A Dusting of the Cobwebs....

welcome to my blog!
...allow me a brief introduction...

In a reacent conversation with my daughter, her questions were why I, and her Dad were so quiet about our lifes? Meaning writing or telling about our own personal historys.

I didn't think there was anything important to write about. As I was just a normal person, getting up in the morning and getting the day started, getting kids off to school, or meeting schedules of the whole family, cleaning house, and landry. Keeping little ones busy, and changing diapers, comming home fixing dinner, helping with homework, putting kids to bed, watch some news, go to bed. And then do it all over again the next day. Then some days was teaching lessons in Primary, RS, MIA, Sundayschool, cub scouts, or helping at schools, ect. Family home evening, Visiting teaching, and even some Home teaching and being the family schaefer. most of the time we had one car, 6 kids, one working husband. Oh yes, the multi years of music lessons, and baseball teams, coaching, and even one major jumproap champion, for one daughter.

We had trials too. some were very hard, just thinking about a single memory of losing our son, brings tears. But we are told that this life is to meet trials, and how we handle them will be for our own eternal growth.

A very wise Stake President, President Alred, once said "We are here to be schooled in the principles of eternity. We will work by the sweat of our brow, to work our way through this life... But remember we are here to be schooled in the principles of eternity."

So, I welcome you to my blog. Please feel free to stay and go as you please, and wander where you wish. And, as always, feel comfortable in sharing those stories that you may feel are just "an every day" thing as well...



May 23, 2017

A Priesthood Blessing....

During this last week I requested a Priesthood blessing from my Home teacher, Bro Rilley.  He also asked Bro Trapp to come.

I had asked for a Priesthood blessing because a man by the name of Dennis, Tony Walker's friend, had come to my house.  When he found me not at home, he went over to the Grua's home and started asking questions.  I was not comfortable that they were coming to my home after Lynn had died.  Trying to get me to sell to them a piece of property that belongs to Troy, and had accidentally been put into Lynn and Judys  name, Lynn sister.  both were trustees of their fathers estate.  When Lynn died it came to me.

The Blessing Bro Rilley gave me was very special.  As he spoke I could feel a sweetness present.  It was like it was at the time Lynn had passed.  Just sweetness filling the air.   I believe that someone from the other side of the vale was present, and stayed in my home through the night, being with me and  comfort to me.  It reminded me of the feelings that were present when Lynn passed.

When I told Cory Grua, (our Stake Patriarch ) about this experience, he said Angels were present.


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Mar 22, 2017

My Brother, Ivan H Brimhall...

March 16, 2017

My brother Verl, called me today and told me that our older brother Ivan H Brimhall, died today, In his home in Salt Lake City, while he was sleeping, this morning.

Yesterday a wisper came to me that Ivan would see our Mom and Dad before I would.  A spirit whispering often feel like a soft thought.
I love my Mom and Dad and miss them to.

Ivan and Grace would drive from Salt Lake City to Grantsville to visit with me once in a while.  The last two times, they were here,  Ivan had lost a lot of weight.  The last time he came,  I weighted more than he did.
One time he had said that he didn't like the Huntsman Hospital, because people who go in there get cancer, and he was not going back there.

I learned the last time I visited with him that he had been going to the Temple, which pleased me greatly.  He never came out and told you things, you just picked them up in the conversation.

Ivan's funeral will be on Thursday, March 23, at 11:00 Am with a viewing before at 9:30 AM.
At Riverside 1st Ward building, in Salt Lake City,  the ward that Ivan attended.  Also a viewing Wednesday evening in the same building.

His burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Both Verl and myself will be at the funeral.  I was asked to give the opening prayer.
Bob has chosen to stay in Arizona.  (Note:  No one knew, Bob was ill himself, and had told no one in our family.  He passed away July 24 2017, in Ogden Utah.)


Note: Grace, Ivan wife, died May 25, 2017 in Salt Lake City.  Funeral May 31, 2017

           Grace Martinez Brimhall
            Born 5. 29. 1929  Walsenburg Colorado
            Parents  Mike, Lucy Manzanares

Grace was Ivan's second wife.



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Mar 2, 2017

Our growing Family- 2016, 17...

Our family has grown in 2016 by two beautiful girls... and First Great Grand Son...


April 4, 2016                                 Paulette and James Inman
Analia Rain Inman

8 lb  5 oz
19.5 length
West Jordon, Utah












  June 25, 2016                             Jodie and Will Jolley
  Aven Willow Jolley
                                                 
8 lb  5 oz                            
 20.5 length
 Provo, Utah







                                                                         

                                                       First Great Grand Son          Ivie and Dalton McFall
                                                        Jan 26, 2017,  Idaho
                                                        Braxton J McFall


Mar 1, 2017

David....

2017


During this year David and Marisol found a nice home on the west side of Provo, along the old Geneva road. It has lots of possibility's,  there will be a some work, as always, to make a home just the way one likes it.

When Davids boss found out that David was planning on leaving his employment, as he wasn't making enough money to pay his bills,  His boss met with David and Marisol and informed David that he could not do without him, and gave David a nice raise.

David then met with the other employer whom he was to start work for the following week, and let him know that he would be staying with his old employer, as he had given him a raise to meet his needs.

David wanted to explain in person, instead of a phone call, or just not show up.  I am very proud of him for his honesty.

Feb 28, 2017

Miracles....

