"God works the night shift, not you. Don't spend another sleepless night trying to figure out your problems. TRUST THE LORD."
"A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing."
"At our age rolling out of bed in the morning is easy. Getting up off the floor is another story."
"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time."
"EXERCISE?" I could have sworn you said, "EXTRA FRIES."
This week has been so different than most. Since the temple is closed for maintenance for three weeks I'm really bored! I didn't realize how much time I spent there. Rudi continues to go everyday to the temple. They are working so hard to get all 200 seats recovered in the endowment rooms. He's busier than he's ever been. I've spent most of my week reading, doing projects I've wanted to get done, going to the family search center, but mostly catching up on sleep and correspondence. Oh, I also made caramels and divinity candy this week. Ellie begged me to bring some to New York. What I won't do to keep my family happy.
Rudi comes home from the temple tired and I'm ready to go somewhere, anywhere! Thank goodness I'll be plenty busy in New York.
Tomorrow I fly to New York to meet Traci and Ellie. Tiffini, Kristin and Tieler will arrive on Wednesday. They have so many fun activities planned. I hope I can keep up with them! Next week my email will be late since I don't get home until late Sunday night. I'll include tons of pictures and have a lot more to write about.
This week we did get to know a few of the missionaries that will be staying for the winter. We went to dinner with the Rich's from Idaho. Such a great couple. They'll be going home in April also. We also went to a show and dinner with the Dawlings. They are crazy and fun to be around. I guess we need to make new friends because our old group left last week. We haven't meet any missionaries who weren't outstanding. We continue to love getting to know these missionaries and feel of their strong testimonies. I think we'll survive the winter again, thanks to these people.
Today it is 60 degrees, but they've predicted snow for Tuesday. Yuck! I'm not ready for ice, snow and wind.
I just hope it doesn't get too cold in New York. I think we've planned a lot of indoor plays and activities just incase.
We went back to Canton today for church. We took the Fords, a couple from Bountiful, with us. As usual being there was delightful! The people there greeted us with surprise, since they thought our last time was the week before. I guess we'll continue to make our pilgrimage to Canton until the weather turns really ugly. I always come away with a renewed love of that branch.
My blood pressure decided to act up again. I went to the mission doctor and he sent me for blood and urine tests. I haven't heard the results yet. I guess no news is good news, right? He added another pill, just what I needed. I've also been having trouble with my right hand going numb and tingly. The doctor thinks it might be a carpal tunnel problem. I have an appointment the day after I get home for tests. O.K. what more can go wrong with this body? I just hope Heavenly Father lets me finish this mission before I totally fall apart. I really thought my blood pressure problem was a thing of the past. I've felt so good since they put the stent in last February. I guess I need to be humbled every once in a while. Rudi continues to act like a superman. Thank goodness one of us is hanging in there.
I'm sorry this email was mostly about me and my problems. I need to be busier and get back to the temple. When I'm busy I don't have time to think about my problems.
Hope all of you are doing great and enjoying this wonderful season. Remember to be grateful for what you have and not worry about what you don't have. We love you all and love hearing from you.
Rudi and Kathy
I'll see some of you this week. Can't wait!
HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY CALLIE!
Callie turns 11 on November 11th. She is Tami's oldest child. Such a cutie and great swimmer! Have a wonderful birthday and eat cake for me. See you in April.
The last few signs of fall. I'll miss the beautiful colored trees.
At Joseph Smith's family home, old and new. Love the bright yellow tree in the background.
Some of our friends who will still be here for the winter. Steve and Marie Terry. They live in St. George.
Brad and Susan Dawling. They're sticking around for the next year. Such a fun loving couple from Rexburg, Id.
Steve and Terry Wilson from Washington state. Staying until Sept.
Can't get enough of these colors, soon to be gone after snow this week.
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