October 19, 2025

Dearest Isaac and Lily,

It's been such a fun week!

  • We took the Orth's down to Arches and took them on a night hike to Delicate Arch and then did a run through U-turn canyon with them... in the rain.  We had fun despite the weather and getting the rope stuck once.
  • I chatted with Dave Barnes, one of his Nurse Practitioners and one of his PA's in several phone calls this week.  I'm still not sure if going back to school and pursuing a medical degree of some sort is what the Lord wants me to do, but I have really enjoyed getting more information! Interestingly enough, the nurse advised me to become a PA, and the PA advised me to become a nurse.
  • Dad, Emmy and I left on Wednesday afternoon to go on a Fall Break trip to Capitol Reef.  We took the fifth wheel down with us and camped in a little RV park.
  • We did some hikes down in the water pocket fold, which were LOVELY!
  • We also did a canyon called Cassidy Arch.  The approach to this canyon is a very popular hike, so we had quite the audience watching us as we descended down the first 130+ft. rappel!  Such a fun canyon!  We had a ball despite the sketchy approach to the second rappel.
  • The Primary Program was today, and I played for half of the songs.  My mistakes were few enough, that I think it went great!
This week I have felt very grateful for Heavenly Father's awareness of me and my family.  During that scary rappel approach mentioned above I sent several very heartfelt prayers heavenward for the safety of myself, Emmy and Dad.  I don't know that any miracles happened (or needed to happen, my fear was likely much greater than it needed to be), but I felt so heard and seen and cared for that I knew God was there and that He cared.  Such awareness give such a depth and happiness to my life, and I'm grateful I know God is my father and they He loves me!

I love you to the Moon and back!

Mom




















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