"Blessings in all things"

I'm not sure what alot of people think, but sometimes life is just hard. I do know that I am trying really hard not to have pity parties, and focus on the many blessings in my life. One thing that has helped is as a family we have a book, "He Shall Fulfill All Of His Promises", it has a scripture and message for each day. You know some days I think they were really meant for me, but we have been reading it each day. I love it!  It has been a rough week and the thoughts in the book have been great.

It all started when coming home, another Deer jumped out in my way. So yes, I hit it! I was not hurt and all is good, just had to crawl into my car from the passenger side. Good thing I didn't have a dress on any of those times, it was a little tricky.  By the end of the week, my wonderful Aunt Faye passed away, she was 84 years young.  She was such a wonderful blessing in my life, and a example in everything she did. When growing up, she lived in Salt Lake. Every year she would have me and my sisters, (and later other cousins) come and spend a week with her. We were little country bumpkins going to the big city.  Aunt Faye and Uncle Roy, there 2 kids and us would go all over SLC. One day it was Kennicott Copper, the great Salt Lake, Hogle Zoo, then from the time it opened till the time it closed we would go to Lagoon. We would go up to the ski resorts and ride the trams in the summer. They were great story tellers, and have great ones to tell us.  I sometimes wonder how she ever survived us all for a week. She worked part time for the Church office building, and we loved to go ride the elevator up to the very top. When her and my uncle retired, they moved back to Preston and we got to enjoy them again. I loved having her come to my home or our family parties. She was always so thankful to be included in what we did, but we sure loved having them with us.

 

This is my Dad and Aunt Faye, a few people have said that we look so much like my Grandma Ruby.  I feel we had a special relationship, our lives have similar things, she adopted both of her children just like me. Aunt Faye was such a great example of love and service. I think she served in the Relief Society her whole life, she loved the scouting program too. My cousin said, that she was the best Eagle Scout  there ever was.

 

At our 4th of July party a year ago. So glad they were there.  Aunt Faye did not want alot of fuss when she died. She wrote her own obituary, I just wanted to share what an amazing woman she is!

 

Faye Carter Olsen

 

There is no more time on this earth to roam

So now I must return to my Heavenly Home.

God gave his best as parents for me

They taught all the good things of life you see.

George W. and Ruby Bair Carter

Three brothers he gave me who were always there

To give me advice and love to spare.

Glen & Jean, Lyle & Darlene, Paul & Linda

When it came time to choose a mate

The one that I chose has been really great

Roy J. Olsen

To wait for our children was quite a test

But you have to wait for the very best.

Lori, Jody, Kelly & Smantha Olsen.

Three grandsons

Chris, Cody & Robert

Great grandson

Dreako

The missions, the callings and service too.

Were things I felt for the Lord I should do.

Now that I am leaving no fuss should be made.

No flowers, no funeral, no luncheon made.

A small graveside service is all that I need.

Just remember me kindly...

...and wish me Godspeed.

 

 

Aunt Faye you brightened every room you entered, thank you so much for being a part of my life. So glad that families are forever!!!!