Happy 5th Anniversary Hearts and Hands in Action

This past week has been awesome. 51 volunteers consisting of men, women and children gathered throughout the week in Lukachukai Arizona to build a home for Virginia Chischilly, a 72 year old Navajo woman. She loves her new home and almost likes her rocker as well. This summer marks 27 homes built in 5 years by Hearts and Hands in Action-a non-profit organization Andy and Scott Gifford put together. Scott passed away almost 3 years ago with cancer, but the love and legacy he and Andy started goes on. We had the opportunity to go visit Leo and Linda, the first recipients of a home. Andy treated them to an ice cream bar and they loved it. When they get power Andy said he'll personally bring them a refrigerator stocked with ice cream. Hugs and words were exchanged and Linda brought up "Scottie" as she called him and there wasn't a dry eye to be found. We honored Scott by giving all the voluteers a t-shirt with Hearts and Hands in Service logo on it. Originally, that's what Scott wanted to call it, but that name was already taken. New friendships were formed as children and adults played and worked together. I got aquainted with Virginia's family Josephine and Raymond and Julia's family, Elvin and Velma as I took food and water to them. I love the connection I made with them. Now it's time to prepare for next years project. My hope is one day my extended family and Andy's will be able to join us. Our neighbors and friends, Dave Sutherland and his 2 boys Scott and Seth came. Rex and Kay Bean and their daughters Sarah and Abby came from 3rd ward. It is our hope that a presentation from this project can be put together to enroll more people in to assisting. It takes many people to make a difference. I wish more people could be helped through efforts like this.

When I grow up...

... I want to be a photographer. I haven't got a fancy camera, but I've found I really like taking pictures of birds and scenery. This past week I went to AZ and while I was in Payson AZ at my mom and dad's mobile home I had the oppurtunity to take a few pictures. So now I've decided I want to be a photographer. It's lots of fun and enjoyable.

Current Events for our family

I'm so excited for my brother Vance. Tomorrow evening he's get's baptized back into the church. What a wonderful event for him in his life and I can't wait to witness the occasion. I'm taking Nick and Matt with me and we're headed out very early in the morning so we can make it to the baptism. Dad Hindes is with Andy on the reservation and Trudy and Brindley stayed here with me. Unfortunately Trudy is not feeling good. She is so good with her grandbaby. She loves him so much. Curtis and Nathan are at Timberline. Curtis is staffing and Nate is a participant. Jason is training for his prison guard job at the SLCC Larry Miller Complex. He has been tired. Lots to llearn and take in. He and Kami are redoing their living room. It will be nice when it's complete. Mike is working part time at Rocky Mountain for now. He has Thursdays off. Off to Arizona early tomorrow morning. Looking forward to the scenic drive.

It's all about YOU

Regardless what we think, except on our birthday, it really is "ALL ABOUT YOU!" Happy 22nd birthday to The Sauce on Monday, yesterday. You are loved.