Missionary

Mike is still in San Antonio. At the beginning of November he was able to go take Jacob out to the MTC. They spent about ten days visiting friends and family while they went Temple hoping across the US. Along the way they attended sessions at the Memphis, Mesa AZ, Las Vegas, St George, and Manti Temples. Most of these were with other family members. Parents, Grand parents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many friends all had a great time. After dropping Jacob off at the MTC I had to drive straight to San Antonio. I was in such a hurry that I did not even stop to take any pictures of the area as I passed through Moab, Utah. That was very beautiful but I wanted to try to get to Albuquerque, NM before stopping for the night. At 10:30 PM I was not yet there but had to stop anyway. Got back to San Antonio about 9:00 PM on the day that I had to sign back in from Leave. I then went to Sea, World with some fellow wounded soldiers where Shamu Killed my phone but it was worth it. We saw the first show from the top row where they have space for the handicapped but came back again in the afternoon and got seats on the second row. Right in front of the area where the whales beach themselves during the show. One tail wag was all it took but then we also got two more. We were totally soaked.

Where Have I Been All These Months?

Let's give this blogging thing another try. Folks, so much has changed in our family in the 10 months since the last time that I posted that I must randomly post events as they come to me. I will try to get it all eventually. So, here's me with Gage, the grandson just below that was "just born". Yeah, it seems like yesterday. This is his first visit at the Pumpkin Patch. Just a note, we do not live in Germany now, we are living in Cabot Arkansas. Mike is working on a medical retirement from the Army. More on that to follow

Poppi blesses Gage

On Sunday, January 11th, Mike gave Gage a blessing and placed his name on the records of the church. Momma and Papa were so proud. The same day, Mike ordained Jacob to the Melchizedek priesthood, as an Elder. He is preparing his papers for his mission. Note: Mike is currently in Iraq. We miss him and want him to know many, many people are praying for his and his unit's safety.

GAGE GIL has arrived!

Julio and Corinna are the proud parents of Gage Lucas Gil, born on January 6th, weighing in at a whopping 9lbs 8oz, and 21.5 in long. He is just beautiful and looks just like me, as all my grandchildren do, of course. Mom is doing well now, it was tough at the first because when she received her epidural, an extra hole was made and she had bad headaches and nausea for the first 10 days. The anesthesiologist did a patch procedure and she got better almost right away.