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| Brian L Taylor <bjt087@gmail.com> | Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 5:33 PM | |
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
December 29, 2012
Dec. 29, 2012:
No deer this morning. Elder Monney must be feeding them too good! Got a good picture of the cardinal though. And a big owl (I think) in the tree out front. Wish I could have got it in flight. It was so beautiful. But didn't see it soon enough. I didn't get a picture of the buck I saw on Christmas morning. My camera was in my car which he was walking right by. He was beautiful.
I'm going to go hang out in the Heber C. Kimball Home and give tours there and at the Wilford Woodruff Home also. We are sharing some of the sites because we don't have enough missionaries this time of year. I love being at the Heber C. Kimball Home. Yesterday Elder Scott and I were in the John Taylor Home, sharing the Print Shop. It's nice to serve with him once in awhile. On Sundays we are always scheduled together and once in awhile other days, but not too often.
We went to the Nauvoo Temple and did a session Thursday evening. That was nice.
No deer this morning. Elder Monney must be feeding them too good! Got a good picture of the cardinal though. And a big owl (I think) in the tree out front. Wish I could have got it in flight. It was so beautiful. But didn't see it soon enough. I didn't get a picture of the buck I saw on Christmas morning. My camera was in my car which he was walking right by. He was beautiful.
I'm going to go hang out in the Heber C. Kimball Home and give tours there and at the Wilford Woodruff Home also. We are sharing some of the sites because we don't have enough missionaries this time of year. I love being at the Heber C. Kimball Home. Yesterday Elder Scott and I were in the John Taylor Home, sharing the Print Shop. It's nice to serve with him once in awhile. On Sundays we are always scheduled together and once in awhile other days, but not too often.
We went to the Nauvoo Temple and did a session Thursday evening. That was nice.
Friday, December 28, 2012
December 28 2012
Dec. 28, 2012:
What a fun week. Every morning around 6:30/7:00 am I've seen deer in our backyard, so close to the house it's amazing. They are so beautiful. I love seeing them. I watched a buck walk right down the side of the driveway. I think it was a four our five point. I'm not sure how to count the points. The deer here are smaller than in Utah. But they are still beautiful and it's so fun to watch them. Elder Scott put some bird seed out in the bird feeder hanging from the tree out back and the deer eat from it. There's about 7 head of deer around here. I'm sure there's more but that's what hangs out in our neighborhood. My dad would have loved this place. Except he would have wanted his gun. He was a great hunter and we enjoyed deer meat when he went hunting. I posted pictures on facebook. I haven't got a picture of the buck yet but I'm hoping to. I've only seen it in our yard that one time. We've seen it around Nauvoo here and there. I guess it's the same one. Not sure though. Sister Monney said that Elder Monney is training the deer in their yard. He shakes some deer feed and they come to the edge of the brush. Then he pours it on the ground. The minute he turns to walk away, they come bounding out of the brush to eat it. Sounds fun!
There are some cardinals around also. They are so pretty. Especially against the snow background. The red is very vibrant.
I better go exercise and start to get ready. I want to go to the post office this morning and mail a package. They aren't open in the afternoon.
What a fun week. Every morning around 6:30/7:00 am I've seen deer in our backyard, so close to the house it's amazing. They are so beautiful. I love seeing them. I watched a buck walk right down the side of the driveway. I think it was a four our five point. I'm not sure how to count the points. The deer here are smaller than in Utah. But they are still beautiful and it's so fun to watch them. Elder Scott put some bird seed out in the bird feeder hanging from the tree out back and the deer eat from it. There's about 7 head of deer around here. I'm sure there's more but that's what hangs out in our neighborhood. My dad would have loved this place. Except he would have wanted his gun. He was a great hunter and we enjoyed deer meat when he went hunting. I posted pictures on facebook. I haven't got a picture of the buck yet but I'm hoping to. I've only seen it in our yard that one time. We've seen it around Nauvoo here and there. I guess it's the same one. Not sure though. Sister Monney said that Elder Monney is training the deer in their yard. He shakes some deer feed and they come to the edge of the brush. Then he pours it on the ground. The minute he turns to walk away, they come bounding out of the brush to eat it. Sounds fun!
