Sunday I was able to use Zoom to have a mini mission reunion! It was one of my favorite families from Florida, and two others sisters who served there the same time as me. It was so fun to chat and laugh over old memories. We hope to do it again soon!
On Monday I left Flynn home alone for five minutes to pick up a serving tray I bought from someone online. Flynn barked the entire time. I realized he’s gotten so used to us being home that he’s forgotten how to behave when we’re away. Gratefully we don’t have downstairs neighbors right now so it’s the perfect time to practice with Flynn. I’ve started leaving him home alone every day, even if it means I just go stand outside (I don’t have any errands to run these days), and he’s already doing much better at sitting quietly when we’re gone.
Mark officially finished his semester! Three down, five more to go! Even though the semester is done, Mark doesn’t get much of a break. He will still be working hard this summer gathering data about ducks and their predators. He was also accepted to present his research at a national conference in Salt Lake in August. We don’t know yet if he will present in person or through video.
Wednesday, Mark went to Blackfoot for the day and got a bunch of projects done for his family. That evening, we had a social distancing picnic with some friends. We brought our own food and blankets to sit on while kept our distance. It was so nice to have some social interaction.
Friday was Flynn’s second birthday. I wanted a dog my whole life and having Flynn is even better than I thought it would be. He brings so much happiness to us and others. We spoiled him with a new toy and bed, and a “cake” made of frozen yogurt and peanut butter.
We called Friday and Saturday our “staycation.” We has to cancel our planned vacation for this spring because of the virus and we needed a break of some kind. We mostly just relaxed and enjoyed time together. We were able to plant some more things in our garden. And we ordered lunch from Morty’s-our very first time having food delivered!
Our Story: The Bell Family 