And He goes.....


It came. The day I dreamed of, hoped and fervently prayed for. You chose to serve. You chose to dedicate two years to God. You chose to go forth and spread the Gospel truth.
I saw the change. I witnessed the spirit working within you. My heart rejoiced and peace stayed for a while.

Then it was time. You entered the MTC. We took you there and goodbyes came all to quickly.Only this time we left you there and my heart cried.
Reflections of a lifetime journey-walking with you.
A thousands memories, pave the path from infancy to this door.
My aching heart knows that things will never ever be quite the same as you grow in faith and hold God's hand. For you will leave as a boy, my son and then come home a man.

Oh how I will miss your face and those tender hugs and smiles.
And so for the next few years I will hold this handerkerchief and let it catch those falling, grateful and lonely tears.

Tears of Joy, Tears of missing you and most of all Tears of love.

-Kathy Carrico Himle

And He goes.......



Summer....finally....maybe!!

Snow still on the mountains and the boat on Utah Lake, it must be summer in Utah. We had the boat out on Utah Lake yesterday for the first time this year. We had a great time. We went with some good friends and had beautiful weather. We were able to get Justin up on the kneeboard and also on the water skis. He tried the wakeboard but was unable to get up on it. I guess it will have to wait for two years. This was probably his first and only trip this year on the boat since he will be leaving in about 10 days to go into the MTC to begin his missionary service. It is going to be a very busy week as we try and finish up the last minute details with Justin.

May Adventures

I really am going to be better about updating my blog. We have had a very fun-filled month of May. It has been busy with us trying to get Justin ready to enter the MTC in June but we still found time to have some fun. We attended the temple with Justin. He was allowed to go a couple of weeks early so that his best friend, Nathan, who is also serving a mission would be able to attend with him. What a great experience! We were also able to travel to St. George over the Memorial Day holiday because my niece, Allysa graduated from high school. What an accomplishment for her. We are very proud of her. It was nice to spend time with family. My brother in law,Chris, took us on a hike that was suppose to be 2.3 miles but ended up being probably 5 or 6 miles. The last part of the hike was through ankle deep sand. It was hot, no shade in sight and we ran out of water. I am convinced he was trying to get rid of us but he failed. It is a hike that we will not soon forget and it will be talked about for years to come. We are now down to just 18 days and Justin will be leaving. I am so excited for him.

March News

So much for my New Year's resolution to keep my blog updated...Oh well, I believe that New Year's resolutions were meant to be broken. We have been really busy around the Phillips household over the last month. Justin received his mission call to serve in the Atlanta Georgia North Mission. He will be leaving on the 22nd of June. Brandon and Kirsten found out that they are having a baby boy in July and Michael and I are just thrilled. Tyler has decided since he will be the only uncle here for the next two years he is going to be sure that he is the favorite. We have started a remodel of the bathroom downstairs and Michael and the boys are working on the boat. It was been a very long winter and some days I see a glimpse of spring. I hope it comes soon.