Dinner at iHop with the Family

Gifts from Grandma and Grandpa.

Lisa

Grandma Vina and Grandpa Verl Abbott

Aunt Liz and Uncle Elvin Tanner

Nathan and Nina/Mom

Bart/Dad and Angela

Grandma Vina and Grandpa Verl took our family and Aunt Liz and Uncle Elvin to dinner at iHop in Orem--Angie's last family dinner! A few of us had breakfast food, but most of us had dinner. Grandma and Grandpa gave Angie a winter scarf, a photo album, and some cash for the MTC. Tanners gave her some money too. Grandma and Grandpa also gave her this poem (author unknown):

To Our Granddaughter
Pearls of Wisdom

We’ve traveled paths you’ve yet to walk
Learned lessons old and new
And now this wisdom of our lives
We’re blessed to share with you
Let kindness spread like sunshine
Embrace those who are sad
Respect their dignity, give them joy
And leave them feeling glad
Forgive those that might hurt you
And though you have your pride
Listen closely to their viewpoint
Try to see the other side
Walk softly when you are angry
Try not to take offense
Invoke your sense of humor
Laughter’s power is immense!
Express what you are feeling
Your beliefs you should uphold
Don’t shy away from what is right
Be courageous and be bold
Keep hope right in your pocket
It will guide you day by day
Take it out when it is needed
When it’s near, you’ll find a way
Remember friends and family
Of which you are a precious part
Love deeply and love truly
Give freely from your heart
The world is far from perfect
There’s conflict and there’s strife
But you still can make a difference
By how you live your life
And so we are very blessed to know
The wonders you will do
Because you are our granddaughter
And we believe in you.