Elder Kyle Duke

Today was Kyle Duke's (non) missionary farewell. The seminary teacher spoke, there was a men's chorus musical number, Kyle's brother Taylor spoke and the youth sang "We'll Bring the World His Truth". Then Elder Duke spoke. Kyle's talk was amazing. His dad died when he was five years old and he talked about how that had impacted his life, the support and love he has received from the ward, and that he knows he will see his father again. It was a very powerful talk (one that should have been taped). All I can say is Washington State-----watch out because you are about to get one nice, humble and prepared missionary!

Note: I wish I could photoshop his brother Wes in that "siblings" photo. But, Wes will be meeting Kyle at the Salt Lake City airport tomorrow and going with him to the MTC on Wednesday.

What about lunch?

I've been wanting to meet one of my blogging friends for lunch and I'm so glad it worked out today. We met at the Tilt'n Diner in Tilton, New Hampshire. I had a hamburger "upgraded" with sweet potato fries (delicious). Today was one of those days where I was itching to cross the border. It was sunny and warm and a perfect day for a drive.

Soooooooooooooooooo tired

Walking and talking

For I don't know how many months my good friend and I have been walking one night a week. We take turns walking up and down the hills in her neighborhood, through the streets of my town, or (like tonight) on the track. We're committed to doing this and are good about contacting each other to set a date and time to get together. We walk and talk and walk and talk and walk and talk some more and I'm so glad to have a walking buddy.

Age

I was telling my friend Adam tonight that last night one of my new friends thought that I was about 36. Then Adam said, "You should be in one of those 'Guess the Age' booths at the Circus and nobody would ever win."









I'm glad I don't look my age.

RS = Recipe Swap

Tonight I hosted our monthly Relief Society Recipe Swap. The theme was strawberries. I made delicious fresh strawberry homemade ice cream. Yum!!

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaack

Tonight only minutes after getting home from work my cell phone rang. It was a number I didn't recognize but I answered it. Good thing; it was my nephew Jamel calling from a pay phone at the airport in Boston! He's home from Europe--11 days early, with $14 in his pocket, and lots of great adventures under his belt. Tomorrow we will find his bank and get his ticket to Florida changed so he can get home.

Stake Center Topping Off

Yesterday at church the Bishop announced that today was the Topping Off ceremony at the Cambridge Stake Center that is under construction. Conveniently the building is close to where I work so I drove in and was there right before 8:00am. We had a prayer and sang one verse of "Come, Come Ye Saints". I got to sign the beam and watch them place it at the top of the building. It was really cool being a part of it.

Apartments in Kingston, NY

Summer photo

Taken in New York City, 6/14/09

Quick update

My c-oscopy went fine today. If I had to choose a favorite part, it was definitely the general anesthesia. I go back in 7 years for colonoscopy #3.

Tonight my friend and I had dinner at the Olive Garden. I'd never eaten there before (hey -- I live 10 miles from the North End). It was nice to eat solid food again after many hours.


















On the way home I suggested we check out the Tall Ships. There were lots of people walking around the city, enjoying a beautiful night and some lighted (lit?) tall ships. I didn't have my camera with me (shameful) so this picture is from Tall Ships 2000.

The best news is that my computer part arrived, it's installed and my computer is working fine. Sigh.