Sunday's lesson on Repentance

Christy Reed gave us a terrific lesson Sunday on Repentance. Repentance, we learned is more than changing our lives, it is letting the Lord guide us towards a new and better change. It is more than stopping a habit or action, it is allowing the Lord's atonement to act in our lives. Christy did a great job and we are so blessed to have her serving as our Relief Society President.

Reminders and more stuff- Temple, pictures,cleaning

If you want tickets to the Temple open house get in touch with Christy Rasmussen. She has a few but will turn them back in soon.

Don't forget to bring a picture of yourself (as a baby or small child) to one of the RS presidency. Write your name on the back so it can be returned to you. It is for our RS Birthday party on March 18th.

And, we have some good manners training to do! We've been asked to wipe our feet before entering the church (which, sister's I think means we are letting our husbands and little ones forget to do this). And, when we leave the classrooms on Sunday we need to stack the chairs so cleaning can be done easier.

Steve and Glenna Sumsion

As we discussed on an earlier blog Karen and Glen Jensen's daughter, Glenna and her husband Steve were here for the holidays when Steve suffered a severe stroke. He was in the hospital for 5 wks and then discharged but has to stay in Provo for physical therapy as long as he is making progress. He can walk again! His attitude is outstanding! And his sense of humor hasn't been damaged a bit. He can't use his left arm/hand yet and walking is slow but he is making wonderful progress! That is Steve and Glenna above, showing off his walking skills! Continued prayers are appreciated!

Lemonade Luncheon AND....

Sorry sisters, I really did take pictures of our Lemonade Luncheon. However, none of us had on our happy faces and they just didn't turn out that good so... It was really fun, so nice to visit, and the lunch was great. A big thank you to all those who made it possible for us!

RECALL ALERT ! ELMO 72hr KITS!

Kari has alerted us that Costco has informed her the peanut butter crackers purchased in August of 2008 were on the recall list. Unfortunately these are the crackers we put in our 72hr kits made at the September Enrichment. Costco will refund the purchase price IF we return the Austin Peanut Butter Crackers to Kari BEFORE Wednesday February 11th.
For more info on the recall visit www.keebler.com

Getting to know Jackie Allred!

Jackie grew up in Ferron, moved to Elmo from Huntington, and her full name is Jackie Lynn Huntsman Allred. Jackie met Seth at Emery High (home of Scholars and Athletes-The Spartans) at the first dance after the football game. Jackie was a sophomore and Seth was a junior. Their first official date was to a "girls choice" dance. (Do they still call that the Sadie Hawkins' day dance? - probably not, I doubt the kids know who Sadie Hawkins is anymore.) She was born and raised LDS and they have two wonderful kids.
When asked what it was she wanted to be when she grew up she said, "I'm not exactly sure what I am now!"
Jackie's mom still lives in Ferron (and those of us lucky enough to know her love her!) Her siblings live in Heber, Sandy and Ferron. Most of Seth's family live here in Emery County except a brother who lives in Altamont.
Her favorite movie is Narnia...or maybe Tombstone. The Christmas Box series is the last book she read but doesn't have an all time favorite. And, her favorite song is I Stand All Amazed. (this girl has great taste!)
On a limitless menu Jackie would order steak, halibut or salmon with lots of fresh fruit. And, for dessert eclairs, cream pies, and lemon with anything OR Stawberries with anything! But, for comfort food Ice Cream "does wonders" for her and so does warm bread.And, her favorite clothing items are comfy jeans and warm socks.
Hey, and this girl is good with spreadsheets, only she doesn't sound like she knows how awesome that is. She'd like to visit Hawaii or Ireland and someday would like to go scuba diving.
Jackie likes to sleep when life gets too tough but if that isn't an option likes to watch a good "cry" movie with her family or READ! She has also found out that a good trip to the desert is great; "nothing helps more than to walk a ways and hear nothing at all." She is discovering that she "Didn't know how much I didn't know." (about the desert). Her whole family enjoys going out there and finding new places. In a former life she liked to cross-stitch, crochet and read. She also likes making candy, bottling and baking cookies. And, to make her laugh all she has to do is listen to Seth playing with the kids.
Her words to live by are: "Don't sweat the small stuff...and it's all small stuff." And, keeps the book by her computer.
Welcome to Elmo, Jackie. You will learn to love us; we already love YOU!

Getting to know Mary Lofley!

Mary is one of the stalwarts of our community and can be depended upon to show strength, commitment, and faith in any situation. Mary's full name is Mary Carolyn Murray Lofley. She is married to Jerel Lofley and they have two boys, and two girls all grown up! Mary grew up in Dove Creek, Colorado where her HS mascot was the Bulldogs, and moved to Elmo from Altamont, Utah. She met Jerel while teaching school in Altamont as they interacted as faculty. Mary and Jerel went on their first date to the Ute Bowling lanes in Vernal but she didn't tell us who won!

Mary grew up in the church after her parents converted when Mary was about two. Mary was baptized at eight years old, by her father. Her parents lived in Elmo for a number of years but have since died. There were here in town long enough for us to get to know them and love them. They were a dear couple and admired by the whole ward.

Mary thought she would be a nurse when she grew up but says "teaching is just as great!"

Mary has a brother who lives in New Mexico; Jerel's family all live in Elmo.
Her favorite movie? Right now it is Amazing Grace and many of the older Disney ones. Her favorite book is the one she read with the Second Thursday Book Club in December. Mary loves bagpipe music, instrumental music and Jenny Baker Oaks.
She doesn't think there is anything about her that would surprise us. Doesn't like seafood and is really good at directing traffic in her home. She would love to visit Ireland or ancestral lands but would also like to travel to the church historical sites beginning in New York.
When she is overloaded she likes to sleep or just zone out. She loves Family History, collecting recipes, cutting coupons, walking and just enjoys being with her family. Her favorite outfit is a dress suit or comfy jeans, loves happy children's faces and hot chocolate,apple juice, lemon juice and in the summer likes cold drinks and frozen items.
Sister Mary shared a poem with us that Sister Dalton shared and Mary particularly likes it.
"You don't have to tell how you live each day;
You don't have to tell if you work or play;
A tried and true barometer stands in its place-
You don't have to tell, it will show in your face
If you live close to God and His infinite grace-
You won't have to tell, it will show in your face."