July

We had a wonderful Reunion at Green’s Peak! 

A couple of sad things happened though, first of all my mom left camp after just one day because her mom, Grandma Burk was on hospice, and took a turn for the worse. We got word on Tuesday night that she passed away. The second sad thing that happened is, while target practicing, My brother Ben accidentally shot himself in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital, and has since made a full recovery, but it was still really sad. 

Some Fun things that happened were, lots of Kick the can games, “mountain games” and fun nights of singing and visiting around the campfire.

Kaden won the Kick the Can trophy for having the most heart and best sportsmanship while playing. 

We left camp with a motorhome full of cousins, all headed to our place! 

We spend a week with some of Ben’s kids so Suzi could help Ben with his recovery.

The kids and cousins had fun jumping off of the scissor lift onto the trampoline. Adam has some pretty fun (and crazy) ideas sometimes. 

My Beautiful Grandma Burk passes away on July 17th. 

Have you ever had someone in your life who, when you were around them, made you feel like you had absolutely no flaws? Someone who made you feel so completely safe, and wonderful? 

My Grandma Burk was that person for me. Spending a week or even a day with her felt like winning the lottery.  She made me feel like I deserved to spoiled. She wasn’t wealthy. She didn’t shower me with gifts. It was always the little things, like letting me pick out my favorite cereal and cookies when I came to visit, or sewing me a pioneer skirt at the last minute so I could fit in at a primary activity day.  Letting me stay up late to play games and having complete control over the television remote. Never shushing me, but listening intently to me as though every word I said was the most brilliant, clever thing she’s heard.

She would drive three hours, just to watch me preform in a school play...

When my grandma passed away it made a hole my heart that won’t be filled until that glorious day when I get to hug her again. 

I consider my grandma to be one of the greatest blessings in my life and will love her forever!

We were “finally able to get to clear creak this summer! We took some new friends, the Jensen’s with us. Everyone had a great time.