Friday, May 30, 2008

FYI
I really like this online magazine!
I read this almost daily. I first became acquainted with Maurine Proctor in 1996 when we celebrated the Pioneer Sesquicentennial. She and her husband Scott, wrote the book,
The Gathering. It was my favorite book on the topic.
I really like her literary style,
and his artistic photography.
The Gathering

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Happy Anniversary

28 May 2005
Adam Kenneth Johanson & Elizabeth Marshall become
Mr. & Mrs.
From The Family: A Proclamation to the World: We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

Monday, May 26, 2008

YES! The unofficial beginning of summer is here.
Today, as I am wont to do every Memorial Day, I am remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Freedom isn’t free, and war is hell, are two clichés that come to mind. I believe these two clichés. Today I am thankful for the freedoms I enjoy and for the sacrifices that have been made throughout history, in the cause of freedom.
I am flying my flag today in their honor.

My hero Private First Class Terry L. Marshall

Terry was in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. One of his assignments, during his term of service, was to be a member of the honor guard for fallen soldiers. He would accompany the body of the soldier being flown to its final resting place. Terry would attend the funeral service, and he and another soldier would be the ones to do the ceremonial folding of the flag to be given to the family. It was always a difficult assignment.


My Dad - Private First Class Cecil R. Bishop

Dad was a medic in the US Army. He was stationed in London. Like many WWII veterans, Dad didn’t talk too much about his war experiences. The memories were not good memories. One day Dad went to pick up a wounded soldier, and when he got there, the wounded comrade was his brother Howard. He had been shot in the hip.

War and Peace

This is a photo of my dad's headstone. Dad is buried at Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery in California
Valerie visited his gravesite on Memorial Day.
Thank you sister.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

24 May 1997

Kari Lee Neilson and Tyson Eliot Marshall
become husband and wife.
A new eternal family is created.Los Angeles California Temple

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Birthday wishes to this beautiful lady.
Sonya Marie Chartrand Marshall
22 May 1978
I don't know if I have ever met a person,
with a more positive attitude than our Sonya.
Everybody loves Sonya!
That cannot be said of everybody.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

A happy birthday shout goes out to our Kari
Kari Lee Neilson Marshall
21 May 1974

Here's Kari holding new little Jamison, last June. Kari has so many talents! To everyone is given a gift, (See D & C 46:11). Kari must have been standing in lots of receiving lines in the premortal existence, 'cuz she came to earth with SO many gifts. She can sure give Tyson a run for his money, literally! But then she'll give him a break and save him tons of time and money by fixing him a more delicious meal than you could find at any five-star restaurant. She's a talented seamstress, who can sew the traditional Christmas Eve pjs, or fashion custom made drapes for every room in the house. She could form an accounting firm with Josh, and they'd become as well know as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP any ol' day. She can hang with the best drummer boys - Kyle and Tyson just to name two - and the beat goes on and on and on. It is SO great to have Kari in our family.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Thinkin' pink!

Exciting news!

A beautiful baby girl will join our family in October. Loren and Sonya found out today,that a baby girl is on her way. The ultrasound revealed a healthy baby girl is in the makings.

This is GREAT NEWS!

Such beautiful people, inside and out!!!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Apostle visits the Pope
Elder M. Russell Ballard
Interview
Last month, when the Pope visited the United States, Elder M. Russell Ballard and approximately 300 other religious leaders, were invited to meet with him. Prior to the meeting, Elder Ballard was interviewed by Mike Schneiter of Bloomberg Television. A wide range of issues affecting the Church were covered in their conversation, including building relationships with other churches, public perceptions about the Church, and humanitarian service. I thought the interview was excellent. At one point, Mr. Schneiter asked a question regarding the reason Temple ordinances are preformed for those who have died. The conversation turned to the resurrection. Elder Ballard explained that everyone would be resurrected. I watched Mr. Schneiter's shocked facial expression. This was news to him! Elder Ballard went on to say: "...when you die, Mike, you’re so real, that you’re not even going to know you’re dead, ‘til you go to try to do something that you are used to doing in mortality, and you’re going to find then, you're going to have it dawn on you, what a great gift the resurrection is." Sometimes I forget just how blessed we are, as members of the Church. We have so much knowledge, and so many answers to such important questions!
I am so grateful.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

GOTTA KEEP MOVING
Or... how much can be crammed into one Saturday?
These two cuties spent the night.

We stayed up way too late, and got up way too early.
After breakfast, we played outside in the water.

The weather was great. After lunch, we did some grocery shopping. The little people took a little rest, while Sarah and I headed north to attend Matt Golightly's wedding. From there we drove way across town to a retirement party for a co-worker and wonderful friend.

We came home, changed into yet another outfit and headed to Ham Hall. Sarah preformed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. The production was Honegger's King David. They played to a full house. The performance was great. It was so relaxing and my seat was perfect. Here's a picture of Bradley at the dress rehearsal the night before. The performance did bring back sad feelings I have when I think of David who killed the Giant Goliath.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Fill 'er up!

Every year, for the past twenty years, I have attended BYU Womens Conference with my sisters. In the beginning, the conference was sponsored by BYU. Today the conference is sponsored by the Relief Society and BYU. It's a great conference. The classes and lectures are uplifting and informative. For me, it is a time of renewal. It's a time for me to refill my cup, so to speak, so that I am able to carry on and on and on. The highlight this year, was having President Monson, as the closing speaker. What a privilege to be in the presence of a Prophet of God. Think about it - WOW! Transcripts for many of the lectures can be read online at the website.
Women's Conference

Sunday, May 4, 2008


M y F i r s t M o t h e r's D a y
4 May 1972 - It was the day I became a mother
It seemed like I waited FOREVER to become a mother, and then on 05/04/1972 Tad Bradley Marshall made it happen. I will never forget the overwhelming euphoria I felt moments after he was born. I had never been happier. Of course my life has never been the same since that special day.

*Tad was such a beautiful baby*

This boy always believed life was to be enjoyed. He has always loved to make other people happy. To this day, he truly believes it is more blessed to give than to receive. Tad and Tyson went to Disney World when they were teenagers. Tad came home with zero cash in his pockets, because he had purchased souvenir gifts for the entire family. He started gift giving at a very young age, and he hasn't stopped.
Tad has always loved to have fun! Having some more fun.
...still more fun...

...more fun....


It just seems like the years went by so fast...

From Cub Scout...
...to Boy Scout...


...to Eagle Scout...


Then came the mission!
After the mission... along came this cute girl......then this happened
...then this...

Here is Torie!

...then along came Tara...

...then Tanner joined us..

...and so much has happened since that day

"in the merry merry month of May" (King Arthur)