I've been thinking a lot lately of how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to live in Ben's childhood home-in particular because it's given me a chance to learn so much about Diane. Every now and then something in the house triggers Ben's memory and he'll share a funny or touching memory of his mom. I feel very lucky.
Last night I received a different type of flash from the past that I am equally grateful for (mostly because I haven't laughed so hard in years and my belly needed a good work out). We decided to pull out some old family videos. I feel that I owe the entire family a big thank you for documenting such priceless family history. A few gems:
*Bob's amazing basketball defense against the ward 10-year-olds at Duane and Sharon's wedding reception. *John's beautiful leather cowboy boots with fringe. *Maren calling the telephone Angie. *Sam's blue paisley sweater that must have cost-ed a lot. *Tom competing for the very respectable title of Mr. Timp. *Katie, Tom, and Josh's MARVELOUS acting skills in the 1997 version of Edgemont History.
This family is absolutely wonderful!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Priceless
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
5 comments:
Michelle, you are the best. Thank you for seeing the respectable Mr Timpview pageant for the artful display of beauty that it is.
When are we going to have a family party and watch all of them?
Michelle that's awesome, reading this makes me really want to watch those movies again. You're so awesome, this family wouldn't be the same without you! Or any of the in-laws!
Thank you Michelle
It has meant a lot to me to be able to spend some time here and with your help vanquish some old demons and... create some new ones.
It was very comforting to me to have our baby in this house because I felt that the house had some experience raising children.
We heard a scary noise one night so I prayed and meant to say "Heavenly father remember that this house has been dedicated and you are supposed to protect it" but what came out was "Heavenly father remind me that you are in control and you are protecting this house so I should stop worrying" immediately we were filled with peace.
This experience made me wonder how many people before dad have consecrated this land....
Michelle,
I don't know who the other anonymous is, but I don't remember seeing this page before today, and certainly don't remember commenting.
This is a sweet tribute to everything about the house, especially Diane. Thank you for making it dear again.
Love,
Mom--Sister Hiatt
Post a Comment