Hot Water

On Tuesday, we woke up with no hot water. I checked the circuit breaker, and it was still on. That meant the heating elements in the hot water heater were out. It took five days to get the hot water heater to finally get us hot water. If it has to do with plumbing, it takes me forever to get it done since I HATE PLUMBING!

Mom is having gall bladder issues. When I called her on Wednesday, she sounded horrible. She finally got the OK to have surgery, but she will not have the surgery until next Wednesday.

Family

It has been two weeks since my last posting. Last Sunday, we were still in Oxford at the Phil Gambles Family Reunion.

First, I will review the week before going to the reunion. Then I will look at the reunion then follow up with this week.

I woke up on Tuesday, the 8th, sick. I stayed home and relaxed all day. In fact, I slept a lot. I think I may have gotten a bug. The rest of the week was busy as we prepared for the reunion.

On Friday, we went to Moose Spring Lodge at the base of Oxford Peak. All of my siblings were there. We all got settled into our rooms. Sid, Kristi, and families provided sloppy joes for supper. It was delicious.

Saturday was really fun. We had the George Gambles Family Reunion in Swan Lake. There were a lot of people there since we did not have the reunion last year. All of Dad's living siblings were there: Uncle Harry and Aunt Hazel, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Hal, and Aunt Lois and Uncle Bob. It was so good to see each of them. It was also a lot of fun to visit with my cousins.

When we returned to the lodge, we had a wienie roast then Mom had her grandchildren to a trivia test about their Grandpa Phil. It was a lot of fun reliving some wonderful memories.

On Sunday, we went to church in Swan Lake. It was the first time in a long, long time where all six of us children attended Sacrament in Swan Lake. After church, Brad and Lorie and family provided us a brunch of pancakes, French toast, eggs, and sausage and bacon. It was really good. Then, Shauna, Scott, Deb, and I got supper ready. We did the typical Sunday meal of pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and green salad. It was really good, even if I do say so myself. After the meal, Mom had us each give memories of Dad. It was a fun, emotional time as we reflected on those tender moments that Dad gave to each of us.

On Monday, we packed up and cleaned up the lodge. We then went to Mom's for the rest of the day to visit and say good bye. It was a really great reunion.

The week after the reunion was filled with busy days. We had our semiannual dentist appointment the day after getting back from the reunion.

I had Friday off. President Biden signed into law a new national holiday to be celebrated every June 19. Governor Little then proclaimed Juneteenth as a state holiday. Since June 19 is on Saturday, state employees had Friday off. I got the message late Thursday so it was a nice holiday. Angie had two appointments in Pocatello so we all went into town. After her appointments we went to Perkins and had a late breakfast.

Remembering Loved Ones

Monday was a very nice day. It was Memorial Day so we went to Swan Lake. My cousins, Jeannie (Staley) and Becky (Whitworth) along with Becky's husband Kelly, came to visit. It was so good to see them. It has been several years since I have seen Jeannie. Many reminiscences of loved ones that have passed were talked about.

Angie had to work so she missed out on all of the family fun.

We had barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. I did the grilling. It was really good even if I do say so myself.

The rest of the week was dedicated to work. It was really busy for me. I had a huge project to do. I was ready for the week to end even though I worked for only four days.

On Friday, Deb and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. It has been a very joyful and exciting ride. I cannot wait for another 19 years (I will be 80!).

The lawn was finally mowed. I think this may have been the latest I have ever been in mowing the lawn for the first time.