Week 26
A very quiet week around the institute.  No classes, but different folks came in to provide breakfast from 7:30 to 10 am Monday-Thursday so the kids would have nourishment before or after finals.  A fun tradition.

Sister Liddell's last day at the MTC was our first, so she's been in Stillwater 2 weeks longer than we have.  When she came for Sunday dinner with her new companion in February, she told her, "I've been coming for dinner for almost 4 months and have never had the same thing twice."  I said, "Sister Liddell, that sounds like a challenge!"  Since then it's been fun to come up with something different every week.  We laugh about "the pressure" and have a good time trying new dishes.  It's now been over 6 months, and we've only had two entrees twice and two desserts twice--other than that we've had no repeats.  However, I tell her she has to get transferred soon, 'cause I can't keep this up much longer!!

Saturday was graduation, and I don't know if this fabulous topiary boot was put up for graduation or if it will be there all summer.  Notice the spur at the back in the first picture; I'm there for size perspective on the second, where you'll see a big O on the front of the boot.  Got to love these Cowboys!

Thursday we came home to two dozen beautiful roses in assorted colors from the grandchildren (I suspect their mothers had something to do with them) wishing me a Happy Mother's Day.

I am so grateful for how kind and welcoming Kerby's children and their spouses have been to me.  I know they miss Debbie (especially on Mother's Day, but really all the time), but they've never given any indication that accepting this weird stranger into their family was a hardship.  And inheriting grandchildren has been an absolute delight to me.  I love them dearly and can't wait to see them again after our mission.

Kerby and I were talking about memories of our mothers this morning.  What a great blessing to be raised by wonderful, faithful women.