We have had a wonderful time here in Lacey. It has been a great experience to be here this week. I reflect back on the day I purchased the tickets and realize now the hand of God. It was late at night and I was finishing up on the computer when a Southwest Airline deal popped up. I entered all the information to come to Lacey and realized I better check with my wife before booking. When I went into ask her she was asleep. When I went back to the computer, I had a strong impression to buy the tickets and just keep it a secret from Michele and the kids. I thought about telling them where we were going at Christmas and then decided not to. I did let them know we were going on a trip but didn't let them know where until we were at the airport. When Gary and I talked just before coming and he shared the news and the test results that Laurie had been through this past week, I was truly amazed that we were already on a flight to be with them during this time of concern. Laurie has stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her brain, liver, lung and pelvic area. It is going to take a miracle for her to be healed.
We arrived Thursday night and had a wonderful dinner at Olive Garden. Friday we spent time just being together at the house. Laurie, Michele and the girls went to a bead place to buy some fun beads. The bishopric came by at around 5:00 PM and we had a nice visit with them. What a wonderful bishopric Laurie and Gary have. Gary gave a blessing to Laurie. The spirit was very strong. It was a beautiful blessing. I gave Gary a blessing. It was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. It is a blessing that I will never forget. Gary gave Spencer a blessing also. The spirit was definitely felt in the Clark home that night.
I know that the correct steps are being taken to care for Laurie's health and with our united faith we will witness miracles in our lives as we love and support Laurie and Gary and their family during this time of trial.
We enjoyed some good Indian food that night and came home and went to bed for an early wake up on Saturday.
Saturday found Gary, Bryan, Spencer and Kaitlyn off to the temple to do Baptisms for the dead at 5:30 AM. Michele and Laurie joined us around 10:00 AM. We went through a session while the kids went to Spencer's cousins. It was wonderful being in the temple. This world is very small in the church. As we were in the prayer circle, I looked up and saw Zane Williams (Coach William's son) in the prayer circle with us. We enjoyed being in the celestial room together and to feel the warm spirit there. After the temple we enjoyed a nice visit to downtown Seattle. We had a nice dinner at the Brazialian Restaurant. We tried 16 different types of BBQ meat fruit and enjoyed a wonderful salad bar. The meats consisted of Pork Loin, Wild Boar, Buffalo, Chicken, Ribeye, House Sirloin, Garlic Sirloin, Bacon Wrapped Turkey, Bacon Wrapped Steak, sausage, pork rib, shrimp, pepper steak, roasted pineapple, cheese steak. The only think we didn't have was the Beef Rib. We enjoyed the atmosphere. The servers just came around with these big skewers of meat and would cut a slice off for us to take. It was delicious. The kids really enjoyed it. We had to be rolled out of the restaurant.
Today found us at church. The meetings were great. The lessons were exceptional and the speakers did a great job on the importance of scripture reading and studying them more. One of the speakers spoke about the importance of having good soil and letting the seeds of the scriptures sink deep and take root and be fertilized and nourished to bring forth much fruit. We are truly blessed to be in a family where we see this in action. It is a wonderful feeling to know that your brother and sisters are trying to do the Lord's will and are bring forth much fruit. What a strength it is to us. I believe we will need to continue to show our faith and comittment to the Lord as we ask for a miracle in the life of the Clark family. May we unite our prayers and faith and show our good works to our Father in Heaven that he may grant the miracle we seek.
We enjoyed some sushi tonight but it was not the greatest due to too much water in the rice. We enjoyed it anyway and enjoyed some good miso soup. Kaitlyn and Spencer made some good deserets. Kaitlyn made and apple pudding cake and Spencer made a coconut bread. Time passes way to fast. I wish we could hold back the clock. We will enjoy tomorrow with the Clark's before Brielle, Kaitlyn and I return to Boise. Michele is going to stay here in Seattle until Saturday until her parenets can get here.
We love all of you.
Bryan
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