Viscious Virus

I seem to have a viscious virus in my hotmail account. Twice this week I have gone into my account and ended up with a virus that completely took over my computer. The second time all I did was delete a few emails. Fortunately, I have a husband who can fix stuff like that, but he doesn't want me to use my hotmail account anymore.

Therefore, I have a new email address. It is dittmarmarianne@gmail.com. You might ask why I didn't choose dittmarmb or mariannedittmar. Those were already taken. Anyway please send me a short email so that I can have your adresses in my new account. I must admit that my old email was so full of junk mail that I am glad to start a fresh, clean one.

Sara took this fabulous picture of the Nauvoo temple.

Low Country Boil

Last week during the trip to Nauvoo we ate at Cracker Barrell. Tina and I ordered something called "low country boil." It was so delicious. I googled the recipe and made it for dinner tonight.
The recipe is simple. Boil water with crab boil seasoning and lots of salt in a large pot. Add potatoes and kiolbasa sausage. 10 minutes later add corn on the cob. Shortly before serving add shrimp. I also added carrots and celery. You can also add onion. Healthy and delicious. Mine tasted just as good as cracker barrell.

Nauvoo

Happy Mothers Day to all.
Sherri Dew spoke at Relief Society this morning. She said that she felt impressed to tell us that "your mother loves you." When she said that I felt my own mothers love so powerfully-as if she was right next to me. It was so special and wonderful.

I need to say that there is a way to travel with your kids without having them quarrell, whine, cry, complain, etc. Just wait for them all to become adults. Imagine a trip where everyone got along!!!

This picture is inside Patty Sessions log cabin. It is very small and not open to to public. I was content to just see the outside of it, but we were visiting the restored drug store next door. A missionary asked us if we were related to anyone who had lived in Nauvoo. When I said Patty Sessions, she said "Then you need to see the inside." She got the key and we were able to go in and take this picture. I loved it.
I really doubt that Patty Sessions actually lived in this cabin much because it is so small. I suspect it was just where she lived when she first arrived in Nauvoo. Norma thinks she actually lived in another settlement. I will research it more.

Annie got very sick on Thursday. I was sad she was so sick, but I felt like the Lord really blessed us because we were through with our sightseeing and she didn't get sick until we got to the hotel. Tender mercies. We called a doctor friend who called in a prescription that would help her make it home. It was a wonderful trip, but it is good to be home.

Reconnecting

On Thursday I noticed a sister whose name tag said Sora Puckett. (Sora is Romanian for sister.) My trainer was Sister Puckett so I asked this sister if she was related. My Sister Puckett is her aunt. I got the phone number and called. It was so wonderful to talk to her again. I love her so much.
I love Alma 17 where it talks about Alma and the sons of Mosiah meeting as they returned from their mission. It was such a joyful reunion. My favorite phrase says that what added to their joy is they were still brethren in the Lord. It is always wonderful to reconnect with loved ones, but there is greater joy when you all still love the Lord.

Speaking of reconnecting. I still have a nice guest bedroom and and a downstairs that can be turned over to a family with kids, so if possible include us in your summer plans.

Why Now. And happy birthday Heather.

Happy Birthday, Heather. I am so proud of you and I love you.

Why did I wait until I was 53 to get my ears pierced? I have never really worn much jewelry. I forget to put it on, I fiddle with it, and I just don't care that much.
But now I am middle aged and not as pretty as I once was. (I know all of you who love me will protest that I am still pretty, but you are prejudiced.) I have noticed that earrings make women my age look a little more feminine and a little prettier. I don't like clip-ons, so I decided to finally do it and get them pierced. I think I am going to like it.

I am finally a big girl.

Getting your ears pierced is a "big girl" kind of thing. Today I got my ears pierced. Really!

This should be a fun day.

I am excited for today.
This morning Annie and I are going to the temple.
I have a lot of time to sew today and it is really fun to sew again because today's fashions are easy to sew.
I just bought Jane Seymour version of the Scarlet Pimpernel and we are going to watch it tonight.