Happy Labor Day On Top of Utah's World!

It occurred to me last night that I've had some memorable Labor Day weekend's in recent years.

Denver Temple 2008

Three years ago, I visited dad in Denver. We went to the Denver Temple together, after dad had just received his temple recommend. That was a great experience:-)



Fishing at Aunt Carol's that Labor Day Weekend

Two years ago, I was in Connecticut with dad, when he had a mini-stroke, while attending his 40 year high school reunion. He ended up spending most of the weekend in the hospital. It was very mild, and really we think that his blood pressure just got too high, but it made for an eventful weekend. Especially, when he called me at 12:30 am and said he was in the hospital and had a stroke. Grateful everything was all okay:-)

Last year, I flew into Denver for the holiday weekend. As we were getting closer to Denver, the pilot informed the cabin that the brakes may not work when we land. Due to this malfunction, the flight attendants prepared us for a crash landing. With our arms crossed against the seat in front of us, and our heads against our arms, we got ready for an unexpected landing. It made for a very strange reality check, as I contemplated the possible outcomes of this situation. I prayed extremely hard and kept saying, it's not my time yet. I need to out live my parents! Fortunately, the brakes worked and we landed safely.



This year, I hiked Mt. Timpanogos (11,749 feet) in Utah. A 15 mile roundtrip hike, 15 people, done in 7.5 hours. A great way to enjoy a rigorous day of labor. Maybe next year I'll do something more Labor Day-ish, like attend a BBQ. A funny holiday to highlight, but here's to another Labor Day gone by!