but, my conscience is nagging and i must return and fill in the blanks-
i'm closing in on a two year hiatus. school has been the biggest challenge, taking all of those science and math classes after years of being away. time is both our friend and our foe!
taylor came home, having served a beautiful, faithful mission. we missed him terrible and it was so wonderful to hug him, to see into his eyes, to watch him just be. he was asked to speak at a stake young women's meeting immediately after he deplaned so we went there after. he spoke with such authority and testimony- leaving a deep impression in all of those that heard him that night. he was released, following, and then we went to dinner. it must have been strange for him to be him to be home- walking into his home and room after all of that time... at any rate, we were glad to have shared his homecoming night in that way, because when tay was asked to give his talk in our home ward sacrament meeting, he passed out and the opportunity was gone. it was such unfortunate timing. emily was speaking that day, also, and got up following and gave an excellent talk, completely unshaken. i love and am proud of them both. <3
tay is now attending school at UVU in utah. he's had his ups and downs being back and we are staying close to work things through.
emily is about to graduate! she has had a fun senior year as a bowler and with her senior out, where students get out earlier from school, than their classmates do. she is attending UNT in the fall and choosing to live there, too. her bowling has led to competing at state this month and we are excited to see her last match! em is just shy of receiving her young women's recognition award, which is equal to the scout's eagle award. her work for the achievement has been amazing and i'm so excited for her future!
as for me, life is about to turn upside down- in a great way and in about every way!
to be continued, soon...
