Got this idea from a conversation that Josh might or might not have had:
Co-Worker: Where are you headed this weekend?
Josh: Folsom California
Co Worker: Don't they have prison there?
Josh: Yes they do. We're going because my Dad is being released. He's served for 19 years!
We got to have Nathaniel here for the weekend. His Mom said he was so excited to come that he talked about it every day. Here he is on the plane ready to go...and ask his Mom questions about EVERYTHING!
I think he had fun while he was here:
And with some cousins too!
We tried to get a picture after Church of everyone in the family who was there, but due to circumstances beyond our control, at least we got this one:
The Perrys walked over to the temple to take a selfie:
Later we got to take a few pictures!
Here's everyone with me taking the picture!
Recreating a photo from years passed which I can't find at the moment!
The three sisters!
Nathaniel and Aunt Heidi:
The program. Dan and I were some who gave our testimonies.
Gift from the stake Relief Society, Young Women and Primary presidencies:
A framed photo of the temple--how appropriate!
A sprinkling of the messages we have received:
"Thank you so much for all you have done for our Stake the past 9 years. I especially appreciate the support you have given me in my callings, both as a bishop and with the the Stake Sunday School. Thank you for the concern you showed in improving the teaching in the Stake and the opportunities you gave me to fulfill my calling."
"I always enjoyed your talks and found that you offered great insights. You humble, gentle manner and good humor were much appreciated. You were also efficient in your administration and I appreciated the way you conducted our Stake Council meetings."
"Thank you for your decades of service in the Fair Oaks and Folsom Stakes."
"I know that many have been blessed by your example and as service as a minister to others just as the Savior would."
"We just wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the years and years of sacrifice, love, caring, and just plane old work that you have both put into your callings and supporting each other in those callings. I have watched in admiration when I knew that there were many other items on Dan’s mind involving the stake, and he would always show up with his happy energy, calm demeanor, and omnipresent smile on his face. Just that meant so much to so many."
"I can’t believe it has been 19 years in the stake presidency. That’s an amazing amount of service and work performed on the Lord’s behalf, and all of us members of the stake were the beneficiaries."
"And thank you both for being such wonderful personal examples of the gospel and testimonies as well as what you demonstrated in your leadership positions."
"There are many highs and lows with being a bishop but truly some of the best highs were my interviews with you President and the time we shared together."
"I express my heartfelt gratitude for your service as our stake president. I enjoy our association and have been inspired by your example of humility and dedication."
