November 18, 2008 by Stephen Baldwin.

We embark on a new adventure with our missionary service. Today we start with learning about the Scholarship Workshop that is taught through the Provo office of the LDS Employment Resource Services Center. We are excited to learn and even more excited to learn how we can help people finance their education.

Jodi and Stephen are in France on their way to Portugal to visit Stephen’s parents who are serving a mission. You can check their blog and view some awesome pictures, as well as read about their experiences.

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October 26, 2008 by Stephen Baldwin.

Stephen and Jodi stopped by mom’s home yesterday (Saturday) on their way home from Utah. http://www.jbpfam.com/default.asp?FID=3&familyID=13 (You will need to get a login name and password to view Stephen and Jodi’s Blog.) They had made an emergency trip to Primary Children’s Hospital to check Lily’s three fractures and indented skull. This deserves a more in-depth explanation which you can check out on Stephen and Jodi’s blog and following the link for Lily. Scott was able to make a phone call from Texas to say hello to his grandmother. The visits and phone calls really help mom and serve to bind the family.

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August 25, 2008 by Stephen Baldwin.

Our trip back to Idaho this past week end was wonderful. We are able to attend the Rexburg Idaho Temple. What a marvelous opportunity to be in the House of the Lord. One of the most difficult times about leaving Rexburg two years ago was to leave our temple.  And, now, what a blessing to return and worship in the temple. It was a blessing to participate in the dedication of the Twin Falls Temple during the week end.

Another highlight of the visit was participating in the ordination of my brother, Paul, to be a High Priest. What a blessing to be able to stand in and performthe ordination! Although mom was unable to attend, I could sense that both her and dad were pleased with the proceedings. When we returned back to mom’s place, Patricia asked her if she had received a priesthood blessing since breaking her arm. She said no but would like one. We explained to mom that there were six worthy priesthood holders there (Paul, me, LuDell, Bob, Clay, and Kathryn’s husband) and either one would be happy to pronounce the blessing. She said, “Well, I’d like the new one with all the stuff to do it!” We knew she wanted Paul so be the voice. He did a wonderful, spiritual blessing. Mom ended up having a pretty good day after being a little light headed when we returned from Stake Conference and from the ordination.

We were able to visit with family and friends. We were delivering a walking stick to Bill Griffeth who was attending Wood Badge at Krupp Scout Hollow. It is hard to describe the feeling of home that came over me as we met with the Wood Badge course and presented the walking stick to Bill.

Saturday, August 23, we went to Island Park to find some walking sticks and to have a picnic with Stephen and Jodi and their kids. At our first stop, Lily got out of the car and was bitten by a wasp! I was able to get nine walking stick blanks. I plan to carve one for Lily and put a bee on the stick! Olivia’s birthday is coming up. She found a stick just her size; now all that is left is to carve it. And, Grant’s birthday is coming up on September 3, so he needs a new walking stick. Lots to do. I wonder how I got anything done while teaching school.

Speaking of school, this past week has been really hard not being at school. I suppose the focus needs to be on our mission and our service in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.

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June 20, 2008 by Stephen Baldwin.

Jodi, Lexie, Mason, Lily, and I hike to the Y just east of the BYU campus. We were hiking during the hot time of the day. All though it was a hard hike for me, everyone seemed to get along just great. Mason chased four lizards and had a great time. Lily said she was hiking for her dad - Stephen had hike the Y with her last summer but carried her most of the way. I guess it was Lily’s way of saying Happy Father’s Day to Stephen.

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