This is truly a wonderful time of year. It’s not just the lights, the songs, the food or the overall feeling of giving, but a time when one reflects on the role the birth of the Savior plays in our lives and also our achievements and failures of the past year. We have had a few, nothing worth bragging about.
Syd, thankfully, despite all the financial woes of the nation, is still able to go work each day. Like everyone else he has tightened his belt, but has been able to keep his crew, all two of them. We are ever thankful for this. He is still serving as Bishop of the BYU-I 67th Marrieds Ward and loving it. They constantly teach us so much. Sadly, he had the unfortunate opportunity to preside over a graveside service for one of the littlest of his ward. It was very humbling.
One of perks that came with this calling is the opportunity to participate in the Rexburg Temple open house and dedication. We served several times in giving directions, parking cars, and dumping garbage. Then we were able to attend the first dedicatory session, sitting in the hall just outside the sealing rooms. It was a wonderful and memorable experience. We love going with his ward to this beautiful temple.
In August we (our stake) moved into our own building. It’s a beautiful 8 ward stake center, with 2 of everything, chapels, kitchens, libraries, mother’s lounges, Primary and Relief Society Rooms, even two nurseries with a tiny toilet. Currently it is the largest stake center in the church, at least until they finish the one they are building next to campus.
Ruth Ann is still serving as the first counselor of the BYU-I 8th Stake Relief Society. They keep her busy with their enrichments and constant changing of presidencies. At least all the wards are now in the same building. This makes it so much easier. She also, still works as a Library aide at the High School. Most days she enjoys working with the teenagers, but they have their moments. She also made several trips to SLC to help her sisters entertain her father while their mother recovered from surgery. She became quite a pro at hanging out in waiting rooms.
Patrick is two semesters closer to graduating with a degree in accounting. When he isn’t going to school, he is working with his dad. Kristan and He still live/rent our basement. They have spent the last year teaching a most challenging primary class of 4 year olds. It has taken most of the year, but they learned to love them. Patrick signed up for the Air Force Reserves and in January will be leaving for boot camp at the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Hopefully this will be a successful step for him in his career.
The Beazers are hoping everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Syd, Ruth Ann, Patrick and Kristan
Syd, thankfully, despite all the financial woes of the nation, is still able to go work each day. Like everyone else he has tightened his belt, but has been able to keep his crew, all two of them. We are ever thankful for this. He is still serving as Bishop of the BYU-I 67th Marrieds Ward and loving it. They constantly teach us so much. Sadly, he had the unfortunate opportunity to preside over a graveside service for one of the littlest of his ward. It was very humbling.
One of perks that came with this calling is the opportunity to participate in the Rexburg Temple open house and dedication. We served several times in giving directions, parking cars, and dumping garbage. Then we were able to attend the first dedicatory session, sitting in the hall just outside the sealing rooms. It was a wonderful and memorable experience. We love going with his ward to this beautiful temple.
In August we (our stake) moved into our own building. It’s a beautiful 8 ward stake center, with 2 of everything, chapels, kitchens, libraries, mother’s lounges, Primary and Relief Society Rooms, even two nurseries with a tiny toilet. Currently it is the largest stake center in the church, at least until they finish the one they are building next to campus.
Ruth Ann is still serving as the first counselor of the BYU-I 8th Stake Relief Society. They keep her busy with their enrichments and constant changing of presidencies. At least all the wards are now in the same building. This makes it so much easier. She also, still works as a Library aide at the High School. Most days she enjoys working with the teenagers, but they have their moments. She also made several trips to SLC to help her sisters entertain her father while their mother recovered from surgery. She became quite a pro at hanging out in waiting rooms.
Patrick is two semesters closer to graduating with a degree in accounting. When he isn’t going to school, he is working with his dad. Kristan and He still live/rent our basement. They have spent the last year teaching a most challenging primary class of 4 year olds. It has taken most of the year, but they learned to love them. Patrick signed up for the Air Force Reserves and in January will be leaving for boot camp at the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Hopefully this will be a successful step for him in his career.
The Beazers are hoping everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Syd, Ruth Ann, Patrick and Kristan
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