Family and Prayers.

I spent time today updating my last post (check it out), and will continue with the Wedding Story another day. As I was perusing pictures, I was so grateful for this one:

and these:

My family had to pull me away (literally) from chatting it up at the reception to have these taken (thanks, Austin!). It brings a flood of gratitude and emotion as I look at them now. I'm so thankful for my family. I can't begin to express my appreciation for their love and support. Things can change so quickly, so take all the opportunity you can to snap those photos!! Bill's comment when we were looking at these: I wish I had thought to get some pictures with my family, too.

Jana started her chemotherapy yesterday. She plans to cut her long, curly, blonde hair this week so she can save some of it as encouragement and hope that it will grow back. I wish I lived closer so I could be more of a support. I am working on a quilt for her to take to her chemo sessions, and hope to have it finished and delivered by her next one - which is why I must be done blogging for today.

Favorite quote for the day:
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." (Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Come What May and Love It, Oct. 2008)

Prayers for J. J.