We have spent a wonderful day with Matt, Becky and the children. It has been wonderful to have this day with all the family, to renew our love with each of them. Each child is delightful, we love them. Matt took the day off to spend with us. This afternoon, we all went to the pumpkin patch and spent around 3 hours there. It is a very fun place to visit; there are many things to do and see; we had no idea it was such a large production.

We have thoroughly enjoyed these past 4 to 5 days. We love each of our children, their spouses, and each of our beautiful, delightful grandchildren; each one brings a portion of love from our Father in Heaven, each one is a child of God. We love our family, in them is our joy, our happiness and our hope for the future. We are so thankful to our Father in Heaven for giving us this opportunity to be with family these past few days. It has been wonderful. To witness Joe and Sarah's wedding. and, to witness the blessings of Rebekah and Calvin has been a wonderful blessing to us and a miracle too. Calvin had to come a month early for this to work out. If he had come on time, we would not have been able to see him or hold him until he was nearly 6 months old. But he came early, he was healthy, he was well, and we were able to see him and give him his name and blessing before returning.

We look forward now to getting back to our mission, working with all diligence, in accomplishing the work that Heavenly Father has sent us forth to do. He has shown great love and mercy to us and so now we must get back to work and do so with all our heart, might, mind and strength.