HAPPY NEW YEAR

So at the beginning of this New Year, I have been thinking, I'm kinda glad 2007 is over with! It was a crazy year, turning 26 isn't that great, miscarriage, not so grand, Matt having surgery, changing jobs, politics around every corner, inbetween every tv show, eehh, I could go on, however... starting school was great, something I've been wanting to do for a while, I love it. I love being a mom, I love living in this state, Iowa is so pretty! The humidity does wonders for my skin! I really enjoyed seeing my family this summer, except Aaron, I saw everyone, but I know I will see Aaron soon enough. I am looking forward to a better year, school is going to be great, Sam will start kindergarden, Meagan a 3 year old preschool program, I am a teacher in primary, it's going to be great!

I have to say this year has started off not so great, I lost my dear sweet Aunt Vera on January 3, 2008. I just wanted to say how much I love her and will miss her, she taught me and my brothers so much! I always knew family came first for her, she let me spend several weeks with her for a couple summers, they were wonderful visits, always educational and fun! She always taught me how important education was, and the gospel, she had the deepest love for this gospel!! I have boxes of letters and cards, birthdays, christmas, valentines, thanksgiving, 75% of them were from Aunt Vera, she never forgot a birthday, or any holiday for that matter, even when I had children, she always sent them one too, always the question on the cards "Read a good book lately?" She loved books, especially childrens literature, the best books my girls have are the ones she sent them, and the best books I have are the ones she gave me! I owe my love of reading mostly to her! She was so gracious and kind, giving, loving, selfless, always put others before her, I hope I can always keep her with me, and keep learning from her, even after her passing.

I am so thankful for this gospel and the comfort I take that I will see my loved ones again!! Thanks Aunt Vera, for all you have been to me!! I love you!!

1942 - 2008
Vera R. Resch, 65, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008 at her home. She was born September 24, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of John Joseph and Vera Rosalee Mahr Resch. Vera graduated from BYU with a BS Degree in Education. As a member of the LDS Church Vera often served as a primary teacher, Ward and Stake Primary President in Alanta and Philadelphia, District Relief Society President in Philadelphia and a Gospel Doctrine teacher before her illness. She was a volunteer at the Philadelphia Free Library. Vera loved reading, children's literature and had a desire to travel. Surviving are her mother Vera Rosalee Resch, two brothers, James (Jean) Resch, D. John Resch, and a sister, Rose Marie (Stan) Morris. Preceded in death by her father and a sister, Dawn A. Nuttall. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call on Tuesday one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. The family would like to thank Dr.'s Yu and Boyer and the staff at the Huntsman Cancer Clinic for the exceptional care given to Vera.


(Mary-Lynn Whittaker, (Aunt Vera's Best friend) Grandma Rose, Jean Resch,(my other Aunt) Aunt Vera and myself) 3 generations