Saturday, May 31, 2014

         This was another early-start day and we were in the temple by 5:30 a.m.  There were people everywhere both in and out of the temple with so many buses delivering people and so much activity.  Every aspect of temple work took place and it was marvelous to see and to participate.  Needless to say, this old missionary couple is “done-in” and ready for a rest.   

         May is over and it’s hard to believe that June is here already.  The actual months on the calendar don’t affect us much because the seasons change so little here, our routine is the same, and we don’t get outside often.  Realizing that summer in Idaho is approaching does make me want to work the flower beds and plant my petunias, marigolds, lobelia, and alyssum.  I miss the peonies, daisies, and black-eyed Susans and am excited to plant pumpkins and zuchinni.  We will return next season with renewed excitement about growing our own berries and fresh veggies, too.  They are sorely missed.

         The intermittent rain showers that have blessed us the last couple of days have brought amazing green results to the hills that have been so brown and barren.  Even the trees are turning green and new life is carpeting the scenery.

         9:20 p.m. partly cloudy with thundershowers and a humid 70 degrees.