Wednesday, March 26, 2008

'til we meet again dear sweet white dove Grammie


And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Psalm 55:6





My dear Grammie Butler passed on to be with Papa and her parents and Heavenly Father. Grammie had been very sick with Pulmonary Fibrosis and is finally free of her pain and suffering and is at rest. We will all miss you Grammie.

To find out more about Pulmonary Fibrosis go to: http://www.coalitionforpf.org/ it's slowely becoming more widely known and recognized, it needs attention and funding for research to help those that suffer from it.

We love you Grammie

Friday, February 29, 2008

Ahhahhhhhhhh she's melllllting...




That's my Mom, she's been working delivering the local newspaper since October and has lost 27 lbs! Daddy says maybe she's a witch and she melts with every shower!!! He asked Mummy, where is your broom and she quickly replied that it was getting tricked out with painted flames and fiery red bristles (as daddy pointed out red goes faster!). Those two can really clown around!!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Take the plunge!!





This Saturday is the Vermont Special Olympics of Vermont's Penguin Plunge at the Coast Guard Station on Burlington's waterfront On Lake Champlain! Many a brave soul will be taking the plunge to help support the great works of the Special Olympics. On behalf of Nathanael and all his special friends. Thank you.

Here is Nathanael at North Beach last summer!



Happy Birthday Belated Sister Samantha!

It was my oldest sister Samantha's birthday on Monday the 4th! She lives in Provo Utah with her husband Brian and their son Owen (my nephew!!). I haven't seen here since I was just a little thing of 4 months old!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Farewell Sweet President Gordon B. Hinckley


It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our sweet and kind prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley. President Hinckley was a much loved leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormons and he served his Lord so well and faithfully. He came across some difficult social dilemmas such as the gay marriage movement and also saw the increasing popularity of the internet and the impact that and different entertainment mediums had on families today. In his senior years he managed to lead the Church through these types of storms being steadfast and strong. Never did he waver from the teachings of our Heavenly Father. In times of trouble, such as Hurricane Katrina or 911, we members looked to him for reassurance and for comfort and he quickly reminded us of our faith. Though flattered that we felt we needed him, he reminded us what we really needed was to carry on and exercise our faith and live as the Lord has asked us. Uprightly we stand, holding to that sacred iron rod, persevering against lifes storms.

President Hinckley was also a brilliant author and he had such an eloquent way to teach us all. His darling wife is also well-written and was a great leader and example for the women of the church. What a pair!

Though are hearts are heavy at our loss, our spirits rejoice in that President Hinckley is now with our Heavenly Father in all his glory. He has rejoined sweet Sister Hinckley and all others before him. What joy and wonder. What peace this brings.

Friday, January 25, 2008

"I'm a big kid now!"

We went to playgroup today and it was reaaaally packed! Here I am at snack/story time! Timmy's up front on the left: