Jennifer Boyd

“Great is Thy Faithfulness” was my Mom’s favorite song. The Celebration of Life service we had for her was a beautiful representation of her life. All 5 of her children honored her in the service with written or spoken word. I loved when the pastor told me the title of the message was: “Clothed in Kindness.” Because, you see…my Mom really was!! 💖 I’m forever grateful that God chose Beverly Jeanne Moline as my Mom. The following day we had a private family burial for both of my parents. That was my Mom’s wishes. My Dad, Vernon Zorn Moline had passed away just 8 months earlier. She missed him so. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15. They are together for all Eternity with Christ.

Yesterday was Father’s Day, but it also was the 46th anniversary of our Wedding Day. We pledged our lives to one another and spoke our vows in front of God and our friends and family. Yesterday at breakfast I secretly brought two napkins from our wedding reception and tucked them under our coffee cups. (Yes, I am intensely sentimental!) Later in the day, we enjoyed dinner out and afterward, sat outside by the lake and re-read from a notebook and sheets of old fashioned school lined paper, one and two line memories that when spoken, elicit memories that only we know. We had given each other this gift for our 40th and hadn’t looked at them for years. Thankful for the life we have had and look forward to adding more memories with you. It’s my joy and privilege being Mrs. Scott Boyd for our 46 years of marriage!! ❤️👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️

This weekend is Father’s Day and this will be my first one without my dad. I used to love to choose his Father’s Day card. It’s hard to walk down the card aisle and know I will never do that again for him. As we were planning his Celebration of life service, I came across a letter I had sent him. I told him what I most admired about him. Know where it was? Top drawer…right on top! :) My husband read it at the service, because I couldn’t. I loved that everyone heard those words. I can still picture my Dad reading his Bible each morning; first thing, in his robe, before coffee and breakfast. So faithful. I’ve heard it said, that a Bible that is falling apart usually shows a life that isn’t. I was blessed with a father that loved God and his family. I will miss him this Father’s Day.

☀️SUMMERTIME!!! We had the best time discovering a new part of the country last week…Park City, Utah!! Have you ever been? A friend of Scott’s through business, graciously offered us his beautiful home in the mountains and what a fun week we had!! Park City is best known as a ski town, but it sure is gorgeous is the summer, as well!! We tried to choose things the children would enjoy so we toured a dairy farm and snacked on farm fresh grilled cheese sandwiches & Tomato basil soup right there at the farm storm. We visited the Utah Olympic Park and saw the skiers who can practice year round thanks to landing their flips in a swimming pool!! Several kiddos saw snow for the first time, did the Alpine Slide and even went aboard a train out West. So much beauty and we are grateful for our week of absolutely ✨perfect weather!!

Happy Memorial Day! ❤️💙🇺🇸 We enjoyed time at home with family. God Bless the USA!!

I knew the day would come…my first Mother’s Day without you. But, how can I be anything but thankful God gave me so many years with you. Forever my encourager and the one who was always so proud of me. The best moms make each of their children feel like they were always her favorite. But…I truly think I was, (right Jim, John, Joel and Jeana?!?) Years ago I asked you, “what will I ever do without you?” You told me something and I wrote it down but I haven’t looked for that piece of paper yet. I am so grateful for the promise of heaven and that I will see you again, Mom. Thank you for how you faithfully loved Dad and all of us. You both lived your lives so well and I’m so thankful to have had a front row seat to how you both did that to the end. Happy 1st Heavenly Mother’s Day, Mom. I will love you forever. ❤️

🌸 Happy May Day!

Did you know today, May 1st, is May Day? Do people still celebrate May Day?!?

I sure hope so because I have such fond memories as a little girl making a May Basket at school and “secretly” going across the street and putting it on the front door handle at “Mrs. Maybeth’s” house, ringing her doorbell and proudly running back home!! (And…YES!! Her name really WAS Mrs. Maybeth!!)

There’s something so charming about the tradition of leaving flowers on a doorstep, ringing the bell, and offering a small surprise of kindness.

I’ve always loved the reminder that hospitality doesn’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful.

Sometimes it looks like:
💐 flowers from the yard
☕ coffee with a friend
🚪noticing a neighbor
🍋 lemonade on the porch
📞 checking in on someone

Small gestures often leave the biggest impression.

What’s one small kindness you could offer someone today?

Springtime=Azaleas 🌺🌺🌺 Such a favorite time of the year!

Happy 1st Birthday to little Brooks. 🩵🎂He’s always smiling and just the happiest little guy!! :) Loved the theme his mommy and daddy chose…”It’s My First Rodeo.” How perfect was that?!? May God bless and keep you all the days of your life. We love being your Gigi and Papa, Brooks.

Our Christmas present to each other this year was a gift to go out of town for a few relaxing days. “No plans” were our plans.
Years ago, I remember my mom saying, as far as gifts were concerned…”if she couldn’t wear it, eat it, or do it…she didn’t want it!” I now get it!! :) Sounds like the perfect gift to me.