Cousin Christmas Gifts

Hello Family!! Just a couple of days until we are all together again. I am looking forward to it so much. I got thinking that because Janice and her family will be here now, but not for Christmas, it would be a good idea to know who cousins are giving to for Christmas. I talked to a couple of people and it didn't sound like we had drawn names yet. So Sammy, Steven, and I went ahead and did it so Janice could know who to bring gifts for and who ever gives to her kids would be able to bring their gifts. I hope this is o.k. with every one. If not we can draw again at Thanksgiving, but keep Janni's kids the same. Here's the list:

Amberly----------Trevor
Cammie----------Kory
Jeffery----------Nathan
Janna------------Logan
Nathan----------Cambree
David------------Taylor
Sammy----------Jade
Steven----------Morgan
Braden----------Janna
Logan-----------David
Kylee------------Ian
Arrie-----------Cammie
Kory------------Braden
Aaron----------Marcus
Tyler------------Allie
Trevor-----------Steven
Ian--------------Aaron
Marcus----------Sammy
McKayla---------Arrie
Cambree---------Tyler
Taylor-----------Amberly
Morgan-----------Kylee
Jade-------------McKayla
Allie-------------Jeffery


Again, we can change things if we need to. I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

Jenn

jannas new blog

jannas finally got herself a blog!!!!!!! yay! this is exciting i just wanted you all to know!

HEY EVERYONE I CAN GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO THE JAZZ VS GRIZZLIES GAME FOR NOVEMBER 27TH WHICH IS THE WED NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING THEY WILL BE $15 EACH DON'T KNOW WHERE THE SEATS WOULD BE BUT THINK IT WOULD BE FUN TO GET A GROUP TOGETHER. LET ME KNOW IF YA WANNA GO BUT BE SURE TO CALL OR TEXT ME SO I KNOW FOR SURE. 435- 754- 6900 ALSO JUST WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW I PROMISED JER THAT I WOULDN'T SPEND ALL THANKSGIVING DOING HAIR SO WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JANICE I WON'T BE DOING ANY HAIR THIS THANKSGIVING YOU CAN EITHER COME TO LOGAN TO GET IT DONE OR WAIT TILL DECEMBER. IF YOU NEED HAIR PRODUCT LET ME KNOW I CAN PICK THAT UP FOR YA LOVE YA ALL....RUTH LYNN SALZETTI

I Did It!

Please Notice that RaeAnn and Jeffrey have jumped on the blogging train. We're excited to share our lives with you in more detail. We're also very excited to see everyone for Thanksgiving. We love you.

Disappointed, Yet I Celebrate

I just want to say that I am disappointed that John McCain didn't win. I am nervous about Obama because I feel like he wears a mask and I don't know what is behind it. I am nervous to see what will be revealed in the next four years. However, I also celebrate because of the progress our country has made with civil rights. I rejoice that most Americans can look past color and we can see each other as equals.

I am grateful to be an American. How amazing that we can vote without fear and celebrate our freedoms. This election has reminded me of my duty to be aware of issues and do what I can to make a difference.

God Bless America!!!!

Jenn

Helping others

I talked to Lydia yesterday. She has a family in her ward that could use our help for Christmas. Instead of giving books this year we will help this family. I guess the husband left the family about a year ago. The mother speaks a little English, but is working hard to provide for the family. You can imagine how difficult it must be to provide enough for her children and take care of their emotional needs as well. So the plan is to bring non-perishable foods to our Thanksgiving feast and what ever money you would like to donate. Lydia will take the money and get a visa gift card so she can use it to pay bills, food, or whatever they need. Hopefully, this is o.k. with everyone. Let us know.

I also need help getting an important message out. I have a friend in my ward that has not been able to have her own children. Her name is Rachel and her husband is James. They are an amazing couple. They have been married for 6 years and done all possible to have children. A year ago they were approved for adoption. They have had two opportunities that have not worked out. Rachel is asking for help to get the word out that they would like to adopt. Rachel and James will make the best parents. They both have a talent working with children and youth and they are loved by all the children and youth in our ward. They are fun, faithful, and giving. If it wouldn’t be too much trouble would you put their adoption blog information on your blogs. Some child out there is the special one for them. This is their blog: http://www.jradopt.blogspot.com/

Please will you do what you can to get the word out about this amazing couple.

Thanks, Jenn

The Lord answers prayers!

Aunt Rea called mom with some great news that has been spreading around one phone call at a time but I needed to put up a note of gratitude for answered prayers. Neal is alive, I knew it deep in my heart. The Lord is aware of him and the struggles he is going though right now. My prayer for Neal has been that he has the strength and courage to make the changes in his life to be the person the Lord wants him to be. I know he has a very hard road ahead of him if he wants to get his life back. The hardest thing is that only he can do this for himself. He has to want a change in his life. I hope and pray continually that he can find the strength to make the changes he need to live a happy life again. I love Neal and hope he feels that love. For today I'm going to be filled with gratitude that we at least know that he is alive and where he is. We love you Hatch family and pray for all of you also, this must have been so hard on all of you these last couple of months.