Sachs Clan

O.K. Leah asked for a Sparks Family update and I'm posting it here for all to see since I know that there are others that might wonder what everyone is up to.

Sara has two children, one boy Chance (10) and a girl Triniti (8). She is divorced but after having gastric bypass 4 weeks ago she is hoping to be a hot little thing soon and catch herself a good man. : ) She and her kids live in Casper, Wy but are planning on following my parents to Utah.

Roger has remarried a wonderful LDS girl named Alyssa and they have a 1 year old named Madison. They live in Wichita Falls, Texas. I am proud that he is such a good man and good husband/father.

Micah is still single.... know of any young athletic types that want to move to Wyoming? He works for the railroad and makes good $$. LOL!! (but he's pretty picky - duh! he's single still)

Martha has a little boy named Leo (3) and she is finding the life of a divorced LDS women to be harder than anticipated. She just moved to Laramie WY and is going to school in the fall for Child Psychology. It's the first time she is on her own and I am proud that she is doing so well. She is finding the dating scene a little tough and complicated.

Mom and Dad are great.. they are moving to Salt Lake in October and I don't know how I feel about that. I wish that we could all live in the same town but I know that won't happen. At least it will be fun to visit the sites. Dad will be working for TSA-surface (homeland security)

Don't know how 3 out of the five siblings marriages have ended in divorce but I guess, two out of 3, were because of unfaithfulness. It's such a bummer because I have loved everyone of their ex spouses. I guess it has reinforced my desire to make my marriage work... to honor the commintment that I made to my husband and the Lord. Also the adversary is real and we as humans can be tempted by his lies and deceptions.

I know that everything will work out for Sara and Martha, I just wish that they didn't have to be alone and that they didn't have the sorrows in their lives. Roger has done great and he has a great little family. I know they have each grown and each have a wonderful future of hope and love.

Well that's the update.

We had a great time this weekend... went to see my mom and dad in Casper, Wyoming. On Friday we floated for two hours down the Platte River. My brother's were not in town but my parents, sisters and their kids all floated. It was a hoot... the kids kept trying to be brave and jump in the water but that water must be flowing from the arctic because it was COLD. Most of us chose the comforts of the HUGE air mattress or the paddle boat to keep the ride enjoyable.

Then on Saturday, we took a church history drive. We took the back way to Matins Cove and checked out the Oregon/Pioneer Trails. It's amazing all these years later you can still see the wagon ruts. At Martin's Cove we pulled our own handcart 2 miles and learn about the sacrifices made by our "spiritual" ancestors. Incredible reminder of the journeys of the past.

That afternoon we had Triniti's (Sara's daughter) Birthday Party and then Triniti was baptized that evening by my father. What a wonderful weekend. A little busy but what great memories. My parents are moving to Utah in about 2 months so it was good to visit and see the sites one last time.

Here are some pics of the family. (you should be able to click on the pictures to see them bigger) --H

Ever feel a little overwhelmed? That's what is going on over here... sorry to be behind on the blog but hopefully next week I'll be up and at it.

Thanks to everyone for your kind words of support... TJ is still giving me a run for my money and I anticipate that there will be many more years to come of it. sigh. Gotta love the spirit of that child.

Here are 8 month pics of the kid that doesn't cause any trouble... YET. : )

I'll be at my parents home all weekend and I can't wait. FUN. FUN. FUN. I'm sure I'll have pics to post when we get back.

Take Care and God Bless.