A Wonderful Idea

So I got an email from Kristen. She had included a 2009 Family Home Evening Lesson plan. I think its a wonderful idea to use. I viewed it and am so excited to start this FHE Lessons with Mikey- although young, it will be fun to start a great tradition and so easy to have it all planned out! Thanks Kristen. For those who want a copy of it, email mitchclan@hotmail.com and I will forward the file to it. You will enjoy it!!!

Hope all is well with everyone. Loves!

I need Pics!

Hi Family

I need pics of Joe's and Lynn's wonderful and beautiful family. If you have a pic of them or if you are them- please send it to mitchclan@hotmail.com so I can post it to the family blog.

I will be updating the blog with new pics- birthdays and contact info shortly! Still waiting for Joe's info- Hint Hint

Ps. if you are trying to read family blogs and they are private- email mitchclan@hotmail.com and let me know who you want access too, I will then either send you the email address or ask for you since I have access to all of them. :)

Hope everyone is well!

Loves

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Hi Family! It was so good to see all of you last week. We all have had an emotional and comforting week with the passing of Grandma. Im so thankful that we have such a strong family that come together and support each other during this time. I was so relieved to know that she is reunited with the love of her life. Her funeral was a great celebration of her life and even though we are sad she is gone, we are so comforted knowing that she is back with our heavenly father and her eternal companion.

With her passing- we really all need to keep traditions going and get together for our annual family reunion and holiday get togethers, its what they would want and I know that Grandma looked forward to the get togethers and truly enjoyed the family bond we had. I know that everyones life is busy with kids, work, and other family obligations- but we HAVE to make it a priority to continue the reunions and get togethers.

I have posted a few pictures of the funeral. Please feel free to send me some to post, I wasnt able to get everyones family, so if you have some please send them!!!

In Loving Memory

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER & GRANDMOTHER

LILLIAN LORRAINE SANDERS MITCHELL

JANUARY 05, 1928 - OCTOBER 20,2008

Our mother, Lillian Sanders Mitchell, has been re-united with her beloved husband Max P. Mitchell. Mom passed away peacefully on Oct 20, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born January 5, 1928 in Young, Arizona to Malcolm Martin Sanders and Blanche Evelyn Clark. Mom was an only child until her father married Louise Simmons later in life, and gave her three sisters and one brother; Charlotte, Janis, Malcolm, and Mary.

Mom married the love of her life, Max P. Mitchell in Provo, Utah on November 26, 1948, and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in September 1951. Together they raised five children, Max S. (Elizabeth) Mitchell, Jon R. (Kaye) Mitchell, Janene (Chris) Weiss, Joseph E. (Alyn) Mitchell, and Lynn K. (Kristine) Mitchell. She was also blessed with 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Mom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved the Gospel and was a true example of Christ-like love. She served in many positions in the Primary and Relief Society. Mom and Dad were able to serve two missions together in Columbia, South Carolina and London, England before Dad passed away in December 1993.

Mom loved spending time with her family and looked forward to special occasions when they all came together. She enjoyed reading, singing, puzzles and old movies. Mom was a talented artist and her paintings grace the homes of her children and grandchildren.

Mom was preceded in death by her husband Max; her parents Malcolm Sanders, Evelyn Sanders and her step-mother Louise Sanders. Mom is also survived by her sister-in-law Katherine M. Pitt.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grandview 7th Ward Chapel, 1120 N 850 W, Provo. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street and on Friday one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com.

A special thanks to the Kaye, Amberlee and staff at The Victorian House, Assisted Living for the special care they gave our mother.

Hi Family

So I am still trying to get everyones information! I have Lynn & Kris's- Sandy & Liza's and my family. Hint hint to Joe & Alyn and Jon & Kaye. I will try and get them to send it in soon, so we can get this blog up to date. Until then, Hope all is well! Smiles

More Pictures

Hi everyone this is Andrea, my pictures were to large to email to Lillian so I thought I'd just post a few. It was great to see everyone last month and we've enjoyed checking out your blogs.

Reunion review

So our family reunion was a successful one! A huge thanks to Sandy & Liza for a well planned weekend. It was so fun to get together, eat some delicious food and play games. It was so good to see all of you and visit. I really hope after talking with everyone about this blog- that they are excited to come visit it and update it often with their stories, events, news.

I have already received my familys information and Lynn & Kris's. Still waiting for the rest-- As soon as I get everyones I will do one mass update and send an email out to the family about the blog being updated. Please send pics of your family and make sure to send the birthdays as well. Here are some pics of the reunion. If you have pics that you want on the blog, please send them to the email. mitchclan@hotmail.com ( Andrea send me yours!!)

Hope to see everyone again soon! Until then, Loves to all