Week 59 - Doctrine and Covenants 59:21 And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.

Dear Jordan,

How are you? We received your letter that you sent on 12/30/2014 or as shows on you envelope, 30.12.2014. Thank you. We also got a copy of the letter that you sent to the Urtons. They really enjoyed it but had trouble reading some of the writing. Mom was able to transcribe it for them. Also the Clements received their letter and really enjoyed it. We haven't seen a copy of it yet.

It has been quite the week here in Utah. On Monday it was Martin Luther King Day so the girls were out of school and neither mom nor I had work. I went to 24 Hr Fitness for a bit. We then met Robert and went to see "Night at the Museum 3." It was pretty good but it will be the last one. We then ate lunch and then Hannah and Rachel had dental appointments. Mom then had a crown fixed. I met with a podiatrist to see about a bone spur on my left heel. It will need to come off and the surgery will be on Monday. I also found out that I won the No Cavity Award for the month of December at the dentist. They took a picture of me and I received a gift card. I then worked on my mom's floor in Alpine for a bit because the doctor was in Highland. When I came home only mom and Hannah were still awake so we didn't have Family Home Evening. 

Mom was ready and wanted to teach a lesson on Martin Luther King. On Tuesday the Young Men finished the Game Design merit badge. On Wednesday, mom was at Holly's house and was leaving when she fell down the steps and twisted her left ankle. She went to the instacare and they took an X-Ray. She actually broke her fibula (the bone on the outside of the leg). She was feeling okay, but was in pain if anyone touched her leg. When I arrived home, I started running errands, such as picking up prescriptions, for mom. Also, I didn't know she broke her leg until I got home. When I heard that it was her left leg and that she was going to be on crutches, I started laughing. Not at her, but at the situation. Both of us will have braces on our left legs and will be using crutches at the same time for several weeks. 

On Thursday Sarah stayed home from school to help mom. She did a great job and set up an appointment with the doctor to put on a cast or brace. When I arrived at home I ate dinner and watched some TV until it was time to pick up Rachel from TRAX. She is a volunteer at Comic Con so she was at training. On Friday Sarah had the day off due to the end of the Quarter. I took a couple of hours off to drive mom and Sarah to the doctor for her brace. I had to leave before the brace was started due to work. On Saturday I exercised and then I drove Hannah to her ACT prep class and Rachel to her second training for Comic Con. I then went to the temple, since I won't be able to for a while. I then drove to Alpine because grandma is having problems with her garage door opener. She will need to have it replaced. We then had lunch with Robert, grandma, Ben, and Dallin for grandma's birthday (thanks to Dan and Jackie's generosity). I then did the shopping. 

On Sunday the Eastmont ward was dissolved and part of the ward was moved to our ward and the other parts to Sagecrest and Canyon Rim. I then did some home teaching. One of the families is the bishop. After home teaching we went to Robert's house for dinner.

Today (Sunday) is a gorgeous day in the mid 50s and lots of sunshine. Hannah has been driving a bit more since she will do the most driving over the next few weeks. I had her drive me around as I visited some of the home teaching families. Several people from church asked how you are doing. I let them know that you are well and that you have just over 10 months left. Jake should be home in about 3 months. Wow, is the time starting to fly. It is almost February as well. That means that about half of the winter season is over. We are glad that you are surviving it.

Please keep up the great hard work that you are doing. We hope that you aren't too frustrated with how hard it is to find and teach the people. Heavenly Father is working on the individuals so that they will be ready. Please stay ready so that you will be able to help them. I was reading Jacob 5 this week and I know that you are part of the few laborers that help with the pruning, nurturing, and grafting to get the people ready to bear good fruit.

We love you and pray for you. You are terrific!

 

Love,

Hannah, Rachel, Bekah, dad, Mom, Sarah