There are some cardinals around also. They are so pretty. Especially against the snow background. The red is very vibrant.
I better go exercise and start to get ready. I want to go to the post office this morning and mail a package. They aren't open in the afternoon.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Merry Christmas from the Laneys, 2012
(Note: There are pictures in the letter on gmail.) December 26,2012
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Dear Nauvoo Friends--Well, we sent half of our email Christmas letters out several days ago and then got busy with the season's busy-ness. This morning I realized we hadn't sent all of them--mostly to our missionary friends! So--you are in the half that didn't get sent. We miss all of you and hope to see you in the near future--maybe at the next reunion, maybe in Costco or at the doctor's office. Hope you had a great Christmas Day.
Love,
Liz and Steve Laney
Dear Friends,
It's been about four months since returning home to Payson, Utah from our beloved Nauvoo. What a sweet experience it was to
spend 18 months in the sacred City of Joseph. We miss all of you, Rendezvous, painting in the historic sites and missionary
homes, taking pictures of you, serving in the sites, being close to the beautiful temple, spectacular Mississippi River sunsets, the
abundance of wildlife and, again, all of you!
Since we have been home, we have attended the wedding of our
oldest grandson, watched a son run a marathon, attended soccer
and football games with grandsons, had a granddaughter receive
her mission call to NY, NY South Mission (Spanish speaking), and
have been praying for a premature (26 weeks) great
granddaughter born in November at 1 lb 6 oz. and who is,
thankfully, doing well. We've also spent a considerable amount of
time reclaiming the farm and house and doing some much needed
painting (yes, that is PAINTING!). Well, now that we know
everything we ever wanted to know about painting, we thought we
ought to put that knowledge/skill to good use at home. We're back
singing in the ward choir--getting ready for the Christmas program
on Sunday and have callings to serve in Scouts and Primary.
We've finally received some significant snow here and we are
enjoying the fact that we don't have to go anywhere in it. All of our
Children were able to come to our home for the annual Christmas
Party earlier this month and now there is a little peace and quiet here with just the two of us, one dog, six horses, a flock of
chickens and a mess of cats.
We have so much enjoyed
hearing from many of you
and hope to see you all at the
Mission reunions and any
other time you are in the
area. You are always
welcome in our home. Let us
know if you need a stopping
off place, we have lots of
extra bedrooms and plenty of
room.
May you all enjoy the spirit of
the Savior at this season as
we celebrate His birth.
Laney residence 5256 W 10400 S Payson, UT 84651 801-361-8950 rosecrestinn@yahoo.com
With our love,
Steve and Liz Laney
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Celebrate the New Year
with a
Prime Rib Dinner
at “The Bistro”
December 31, 2012
6:00 P.M.
Please select a favorite hymn together and be
prepared to share your thoughts about that hymn with us.
$10.00 per couple will cover the cost of the meat.
Sister Christensen will contact you with an additional
food assignment.
Please bring your own dinner & salad plates, flatware & glasses.
If you have any questions, please call Sister Christensen or Sister Endter
Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
December 22, 2012
It's December 22, 2012, the birthday of our baby boy. I well remember bringing him home in his little carrier and placing him under the Christmas tree. Our other children said he was the best gift they could receive. They loved him as much as we did. Now having six children, what a challenge and a blessing. A challenge I'm sure I wouldn't have survived without our oldest daughter. I'm still not sure what made me think I could be a mother, but I'm grateful I am. How the years have flown by when I look back on them.
I remember thinking when I first held and looked into the eyes of our first sweet little baby girl. The thought came to me that the best thing I could do for our children would be to make them independent of us. Well, we did a number on our oldest child, but I'm so grateful that they are all independent and productive adults. They really do make us proud. Like the rest of the World, they are not perfect. Only in my eyes.
