Fun times at Grandmas House

While Chloe was sick in the hospital Lydia and Brody stayed with us, and we had a ball. Bath time with the bubbles were a big hit. The last picture was right before Chloe was real bad and they were all resting on my lap one evening at our house. Sure do love these kids. Just wish I had Dexter here too.

Wonderful Family Time

Our New Years Breakfast out with Johns Family

Our Christmas taco fun night!!!

Both new babies with MOM's

Cute Dexter

All four grandkids playing together

As time just keeps on flying by, our memories of family togetherness warms my heart. The Holidays are so special, but having our Daughter and family here with us was the best ever. We all had a great time, but that too is over. Everyone is safely home in their own corner, but our joy will last forever.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone, and may God bless you and your family during this holiday season. We love all of you!!!!!

Our Happy Missionary Son

• Hey parents of the coolest missionary ever. Things are going good out here for me in Antipolo. We have lots of progress in the works.
• Man I just love the mission I think I'm the happiest missionary every alive. I don't know why all I can think is because I love the work. Honestly I know we must do absolutely everything possible for you to obey the commandments and live according to the will of God . This is what makes us happy. I know that there is a blessing for every righteous thing we do.
• My new area is rich, big houses, nice cars, and lots of presents. Different than my other areas.
• Tell everyone hi for me. Especially family members. I love you all lots. Elder Loveless
• We feel so blessed that Brett is so happy, and what more could we ask than this. I know the Lord blesses him and all missionaries when they are obedient in all things. Merry Christmas to us as his parents.!!!!

Our newest Grandbaby...!!!!!!!

This is our newest little Grandbaby, Chloe, the daughter of Curtis and Crystal. Isn't she beautiful!!!!! I just love the little bundles of love straight from heaven. She comes to a very loving family.

After the Surgery News....

• Well family, have no worries. All is well. My belly button is pretty ugly but other than that all is fine. I am careful not to lift heavy things for a while.
• I am Back on Mindoro Island and right now it is raining, that will never change. I have a new companion, another polynesion, and he is awesome. And oh man he can eat. He is a professional Rugby player.
• Its interesting to hear other Missionaries bad experiences and I really have not had it bad. The thing I think of is because of your prayers. I honestly feel the safety and protection that comes from people on the other side of the world. So thank you so very much for your prayers and everything you do for me. Love you guys lots and lots.

Well, we were very worried about Brett, during his illness, and needing his appendix out. But everything turned out great after his surgery. We have been blessed again with his quick recovery, and his willingness to Endure to the End. I can see the Lord's hand in our lives, and Brett's life and sweet spirit. How grateful we are!!!!!!

Troubled Waters

Well I am sure most of you have heard about the terrible Typhoons in the Philippines. Our Dear Missionary son, Brett, has been right in the middle of it all. His area he is currently serving in was not hit as bad, but he has been walking in waste deep water. His first area and Chapel he attended was completely under water, which sadened him. But he has remained safe, and cheerful, until....he became sick with a bad pain in his right side. Yes....Elder Loveless needed his appendix out. They flew him to Manilla and put him in the hospital, they performed tests to make sure that was the problem, and after 14 hours there, they decided to do the surgery, and he is now recovering . We were notified when he entered the hospital, and was able to talk with him, and he remains cheerful, but bummed this happened to him.

I have been worried and sad I couldn't be at his side, but have had a peacefulness with me the whole time. I knew he would be alright, but the MOMMY in me still worries. We are hoping he will get out of hospital in a day or so, then he goes to a Missionary recovery center, which is a home with a Missionary couple there to take care of him and help him regain his strength and get ready to do missionary work again. Prayers for him will be appreciated!

The Lord works in mysterious ways, but I am Grateful for this gospel in our lives, and the willingness of our Sweet Son, Brett, to continue to Serve the Lord in the Philippines. He loves it and the people very much, and we honor him at this time.