Richard celebrated a birthday recently. During the last year, here are some of the things I observed about him:
- He became a grandfather. He delights in this little grandson.
- He enjoyed his new upstairs home office, and worked from home until last September. He is now going into the office each day after nearly 5 years at home. What a change for both of us. He still uses his home office most evenings to put in more work hours.
- He went on two trips with friends to ride 4-wheelers. He knows how to work hard and play hard with healthy balance.
- He continued to serve as first counselor in the bishopric. I see the effects of his living a consecrated life in his countenance, his perspective, and his unselfishness. He becomes a richer version of himself each year.
- He began to use some of his humor when he conducted sacrament meetings. When he says something funny, the ward members repeat his jokes to me throughout the week. People are tickled to be caught off guard when he shows his funny side.
- He bought a new-to-us truck which makes him so happy.
- He worked hard to plan 4-wheeling adventures and other activities for the Ross reunion. This year, we rode to the top of Monroe mountain, went tubing in the Sevier river, and stayed in a historic home in Joseph.
- He planned an epic family and senior trip for Mark. We visited Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks and made so many memories.
- He continued to exercise in the gym and took his supplements. He is fit and trim.
- He watched over a plentiful apple and tomato harvest. We are still enjoying dried apples and salsa from his labors.
- He edited an incredible family video for Christmas. What a history he has created of our family with these annual videos.
- He helped Tim with lots of truck repairs.
- He took Mark and Tim skiing many times.
- I think he had a great year.
