I thought I would tell you that yesterday, Varian got put in as 2nd councilor in the bishorpic. It was a exciting time for me and all of the family. He has been in the bishopric before.  But this was a shock two weeks ago when they asked him.  But he will do a good job.
 
How is everyhting going?  We got some snow last night.  that's all love ya.

Denise Addley Childs Allen

Favorite Book of Mormon Scriptures on Humility

D&C 12:8

     And no one can assist in this work except he shall be “humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care

Alma 7:23

     And now I would that yea should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the  commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things yea stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive.

Alma 13:28

     But yea would humble yourselves before the Lord,and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that yea may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering;

Helaman 3:35

      Never the less they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto then filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their  yielding their hearts unto God.

Be Honest

Myrna wrote: David said his Christmas figure ornaments were broken. How about yours? If they were, I'll put some away for you and give them to you in person.

Did you get Whitney's card? I'm either too early or too late.

Love, M

Kirsten wrote: Only one was broken, not a big deal; jared and I just share one.  




Got Whitney's card.  She was VERY excited!  Thank you!

Did you guys have a good week?

love, 
Kirsten

Myrna wrote: That is the last time I listen to an employee of the Post Office. They said the larger box I had sent Melanie's stuff in was too large and I could get by with the smaller box. HA! It would be worth $3 more to get everything there OK. She was the only one that got the contents intact. I sent hers the day before I sent the rest because it takes longer to get there and so I hurried and got hers ready. I sent the others the next day. Everybody got theirs on time but there was breakage.

This is my Aunt Lucille, married to Kenneth Pitts

On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:39 AM, L H TRAUNTVEIN <mandlht@msn.com> wrote:

LUCILLE PITTS

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Lucille F. Pitts 1923 ~ 2010 Lucille Fuller Pitts passed on January 6, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born June 15, 1923 in Sunnyside, Utah to James and Ludeveka Turkelson Fuller. Married Kenneth V. Pitts in 1941; they were together for 46 years. They raised their children in Carbon County. Mom was actively involved in public services but her greatest achievements in life were her four children. Survived by children: Kenneth J. (Janet) Pitts, Cheryl (Robert) Fazzio, Vickie (Boyd) Davis and Janet (Von) Hanson; grandchildren: Troy, Dena, April and Greg; 13 great-grand-children; and sister, Maud Fuller. We love you, Mom, rest in peace. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. 

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on January 8, 2010  print

Charlotte sent me an e-mail letting me know but she just sent it. Therefore, I missed the graveside services. I guess Uncle Bob thought I would see the obituary in the newspaper. It should have been in the Deseret News but it seems to have been only in the Salt Lake Tribune which is where I found this. 

That's too bad. I'm sorry you didn't make it.
Todd 

Happy Birthday, LHT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONARD T 
Its been a very long time since Elvis had a for real birthday! His name still gets all the TV attention today. We all remember...but you are still our family King today and we are thankful you spent many a day learning, loving and living the dream the way you have. Wally and I send our best wishes that you and Myrna enjoy a fine day doing what makes your celebration the very best.. The best gift is just being near the love, the warmth and the blessings from all those earned days when life was 9 to 5 and or 24/7! Thanks for the fine Birthday wishes you send us. Its pretty special being remembered and a good word shares considerable joy, we are extending ours to you as well. We enjoyed your Christmas card and letter and adored the photo. Nice touch! We are happy you had much travel and family visits ending with Ohio, where Todd and family could share his announcement of Bishop this past year. May you both continue good health and have enough for good food and travel this year. The Utah Transplant team will sponsor a dinner program at Little America in SLK this mid March. Wally is out over five years. 
We may attend and if so will try to make a plan to enjoy lunch or a visit then with you folks. It would be nice to see you. 
Love, Wally and Charlotte

Happy 70th

Charlotte wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONARD T 


Its been a very long time since Elvis had a for real birthday! His name still gets all the TV attention today. We all remember...but you are still our family King today and we are thankful you spent many a day learning, loving and living the dream the way you have. Wally and I send our best wishes that you and Myrna enjoy a fine day doing what makes your celebration the very best.. The best gift is just being near the love, the warmth and the blessings from all those earned days when life was 9 to 5 and or 24/7! Thanks for the fine Birthday wishes you send us. Its pretty special being remembered and a good word shares considerable joy, we are extending ours to you as well. We enjoyed your Christmas card and letter and adored the photo. Nice touch! We are happy you had much travel and family visits ending with Ohio, where Todd and family could share his announcement of Bishop this past year. May you both continue good health and have enough for good food and travel this year. The Utah Transplant team will sponsor a dinner program at Little America in SLK this mid March. Wally is out over five years. 

