Intentional Vacation

The Hinckley cousins’ trip to Disneyland was deliberately planned as an adventure the young kids would never forget.  Very intentional parenting, as we call it today.  The trip was consciously funded by a family collating project, which included young people ( I won’t say “child labor”) working many nights for a generous publishing company.  Some work was done in the barn at Grandpa’s farm — how fun!  All of us workers were highly motivated by the intended vacation as our reward.  In the process, family togetherness was an immediate blessing.

My wife Kay, the youngest of eight siblings, took our 2-year-old son and me on the chartered bus from Salt Lake City to Anaheim.  Being a musical, outgoing young woman, she led the children in fun songs during the long bus ride.  Our delightful driver was impressed.  Aging cousins still gather and talk about that big family trip!

Mother of Five

Our amazing children treasure loving memories of their mother every day.  On this Mother’s Day, my wife Kay is especially on our minds.  She is an enduring  example of love, patience, service, and righteous living.  There is no end.  Families are forever ... with love!

Four years ago, I wrote: “Dear to my heart are memories of my forever sweetheart Kay, mother of our five children.  She continues to influence us all with her special kind of love and devoted service to those around her.  ...   Our 23 grandchildren all adore their Grandma Kay, who loves them and is keenly interested in their activities.  She will always hold a special place in their heart.”