Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day! Tal made my favorite breakfast of french toast and bacon. He even brought me homemade Orange Julius while I was still in bed that was delicious. I had some leftover Coconut Syrup that I made last week and that was absolutely perfect on the french toast.
Then we went to church, on-time, with all the kids. We even got to sit in the padded rows and not the folding chairs. It was great!
The kids all had something sweet for me - flower plants, hand-prints, candy, and cards. The ward gave the mom's a strawberry plant and Tal got me a great gift card and a digital frame that I have been wanting.

We had friends over to play games after dinner although we are still mourning the loss (move) of the Wood family.

We were able to visit with Taylor on Skype for a while. It was great to see him and hear his voice. He is doing very well and has a great companion. The families in his wards seem to take good care of the missionaries.
I am so proud of him and his service to the Lord. He is working hard and learning a lot. We have encouraged him to remember that the Lord didn't ask him to become a cookie-cutter replication of the image of a missionary but instead learn to serve Him and follow His way as who you are - or really a better version of yourself. Everyone has different talents and abilities, different personalities and senses of humor. It takes all kinds to reach the souls waiting to hear the gospel message and Taylor has some unique gifts that he is blessed with and through the Lord, he will be able to share the spirit and touch hearts.

I am so thankful to be the mother of these children. I am also grateful to have a supportive and encouraging husband to work through this parenting challenge with.