I remember thinking when I first held and looked into the eyes of our first sweet little baby girl. The thought came to me that the best thing I could do for our children would be to make them independent of us. Well, we did a number on our oldest child, but I'm so grateful that they are all independent and productive adults. They really do make us proud. Like the rest of the World, they are not perfect. Only in my eyes.
We've had our share of disappointments and trials. Maybe not even
as bad as some, but enough to humble us and help us realize they were on loan
to us for a while from a loving Heavenly Father, who wants them to come back to
Him so very much. He even sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to live as an example and
die for us to help us return to Him. All He asks of us is to "Come unto
Him", even Jesus Christ, who atoned for our sins, so we can repent and
live with Them again someday. He won't force us. We have to choose to follow
Him and keep His commandments. But after all we can do, His atonement will make
up the difference.
I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live and love us. I
know they sent the Holy Ghost to comfort us and to help us live our lives
better. They together make up The Godhead.
I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ was taken from the Earth
after He and all His apostles died. It's called the great apostasy and the dark
ages followed. Then in these latter-days, the Prophet Joseph Smith restored The
Church of Jesus Christ back to the earth.
What a blessing to live in these latter-days when the light and
knowledge of God flows to the earth and we can partake of it just by making a
few right chooses. It takes faith and a lot of work but like Bishop Gertsch
said one time, "It's not a problem, it's just a process". We can do
it by taking one step and one day at a time.
But sometimes we have to turn a different direction in our lives
to start going in the right direction. That's the hard part. Realizing we are
going in the wrong direction and getting further and further away from where we
really want to be.
I've made a lot of mistakes in my life. I just pray I can be
forgiven. Forever is a long time and I really want to be with my own family
forever. Elder Scott and I have put the sealing power in place in the temple for
this to be. Now if we can just live so it can take effect in eternity. I love
Elder Scott and all of our family and just hope we can be together forever.
In The Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen
December 22, 2012 McBride's Christmas card
Dec. 22, 2012:
Dear Nauvoo missionary friends,
Oh, how we miss you...and oh how we miss beautiful, peaceful, sacred Nauvoo. It's a good thing the holidays have kept us busy, because we get emotional every time we think of you and that wonderful little town. Our prayers are with you each day, and we're so grateful for the love and great association we've had with you. We know how wonderful your Christmas will be. Email us any ol' time...keep us up to date...and don't have too much fun without us! Love Steve and Darcy McBride
"I'll be home for Christmas"
That seems to be the theme for the McBrides in 2012.
We arrived home from our mission to Nauvoo Dec. 7th
and are getting ready for the holidays here in Holladay.
We miss our mission.
We began by serving 9 months in Nauvoo, then almost 6 months
in Carthage, and then finished i Nauvoo.
We felt especially blessed to have served in Carthage.
We also cherish the new friendships developed there.
We both wish you the very best
Christmas Season this year.
With Love,
Steve and Darcy McBride
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Christmas for Elder & Sister Larsen and Elder & Sister Hoopes
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED IN ANY WAY WITH THE QUILTS!! Amazingly, they are already tied and off the frames and they look WONDERFUL! I hope to have the edges all completed and have them for you to look at by Sunday's meetings! You have all been remarkable!
I would like to enclose a booklet of letters and from everyone in the package I will send to them, along with the quilts. If you would like to be part of that, please either write something and put it in our mailbox in the mailroom or email me a document at this email address ASAP. Please include a picture of you too.
It is going to be a real treat for them to receive from all their friends here in the mission. I thank you all for participating in this project. You're making my Christmas brighter and I know that theirs will be brighter too, because of your efforts! You are an amazing group!
