Jenkins Family

Friday, October 17, 2008

Priesthood

We all went down to Zane and Jen's house tonight. Graydon and Justin from their old ward in Syracuse came to help give Kendra and Jen a blessing. I am so thankful that my Dad, my husband and most of my brothers are able to give priesthood blessings. What an amazing thing it is. The spirit was there so strong. Ryan is so cute when everyone showed up at their house he went in to his room and put on his church clothes so he could be like all the guys. I love you Ry. I know that Heavenly Father is there with them and comforting them through this trial. Jen is an amazing mom. Just watching her tonight with those girls. I am blown away at the strength her and Zane both have. After we left Zane's we all went to Grandma's house and did presents and birthday cake. It was so much fun to be there and have fun together.

Jeremy's Road Trip

From Philly to Layton in 44 hours. Jeremy and Luke just took turns sleeping in the car. He did have to take his skateboard. This is a 13Ft. Ramp he skated in Philly.

Downtown Philadelphia.

Love Park.

Independence Hall.

Leaving Philly. Rush hour traffic.

Jeremy taking pictures of the trees on the side of the road.

Sunrise over the Mississippi River.

Boulder, Colorado. They stopped to visit Justin and his Family. Jeremy said it was really good to see them.

The kids were waiting for them. They did Welcome Home signs.

Why was he whispering?

HaPPy BirThDay Grandma

Some of my favorite things about grandma is :

Parker: She is nice and she takes me places.

Olivia: She likes to play with us. I love when me and Elly make cookies with her that is all.

Zoe: When she pushes me on her swings and when she dances with me. Something else, I like that my school is at her house.That's all.

We love you Grandma!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

HaPPy BirThdaY BrYson

I feel so bad that I have not posted this before now. Bryson's birthday was on Saturday. His birthday was so special because he was able to get baptized on his birthday. I was not able to take our camera to the baptism because Jeremy had it on his road trip with Luke. So I am waiting to get the pictures from my sister. I will post them as soon as I get them. Congratulations Bryson you are such a special boy and we are so proud of you. We love you.

Can't Sleep

It is 1:37 a.m. I have been laying in bed tossing and turning for the last 4 hours. I have heard sometimes it helps to write down what you are thinking. So here it goes. My brother and Sister are not doing so well and I wish I knew how to help them. I worry about them all the time and I think every time I talk to them I say the wrong thing. Honestly I have no idea what to say to them. Nothing any of us say will make it better or make them feel better. I keep trying to think of ways to help them just get through the day and to lift their spirits a little bit. To have some fun together as a family even if it is just for 5 minutes. So if anyone has any good ideas please let me know. Just a quick update Kendra goes to LDS and Primary Children's today to get fitted for her mask for the radiation treatment. Then she will start the radiation on Monday. She will go 5 days a week for 6 weeks. This is their only chance so please pray for them. I know that it is in the Lords hands. To my amazing friends and family thank you so much for all of your concern and support. The money for my brother-the phone calls-the cookies on the porch-the time spent calling all different temples and having Kendra's name put on the prayer list- an encouraging note left on my blog- willing to babysit so I can go to the hospital. I am blown away at your generosity. I love you all so much! Thank you.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Unexpected Trials

Life can be so hard sometimes. Yesterday my niece Kendra was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. She was admitted to Primary Children's she has started steroids and they will start the radiation on Monday.

Zane was crying yesterday and said how do we do this? I don't know how to do this. I know with out a doubt that Heavenly Father does not give us anything that we can not get through.

Zane and Jen, It's not going to be easy, but you can do this. You are both way stronger than you think. I know that you may not go to church all the time and I am not trying to preach to you, but I know that you have been touched by the spirit before. If you can try to put your trust in the Lord he will help you get through this. Kendra is the sweetest little girl. She is never mad. She is always wanting hugs. The first person to say something nice and see the good in anyone she meets. I wish I could be more like that. Kendra we are so lucky to have you in our family. I LOVE you Kendra! If your having a hard day just remember we love you.

"I will love the light for it shows me the way, Yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the Stars."