We may attend and if so will try to make a plan to enjoy lunch or a visit then with you folks. It would be nice to see you. 

Love, Wally and Charlotte


Myrna wrote: Thank you for the birthday wishes. We did enjoy the day, and the day before, actually. The Utah kids have planned a birthday celebration for next Sunday. I made lemon pies for LHT but (I ALWAYS forget and cook too much) there were just two of us to eat three pies. Birthday overload.

Thanks for the wishes and for the wonderful cards. You have always been more thoughtful than I have. I hope I have learned that from you. 

Did you get the Christmas ornament? It was probably late because it was an afterthought. I saw the heart and thought of you.

It would be nice to get together.

Love, M

LUCILLE PITTS

Lucille F. Pitts 1923 ~ 2010 Lucille Fuller Pitts passed on January 6, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born June 15, 1923 in Sunnyside, Utah to James and Ludeveka Turkelson Fuller. Married Kenneth V. Pitts in 1941; they were together for 46 years. They raised their children in Carbon County. Mom was actively involved in public services but her greatest achievements in life were her four children. Survived by children: Kenneth J. (Janet) Pitts, Cheryl (Robert) Fazzio, Vickie (Boyd) Davis and Janet (Von) Hanson; grandchildren: Troy, Dena, April and Greg; 13 great-grand-children; and sister, Maud Fuller. We love you, Mom, rest in peace. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. 

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on January 8, 2010

Just a quick update.

Hi everyone,

Briley is doing well.  Derek and Heather went to see her yesterday and said she is growing.  They were able to hold her again outside of the incubator which they haven't done for 3 weeks.  She will be 4 weeks old on Saturday and weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz.  They are hoping to get her off the ventilator in another week or so.  Briley is truly being watched over and blessed.  We appreciate your prayers, fasting and thoughts in her behalf.

Love,

Carolyn

Where I Am

Myrna wrote: I am in Ohio at Todd's home. I will be back at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday. He was made bishop of his ward yesterday.

Thanks to the help of Kirsten and Jared, I was able to get there after all. At first, we thought only Leonard would be able to go because we thought we could only get one ticket on such short notice and it was important, since LHT has the priesthood, that he be able to stand in the circle with the stake president when he set Todd apart as Bishop. 

But I am here and was able to vote to sustain my son and view all of the other miracles. Thanks for all the tender mercies of Heavenly Father and the great goodness of my family, I was able to be here.

Southwest Airlines Boarding Pass

BOARDING PASS: TRAUNTVEIN/MYRNA; FLIGHT  441; DEC 29; PNR: N9QLDU; 441 COLUMBUS; to SALT LAKE CITY at 08:00 AM X

BOARDING PASS: TRAUNTVEIN/LEONARD; FLIGHT  441; DEC 29; PNR: N9QLDU; 441 COLUMBUS; to SALT LAKE CITY at 08:00 AM X

 

From Gordon About Pickles Cartoon

Gordon Smith wrote: I saw this cartoon strip in the newspaper.  Thanks for sending it so I could see it again.  I love this cartoon strip.  I always read it last.  In fact I read the comic strip page last each day.  That is the most important part of the paper to me.  I need something to smile about.  And like I said, "I read Pickles last because it is the best."

 

Laughing doen't make us old.  We get old because we don't laugh.  Find something to laugh at each day even if you have to laugh at yourself.

 

By the way, did you know about the study which found that birthdays are good for your health?  They discovered that the more birthdays you have, the longer you live. 

 

I hope I have a lot of birthdays.  However only if I am in good health.  I don't want to be a burden to my wife, or children.

 

Lots of love to you and yours!

 

I hope you had a very good Christmas.

 

Gordon

Myrna wrote: Our family loved this play on words.