Love,
Sister Endter
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012
Dec. 11, 2012:
Sister Fowers and I were serving in the Riser Boot Shop today when we had what we have learned to call a "Nauvoo miracle". Neither one of us have ever been there to serve before. The sweet little story isn't very hard to grasp, but the demonstration on how to make a shoe---now that's another story. I was reading the instructions and we were trying to figure it out. Well, it wasn't making any sense to either one of us. We didn't know if we would have any tours or not but wanted to be prepared in case we did. Well, then Elder Poulsen walked through the door. He's the site leader there!!! I can't even remember why he had stopped by. It was their preparation day and they were heading out of town. But he gave us a demonstration on the making of shoes and it made a whole lot more sense than when we were muddling through it on our own. We did have one tour and were so thankful that he had come by and showed how to do that. The couple was Sister Fower's friends heading home from Kirtland, Ohio. They had been on a mission there.
The sweet little story is of George and Christianna Riser's infant son, John Jacob, who was ill, nigh unto death. The Prophet Joseph Smith and Orson Hyde gave him a priesthood blessing and he was instantly healed. George and Christianna were lead shortly after to get baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.
What a wonderful blessing to know that story and to know that the priesthood has been restored to the earth as a part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ's Church in these latter days and blesses families.
Our Rendezvous cast went to out to dinner in Burlington tonight. We rode over with the Sim's. It was very nice. I was a little leery because we went to a Mexican restaurant but the food was great. Burlington's about 30 miles from Nauvoo.
Sister Fowers and I were serving in the Riser Boot Shop today when we had what we have learned to call a "Nauvoo miracle". Neither one of us have ever been there to serve before. The sweet little story isn't very hard to grasp, but the demonstration on how to make a shoe---now that's another story. I was reading the instructions and we were trying to figure it out. Well, it wasn't making any sense to either one of us. We didn't know if we would have any tours or not but wanted to be prepared in case we did. Well, then Elder Poulsen walked through the door. He's the site leader there!!! I can't even remember why he had stopped by. It was their preparation day and they were heading out of town. But he gave us a demonstration on the making of shoes and it made a whole lot more sense than when we were muddling through it on our own. We did have one tour and were so thankful that he had come by and showed how to do that. The couple was Sister Fower's friends heading home from Kirtland, Ohio. They had been on a mission there.
The sweet little story is of George and Christianna Riser's infant son, John Jacob, who was ill, nigh unto death. The Prophet Joseph Smith and Orson Hyde gave him a priesthood blessing and he was instantly healed. George and Christianna were lead shortly after to get baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.
What a wonderful blessing to know that story and to know that the priesthood has been restored to the earth as a part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ's Church in these latter days and blesses families.
Our Rendezvous cast went to out to dinner in Burlington tonight. We rode over with the Sim's. It was very nice. I was a little leery because we went to a Mexican restaurant but the food was great. Burlington's about 30 miles from Nauvoo.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
December 4, 2012
Dec. 4, 2012:
Elder Scott and I received a Christmas card from the First Presidency today.
I served in the Lucy Mack Smith Home (with the Pendleton Log School as a shared site) today with Sister Ward and we didn't have any tours at either place. We got a lot of crocheting done.
Elder Scott and I received a Christmas card from the First Presidency today.
I served in the Lucy Mack Smith Home (with the Pendleton Log School as a shared site) today with Sister Ward and we didn't have any tours at either place. We got a lot of crocheting done.
Monday, December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Dec. 3, 2012:
I can't hardly believe it is December already. The time is flying.
Blogger-Blogger sent me a message saying I had filled all of the free space for pictures on here. I've got some cool pictures of the first eagles in Nauvoo and a bunch of cardinals by the Wilford Woodruff home. There was about 6 or 7 of them but they wouldn't cooperate so I could get a picture of more than 2 in a picture at a time. They both are so beautiful. I can't wait until all the eagles they talk about come in here in January. I don't know if I can open another blog and have more space or what. I think I would have to have another email address to do that. I'm debating what to do. I think I might put some in facebook and back them up on a flash drive.
