Celebrate Good Times!

We had a wonderful day today!
Tonight we went over to the Hill's to celebrate Chad's 21st birthday. We also recognized MaryJane's birthday that was a few days ago. (Mom, she said that she appreciated the card you sent her.)

We had a fun time. We always love seeing them. Chelsie came and brought the baby, she is sooooo cute! We kept joking that Chad thought the party was for him, but really everyone was there just to see Quinmrie(sp?)!

We also got great news today from some very good friends. I won't use names (even though the only people I know read this don't know them). Our friends both were very inactive and only recently (within the last 2 years) started coming back to church and making the changes neccessary in their lives to put them back on "the straight and narrow". They have both worked so hard, overcoming addictions, habits, and many months of repentance. A little less than a year ago she was able to go to the temple to receive her endowment. But he, having been a priesthood holder who had already made temple covenants still had a long road before his priesthood rights could be reinstated. He has patiently, humbly and faithfully continued working and waiting for the day that he would again receive the blessings of being a worthy priesthood holder. Today after many, many months of waiting, that blessing was realized!

We were so happy when we got the call! They feel so blessed and grateful! They have been a wonderful example to us. The only thing that they are waiting for now is a little paperwork that will give the final "okay" for them to go to the temple to be sealed for eternity. That might take another month. But at least for now, he can give blessings, be a home teacher, and most especially he can receive a recommend and return to the temple to do temple work.

We love these people so much and feel blessed to be called their friends! They have taught us many things as we've seen just a small portion of their journey. Their testimonies are strong and sure and whenever they share even a part of it, the spirit is undeniably present.

Today truly is a day to celebrate!