Our missionary returned! It's been great to have him home. We actually got a phone call on Monday from the mission president's wife telling us that Lincoln got shingles. We got to Skype with him so we could see the bad rash on the right side of his face. It was a little distressing but there wasn't much we could do. He had been to the doctor shortly after the rash appeared (and a few days after pain started in his back and shoulders) and got an anti-viral medication. By the time he came home, the rash was better and the pain wasn't too bad. However, the right side of his face is paralyzed so his facial expressions are a little lopsided. Hopefully that will get better soon. He probably got the shingles from stress. He had been given a lot of responsibilities and maybe it was a little too much. For the last week of his mission, he couldn't do much.
He flew home on Thursday. The flight was delayed by two hours so our big dinner afterwards with all our family there was rushed. But it was still nice. It had been more than 4 1/2 years since we were last all together. And our family has grown since then.
On Friday morning, quite early, Scott and Everett went to the Provo City Center Temple. The four oldest boys, our two daughters-in-law, and I met them there a little while later. We did a session there and it was really wonderful. My parents also joined us.
After the temple, we all went out to JCW's for lunch, per Everett's request. Then my daughter-in-law opted to take the two grandchildren home for naps while the rest of us went to see "Jungle Book" in 3D at the nearby dollar theater. It's a good movie...I recommend it although 3D isn't really necessary. I was worried my youngest two would be too scared but it was okay.
After the movie, we hung out at home for a few hours, had an early dinner, then drove to Rock Canyon to get our family picture taken. I was nervous because it looked like rain but it worked out.
After the pictures, we came home and played some games together. I think everyone enjoyed the day; I know I did. It was our only full day together because early the following morning my oldest son and his family had to fly home to Baton Rouge. It's sad to say goodbye.
He flew home on Thursday. The flight was delayed by two hours so our big dinner afterwards with all our family there was rushed. But it was still nice. It had been more than 4 1/2 years since we were last all together. And our family has grown since then.
On Friday morning, quite early, Scott and Everett went to the Provo City Center Temple. The four oldest boys, our two daughters-in-law, and I met them there a little while later. We did a session there and it was really wonderful. My parents also joined us.
After the temple, we all went out to JCW's for lunch, per Everett's request. Then my daughter-in-law opted to take the two grandchildren home for naps while the rest of us went to see "Jungle Book" in 3D at the nearby dollar theater. It's a good movie...I recommend it although 3D isn't really necessary. I was worried my youngest two would be too scared but it was okay.
After the movie, we hung out at home for a few hours, had an early dinner, then drove to Rock Canyon to get our family picture taken. I was nervous because it looked like rain but it worked out.
After the pictures, we came home and played some games together. I think everyone enjoyed the day; I know I did. It was our only full day together because early the following morning my oldest son and his family had to fly home to Baton Rouge. It's sad to say goodbye.
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