"There's No Place Like Home"

“A House is Made of Walls and Beams. A Home is Built with Love and Dreams"

My sister, Danae, entered this post on her blog. I couldn't have said it better myself. So, enjoy this post, courtesty of not only my sister but also my best friend, Danae.

Saying Goodbye To My Childhood Home - Two Months Of Miracles

After living in the same home for 30 years, my parents are moving. Within a month, they sold their home (actually in 2 days) and bought a lovely, new home. In today's market, that is no easy task and so we feel the Lord's tender mercies in all that has occurred. Last week, my sister flew up from Dallas to help pack up. It was busy, but fun as we reminisced some of our childhood memories. We had a 2 day garage sale, packed up 30 years worth of boxes, filled up a dumpster, ate a lot of take-out food and enjoyed being all together for one last time in this house. I say, "house" purposefully, because although this is the house that I grew up in and I have precious memories, it is my family that made it a "home". I love my parents, my sister and my brother so much and I am grateful that we are a family. I am excited for my Mom and Dad to start a new chapter in their lives and look forward to new memories as they make their new house a home where we can all spend time together.

Two Months of Miracles

My newest nephew was born, Braxton Bart Davis. This was a long awaited delivery.

Braxton and his mom regained good health. We are SO GRATEFUL!

My dad got a bad eye infection and got the best possible doctors in Utah.

My parents found a new home.

My parents sold their home in 2 days.

My dad saw the eye doctor before he went on a business trip. They found his retina was becoming detached and so they immediately did surgery on him to save his sight.

My sister's in-laws came to visit her which allowed her to leave her children to come and help pack. Due to my dad's eye surgery he can't lift or bend over. He has been so patient!

The dumpster came 2 days early! Hooray!

We had unseasonably warm and beautiful weather especially for February in Utah.

My parents had to speak in Sacrament and they wrote their talks the night before. They were amazing and I know the Spirit guided them.

My boys sang and the Bishop said he felt strongly that Elder LeGrand Richards was present. LeGrand Richards is our children's great, great grandfather.

My sister and I were singing in sacrament and we needed a pianist. After calling around, we found a lady that could play, already knew the music and had a key to the church so we could practice.

My dad is slowly gaining a little of his eye sight back.

We have been keenly aware of God's presence in our lives. I'm grateful for his tender mercies. I am grateful for adversities that help us to become better people and help us to rely on Him. I am grateful for happy times and I am grateful for families.

My Family

The home I grew up in.

Dad selling the snow blower.

Can you say, "Garage Sale"

We were never so happy to see a dumpster!!