5 years

Five years ago, March 18, Spencer got down on one knee to ask me to marry him. It was also a Sunday like yesterday was and it was a beautiful sunny day in the Sierra Nevadas. We had just taken a weekend trip from Utah to California for Spencer to meet my parents. We were picked up by my parents in San Francisco and went straight to Derco jewelers where Spencer bought my ring. It all happened in a crazy whirlwind. On St Patricks day Spencer and I spent some time downtown Sacramento and later at the Sacramento temple where we would be sealed in the future months. My family thought we would come home engaged...but we didn't to their disappointment. The next day we drove Spencers' grandpa's car back to Utah from the Bay area. On our way through the Sierra Nevadas, Spencer said he needed to stop to go to the bathroom. Well, we passed an exit with a rest stop and I wondered why he didn't stop. We soon after got off an exit called Rainbow Road. It definitely didn't look like there was a bathroom but I didnt say anything. We pulled over on private road with a beautiful view of the snow on the trees and a little flowing creek. The sun was glistening on the snow and then he got down on one knee and it happened. Sweet thoughts were shared and it was a perfect day. We sat down on some rocks and relished in the beauty of the day. The rest of the 10 hour drive was bliss. I love you Spencer and will never forget the day our lives together were envisioned to be great ones somewhere over the rainbow (road that is). They truly have been great and will continue to be great forever.

A Glimpse Into Eternity

Our little not-even-6-week-old baby just got RSV yesterday. We took her down to Legacy Emmanuel in Portland late last night with a bad cough and slight fever. Normally in the evenings Eva is fussy with colic but last night we rode in the car at 11:00 in peace as our little sweetheart sat quietly in the back seat with RSV enveloping her little body. Spencer and I wondered if we should be making the trip at all with how quiet she was. It seemed as if she was just fine. We pondered on the blessing our little girls are and realized how truly precious they are and how much we want to love and cherish them so we can be worthy to live with them forever. The love we felt for our girls was never stronger. We also pondered on the great friends we have that are true examples of charity. I have learned so much about charity from each and every one of my friends here, especially since having Eva. I have a new resolve to be a friend like them! Thank you for your examples of true charity. It is experiences like this that make us a little more selfless, a little more humble, and a little more aware of our utter dependence upon the Lord. As I stop and look at the situation I feel like I am able to see more blessings than trials. I had a few glimpses into eternity as I pondered on our little family and how trials are but a small moment in comparison to the great joy we have felt and will continue to feel in this life and into the eternities. I am grateful for this knowledge and the peace and comfort that comes through glimpses into eternity.

Eva Update-February