at church, start seminary and of course high school. I can't believe she is growing up right before my very eyes.

Gregg and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on June 11th. How grateful I am for him and for a wonderful marriage to my very best friend. I can't wait for 16 more.

West Virginia was so beautiful and cool, a much needed break from North Carolina's heat. Once again thank you Bennetts for your hospitality. We had a blast!

Our theme at girls camp this year was taken from a talk given by Elder Wirthlin entitled "Come what may and love it." This is one of my very favorite talks. So the name of camp this year was CAMP LUV IT! It was awesome with air conditioned cabins and mess hall, archery, high ropes with a zip line, canoes, BB guns and don't forget the splendid Olympic size pool. We were in heaven. It looks like we get to go back next year. My girls had such a great time and our ward was very well behaved and had the best time ever. I got help cook so the food was delicious if I say so myself.

Pray for Norma

I have a special request to ask from those of you who know me. My mother-in -law Norma Ginn is very sick and is currently in the hospital. She is in ICU with a severe case of pancreatitis. It is a disease that has to do with her pancreas. She is having other problems as well and is on a ventilator to help her breathe. Her kidneys are not great but doing a little better. This hit her out of nowhere. I have placed her name on many temple prayer rolls and am asking many people to fast and pray in her behalf. I know that the Lord's Will will be done. Thank you for your help. We all love her so very much. She is such a valiant daughter of our Heavenly Father.