..Oops......!

Today was a very interesting. We got to church and no one was in the parking lot, no cars. That was really weird, so we drove to the other side and the same thing no cars. As we were walking in Kenn asked "Is it Stake Conference" I said "no that's next week, and the parking lot would almost be full by now" "What about time change" I said " no again, that's in January, plus the frist ward cars would be here" So we walked in wondering what the deal was? Guess What?! We forgot to turn our clocks back! Can you believe it! Us of all people who relish each year that extra hour of sleep, forgot to turn our clocks back. Well needless to say we're both going to take a nap today. Hope you all had a good Sabbath Day! Thanks for sleeping a extra hour for us!

Snow on Mt Emily!

Winter is here! I think I'm going to die. I haven't even had a summer, What ever happen to an Indian summer! I am in no way ready for this! I usually welcome winter, but not this year! UGH!!!!!!! Well, back to costumes. We are to have snow showers tonight,so wish me luck!

General Conference

WE were blessed to be able to go General Conference and see Jen's and Nick's new Condo. I thought I would share with all of you, pictures of their Condo. Here's a picture from the hall looking into their bedroom.







Here's their bedroom. The beautiful paint job was done with a base color and with gold metalic feather dusting. Truned out Beautiful! It's a old theather trick to add texture to sets.


The living room. Which is just nice, cozy, and very inviting.


They also have a gas fireplace. They also bought a new flat screen T.V.




Here's Jillian putting her shoes on in the living room.




The Dinning room






The kitchen. Nice size, much bigger than their last apt.


The hallway.




The second bedroom or music room. Painted in a warm soft blue.


It was so wonderful going to Conference and seeing Jen & Nick and also Jillian since she's been living with them. Conference is always a spiritual feast. It was so wonderful going all together. We left early Saturday morning. We missed the frist session, but luckly, we were recording at home so we won't miss it. We were able to get the second session on the radio-got to Jen's half way though, so we watch the remaning with them in their new Condo. It was so fun visiting with them. When Kenn & Nick went to priesthood meeting, Jen & I went to Walmart to buy food and Muchies for Sunday. While, Jillian went to a play with her friends. Once Nick & Kenn came back ,Jen and Nick took us out to dinner at the Spagetti Factory. It was great, what a treat! On Sunday it was raining like crazy. But we all brought our umbrella, so we stayed dry. It was neat when we entered the Conference Hall, they took our unbrella's and dryed them with a towel. We went on Sunday morning so we were able to be there for the "Spoken Word" as well. There is nothing like going to Conference, words can't express the strong spirit you feel when you walk into the Conference Center itself. Then when the Prophet walks in, everyone stands and you could hear a pin drop. It's incredible!!!!! If you want to srengthen your testimony, it's worth any expense or sacrifice you have to make! Everyone should go to Conference at least once. I've been blessed with the opportunity to go many times with our family. If you ever get a chance, take the opportunity, it is so worth it!

Four Generations

This is Four Generations. My Dad,myself,Jessica and Vallian. I didn't realized it until Jessica mention it "Wow"!!! Can you believe it?!




Here's a picture's of Jessica & Paxti with my Dad and Vallin. It was so wonderful seeing my Dad with them. It's been a long time since my Dad was able to see them. It was worth the driving the 6 hours to Salem from LaGrande.



Here's just a couple pictures of my Dad with Vallin. Vallin is just a cutie!!! It's so great to see my Dad with his great grandson. I just get all warm a fuzzy inside.It's so fun seeing Vallin checking out his great grandpa.

Standing up for Truth and Righteousness

Standing up for what you believe in is never easy! It can really hurt some times! But you got to have the strength to do so no matter the consequences,even if it hurts the one you love the most in the world. It's amazing how the Lord blesses you with a spirit of calm and peace when you do so! I'm so thankful to the Lord, He is my rock, my strength and my comforter. He always blesses me when I do the right thing! Being a "Witness of God AT ALL TIMES and IN ALL THINGS,and IN ALL PLACES" (Mosiah 18:9) Is never easy. I don't think it was meant to be. But I never felt better for doing so. So Stand up for Truth and Righteousness-It's worth it in the end!

Saying Good-bye, Is so hard to do!

