Life has been busy these past few months, with family, work, church service and other activities. It has been nice having our grandchildren close by since Russ and LeighAnn built a new home in Santaquin, UT. I am thankful that I have a job to go to each day. My wife, through a series of unusual circumstances ended up with a better paying job, where she is treated with much more respect by her superiors. My oldest daughter Rachel recently received her own endowment in the Provo Temple. All of my kids that are in school are doing well for the most part. I love serving in the Ward's High Priest Group Leadership and interacting with all the other High Priests. I sometimes wonder why I have had health issues these last few years, but then feel humbled when I see or interact with others that have more serious issues with their health. All in all, life is great and I feel blessed beyond measure by the Hand of the Lord.