Everyday tender mercies (recognizing them)

the miracles of our family our too numerous to name them all --but please ponder on them this month K? In short we have been protected in our many days of riding, flying , biking, hiking, delivery babies, all the sports, rugby-surfing, basketball, football, lacross, softball, soccer, to name a few...we've been protected in driving, serving, learning, kayaking, it is amazing to me
glad you are all here to do what the Lord would have you do.

brad and kaci "pondering.." ..

Miracles of the Bryan Call and extended family

Dear family--take a minute to ponder about this as you do the dishes or wash your car--or make your bed, or drive to work......

I’m slipping a little—On Jan 29- of last week –Bryan Scott and I were talking about the tender mercies of Heavenly father.

*that was that day seven years ago when Bryan was spared in his serious accident. Then we talked of other miracles that our family has experienced. Previous to that dad and I had also talked about so many miraculous blessings have been given to us. We could hardly name them all. It reminded me of the movie “Seventeen Miracles” that came out in theaters a year ago.

*Well then I got to thinking about dad being spared not getting hit with lighting. *Hayley waiting long enough at a green light to avoid being hit by a car…just because of a feeling.* Brad not getting swept away by the ocean wave when he clung to the rock in NY.* Anna recovering from a burn on her face from hot soup* brad not getting lost in the mountains on his bike in Payson lake --when it got late * Mom not getting hit by a car when stopped on a icy bridge between Midway and Heber. *hayley not getting hurt by the whales--when they kyacked so close *Nancy recovering from a spin out on a moped bike in Hawaii. *Stephen getting struck while riding his bike as a child, *Joe avoiding accidents while –racing his bike,* and all the missionaries in our family- avoiding harm when in un safe areas.* and kerri being safe during surfing and *brad recovering from hitting his head surfing and *bryan brad being safe skiing, *the and Anna not getting cut more when hitting a ceiling fan, *kerri being protected in all her paulvaulting ,and *Dad being protected when he hit a deer * kerri getting Forrest here safe and sound after being on bed rest.* and then remember about all the safe arrivals of the babies in our family and how each one has been a miracle.* then remember too of hunter recovering from his staples in the head and broken arm all in one season. * Remember How Hayley got so dehydrated from having her tonsils out--but was blessed to get through it--remember how nancy, cracked her head against Julia's hip, remember how* Brianne was protecte in Brazil? *remember how hayley ran into the tree and scraped her face--but the scars healed..

There are so manyI'm just glad that you are all here to fulfill your mission in life and build up the kingdom--we'll never get to make a movie most likely but at life's end--it was be nice to Meet our Father in Heaven and express our thanks to him and let him know that we acknowledge and saw his hand in our lives and protecting and guiding us.

Well the list goes on and on—and I’m sure you could all add to it and I think we should until we get 100, because I am sure throughout the years there are even many more than that!! if anyone doesn't want my spin on their miracle --included in the above list --just edit it out. K? or edit and add more miracles in--I'm just one person I can't brain storm them all help...

forever painting

I keep saying that the painting days are over--well they are for me--but glad the grandkids still keep the painting and holiday windows going--it brings us such joy to see things painted by them.

happy birthday Nancy the big 32--

Dear Nancy

Happy Birthday !!!! I love to celebrate a person’s life on their birthday and celebrating yours is as easy as falling off of a log, as you have done so many wonderful things. You have made such a difference in our life and the life your family. Although dad and I are 21 and 23 years older than you in -- age to you brought many joys to us throughout our lives.

*We shared chocolate chip cookies, (making them and eating them) adventures, friendships of your friends and you of our friends (if that makes sense?) and talks together.

*we remember watching you learn tricks on the trampoline and imparticular—mastering the back flip always patient but always determined. You loved to jump on the trampoline and sometimes you and the kids (brad, bryan and Hayley) would get on the trampoline all together and make it work. Now life is bouncing us all around in difference ways and challenges and joys—but you four still have that friendship you started when you were out jumping.

We remember making up games together such as making up our own jeapordy game while camping

We remember you kids going on the the inner tubes on Murray hill. sometimes we did this outing when you’d first come home from Hawaii at college and you’d have been missing playing in the snow.

You are a good worker, as a child and now. Remember cleaning the house together and along side each other. Remember aunt Carolyn getting you all to clean saying “an hour together or four hours alone or something like that”? and dividing the tasks between us.

*You really think things thoughts and dreams (like the song dream BIG) you went to Hawaii when no one thought that it was do-able –and many examples since then –that is just one.

* You are prayerful before making a decision on things. You are endeared to so many people because of your sensitivity and good nature.

* You make your home so warm and welcoming. You are always glad to open your home to gatherings for family, friend, or Relief Society sisters , girls doing crafts, your kids birthday parties.

*The Lord instructed parents in the D&C to teach their children and so we’ve really taken that

* Your years of service in the church in various callings

LOYAL—you are--: to your family and neighbors. So many things you’ve done in your life that we will most likely never know about. (because your left hand knoweth not what your right hand doeth—but you’ll be rewarded in Heaven).

* You’ve been a good listening ear to so many, including dad and I.

. You also invited us to swim with you and share in their birthday parties.

* We have learned a great deal from you, without your saying the lesson out loud.

How you live is a better way to teach --than a sermon.

*You have a sense of commitment, integrity and above all charity, and kindness for those that come into your path.

* No matter what happens with various situations, you work through them and look for what you could have learned and look for the best in the situation at hand.

* looking for the best in others and finding their strengths instead of their faults.is typical of you

We have appreciated the time when you help with things for the extended family such as crafts at the cabin in oakley

It seems that you have enjoyed the seasons of life

*you and Stephen have taken trips to various places together and simply enjoyed the beauties of the world (like the big trees in CA) or a spontaneous trip with your kids to CA to Disney land.

You acknowledge a Father in Heaven who has created your spirit and your husbands and children’s spirits. You treat each of your family with love and respect.

* You are lady that goes the extra mile. When you go ..you go 100 percent like training for a ragnar, or finding out the best teachers, wheel chairs, dance classes, best recipes on the internet, finding out what would be good for FHE.

. You work hard & you play hard. Congratulations on your many accomplishments of the last 32 years.. How Magnificent! You are and just think –the best is still yet to come—buckle up for the next 32 year or so—they’re bound to be GREAT as are you.. Happy birthday

(:

Lotsa Love, mom and dad

happy birthday brad the big 28

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

+the top ten things we apreciate about you--

#10- You make us smile--well okay--laugh, too--

#9 when its time to come to understanding a problem you are genuinely empathic and caring.

#8-you make being with the youth in the ward and stake look FUN

#7- you are there to help. You helped us get the dance party started at hayley’s wedding –

#6-you are kind. You let people in your circle of trust. , you listen to people ,(like bob wyley) --you are kind to all ages

#5-you are a good friend. You really go out of your way to be a friend--one night you and kerri invited people over just “cause” for no special reason and people love that--

#4-you take the time to spend time with your kids and show them new skills like ice skating or cross country skiing and have a great repore with each of them individually.

#3--you enjoy that company of your sweet kerri you are an example to those around you of how fun marriage is and how your wife comes 1st.

#2--you work hard, so you can play hard. You give 100% to your work at the school and they know they can depend on you-

#1-you are just an all the way around, good man--without guile.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

we are honored to be your parents mom and dad “father in Heaven bless you