Nut Shell Recipe

I just thought I'd share the gist of Brother Richardson's message during our youth conference trip to Temple Square. It was much more entertaining than a single photo, but I hope this will remind us of the recipe for revelation.

Happy Birthday to Me!

First, I want to tell my Mom that blood clots are not allowed, especially not in your lung, or anywhere else. I hope you are doing well and feel much better soon!

Tuesday is the official release of the first volume of the new official history of the Church, Saints. One of the Church History directors, Keith Erekson, came to Riverton and gave us a very interesting lecture on the creation of the work. 

He also gave us all a copy of the first volume as thanks for our help as the technical people support the software for publishing, cataloging, finding, digitizing, etc.

A Perfect Summer's Day

Last Saturday was pretty darn near perfect: the temperature was cooler than normal, the bees were buzzing, the birds were singing, and the lawnmower was broken.

Well, not exactly broken. Andrew wanted to give it a tune-up. So, while I worked on Miriam's car, Andrew worked on the lawnmower (rather than mow the lawn ... hmmmmmmm).

We found the gasket does need replacing, and I bought a new spark plug, too. When it arrives, I expect my mowers to get back to work!

Bear Necessities

Joshua is on to the bears. I think. 

Who's Your Daddy?

I have another watching assignment. This is only 30 seconds long. After watching, I began to doubt whether Andrew is my son or not. He may be the offspring of Ron Swanson.

Whether he is or not, though, I am proud of him.

A Watching Assignment. And, "A Guy Breathing the Air From a Helium Balloon Once Walked into a Bar."

"He spoke very highly of it."

Thank Isaac for that one! He texted me the short joke and I thought "I bet I can turn that into a lame 'walked into a bar' joke! I was correct!

I have a short, five-minute video I think you might want to watch. I can't vouch for Dr. Dispenza's overall works or anything, but this rang true to me. 

Twenty-five

Twenty-five years ago today Susan Lois Nielson took a leap of faith and was sealed to me in the Manti Temple. She looked beautiful that day. I think she is more beautiful now.

This morning, I hadn't paid attention to the date. A radio personality mentioned that it was the 21st, and reflected on the great blessings that have flowed into my life since we have been together. It is mind-boggling!

I have another busy day today, but wanted to share one brief experience early in our married life that led me to realize I had hit the jack-pot.

Fwd: A new shoulder

Update with good news: my mother's surgery is done and it looks like all went well. Thank you for your prayers.

From: Wesley Benge
Date: Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 1:56 PM
Subject: A new shoulder

My beloved wife, your mother Ruth, received a call Thursday afternoon about 6 PM, telling her to report to surgery this morning at 5:15 AM.  We showed up, a very efficient nurse helped her prepare.  The surgeon, Dr. Mortensen, came at about 7:15 and she entered pre-op.

Sure. Maybe One Day.

Think this will happen while Grandma Benge is having surgery on her shoulder? Somehow, I imagine not.

Horse Power (and Other Animal Powers)

To many of you I forwarded text messages today: my mother is having shoulder surgery tomorrow, and Uncle Ben fell off a horse doing some training and messed up his back. Your prayers are appreciated.

I sent this to Kristin today:

Send Ben my best. Also, let him know that doing trainings on a horse is a bad idea. Last time I tried it, I couldn't keep my laptop connected to the projector. And, my laser pointer was just all over the place (I could have blinded someone.) And then the custodial staff chewed me out about the feces on the conference room floor. I won't do it again!  

I'm not very helpful, am I?

Speaking of destructive horsepower: Miriam bought a car yesterday! Yay. I think.