It was a normal Friday night. Brecklyn called and asked if she could sleep over. I asked that would be OK. Then Jamie called and asked if that was right and I said yes, at which point Tyson wanted to sleep over and then Logan started to cry cause he wanted to as well. So we had all three. No problem, we have done this before and all was fine. So they came over and eventually all were asleep.
As I slept, something woke me, maybe a noise or a light. As I focused to see what it was, I noticed it was the light coming from the bathroom. OK, no problem. Then I hear the front door locks opening which naturally grabbed my attention as it was around 4:30 in the morning. I layed in the dark thinking, if I hear the front screen door slam, I have got trouble. No sooner had I thought that, then I heard the slam. Someone in my house had gone out. At first I thought it was Brian, so I ran to the door, and called out into the yard. No answer. So I went quickly to the room where the kids were sleeping. I turned on the hall light to see if all were there. No Logan. I noticed the light still in the bathroom but the door was closed. I checked and the bathroom was empty. So I grabbed a robe from the bathroom and went outside towards Jamie's house calling Logan's name. Nothing. I got to her house, it was dark and no Logan and headed back to my house. WHERE had he gone at such an hour. By then Spence is outside with a flashlight looking for him too. I came home and called Jamie. She quickly answered saying Logan had just gone into their house after ringing the door bell like crazy. Boy, I don't need that kind of excitement in the middle of the night...
All the commotion woke up Brian, Tyson and Brecklyn. I guess we will all be on the exhausted side today...I think that this will be the last sleep over for Logan for a while...
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Going Home...
Today was a sad and a happy day. It was the funeral of Chieko Okazaki, former 1st Counselor in the LDS Relief Society General Board. Before she served in this capacity, I had several opportunities to get to know her at Nishimoto "get-togethers". She was a sweet lady. It was happy because she will now be with her husband and feeling better, I am sure. On this day of her returning home, it was also a day of many old friends and missionary companions to get together and visit, reminisce and spend an enjoyable day.
Spencer was a former missionary serving under the mission president and wife, Ed and Chieko Okazaki. He has many fond memories of this and also got to see quite a few old companions from his mission. He was having a great time visiting with old friends. It was a very nice service and also had some humorous moments when 98 year old Florence Jacobsen said her remarks. There was a younger woman that helped her stand and go towards the pulpit. When she got there she said that her friend stepped on her skirt and pulled it off but she was able to get it up again. Something about the way she said that was very funny. Here are some photos of the events.
Up front, the choir Spencer was a part of. He is on the left. I know can't see him...
Spencer was a former missionary serving under the mission president and wife, Ed and Chieko Okazaki. He has many fond memories of this and also got to see quite a few old companions from his mission. He was having a great time visiting with old friends. It was a very nice service and also had some humorous moments when 98 year old Florence Jacobsen said her remarks. There was a younger woman that helped her stand and go towards the pulpit. When she got there she said that her friend stepped on her skirt and pulled it off but she was able to get it up again. Something about the way she said that was very funny. Here are some photos of the events.
Up front, the choir Spencer was a part of. He is on the left. I know can't see him...
He is having a wonderful time with his old comps from the mission, about 40- years or so ago...I shouldn't give away any ages, right?
Here the family of Chieko prepares for the internment.
Ken and Spencer Ken
Flowers from the General RS Board
Carrying the casket to the final resting spot.
Leaving Leis on the casket.
Paying last respects.
Ski buddies, Spence and Bob Okazaki.
Container with the RS Emblem.
The youngest grandson, was standing here quietly rubbing the casket with his finger. It was nice to see his love for his grandmother.
Chieko's casket.
Kenzo and Spencer.
The luncheon was here at the Salt Lake Country Club.
The guests had a very nice time and the food was great.
Chieko will be missed. We have her beautiful writings to remember her lovely spirit.
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