Grandma and Grampa Reunite

Christmas 2006

This is one of the last photos I have of G & G Schauerhamer. Aren't they so cute together?

Yesterday, at 4:37 pm the time came for Jared's grandmother, Francis Schauerhamer, to join her beloved husband in the afterlife. We will miss her.

She and Grampa have been a huge example of selfless acts and Christlike love. They have done everything they can to help anyone they knew. The cabin that our family enjoyed often was a great source of joy for them to share with others. I remember the first time I met them, when Jared had invited a group of friends from college up to the cabin (we were barely starting to date). I saw Grandma and Grampa sitting contently on the porch swing, holding hands. I hoped that when I met my husband, we would be like that when we're old and gray.

Grampa passed away last May. Since they lived in Sugarhouse, we were able to visit them often. I am so grateful that Jared and I got to visit her just hours before she left.

On Monday, the 28th, Jared and I got to visit with her while the kids played downstairs. Her room felt so peaceful. She told me I looked so pretty. She always says that! I told her she's been such an example to me. I thanked her for the many things she has done for us, and she said, with her hand thrown up in frustration, "I wish I could do more". That is so like Grandma to say. I will always remember that as one of the last things that she said. Even in her last days here, she was frustrated that she couldn't do more for us. We talked about the weather and the cabin. She told us, again, that it makes her so sad when no one is at the cabin. I assured her that we have a trip planned to go in a few weeks. That was the last conversation we had with Grandma.

When we went to visit her yesterday, she was sleeping peacefully. We shared stories that we remembered of her. Jared spoke to her of her husband, sisters, and parents that she will soon be reunited with, and he asked her to give Evan a hug for us.

I am so grateful for the knowledge that we can all be together again with our families someday. We will miss you both so much, Grandma and Grampa!

Remembering President Gordon B. Hinckley

I love this photo of President Hinckley. He was so patient with all the photographers who were constantly taking his picture. He did say one time, in a quiet tone, that "if all the cameras in the world were thrown into the ocean, there would be a great flood." I will miss President Hinckley's wonderful sense of humor.

Here is a poem that a friend of a friend of mine wrote:


President Hinckley would want it that way.

I imagine he's running to Marjorie now. Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother while they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears, Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of Prophets, united by service that only such noble men share.
I see Him embraced by the Savior while Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome my noble, most Excellent Son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter as he says, "the reception's just fine,"
But he hopes that He'll get an assignment or two since there's no need to waste time.
I can hear His clear voice in the stillness at the close of this sweet Sabbath day
"Have faith and move foreward-there's work to be done."
President Hinckley would want it that way.

Anna M. Molgard January 27, 2008


I am so grateful to live in the time that President Hinkley served as our prophet. He will be missed!

Meet Matt Harpring!

Tonight, while Jared stayed home with Lance and Kyle AND built shelves in our laundry room (the two without junk on them are the new ones)...

...Jace and I got to meet Matt Harpring at the Energy Solutions Arena! Once a year, the Junior Jazz basketball program has a "Meet the Player" night. Jace listened intently as Harpring spoke about the importance of a good attitude and working hard. Do your homework and get good grades so that you can do other fun stuff like sports. "Attitude is Altitude" he said.
He also answered questions from the crowd. One that impressed me the most was, "Who was your best coach?" Matt thought for a minute and said that it was his Dad who took the time to teach him important things and helped him progress and succeed.

Jace's group, on the left - third ( I don't even know if that describes it, but it's the best I can do) of the crowd, got to join Harpring on the floor after winning a "Who can cheer the loudest?" contest. Harpring led them in jumping jacks and had them count to ten and stop. He said, "There's going to be someone that says, 'Eleven!'", and sure enough the kids in the back were embarrassed after saying it. Then he let them count to 5, and sure enough there were some boys that yelled, "Six!" and Jace was laughing with the rest. He gave them 3, then 2, then only 1, and the boys continued to say the next number when everyone else stopped. Many laughs... (Jace did it right, though :)He's on the top - third from the right - can you see him?