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Re: A Black Mormon Man's Thoughts on Race, Priesthood, and the Church's Essay

grandmahenke — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:16:25 -0000

Thank you, Brother Mitchel, for sharing your history and feelings about the prejudice you have felt throughout your life and membership in the Church. I appreciate it more than I can say. I had terrific parents who taught me by example that prejudice against people for their differences of any kind was not the way Christ expects us to live. I had a career advocating for people with cognitive disabilities and saw prejudice against them that was primarily because of a lack of understanding about their various circumstances. It pains me when I see anyone trying to hurt another person because of the color of their skin, their IQ, where they love, how much money they make ... it's all wrong and not how Christ wants us to be. I am sorry you suffered because of prejudice. I am grateful you have the priesthood now and wish it would not have been such a painful journey. Thank you again for what you have written. I hope it reaches many and touches their hearts as it has mine.

Re: Introducing Vintage Kitchen from Riley Blake

grandmahenke — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:08:02 -0000

I am vintage, too, so what isn't there to love about it. Yellow is my happy color ... and blue is so pretty. I'd choose happy.

Re: From A Park Bench

grandmahenke — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:22:20 -0000

You make a good point, Kim. I remember a time when an older person could feel free to interact innocently with children at church or at a playground and not cause alarm. It is really sad that we have had to move toward an almost overbearing protectiveness for children because of abuse and crime. I'm grateful you are protective and grateful you are sensitive to the needs of an old woman who got some joy from interacting with your children at the park. How lonely it would be not to have any children to talk to or hug!

Re: Some of My Favorite Minutes of Today…(In Pictures)

grandmahenke — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:13:56 -0000

Whimmer this takes me back to the days when you kids were little and we'd go exploring. What fun we had and I can tell you are having the same fun. Enjoy those sweet ones while you can because they grow so fast! It looks like such a fun day!

Re: Just A Glimpse of our Week

grandmahenke — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:54:19 -0000

Some day you'll love this entry in your journal! I have one almost like it. My worst day was with "The Boys". Brett was 3+ and Ryan was 2+ (on the high end of those years) ... double the trouble. I was pregnant with you and had to call the Uncle Reed to get "the boys" off the roof. They mixed flour, sugar, and powdered milk in the really large buckets I kept them in, painted the outside of the house with orange paint ... (don't know where it came from). After an entire day of chasing them I put them in their bedroom and told them to stay there until their dad got home from work. They took down the curtains, removed all the bedding from the bunk beds, pulled the mattresses off, dumped out all the toy bins, and somehow Ryan got shut in a chest or drawers draw that fell in front of the door. That was my worst day ... it is inscribed on the inside of my head!

Thank goodness for mother's love and childish cuteness ... because somehow those cute little guys were still able to melt my heart and make me laugh. You will probably be tired for the next 18 years or so ... but he's worth it. I loved how you write about it!

Re: Find a Way to Unplug from Technology, or, How to Escape the Cubicle in Your Pocket.

grandmahenke — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:07:32 -0000

I definitely found I enjoyed the Internet more once I set some time boundaries for myself. It is a little funny how we tend to let technology and machines dictate to us and the power we can feel when we assert ourselves with those machines and refuse to answer. It's like staring down the bully the first couple of times it happens.

Re: A Moment I Nearly Missed

grandmahenke — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:48:17 -0000

This is very touching. It's neat that you recalled the book and story. It seems like it meant as much to you as it did to Luca when you rubbed her itchy legs. There are so many times in life we miss giving the gift of a loving service and just do it as a chore. Good lesson, thanks.

Re: A Valentine’s Day In The Life Of

grandmahenke — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:04:56 -0000

Very neat Valentine's and breakfast idea! The kids did a great job making their boxes and Valentines. I think the neatest thing is the memories you are creating. Way to go! And Brett gets a big A+ from me for coming through like that. What a man! Dad got me a nice Valentine, too ... a little tiny movie camera and some Amberlyn Chocolates ... most delicious truffles. One of them is just so rich and yummy you don't even need more ... and they are low carb! You can get them online! I love the dark chocolate ones but dad likes the lighter chocolate. He was so sweet for Valentine's ... they are all dark!

Re: On Being A Big Brother

grandmahenke — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:26:26 -0000

What a sweet little guy. It brought tears to my eyes too.

Re: An Unfortunate Run In At The Dollar Store

grandmahenke — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:50:39 -0000

Hey! Where is she? Nobody picks on my baby and grand baby!

Re: Along For The Ride

grandmahenke — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:47:50 -0000

He is a little sweetheart ... and actually for his age he is quite a good helper! Kiss him from Grandma Henke ... the one with the white dog.

Re: Lesson Fail

grandmahenke — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:13:43 -0000

Well, that can be a good feeling, alrighty.

Re: Learning Together

grandmahenke — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:07:35 -0000

We wouldn't learn very much if we didn't have someone to learn it with, would we? That was a sweet moment.

Re: While Cutting Her Hair

grandmahenke — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:57:19 -0000

How did I miss this touching post. It made me nostalgic for when you were a little girl and I would take forever to do your hair while we talked. I don't remember you ever asking me what a tampon was though. In fact, how in the heck did you hear about them anyway?

Re: Boys Will Be Boys

grandmahenke — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:32:08 -0000

That was pretty funny. He was so proud of himself and kept trying to do it longer and louder and she was NOT impressed.

Re: An Impulsive Late Night Excursion

grandmahenke — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:05:15 -0000

That was a very special night for me too, Whim. It was fun sneaking off into what was almost a fantasy world in the middle of the night. I'm glad we didn't think twice before we started off to the beach or we might have chickened out and missed that magical, daring adventure together. I'd like to do it again when the moon and stars are bright, wouldn't you?

Re: Ready For Round Two

grandmahenke — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:52:30 -0000

We're ready when you are! The sun's shining today and we've added one more kite to the litter! Don't forget the sun block!