We went to Coralville, Iowa to Cosco today to pick up Elder Scott's hearing aid charger. It's sure a long ride, 2 hours each way. We were back in Keokuk, Iowa to do some grocery shopping at Walmart +and then ate out at his favorite restaurant, The Hawkeye.
I'm feeling kind of sick. Not sure what is wrong. It started yesterday but I felt fine this morning. We are supposed to perform in Rendezvous tonight. I don't know if I'm going to feel good enough to go or not.
I decided to put the pictures in facebook. Hope I don't run out of space in there.
I can't hardly believe it is December already. The time is flying.
Blogger-Blogger sent me a message saying I had filled all of the free space for pictures on here. I've got some cool pictures of the first eagles in Nauvoo and a bunch of cardinals by the Wilford Woodruff home. There was about 6 or 7 of them but they wouldn't cooperate so I could get a picture of more than 2 in a picture at a time. They both are so beautiful. I can't wait until all the eagles they talk about come in here in January. I don't know if I can open another blog and have more space or what. I think I would have to have another email address to do that. I'm debating what to do. I think I might put some in facebook and back them up on a flash drive.
We went to Coralville, Iowa to Cosco today to pick up Elder Scott's hearing aid charger. It's sure a long ride, 2 hours each way. We were back in Keokuk, Iowa to do some grocery shopping at Walmart +and then ate out at his favorite restaurant, The Hawkeye.
I'm feeling kind of sick. Not sure what is wrong. It started yesterday but I felt fine this morning. We are supposed to perform in Rendezvous tonight. I don't know if I'm going to feel good enough to go or not.
I decided to put the pictures in facebook. Hope I don't run out of space in there.
Bishop Brian Taylor's letter, December 3, 2012
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Dear Elder and Sister Scott,
Brother Taylor is finally back on track, I hope. I would hate to repeat the events of the past two weeks, although I am not un aware that tribulation brings us closer to our Heavenly Father. When I had a bad fall just the week before Thanksgiving, it was my children who stepped in and took me to get some medical help. No broken bones, but a painful injury that lingers on. I am benefiting from Hospice visitors regularly--in fact the one on Friday left me exhausted after a grueling system of exercise to strengthen those muscles which are painful to use.
During my recuperation my sister Zesta Ziemer passed away and I was invited to read a tribute I had prepared months ago and had passed it by both of her daughters for approval. I was not able to do unassisted walking, and my back was so sore that I sat in a recliner at the front of the chapel and read my tribute from there. Some of Zesta's family voiced their surprise when a voice boomed out over the connection and my hand which held my notes didn't even shake. They decided I was not as old as I looked (I had taken a skin cancer treatment earlier that week). The funeral was conducted by Zesta's grandson, who is a stake president in Arizona. The spirit in the service was so peaceful and the music from her family so lovely that I said it was the most wonderful funeral I had ever attended. I still marvel at the outstanding music and talks and SPIRIT. I was so proud of my sister, for her life was one of quality service.
I had a special experience Friday when I was asked to give the prayer of dedication at the lovely-decorated log cabin that Randy Chambers unearthed back in April. He had done a beautiful job of restoration and added furniture and relics that added to the spirit of the place. A relative in Oregon had sent him two old oval pictures of the original owner and his wife, so those were hung on one wall with other older relatives . Altogether the décor made the place have a hallowed feeling. I had been able to help Randy find that his 2nd great-grandfather's family had owned that property. Then some family history had been unearthed which showed the family had come across the plains in 1865 and moved to Farr West (then a part ofHarrisville) in 1866, The whole project was so fascinating that I was having a celestial experience in searching my record of Farr West to find Randy had bought land that had belonged to his 2nd great-grandparents. What a precious find! And today the cabin (visible from the outside) and surrounding offices make a wonderful addition to Farr West. The dedication brought relatives from as far away as Oregon. It is a miracle the way all of the pieces fit together. It was identified with RECORDS
I hope you are keeping a good journal and that the habit will continue throughout your life.
Love, Brian
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