I'm finding it harder and harder to say good-bye to my girls and their spouses. I just become a bawl-baby! My emotions,the tenderness of heart and the sensitivity of all things around me is over whelming. About 45 minutes before we were to leave Patxi and Jessica's house, I became withdrawn and quiet. I didn't want to leave. So I removed myself by doing the dishes. I didn't want to say good-bye. Each time Jessy visits, it becomes harder and harder to see her leave. When we were taking family pictures, I was just holding back the tears. I cried half way to the Portland airport where Jillian was to leave on a plane to go back to school. I miss her soooooooo much! I went to hug Jillian and I didn't want to let go. Kenn could tell that I was having a hard time. So he came over to the driver's side after Jillian left and gave me a good long hug, which brought more tears running down my face. You know how hard it is to drive and cry at the same time? I don't think Jen & Nick noticed. I tried to act strong and of course wearing my dark sun glasses helped! At least I got a extra day with Jen & Nick before I have to say good-bye to them. Hopefully that would make it easier when they left. Hello.....it didn't! I thought my heart would break! This week-end was so hard on me. Seeing Jen & Nick get into the car and get ready to leave just made me choke up and cry. I just love my girls and their husbands so much!!!!! I'm so thankful that "families are eternal." If I find this hard to bear, I can't imagine if I didn't have the knowledge! So if I was a little sharp or short during this time, please don't take it personally. I just become so emotional.

HELLO....YES, I'M A GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a grandma to "Valin kade Waite" a beautiful baby boy! Just the thought of it-brings tears to my eyes. It was such a wonderful-spiritual experience, to be present at his birth. It's amazing the instant love you feel at that moment. It's almost overwhelming! In fact it was! What a miracle!!!!!! Jessica did such a wonderful job. Words can't express how proud I am of her! It was so beautiful to see her hold Valin just seconds after he was born. She's going to be such a fantastic mother! Jessica and Paxti are going to be great parents! It's so incredible watching them taking care of this new blessing in there lives! I know Heavenly Father has great things instore for Valin. He truly is a special spirit! Thanks so much Jessica for letting me be there for this sacred blessed event!!!!!

Snow...And more Snow!

Yes, it's snowing again. It snowed Saturday & Sunday. Now, it's snowing again! And it will be snowing through till Wednesday! At frist I was a little frustrated- But then I thought, Hey it's still January. If it was June or even April that would be something to complain about. Hey, if your getting the weather blues, I have a movie you must go and see! It's "Marley & Me". Denys read the book and loved it. If your a dog lover, this is a movie for you.

My back is doing much better, since receiving a blessing last night. I am so thankful for the priesthood. Speak about a tender mercy of the Lord!

Can't Even Put My Socks On!

You would think I was pregnant or something. Well, about a week and a half ago by back started hurting. So I went to Dr McKoen. Well, it's gotten worse needless to say. I have to take 6 avil at a time, just to be moveable. Still in a lot of pain though. Found out this was all caused by reading. Yes, I say reading! Reading should be out lawed. No, just kidding! It came from hours upon hours of reading without moving and having my legs crossed. You may ask what in the world made Denise Wheeler sit and read all that time. "The Host" by Stephenie Meyer. Can you believe I was reading for enjoyment. Miracles do happen! "The Host" is good once you get through the first 70's pages or so, then it picks up. Not as good as the "Twilight" books. Kenn and I really enjoyed reading thoughs. I even had to buy him his own "New Moon" because we were in the same book at the same time. Well, back to my story, old people like me should not sit more then a hour with out moving. That goes for driving as well. Getting old sucks! Jen, I know I shouldn't use that word, you don't like it-but it discribe how I feel.
I've been greatly bless lately. So I guess this is my opposition in all things. I'm getting a blessing today, because the way I am now I won't be much help to jessy when the baby comes. I have faith that the Lord will bless me with my righteous desire! So remember reading is good! Not moving, no so good!

More Blessings and Promptings from the Sprit

Our visiting teaching message for this month is "Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith". Juile B. Beck give a list of 8 things we should be doing to achieve this goal. I want to share with you how goal #4 saved my life! #4 states "Qaulify for, recongnize and follow the Holy Ghost" You all know about the accident from my last post. We had been driving the car alot to Walla Walla, Washington for doctor's appointments etc.... Well, the last couple days I've been thinking that I should get the car looked at even through it still drives straight down the road when my hands are off the wheel. So yesterday I took the car in. They had a mechanic, so I made appointment for this morning at 8 a.m. Now, anyone who really knows me would be surprised at this because, heaven knows, there has got to be a very good reson for me to be out the door dressed and somewhere by 8 a.m. Thankfully, I listened to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. The mechanic came out and said "You ain't goin' no where in that vehicle, the bearings are cracked" I was so shocked. I believed he said "bearings" He was surprised that the wheel hadn't fallen off yet. Then he stated: "You must pray alot!" I replied, "As a matter of fact, I do!" When they took the left wheel off there was nothing holding it on. The bearings where not just cracked, they broken into small pieces. Still shaking their heads, they said that it was a miracle! All I can say is, that I'm sure glad I listened to the Spirit, because I would never have made it to Jessica's alive. Well, at least from what they had said. Now, I feel more comfortable driving to Jessica's (Salem) by myself. I'm still a little nervous though. I've asked Kenn to give me a blessing before I go. So now, all I have to do is wait for the baby to come. Yea!

