It also brought about another miracle and tender mercy from our Father in Heaven. Mother (Grandma Hanson) became deathly sick Sunday night (the night before they were to leave to come). She was in a lot of pain and in no condition to travel -- anywhere -- let alone make the long trip to California. Family members were notified and many prayers were offered immediately in her behalf. Miraculously, by 2 p.m. on Monday, she felt well enough to travel. We were all so grateful that she and George were able to make this trip. It meant so much to them and to Elaine. And we are also very grateful to Larry and Dorothy for bringing them. It is a long and tiring trip.
They spent Tuesday evening through Thursday in Paso Robles visiting with Elaine, then journeyed down to Oxnard and arrived Thursday evening. We had such a lovely visit. Friday we went to the cross and enjoyed the view, had a nice visit with Elder and Sister Blue at the office, enjoyed a picnic at Oxnard City Park, and tested the ocean (well, Dorothy and I rolled up our pant legs and waded) at the beach. We attended General Conference sessions at the Ventura Stake Center on Saturday and Sunday morning. While the men attended the Priesthood session, the ladies went for a walk at the channels. We all enjoyed visiting and eating and laughing. It was a good time! And the weather was perfect :) It was very hard to say goodbye after lunch today. Thank goodness for skype! I will see them again soon!
I have to say, as I put my arm around my sweet little mother at conference as we were singing "Called To Serve," I got all choked up as I listened to her singing. I still love to hear her sing, even though her beautiful and clear soprano voice is not as strong and clear as it used to be. How I love this beautiful lady who continues to be my idol and whom I wish to emulate! May Heavenly Father continue to bless her and George as they care for each other and serve those around them! I know He will -- my stake president made that promise :)
DANG! Again, I am so ticked with myself for not taking more pictures! Here are the ones I did take.
I love these guys!!
Viewing Rich Family Reunion pictures
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