Dear Ammon, Luke, Elaine, and Henry, Grammy and I were very sad to learn last night from your Uncle Curtis that you moved from Albuquerque to Eureka, California a few days ago. We knew the time was coming, but didn't know exactly when. We really wanted to say goodbye to you. We miss you and … Continue reading To the Messegee children
It's been a busy weekend -- cleaned the ward building yesterday morning, served as ordinance workers in the Temple with Susan last evening. Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious meal at the Taj Mahal Indian restaurant. Today, Susan substituted in Sunday School, teaching the Gospel Doctrine class and I ran Teacher Council sessions during the 2nd … Continue reading Father’s Day 2018
Curtis, Susan's 3rd oldest child, travelled to Albuquerque, along with his wife, Kelly, and their 3 year old son, Oliver. The main purpose of their visit was to attend Jim Messegee's (husband of Holly, Susan's 2nd oldest child) graduation from the residency program at UNM Hospital. Sadly, we weren't invited to the festivities, but Curtis … Continue reading Visit with Curtis and Oliver
My sweetie and I drove to Jemez Springs on Memorial Day at the suggestion of Charlie, a fellow Temple custodian. It's about 1 hour and 15 minute drive northwest of where we are in Albuquerque. It's beautiful, rugged area, with a history that goes back centuries. The early inhabitants' way of life was violently disrupted … Continue reading Memorial Day at Jemez Springs
After our lesson today in Elders Quorum meeting, I have a greater appreciation for Pahoran in the Book of Mormon. When things were getting rough for Captain Moroni, one of the greatest figures in the Book of Mormon, he sent a letter to Pahoran, the governor of the land, complaining that he and his troops … Continue reading New appreciation for Pahoran
Susan was kind of dreading today because of a rift between her and her daughter. The daughter is apparently angry because of a text Susan sent her back in February upon learning from the grandkids that she was teaching her children about witchcraft. Susan was traumatized as a child because she had some horrible experiences … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2018
My sweetie and I just came back from from a 2-day trip in celebration of our 8th anniversary, spending 2 nights in an earthship in Taos, . We left Saturday around noon from Albuquerque. It's only a 2 1/2 hour drive, but we made a couple stops along the way (most notably a boutique shop in … Continue reading Anniversary in an Earthship