The Crash! And the Lord blessing's

Yes, It happened. I still can't believe it! It's still so vivid in my mind. Any time I close my eyes I can see it all happen again. It's amazing how the mind works. Let me tell you how all of this happend. Frist of all, it was Monday the 5th and it snowed like crazy the night before. We received about a foot of snow and it was till snowing at seven in the morning. Jillian and I had to leave so she could catch her plane in Boise. So we started. And of course, at no surprise the pass was closed. We couldn't leave the valley! So we decided to eat Breakfast at the "Flying J" and wait for the pass to open. Well, we waited and waited! So we decided to head back home and waite there. We kept checking the inter-net and making phone calls. Finally, the pass opened at 12:30.{ Let me tell you that the night before I was pretty nervous when I saw it snowing so hard! Even when I wroke up in the morning as was still was sick to my stomach. Maybe my gut was trying to tell me something.} Anyway let's get back to the day that will always be so vivid in my mind. At about 10:00 we found out that the college "E.O.U" was canceled because of the snow. That's never happen before, so that tell's you how much snow we got. Well, I was relieved so now Kenn could come with me to take Jillian to the airport. That brought some peace of mind to me, because I was not looking forward driving back by my self in the dark. So, like I stated before the pass was finally opened at 12:30 and all three of us head off to Boise. It was slow going but we made it. Yeah! Even though Jillain missed her frist flight, we where able to get her on a 5:15 flight. WE only had to pay 50 dollars more to change it. { what a blessing } Because we where ready to pay for another whole ticket. We saw her off and headed backe home- Normally when in Boise we would eat or do some shopping but because of the roads we decided to go straight home. We did stop in Ontario to eat at "Winger's". We were also prepared to stay the night because of the roads and it was dark. So before we decided to stay in Ontario, we called the Chadwick's to check the roads for us. They were snowed packed but most of the roads where wet. He also stated that more snow was on its way in the morning. So decided to start for home. when we sarted the roads where pretty good. Then all of a sudden the roads started to become a little icy. I started to slow down but It was to late. I hit a patch of black ice, it was so hard to see in the dark. [ need to get better head lights ] I was going about 45 to 50 miles per-hour when I hit the ice. The road was dry and then there it was. I qickly tryed to corrct it. I moved the steering wheel 6 times back and forth to counter it, I was still in 4 wheel drive. I was swerving, fish tailing down the highway. This was right before the two lane stared to move into one lane. AS we where fish tailing down the road the l lighted arrow grew closer and closer. I swear we where going to hit it and the cement wall. So, I panicked and said "Kenn I can't do this!!!" He answered back pretty clamly, just a bit of tenseness in his voice "Yes you can, your fine". "No I'm not!" At that moment that's when we slamed into the metal railing. After spinning around. Luckly, the metal railing was packed with fresh snow which soften the blow. So, there we where acrosse the lane and into the other lane. I was still in shock, but I qiuckly backed up the car to move it to the side of the road. I knew three semis where going to come, because we passed them not to long ago. And sure enough, they came whizzing by. I'm sure glad that the Lord helped me to know what to do, because we would of been hit by those semis for sure. Kenn got out of the car and checked for damage, But it was so dark he really couldn"t see anything. We where so luckly!! I was so shaken that I could't drive. So Kenn said he would drive. As I was walking to the passenger side I looked over the edge where we hit. There was steep 50 foot drop into a small creek. All I could think of was if we just hit the railing just a little harder, and flipped over which we could of done easily. Luckly, we where able to drive our car home. What a blessing! But I was so tense all the way home. I kept seeing the arrow sign and the 50 foot drop with the creek. I still see them when I think about it. Let me tell you, I sure didn't want to drive again ever! But on thursday Kenn made me drive to Walla Walla for his Dr. appointment. I was a little shaky at frist- But driving became easyer as I drove. I'm gald I did-because I need to rebuild my confidence up again. I still a little nervous driving to Jessica and Patxi when the baby comes by my self. I know the the Lord will bless me! Well, that's what happned. It was a long Day to say the least!