mike and ruth

The progress on our kitchen is somewhat slow but we have had good people helping us out with the project. We are grateful for the help offered by everyone and we may yet use some of you to assist us as we move things from room to room for painting in preparation for carpet, and then for the laying of the carpet.

Here is what the kitcen looks like now. We still need the countertops and sink, as well as the dishwasher put in place. You can see the microwave and the under-counter lighting, which we really like. It will be really nice when it is finished. Although we have enjoyed our time with Grandma, we are very excited with the prospect of moving back in, and she is surely also looking forward to this so her life can get “back to normal” for a while. I have also been fortunate to replace my old Honda with a newer one after a parking-lot collision damaged my old car to the point it could not be economically repaired to pass inspection, which was due the end of July.

Tonight in Tab Choir we enjoyed the first preparations for the new Associate Music Director, Ryan Murphy’s first Choir Broadcast performance in his new position. I was in my place and found that Randy was missing today. Gosh Randy, I miss you! It was nice to sit with David though and Kent will be there to help keep us in line as we sing together. I look forward to the inclusing of Dan Gawthrop’s brilliant arrangement of “Press Forward, Saints” with Clay Christiansen at the organ on Sunday. It has a toccata-like accompaniment that is well-suited for Clay’s ample abilities and I really enjoy hearing him play the organ.

Tonight at rehearsal we had some guests in the loft. I was privileged to share my music with Brother Wilcox from Ogden who was joining us tonight with his wife, as a birthday gift for her. They are the guests of their daughter-in-law, who is a member of the choir. We were told that they have sung at many funeral and memorial services in the Ogden area over the years. Their daughter-in-law told me afterwards that he has had quickly diminishing health (he came in a wheelchair and was able to walk very carefully to a seat in the loft), the result of an illness from the past month. He has been diagnosed with some form of cancer although the doctors do not know where it is. He has lost a lot of weight and has become quite weak in recent days. He will begin chemotherapy tomorrow. Please pray for him and his family.

Charlotte is going to the hospital tomorrow morning to begin her labor! We are very excited for her and Andrew, and are praying for the health of mother and baby. More to come when news is available!

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