Wander With Wayne

Saturday was a special day. Tanner and I returned from scout camp early, so we could go to a celebration for Grandma Veibell's 100th Birthday.  Throughout my life, I have many memories of Grandma Veibell. The first I remember was our first trip to Grandpa and Grandma's home in Garland, Utah. I remember that my siblings were curious about what their new house would be like. I couldn't remember the old house, no matter how hard I tried, so I was also anxious to see their new home. Photo in Garland Home One of my dearest memories of Grandma was about one of her bowling trophies. For some time, the trophy was on the television, where a child my age could handle it and admire it's beauty. I remember the way it glistened in my hands. Some time later, it was moved to the top of the piano. Perhaps I was the reason the trophy was moved.  Beside Grandma's trophy, another of my favorite memories was her cube calendar. Made with four cubes (each a little more t...

Sunrise Hike - Bear Scrape on Tree For several years, I've been able to attend Girls Camp with Kaneesha and Myranda. It has always been one of the greatest experiences I've had. Last year I spent the entire week with Myranda. I hoped to attend again this year, but because of serving on Wood Badge staff and attending Scout Camp, I had insufficient vacation days from work to do all three and still spend time at other family events. This week, Tanner was old enough to attend scout camp. The decision was made that if a father would be at camp all week, 11 year-old scouts could attend. Tanner turned 11 the day before camp began.  Waiting to do the Polar Plunge We went to a scout camp called High Uintah Camp. The camp was held at Windy Park in the High Uintahs. Thirteen young men and three adults were there. Tanner earned 7 merit badges and everything he could toward several rank advancements. After the Plunge The Polar Plunge Participants Tanner particip...

June 7, 2015, following the Hosanna Shout, everyone attending the three dedicatory sessions of the Payson Utah Temple sang, "The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning" and the choir joined us in singing the words, "The House of The Lord is Completed!" What an amazing experience to be part of such once in a lifetime experience. On October 8, 2011 I had the opportunity to sing in the groundbreaking choir for the Payson Utah temple. It was such an amazing opportunity to sing, as my wife and children were there (along with our new exchange student Selina Dembowy). After such an amazing experience, the only bad feeling was the knowing that it was over. The odds of being invited to participate with the dedication was nearly impossible. With 27 stakes in the temple district, I knew I would not be able to participate in much of anything, although my heart has been yearning for something with the dedication (most specifically singing). On March 7, 2015 I was invited ...