Elder Perry

We had the great opportunity to hear from Elder L. Tom Perry in our Sacrament meeting today
*he encouraged us to learn our of our 13 articles of faith and the principles behind them --
*by leaning & sharing the articles of faith we'll be able to share "WHO WE ARE" with the world. *He asked us if we realized how much others are wanting to know "who we (the Mormons) are --as we are more exposed to the media.
*He told how he is on the public affairs commitee for the church and how interest has peeked about our religion.
*He told how the Lord wants us to quit hiding our knowledge of the gospel under a bush and speak up.
* Bore a strong testimony of the restoration of this the true church and the great part we have as members in these latter days
* he bore testimony of the Savior and his atonement
* he said he enjoyed hearing babies in the ward cry--that means were growing as a church and not dead and dying.
* he had us all listening
*before the meeting - he met with our stake pres and councilors and wives briefly in the hallway by the stake offices and shook our hands,,and had a short visit before following the Pres into the meeting.
* such a gracious and wonderful man...we enjoyed his good company
*then during priestood trained the brethern of the ward in their priestood assignments.
* and trained...a recently called seventy, who was there with them as well.

best of Luck Lyle and Nola

Lyle and Nola left this morning for the MTC then they fly out to Samoa on Feb 6..they both gave wonderful talks on Sunday and had a lovely luncheon at their home afterwards--in all my favorite places in the World Midway is amoung the top five. (Murray and my home being the first)
* Midway was covered in a blanket of white snow and Timpanogus looked beautiful in the distance
Being around Lyle and Nola's family was wonderful and we really enjoyed the day together. Until we meet again..(In two years) best of luck Lyle and Nola.

happy Birthday Jan 18th (to the best man on earth )

Happy Birthday Bryan --
there's a country song or two I could quote --to sum up the love I have for BryanSuch as "to the world you're just another person but to me YOU'RE THE WORLD..., but I'll just say
happy birthday and move along.
highlighting some of the great ways that your life has blessed our lives...love ya
* you are funny
*you are kind
*you're good with people's needs and feelings
*you're good to hope other's get all the good things in life that they need
*you're wonderful at cooking stroganoff
*you're open to trying new things..
*you're fun to be around
*You're non-judgemental
*you spend time with your wife kids and grandkids
*you're a hard worker
*You fulfill all your church callings
*you are happy for the things you have, and don't feel shafted
*you are a great, ladder ball champion, and ping pong champion and pass the pigs champion
* you can bench press 450 lbs with your legs
*you are fabulous at telling the grandkids stories that make them laugh when they sleep over
*you really show your testimony in the way you live your life and the way that you are 'nit pickin' obedient.

the greatest snow on earth

great is the word they use to describe "utah snow" I second the motion. went skiing at Alta today
had a ball --loved the snow--no lines, and blue skies--Of course the lift worker told me that was probably due to the fact that on top of the lift it was only about 16 degrees with the wind factor
no wonder everyone but the 'crazies' went home.

the greatest snow on earth

besides being a beautiful place to be (in the mountains) it'a all part of my master "work out" plan



great is the word they use to describe "utah snow" I second the motion. went skiing at Alta today
had a ball --loved the snow--no lines, and blue skies--Of course the lift worker told me that was probably due to the fact that on top of the lift it was only about 16 degrees with the wind factor
no wonder everyone but the 'crazies' went home.

new year..new goals

we are not without goals for the new year--like many of those around us--we feel driven to make better of ourselves and our surroundings-- and so drum roll...don't hold us to it but we're trying to:
*put tile in the bathrooms (*as much as I love that 70's linoleum I think I can part with it??)
*deep clean with our new steam cleaner shark
* go to the rec center and exercise.
*be social and go to things when invited.
hum...not a bad start--

Keeping alive the memories of Helen Call

keeping alive the Memory of Helen Elizabeth Pay Call

tonight (Sat Jan 7)
while the Grandkids were here--we talked about Grandma Helen and how wonderful of a person she is.
the kids sat on the blanket and we talked of stories of her, for example --
*how she used to read the book, where the Red fern Grows --outloud to her kids
*how she used to make bottled grape juice
*she served a mission--at a time when many men were being called to war--The Lord need her
*she was in the hospital having her 6th baby when that same weekend her husband was being called to be the stake pres. (by Mark E Petersen)
*she loved to laugh and giggle and one time on her mission --while rushing to get ready--she and her companion got the giggles
* how she and her sister were in two different hospitals but having babies --two days apart.
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Yesterday--bryan and I reflected how it was Jan 6--also a fri --that marked a Fri night 45 years ago Jan 6--When the terrible accident took place in Provo canyon--and Helen was called home to heaven. We always want to keep her memory and attributes alive in our hearts, and be with her someday.
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a PS other general info

Helen Elizabeth PAY CALL
live and raised her family in Heber city, UT
Married to : J. Harold Call

Helen Elizabeth Pay Call
Born September 10, 1921 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died January 6, 1967 - Provo Canyon, Utah, Utah
Daughter of Phillip LeRoy Pay & Georgetta Paxman Pay

Harold & Helen married December 2, 1946 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah