June 25, 2017 The Single Most Important Word

The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, 

Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: 

therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.

Jeremiah 31:3

So proud of Elder Melo and Elder Neering following a day of cleaning and decluttering!

Robert Woodruff, an executive in a former generation, traversed America with a message he delivered to civic and business groups.  The outline was simple, the message brief:

The five most important words are these: 

I am proud of you

                                    The four most important words are these: 
                                                      What is your opinion
                                    The three most important words are these: 

If you please

                                    The two most important words are these: 
                                                          Thank you
To Mr. Woodruff's list President Monson adds, "The single most important word is love."

After 27 long weeks we are please to announce that our son, recently graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy and is now assigned to the Santa Cruz office. 

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is a law enforcement agency of California.  The largest state police agency in the United States.  The CHP has patrol jurisdiction over all California highways and can act as the state police.  In addition to its highway patrol duties, the CHP also provides other services including protecting state buildings and facilities (most importantly the California State Capitol) and bodyguarding state officials. The CHP also works with municipal law enforcement agencies, providing assistance in investigations, patrol, and other aspects of law enforcement.

Elder Busath worked for the California Highway Patrol for 30 years and we are excited for the legacy to continue. 

While Kahlen's Mommy and Daddy attended a California Highway Patrol pre-graduation party with CHIPS Star, Eric Estrada, Grandma and Grandpa had a slumber party with Kahlen at our hotel.

Then the next day we visited with Kahlen's Great Aunt, Marian, and 

her Great Grandma, GG

June 16, 2017 Graduation Day

Our awesome kids, Tracy, Samantha, Bubba, Marianne, Andi and Katie

I am proud of you

Troy and Amy Oldenhaus, Megan, Stephen (Bubba) and yours truly

Megan and Stephen and a very proud Mom and Dad

Officer Stephen T. Busath, ID# 21,790 and Officer Stephen E. Busath, ID# 9137

What is your opinion

Megan, Kahlen and Officer Busath

Megan, Kahlen, Tracy and Lily

Lunch at Chevy's on the River to celebrate the day!

If you please

Trying to stay cool in the 100+ degree California weather

 

                                                              

                                   Jake, Chad, Lucas and Josh...making a big splash!

After a great morning at the movies seeing Cars 3 as a family,

we all gathered together at Marga and Clinton Kelly's home for a pool party.

Thank you

Then it was on the road again to Idaho...just in time for Zone Conferences

June 20, 2017 Boise East and Boise North Zone Conference

April, May and June Birthdays in the Boise East and Boise North Zones

Called to Serve...

June 21, 2017 Amity and Boise West Zone Conference

                                            

April, May and June Birthdays in the Boise East and Boise North Zones

                                           

Called to Serve...

Love

Two more Zone Conferences were held in Twin Falls, 

but the pictures were not available yet. 

Tune in next week for a view of the Twin Falls North, Twin Falls South, Jerome, Rupert and Burley Zone Conferences.

Have a wonderful week!

June 11, 2017 Let it Begin With Me

"But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing."

2 Thessalonians

President Thomas S. Monson once stated, "In this world in which we live, there is a tendency for us to describe needed change, required help, and desired relief with the familiar phrase, "They ought to do something about this."  

We fail to define the word they. Instead we should be saying say, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me."

 One more trip to the storage shed to pick up the necessary supplies to furnish a new home for the Elders to create our own little peace on earth.

 June 6, 2017 Mission Leadership Council

 Elder "Fix It" repairing a broken doorknob in Burley

It was time for missionary home inspections in the Rupert Zone

 Elder Marin and Elder LeFevre in Malta

 Elder Gutierrez and Elder Conner in Albion

 Elder Posadas and Elder Ruesch in Declo

 Elder Saunders and Elder Castellano in Rupert

 Sister Somppi and Sister Hansen in Rupert

 Elder Wade and Elder Yarber in Emerson

 Elder Malone and Elder Roy in Paul

Super stars every one of them!

 "My boys" packing up Megan and Kahlen and preparing for a long drive to our sons first CHP assignment in Santa Cruz

 

I am not a fan of change, but I know it is because I tend to focus on what I have to give up, instead of what I have to gain. The silence in our house is deafening with them gone, but we are  excited for Steve, Megan and Kahlen's new adventure and wish them the very best.  

It is certain to be another busy week and if the weather would cooperate (it is currently raining with lightening strikes :() we might be able to get everything done.

Wishing you a great week of well doing!