August 13, 2023
Dear Family:
Today is Taylor’s Birthday.
Happy Birthday Taylor! My
brother, Jay’s birthday is Wednesday.
I’m going to brag about my sister Glennda today. She had a special showing at Red Trillium
Gallery yesterday with 2 other artists.
I was blown away at how professional the gallery is. It is a beautiful little shop in Historic
Troutdale. Troutdale has developed into
a cute little tourist destination since I lived there in the 90’s.
But I was more blown away when I walked in the door and saw her and all her art. She looked stunning.
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| My artistic pretty sister dressed in white with silver and jade jewelry. |
And the Budge’s were getting
ready to walk out the door with a beautifully framed painting of Glennda’s
Multnomah Falls. I got there about 10 minutes after opening and Brother Budge
said I wanted to get there first so I could have first pick. He had evidently missed out on one of her
previous “Multnomah Falls” paintings. I
remembered Rozzie’s name but couldn’t remember his name. I lived in Troutdale for a few years in the
90’s when we were all much younger. Her
paintings were all displayed beautifully in the front room and several were
sold right off the displays. I also
chatted with some of her other dear friends from the area and enjoyed watching
my sister talk about her art.
I want to reassure those of my grandchildren who are working
to provide for their families and have set aside their creative god given
talents for a while. Glennda took a few
lessons and dabbled in art early in her life, then she raised her children and
worked to help support her family and after she retired she has been prolific
with her art.
Similarly, I didn’t start playing in a band until I was in
my late 50’s. I didn’t start quilting until I was in 60. I didn’t start
teaching piano until I was in my late 60’s.
Now Glennda and I are magnifying the gifts that Heavenly Father bestowed
on us. It’s something that gives us fulfillment,
enjoyment, and a sense of accomplishment.
Besides we like to tell people that it keeps us out of trouble.
Yesterday one of Glennda’s friends said, “Now which sister
are you?” I tell them that I’m the oldest and that Glennda is 7 years younger
than me. Glennda tells them that Judy and I were quilters and she (Glennda) is
an artist. Then my heart twangs and I
remember Judy. Her photos are in my
office and my piano studio area. I
treasure all the memories that we three made over our lives.
I don’t have much to update you on in my week. I’m still helping my 90 year old friend
Norma. I spent a few hours at her
Assisted Living facility Friday helping her sort through papers and shred and
recycle them. I also hung a few pictures
on walls. She has really bad arthritis
in her hands. When I was getting ready
to leave she asked me to cut her fingernails.
She didn’t have clippers, so I used scissors. Yikes.
I’m going to go over tonight and file her nails so she doesn’t scratch
herself. I’m so glad that I’m still able
to be of service and help her.
10 days ago when I was in Spokane, I watched Kenlee, Riley
and Taylor. They helped each other,
picked up and consoled each other’s children, and removed them from harm or
danger. There seemed to be an unspoken
bond of love, caring and loyalty that touched my soul. I also watched Emery and Addie interact. It reminded me of watching my little sisters
when they were so young. Addie was so
cute; she followed Emery around just like my Amy & Brian followed Brad
around. Every time I turned around sweet
little memories popped into my mind just from watching my grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
- “You are
blood. You are sisters. No man can break that bond.”—Kim Boykin
- “A sister is
a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the
meaning of life.”—Isadora James
- “When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder,
who stands a chance against us?”—Pam Brown
- “Sisters
are friends we have for a lifetime.”—Catherine Pulsifer
I look forward to next weekend when Enzo will be blessed in
church. Nothing can take the place of
family.
Through all this, I want to send my love to Elder Carter
Schnell and wish him all success in his work.
Have a wonderful week everyone.
If you want to comment, update us on happenings in your
life, feel free to click “reply to all” and share.
Love
Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Aunt Suzanne
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