January, about 6, 2017

I  often reflect in amazement of how the Lord works in our lives.  Often its in a quiet manor, and once in a while with swift bold moves that almost takes your breath away.... And so it happened,  just last week.
 About twelve years ago, Pauli was a member of a writers group in Tooele, Utah.   and made some good friends.
Last week Pauli and the kids,  went to the DI, there she met Wendy, a friend who also had been part of this writers group, and hadn't seen her for a while.  In talking together it came out that sometime Pauli would like to have a home of her own... Wendy said that Shanna, another friend,  who was also a writer, and LDS, was selling her home in Tooele.

Shanna had been married twice, her second  husband was very violent.  He had beat her and in his anger took a baseball bat to the inside of the house, creating a lot of damage.
With all the bad memories, Shanna just wanted out and was planning on moving to where her parents live, out of state.
The asking price for the home would be close to what Pauli and James could manage.  Also with rent to own a possibility.

Last Wednesday, I had dinner with my friend Penny Pristwich, who has had several dealings with homes..... I was asking questions for my own information,  without talking about Pauli and James.  But Penny put the pieces together, and called a friend of ours, David Gumucio  (Gumby) who deals with property.

Gumby called me the next morning.... I told him briefly, Shanna situation, and Pauli and James interest.  I told him about the area of where the house was without giving him the address.  I also gave him Pauli's phone number, and let her decide what to do with him...

Thursday morning Pauli and James and myself went to see the home.  Gumby also came to give his opinion of the amount of damage that was done,  and to my surprise Shanna came.  Neighbors had seen us in the home and called her.   It was good that everyone was there to talk, and receive some ideas and information.

The home would be perfect for Pauli family.... It is 15 years old.  Has three floors.  Top floor has four bedrooms, and two bathrooms.  The middle floor has a front room and a kitchen area,  The basement has a bathroom, a family room, and a utility room.   A single garage, and a small yard.
The rooms are small, but workable.

It will take a lot work and time to repair all the damage, but in time it will be worth it.
Hopefully they will be able to move in after some repair, and work on it as they go.


UP DATE:   Feb 27, 2017.... The Contract has been signed, Pauli and James have a home, Rent with option to buy.  The inspection was today Feb 28, House is soundly in good condition, just a lot of surface work to be done.  Hopefully they can move in,  in April.

This is a Wonderful Blessing for Pauli and James, but also for Shanna.


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Feb 26, 2017

A Lost Mom...

Last Friday, Feb 24, 2017, my friend LaDean Weight, called and asked if I would like to go to the Temple in Salt Lake City.... I said yes..I had six names that needed to be sealed, I had already called the Temple the day before, and found out I could do them anytime as I only had a few names.

I had a short time to get ready, I had not called or text my daughter Paulette, as I knew James was home that day, and knew they would be busy doing things together, all day.

I had a great day at the Temple, we left at 12:30 pm, and made the 2:00 pm session.  I was advised to take the names to be sealed with me, and  go to the sealing office right after the session.

At the Sealing Office, we were escorted to a room where sealings were already in progress. They needed people to help so we stayed for the whole session.

 Feeling were so sweet, as family's were sealed together.  One that I was part of was of a Mom, Dad and five children.  As we held hands across the alter all together,  looking into our faces,  we felt the sweetness of this family, that had lived a long time ago, being sealed together, like our own family's are.

Also, one was where my friend, in proxy, was sealed to her parents, and I was the mother....I teased her about having a daughter, that was older than I was....

We stayed for a light dinner in the Temple cafeteria, then headed for home.

When LaDean turned onto my road, I noticed the light was on in my garage....I didn't think I had left it on...but it was possible.

Walking up to the front door the birds saw me and started chirping in greeting.  When I opened the door, I noticed the bird room door was closed.  I knew some one had been in the house as I never close the birds door if I am going to be gone. Perhaps one of my kids, Pauli, or David, as they also have keys.   Opening the door to check on the birds I found the cages all cleaned and the birds fed, and the room clean.....

It had to be Sister Mari Trapp, my Visiting Teacher....

Paulette had tried to call and text me.... When I hadn't responded, she started to worry and knew that Sis Trapp, and Marilyn and Cory Grua had keys to my house, and wanted someone to come over and check and make sure I was ok.

Brother Trapp had checked the garage and saw my car was still there.... Bro Grua said for him to check down stairs, and make sure none of the windows in the window wells were  broken.
He also checked all the rooms in the house, and reported he could smell perfume in my bathroom and thought I had gone somewhere...

Paulette called every phone number she had to find me......I had turned my phone off while I was in the Temple.   I was sooo surprised at all the contacts and people who took this serious to make sure I was fine.  Even Penny Prestwich called, and told me Pauli had called her...

Sis Trapp felt prompted to call Betty Mathews, and Betty told her I was at the Temple, as she had seen LaDean and she had mentioned I was with her.

I was very Surprised, But very Grateful to know that if something was wrong, someone would come looking for me...

And to top it off,  Our new Relief Society President, Jill Whiting,  brought dinner for me....



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Jan 14, 2017

My Jewels....

I was thinking today of how proud I am of all my children.  Launie Michelle, David Lynn, Jennifer Elaine, Carolyn Paulette, Jodie Margaret, and of course Eugene.

All are adults now with families of their own, except Eugene who died when he was almost four.
All are Good People, all have been through the Temple, all are active in church.
I think parents are happy when they see their children, growing up through the learning years,  turn out to be good people.

I am very Thankful for them, They all have done very well, even though their likes are all different.



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