My New Favorite Quote:

"All can walk where Jesus walked when, with His words on our lips, His spirit in our hearts, and His teachings in our lives, we journey through mortality. I would hope that we would walk as he walked with confidence in the future, with an abiding faith in His Father, and with a genuine love for others." President Thomas S. Monson

Friday, September 5, 2008

The Gooch Reunion

  Here's a recap of the things Mom and Dad missed out on while serving a mission for 2 years:

Pregnancy and birth of twin grandsonsDSC02136DSC02170babies birthday 034 

Adoption of grandson Trevor

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Twins first birthday

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Pregnancy and birth of Jeremy and Tami's son, Matthew, and his first birthday

Pregnancy and birth of granddaughter, Adylin

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Family get togethers

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Thanksgiving and many other holidays, birthdays, etc.

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And much much more . . .

 

Recap of the things we missed out on while Mom and Dad were living it up in beautiful Alaska:DSC05837[1]

Alaskan glacial tours

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Alaskan wildlife

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How would you like to wake up with this thing eating outside your window???

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Beautiful Alaskan SceneryDSC05576[1]

And much much more , not to mention the wonderful people they got to know and teach and came to love so much  . . .

 

Now we'd like to say:

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You now have 5 new grandchildren to get to know. The rest have only grown taller and smarter and more beautiful while you've been away. We are so proud of you for the service you have given and the love you have shown those you have met. The blessings that have come to not just you guys, but to the rest of the family have been so tremendous, and I'm sure those blessings will continue to come. Well done, thou good and faithful servants.

6 now let's hear it from you:

Cindy said...

AWE! So glad they are home with all of you getting to know their new sweet grand babies!

shauna said...

What a great way to put it all into perspective!

I think I missed a few things too.

Can't wait to see you all.

Tamster said...

It helped to see the things I didn't miss, but I sure hate missing being there for their homecoming! :-( Great post, though, Sharon! Thanks! :-)

Abby said...

It is amazing how much can happen in two years, but I believe that your family has been greatly blessed because of their service.

HuckFinnsMom said...

Wow, I forgot about that knockdown, dragout, black eyes and bloody nose fight between Bonnie and me. Now that you have refreshed my memory, I remember that I still haven't forgiven her. I hope you all can bear with the silent treatment between us when I am there. Never mind, I think I can get over it and let bygones be bygones. Since I whooped her butt, there is no reason for any hard feelings. Love you Bon...

Bonnie said...

Yeah you might have whooped me then, but my fist sure looks cuter than yours. AND...I am stronger now...AND my leg doesn't hurt anymore, so I will be wanting that leg wrestle now...