The Wedding

In June Ray and I attended Steve and Kelli's wedding in Utah. They chose unique color combinations which turned out very nice. Even though Steven is Ray's son it was very thoughtful of them to include me in the wedding procession.

It did rain hard right before the ceremony so they ended up having it inside but the pictures were taken outside in the garden afterwards.

We were able to visit with many of Ray's family and our grandchildren. I selected a few pictures to share. The group picture is of her family and Breana is in front of Steve (that's his daughter). The two cute little ones are our granddaughters Angelica and Aroura.

Our Garden

We planted a garden this spring. Our first farvest was crookneck squash. We had enough to share with others. It has been fun watching the crops grow. We also planted tomatoes and green peppers. They are still growing and should be ready soon. If you haven't tried a garden you should. Happy planting!

A Tribute to Rolland Payne

This tribute is written by my aunt Lois to her beloved husband who has gone with Jesus to his heavenly home.

Rolland D. Payne passed away

June 4th 2009

at home of natural causes.

The Lord said:

I know you are weary my child with all you have been through. All those surgeries, all those lab appointments, all those numerous treks to the hospital emergency room, you spent many hours waiting to be checked out and then checked in. You have been a trooper taking all I called you to bear. I won't forget the dialysis treatments and the collapsed veins until you could stand no more and then your daughter gave you a gift of her kidney which bought you 4 and a half more years. No you didn't complain just did what you had to do. I offered you love, grace and forgiveness and you accepted it my child. I know the loss of eyesight in that one eye really bothered you even more than not driving any more. (you even seemed to like being chauferred by your wife and being a backseat driver in the passenger seat next to her.) You kept your sense of humor and teased and harrassed the pretty nurses who took care of you in the hospital. I know your body is weak and wracked with coughs and your legs are swollen with fluid and you can't breathe and you have trouble sleeping at night. My child your body is just wore out and I know you are weary. Come take my hand and walk with me into a better place I have prepared for you a mansion. It is time to come home. I know your family will miss you but I will take care of them with the same love and grace I extended to you. Come home my child and find peace and rest.This tribute is written for my dear beloved husband who has gone with Jesus to his heavenly home.