I just had to post this picture of Dave when he played for Dixie College in 1972. His mom had it sitting on her table when we got to St. George. Mr. Tough Guy.
He has said numerous times that it was a good thing we didn't meet until the season was over
when he had mellowed a little bit. I'm sure glad our paths crossed on that day in January 1973
and we decided we needed each other. What a handsome guy!
We arrived in St. George Monday evening, August 26th to say our farewell to Dave's mom. She was so sad to see us go, but we had some good talks about how we felt the Lord needed Dave's special skills to help the missionaries in the Europe Area be able to have more successful missions. His special skills and the love he has for the youth of the Church will be a blessing to many of those young missionaries. We know it will be hard to be away, but with the technology of today, we will be able to stay in touch. We have decided to use WhatsApp so we can video chat and text from afar!
It was a teary goodbye, but we felt Jeanette's love as she wished us well and promised she would pray for us every day. We confirmed that she would also be in our daily prayers. What a tender time.
We had a couple of days to spend at Will and Val's in Provo before reporting to the MTC. Here Sebs is getting the pool filled up...looks like he may (or may not) have turned the hose on his Pa.
Z drew us a picture to take with us on our mission. Such a sweet thought.
Oh how we are going to miss our family. Especially our sweet grandkids.
Will and I had a great time together at the BYU / Utah game. BYU stunk it up for a bad loss to Utah but it was wonderful being there with Will. Thanks for arranging it Will!
Father and Son. All smiles, despite the outcome of the game.
Will started a new job as VP of Sales with Cobalt Robotics in July. That cool robot will be helping companies in ways I can't even fathom. Will is putting together a sales team in Provo...and he is so excited about the future. He has been traveling a lot to make things happen. It's a fabulous opportunity for their family.
After showing us around the new office space we ventured out in the HOT afternoon sun to check out the farmer's market. So many cool things...but we opted for ice cream inside.
Sebs was ready for a nap, so Val decided it was time to head home and get ice cream another day!
I have a hard time being in Provo without stopping by my grandparent's home at 542 N. First East. Elf and C.S. hosted many family dinners here over the years. I have LOTS of fond memories from my early childhood to when Dave and I lived just a block away when Dave was going to BYU.
If those walls could talk...the stories they would tell.
Three Generations: Joanne, Will and Alexander (Z).
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