Today was a pretty good day - although we didn't get Marsha and Blair out as early as we needed to so that we could get to church on time...but it was good to see them and all in all I really appreciated having the time with them. We spent some time talking genealogy and I shared some of the things that I had from my files. Hopefully the more that we have working on these lines the better.

I went to choir and I really enjoy playing for them. They have beautiful voices and the leadership work very hard to make it as good as it is. I also proffered some music that I have thinking that they might want to tinker with them...looks like they will try some. I am happy about that. It was better to play this week than last also because the eye infection seems to be clearing up and I can at least see the notes LOL.

Have I said how much I love my family???? Yesterday Phil called to wish me a happy birthday and we had a great time talking about sundry things - we don't always have the chance to do that and I really enjoyed it. A few minutes later Desi and her little family called and sang me "Happy Birthday." It was pretty cute. Then, while I was in Sam's Brad and Lexie called and wished me happy birthday. A little while later I heard from Felicia, then my Dad. Finally I heard from Joey and we had a chance to talk as well. Then today Felicia called to wish me happy birthday. Then Cherstin and her little brood called and sang "Happy Birthday" too - it was so fun! Then Robert and his brood (or portions thereof;) called and sang "Happy Birthday too. We also had a chance to chat and it reminded me of just how blessed I am to have such wonderful, wonderful family whom I love with all my heart and who make me feel so loved and cherished. Thanks so much, you guys.

In these conversations I am so appreciative that each one of these precious sons and daughters desires to truly be a Celestial Individual and do all they can to create a Celestial Family - both immediate and extended. (And, as an aside, I just want each of my daughters-in-law and sons-in-law that I really count you as my sons and daughters too - with no distinction. It is such a tribute to each of you. I love you as my own and that is not just hyperbole - it is the absolute truth! And I know that our family is as strong and warm and good in large part because of you - your contributions and sacrifice are not unnoticed!) I just can't be any more blessed than that! It also continues to be obvious that each is trying hard to find a way to facilitate a family reunion under extreme odds. I am also grateful for that...it isn't easy to do this with everyones' schedule and needs...but I am really grateful for everyones' efforts and support.