May 7th - May 13



Big Boy 4023 Steam Locomotive


This has been a very busy week. We have been really busy at both the Trail Center and the Tabernacle.
A lot of people are out here for graduation and children going to do intern work for their school work.

Bird of Paradise

This has been a rough week at home. We are sure proud of our children as they have all worked with each other,
giving hugs and great to support in time of need. We are also proud that they have the knowledge of the
Plan of Salvation and that Families will be together forever. They keep saying to us, you are in the right place,
and doing the will of the Lord. So proud of all.

We acted like tourists on our Preparation day. With some new friends we visited the Lauritzen Gardens,
botanical gardens and arboretum, located here in Omaha. We had a good time and have included pictures.
Colus

Star Flower

Lauritzen Gardens, 

With the Calls
Also visited Kenflick Park home of  two of the greatest locomotives ever to power
Union Pacific Railroad - Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy No. 4023 - are on grand display also have some great pictures
As seen from I-80
Trains on Display

Sisters in Parade


Trail Center Sisters



Mormon Pioneer Trail Center
Sister White gave her first tour at the Trail Center (usually she directs the young Sisters, answers phones and schedule tours).
Saturday we had all Senior Couples give tours because Florence Days had a parade and all the Sisters walked in the parade.

Sunday was Mother's day and Elder White spoke in Sacrament Meeting on Mothers. We were able to talk to children and also visit a few at on hangouts. We are also glad we could “hangout” with Bryson at his birthday party.

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