February Recap

At the beginning of February we visited Hardware Ranch to see the elk. 

Zach, Marcus and I took the wagon ride. This was Zach's first visit and we both got some fun photos of the elk.

Just a few days before Zach's 25th birthday, he had another relapse. 😟 It was as if his legs didn't want to hold him up. So, we bought him a cane to use while he remained unsteady on his feet. He missed most of work that week, but was able to return the following Monday. I am happy to report he is no longer needing the cane. He opted not to have the steroid treatments this time. His next MRI is in April (I think). Please keep him in your prayers. 🙏

On his birthday, David took him out to breakfast and later on, we went for a family drive into Idaho. And that's when we discovered these two little cabins which had obviously seen better days. It was fun to walk right up to them. 

We were happy to see a lot more snow this month after the unusual winter we've been having. We've had some good storms and it sounds like more is on its way. I think out backyard view is pretty all year round, but there's something about a winter wonderland scene.

Just as we homeschooled Marissa through her high school years, we are homeschooling Marcus through his high school years. With the recent school shootings, I am extra thankful that he is home safe. Marcus is a 4.0 student through Liahona Academy's distance program. He also enjoys his morning Seminary class.

In other family news, we have decided we are not selling our home. We are at peace with our choice to stay in beautiful Cache Valley. We really like it here and after six years, it finally feels like home to me. I can see myself here for many more years to come. We have made wonderful friends with neighbors and church members. It's a blessing to be here with Zach and Darcie, especially for Marcus. David is still unemployed, but we hope to see that change soon as there is the promise of another job in the near future.

I took this photo in Cusco in December of 2014, which is the last time we were there as a family. Now, the Sweetest Missionary Ever is in Cusco, having arrived last Tuesday from the Lima MTC. Hopefully she has settled in with her new companion and will have a great report for us this week.

This was Marissa, in Cusco, in 2014. We are so proud of her for making the choice to serve the Lord full time. Please keep her in your prayers. 🙏 And stay tuned for her stories and photos which I will post on this blog weekly. You may email her at: marissa.madsen@myldsmail.net