What a wonderful weekend to celebrate our countries birthday. We spent the morning in services. Today is fast Sunday, so Sacrament Meeting was filled with heartfelt expressions gratitude from the ward.
After church we met at Great Gran's for afternoon dinner. At 94, she gets to choose the location of our gathering. Being that Rose, her ever present neighbor, is out of town, she can't drive herself, so we drive to her. The valley is so green this year and the weather has been so mild. We are all thankful that the combination has made growing conditions perfect. It seemed that as we celebrated Friday night, the relief could be felt throughout the crowd, and it makes the drive to Parker just gorgeous.
We got into a heartfelt discussion about how lucky we all are, after dinner. Robert ask Gran what she was most grateful for at 94. In her spitfire fashion she said, "A whole lot, but most especially that I can still get to the bathroom in the morning." We all love Gran. You never wonder what she's thinking. She just says it out loud. But, after we all settled down she piped up again, "Robert," she said "today I'm grateful for the Lord's plan for me. And I'm glad it isn't your plan." Robert laughed and said that he didn't think he could be as insightful as the Lord. Gran looked at him and said, "No, Robert. What I mean is, your plan is different from my plan. And mine is different from Sarah's. In his wisdom, He's made each of us unique. And each of our earthly plans unique. He doesn't make mistakes, Robert." I patted her hand and said, "Gran, I wish He'd write them down for us." She chuckled and talked for a few more minutes and then we got into stories of growing up. But, I can't help thinking, my Great Gran is the smartest woman I know.
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