My Friends from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

Kristie Box and Jeff Purvis the night of the Gala

The next night we went out to dinner and then to Temple Square. We found a parking space right next to the conference center, walked through the plaza, into the Joseph Smith Building where Kristi and Jeff ended up learning to do some Family History. We went to the top floor to view the valley to the east and then the west. Afterward we walked past the Administration Building, Lion House, Beehive House, Eagle Gate, Church Office Building, Relief Society Building, Temple, and through Temple Square. They asked many questions and enjoyed the evening. Kristi told Jeff that when they come for Vision next year they are coming a couple of days early to do Family History.

Vision User Group MS4 Conference 2007 Project

2007 was our Space Theme for the Vision User Group MS4 Openings Ceremonies for our conference. I made the Rain Clouds that would delay the take-off of the space ship. Jim Soderberg and Jacob Martinez carried the rain clouds across the stage during the Opening Ceremonies . . .

My Blog now has all of the creations for the Vision Opening Ceremonies . . . Until next year . . .

Vision User Group MS4 Conference

The aprons were sewn by Elaine (mom) and Donna (me) for the Vision Opening Ceremonies. It has been a great conference with amazing inspirational speakers, wonderful friends, and warm memories.

Mom and I spent several days sewing away on two machines making the aprons for the Vision Opening Ceremonies. I would throw pins and Mom would throw scissors, when Mom picked up the scissors we laughed and laughed at all the pin attached to the scissors. We really needed Sylvia there taking pictures to document the process, instead we have stories of the Vision Sewing Project.

Nanette and I sewed the trim on the aprons during different conference calls the week before Vision. It is wonderful belonging to a company that is located throughout the country because we are able to complete many projects while listening, participating on telephone conference calls and net meeting.

Wedding Veil beaded with Swarovski Crystals

LaVell Hardy's Granddaughters Veil - Sewn with Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski Crystals sewn every two inches apart

One of the latest projects I have completed during the last month . . . sewing Swarovski Crystals on a wedding veil every two inches apart around the veil. When the veil moves, the light catches the crystal beads, and sends off flashes of light and rainbows . . .

More projects to follow . . .

Almost One Week in Bermuda

Elbow Beach - View from beach in front of Coco Reef Hotel . . .
Elbow Beach - south side of the island . . .
View from the patio of my room . . .
Palm Trees - One day without rain . . .
Saturday Morning - Raining during the morning and then the sun began to shine through the clouds . . .

My favorite place on earth . . . BERMUDA . . . the bright color homes, buildings, and surroundings. It was a bit cold, several morning I wished I had my spring time gloves, but one thing remains constant it is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Bermuda Hospital Board requested education for their Human Resource Department for the HR application so I was sent to accomplish a week of training. I love the people of Bermuda! They are polite and everything smiles and says 'HELLO!'

I only took pictures from the patio of my hotel room and from walks on the beach so please enjoy . . . maybe someday you can experience and it will become your favorite place.

If I do return I will get some pictures of Hamilton with the stores and some of the homes in the many bright colors.

Jack Hanna at MS4 Vision User Conference 2008

Jack Hanna was impressed with our Elephant, Lion, and Giraffe asking if we were willing to donate them for his arts in the schools program. We were unable to talk Lorraine into making the donation. What a sad day that Janna's and my creations are kept in someones basement rather than educating children.

Janna Worwood creator of the elephant and myself creator of the lion and giraffe were given the opportunity to pose with Jack and the animals we created. What an exciting experience!

Janna jokes that Jack held me closer than he held her . . . while I return with that Jack gave her his personal email address and I did not get any email addresses.

Past Projects - Distant Past - 2005

Jim Soderberg - Tanielle Johnson - Alan Barton

I thought it might be of interest to show some of the projects I with other family and friends have accomplished through the years. It is always with fear and trepidation that I go into working on creating these items for fear that I have bitten off more than I can accomplish.
The first year I had the support, creativity, and hard works of my niece Tanielle to create two (2) parrots for my works user’s conference known as MS4 Vision Conference. Tanielle taught me a lot, giving me the courage to accept more opportunities/projects since that time which otherwise would be out of my comfort zone.
Jim Soderberg and Alan Barton are over 6 feet tall and carried the parrots into the Auditorium for the opening ceremonies. As you can clearly tell that these are BIG BIRDS! And were they beautiful! Tanielle is standing with Jim, Alan, and the birds in one of the pictures. Thank you Tanielle for the many hours of work and for teaching me many creative ideas, the courage to say yes, and know that family will always be there to help you succeed. Create March and April 2005!