A Helpful Thought

“When I take a small pebble and place it directly in front of my eye, it takes on the appearance of a mighty boulder. It is all I can see. It becomes all-consuming—like the problems of a loved one that affect our lives every waking moment. When the things you realistically can do to help are done, leave the matter in the hands of the Lord and worry no more. Do not feel guilty because you cannot do more. Do not waste your energy on useless worry. The Lord will take the pebble that fills your vision and cast it down among the challenges you will face in your eternal progress. It will then be seen in perspective. In time, you will feel impressions and know how to give further help. You will find more peace and happiness, will not neglect others that need you, and will be able to give greater help because of that eternal perspective.”

Richard G Scott, May 1988

Families Can Be Forever

Grandpa's famous tractor

Taken in Gramma's andGrampa's LeSueur's backyard

Mike getting his Eagle Scout award

Taken at Thanksgiving 2003, Russ's backyard

More Memories of Mike

TWINS! What a blessing in our lives.

Well, I got up this morning and Don has been very busy. He posted all these pictures of Mike and our family. Its been a walk down memory lane these past few days. We all make fun of Don and groan whenever he wants to line us up and take pictures. I am greatful that he is so diligent in torturing us and taking our pictures. They are certainly, undeniably,
irreplaceable.

Memories of Mike

Melanie and Michael

Mike and his mother.

Mike used to go on scout hikes when he was just 10 years old with his dad.

Mike Loved Scouting - He's sitting on top of the signal tower.

Mike In Puerto Lobos, Mexico, with His Friend Chuey

A Quick Trip To Nogalas

Two years have gone and tomorrow is the day we learned of Mike's passing. We are at peace with his death, but we miss him so much. I have put together some pictures to remember Mike. If you go to Melanie's and Kristen's blogs you will see that there is a place to leave a message about your memory of Mike.

Sundays evenings are an important part of our family life. We look forward to grandchildren coming to visit and occasionally cousins will drop by. This is a pic of Chad having some fun on Colleen's go cart. Ryan LeSueur looking on with Mike and others.

After they retired my parents moved to Camp Verde. Grampa Nelson had a huge garden area and a big tractor to take care of the weeds and garden. A few days after my Dad passed away, Mike and I drove up to help my mother. We spent a whole day cleaning her yard and Mike got a chance to drive the tractor. He loved it and I've always thought that Mike should of been a farm boy.

Typical picture of Mike in a sweater, he wore them alot. He also often had a ball cap on.

Christmas memories. Our Christmas party we have the week before Christmas. Its not the same without Mike.

MIKE THE CLOWN

Mike could make us laugh better than anyone. His impersonation of family members, or his blowing up his stomach like he was using a pump and then slowly letting the air out were some of his favorite acts.

He loved to play with the grandkids and that is why he was their favorite. He had a funny way of talking to them and they knew he loved them dearly. He was patient and would do just about any thing they wanted him to do. Below is a picture of him making his monkey face.