Lucy the Dalmatian

Diane and Reynold e-mail this very funny video to Grandpa Lindman during the holidays. Well as things go it took us a while to sit down in front of a computer to view it. Knowing that Grandpa is a animal lover it was a delight to watch.

This Lucy the dalmatian in the show filmed by her owner in the backyard, near Ward, Colorado (8,700' elevation) during a blizzard in the late 1990's; a local weatherman said it was the most measureable snow (if memory serves, it was 54" in 48 hours) from the least amount of moisture ever.

Grandpa Lindman Laughing

Temple Reception area

The Draper Temple Open House

On Friday January 16, Grandpa Lindman dressed up in his mission run for the church clothes as he calls them, and drove to meet Suzanne and Michael at 72 South freeway entrance. From they we car pooled and from there we made our way to the Draper Temple we were to meet John in Tori. The valley was clear and beautiful, the sun was shining in the snow seemed to sparkle.

The temperature has actually gotten to 34°, for which your own grateful. This open house was particularly wonderful for Grandpa because it was a reminder of another temple experience that is very meaningful to him, before passing of this sweetheart. Together they worked and served for 15 years is temple workers in the Jordan Temple. Going each week sometimes at 4:00 am in the morning so that they could be ready at the temple for the early sessions.

As we walked into the temple Grandpa was smiling for ear to ear, with joy at being in the House of the Lord again. As we went on the tour Grandpa recounted the fact that he had there to volunteers during the tour. He shared how much he loved being an ordinance worker at the temple, and how he and Mary Louise loved going together. They had made many wonderful friendships there. At the beginning of the tour they had us watch a video presentation about the temples, facts about the area of Draper, some of the key from people Draper, and the building of the temple. During the presentation several people share their feelings about the temples. One of them was Jeffrey Holland who shared his feelings as well. Listening to what he had to share brought up a lot of emotions for all of us especially Grandpa. Holland said, “I can't imagine heaven without family there.”

After he completed for we were invited to the stake center nearby. We walk through a heated walkway into the cultural hall of the stake center. There we walked into reception area, or live music was playing and people mingled looking at art work, facts about temples and were served refreshments. The Grandpa noticed a couple taking a picture of their daughter by one of the beautiful paintings.

He rushed over, suggested they get in picture too. The couple handed him the camera, and Grandpa got a few photo moments for the family. He spent time visiting with the sister missionaries, some of the elderly and children other folks attending the function. Always greeting people with a positive comment and a smile.Michael retrieved the car and picked us up to the stake center. As you overlook the beautiful Salt Lake Valley, once again looked at the Majestic Temple with the blue sky in the background we are grateful to be apart of this wonderful event.

This experience, brought back full circle what's important in life grateful for temples which our family together forever.

Happy New Year. This has been a year of joy and pain, frustration and success, happiness and sadness. Yes, you could say the same about every year. In fact, the one thing that you can be assured of is that events around us will be a mixed bag. It has been hard knowing that Jerry had a heart attack and suffered, and I was not able to be there to help out. When your a father and your know that your child is suffering you want to change it all. But that is when I know I have to trust in the Lord. He knows all things, and my view point is limited. One of Mary Louise's favorite scriptures comes to mind. It has become one of my favorites as well.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; Lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Proverbs 3-5-6"

The way that we face these events will truly define the person we become. I have learned to face live and to count my blessings daily. When you get older it seems you have to focus more on those blessings. Sometimes they get harder to see, when your wife and children are gone life takes on a new meaning. I work each day to fill my mind with the scriptures as well as thoughts that will inspire me to keep me on the path I want to be on. Here is one that are food for thought.

“Life is a book, and you are its author. You determine its plot and pace and you-only you- turn its pages.” Beth Mende Conny

Wishing you all the best in this New Year and may God be with each of You!
Love, Grandpa Lindman

Great to be with Family

The Joys of Christmas

A Christmas to Remember in Spring Canyon

This is the story of Grandpa Lindman when he was the tender age of 6. His own family was struggling yet it became one of their most treasured Christmas memories

Chistmas in Spring Canyon.mp3