“The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger.
In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances.
Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way.”
Elder Dieter Uchtdorf
This is a quote that someone posted recently that I really liked. I realize that once again it has taken me a long time to get around to posting. Not sure why I do that since great things happen all the time and I should share those great things. It’s always like a booster shot that makes the day even better.
We did go to the AMAZING George DeRell & Grace Marie Olson Family Reunion at the end of July. It was so fun to see everyone again and get updates on what has been happening in everyone’s life.
Evan & Diane had all their kids there including Lizzie who had not been there for several years. It was so great to see her and get reacquainted. She is a wonderful young lady, generous and fun loving. She got all the teenagers to set aside their electronic devices and have some great fun. I did not count how many times they flew through the house, but boy did they make memories.
The catered dinner was really nice allowing more time to visit and enjoy each other’s company.
Trena brought a cotton candy making machine and got covered more than once by flying strands of cotton candy. What a surprise and so much fun.
LaVar and Linda were able to come and share some time. We know it was a great sacrifice, but oh how fun it was to see them. LaVar made gifts for each of the brothers. A milking stool and a poem. Tony filled in for Danny since he was not there when LaVar presented the gifts. Tony was a good sport and he swears he was only obeying his dad when he use to tease me so unmercifully. OK, Tony, I believe you.
Watching Tony with his grandkids makes me believe he could win the World’s Best Grandpa Award. He was so patient when they bowled and when they wanted to ride in Grandma’s wheel chair. You win Tony, I am sorry for giving you such a bad time.
Danny and Gloria, Crystal & Jordan arrived in time to visit on Friday evening. They only missed LaVar and Linda by less than 10 mins. They ended up behind an accident site, so they were later than they expected to be. It was so fun to see them. They brought Stitch who was a big hit with the little kids.
Daryl, Liz, & kids did not make it this year since they are making some changes in their lives and hoping to get moved to Arizona, just in time for us to leave the Mission Field. ;o[ The consolation will be flying from SLC to PHX instead of Maryland will be much shorter.
Shelaine and Derek were making preparations for their big Convention in Chicago which ended last night. From all the posts on facebook it was pretty amazing. Hopefully they will make the next one in 2017 which will be planned by Daryl.
John & Jamie were hosting students from China, so they too could not come this year.
With all the things going on in the world with marriage and family it is great to belong to one of the most awesome families in the world. If all siblings could love each other like, LaVar, Evan, Ronnie, and Danny the world would be totally different. I have seen enough families to know that theirs is really unique and not found very often. I feel totally blessed to have married into such a great family.
I love and cherish the way they treat each other and the love they have for each other. I know coming requires great sacrifice for many, BUT they do it because of the love they have for each other. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Thanks to each of you who were there and the love that we share as descendants of DeRell & Marie, how proud they must be.
Special thanks to Laura, and all the others who joined in to get the activities, meals etc together. Trenna for the cotton candy and helping arrange the float trip. Special thanks to RaDawn for the family photos she took. I have grown to truly love photo shop, but then again she had great models to work with, right?
The biggest thanks go to those who did sacrifice to come. Each of you is what makes our family so great.
If anyone doesn't know. Our mission will end in Oct and we will be returning to Wyoming for a season. ;o} or more.
Love,
Sister Olson
“The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger.
In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances.
Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way.”
Elder Dieter Uchtdorf
This is a quote that someone posted recently that I really liked. I realize that once again it has taken me a long time to get around to posting. Not sure why I do that since great things happen all the time and I should share those great things. It’s always like a booster shot that makes the day even better.
We did go to the AMAZING George DeRell & Grace Marie Olson Family Reunion at the end of July. It was so fun to see everyone again and get updates on what has been happening in everyone’s life.
Evan & Diane had all their kids there including Lizzie who had not been there for several years. It was so great to see her and get reacquainted. She is a wonderful young lady, generous and fun loving. She got all the teenagers to set aside their electronic devices and have some great fun. I did not count how many times they flew through the house, but boy did they make memories.
The catered dinner was really nice allowing more time to visit and enjoy each other’s company.
Trena brought a cotton candy making machine and got covered more than once by flying strands of cotton candy. What a surprise and so much fun.
LaVar and Linda were able to come and share some time. We know it was a great sacrifice, but oh how fun it was to see them. LaVar made gifts for each of the brothers. A milking stool and a poem. Tony filled in for Danny since he was not there when LaVar presented the gifts. Tony was a good sport and he swears he was only obeying his dad when he use to tease me so unmercifully. OK, Tony, I believe you.
Watching Tony with his grandkids makes me believe he could win the World’s Best Grandpa Award. He was so patient when they bowled and when they wanted to ride in Grandma’s wheel chair. You win Tony, I am sorry for giving you such a bad time.
Danny and Gloria, Crystal & Jordan arrived in time to visit on Friday evening. They only missed LaVar and Linda by less than 10 mins. They ended up behind an accident site, so they were later than they expected to be. It was so fun to see them. They brought Stitch who was a big hit with the little kids.
Daryl, Liz, & kids did not make it this year since they are making some changes in their lives and hoping to get moved to Arizona, just in time for us to leave the Mission Field. ;o[ The consolation will be flying from SLC to PHX instead of Maryland will be much shorter.
Shelaine and Derek were making preparations for their big Convention in Chicago which ended last night. From all the posts on facebook it was pretty amazing. Hopefully they will make the next one in 2017 which will be planned by Daryl.
John & Jamie were hosting students from China, so they too could not come this year.
With all the things going on in the world with marriage and family it is great to belong to one of the most awesome families in the world. If all siblings could love each other like, LaVar, Evan, Ronnie, and Danny the world would be totally different. I have seen enough families to know that theirs is really unique and not found very often. I feel totally blessed to have married into such a great family.
I love and cherish the way they treat each other and the love they have for each other. I know coming requires great sacrifice for many, BUT they do it because of the love they have for each other. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Thanks to each of you who were there and the love that we share as descendants of DeRell & Marie, how proud they must be.
Special thanks to Laura, and all the others who joined in to get the activities, meals etc together. Trenna for the cotton candy and helping arrange the float trip. Special thanks to RaDawn for the family photos she took. I have grown to truly love photo shop, but then again she had great models to work with, right?
The biggest thanks go to those who did sacrifice to come. Each of you is what makes our family so great.
If anyone doesn't know. Our mission will end in Oct and we will be returning to Wyoming for a season. ;o} or more.
Love,
Sister Olson
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