Our Own NP

 This girl is amazing.  For years after she was working as a CNA we had people come up to us in the grocery store and tell us how much they appreciated having her be their CNA.  She was so compassionate, kind, and always making them feel better.  She treated all with dignity.

She then worked as a nurse, and we didn't know her patients nor they us, but we know what kind of care she would give.

Now she works for a Palliative care group in the SL Valley.  She is now longer allowed to be our care taker, I guess we just live too far out of her area for them to allow it.  But she is amazing and we couldn't be prouder of the woman she has become.

Such a disappointment

 I got tickets for all of the kids for a Disney on Ice for Christmas a few years ago.  I thought it was go great we would do it one last time, but the older kids were pushing the age limit to enjoy it.  Dean wasn't able to go, so I talked Zub into going with us to help with the kids.  Ellie had a big over an over stimulation episode and when we finally took our seats I was so excited to watch their little faces.

Well, it was Sesame Street and it wasn't on ice.  They just ran around and danced and it was only appropriate for the youngest couple of kids, and my respect for the way Ben acted can never be over stated.  He never once acted like he was disappointed, although I knew it was hard for him to sit through it.

That is the end of our being able to go to an ice skating show and instead of it being one, it was a dancing party for babies.       It was totally my fault.  I googled Disney on Ice and wanted it so badly I didn't even read the write up.

Better luck next time.

Close to my Final Activity Day

We invited the ward, with the elderly spotlighted, as we performed a talent show for them.  It was a Hawaii themed night and each girl performed at least 2 talents as well as learning to sing a few songs and to perform the hula dance I learned when I was their age "The Hukilau song".  

The girls served them dessert and drinks, decorated and performed.  Some didn't feel like they had a talent show talent to find out that I believed telling a good joke was a perfectly great talent.  Lots of kids played the piano, some danced, one sang but everyone had a wonderful time.  

I was getting to the point I would tell Dean I was going into tow and wouldn't be back for a couple of hours, only to run into town for supplies then go to activity without him knowing.  I finally have asked to be released.  These girls have truly been a bright spot in my life.

 

Ivin's Enterprise

 

There is no sign in the world I love more than this sign on the way out north of St. George.  It says it all.

Just a little Lacross

 

I must confess that one of the highlights of my life at this point is watching the children as they learn a sport and do well at it.  Then if we get to see their Dad's involved in helping them it even gets better.

This coach and this player are my favorite.

Trying to figure out what is wrong with me

I've mostly sworn off doctors but I am finally to the point I haven't figured out with divine inspiration so I'm needed some help.

One doctor did a sleep study.

Another, without seeing the results felt I needed to be on a CPAP.

Another said I had a hiatal hernia, which was true, and the medicine helped a ton with my chronic cough.

Another felt I had bad allergies and with Blaine's history I consented to a test.

I started allergy shots but that was no what was causing my eye problems which included changing vision, red swollen eyes, and constant migraines.

Well come to find out, via inspiration, it was "your bluetooth". 

I was wearing earbuds at all times, and later discovered that my CPAP used telemetry so I was getting exposure to stray EMF's all day every day.I took off the earbuds and changed the CPAP to one that does't have that constant power going to the face.  I told my doctor what it was and he just said "okay".  I would not have suspected.  

Upon further research, people with Adrenal Failure are very susceptible to EMF problems, and I guess that is well known in the medical field.  I'm back to doing my own doctoring with a little prescription here and there from Dr. Dingman. 

Once I discovered the problem, my headaches are much less, my eyes are slowing going back to a constant prescription and my blood oxygen has fixed itself with or without the CPAP.

Remembering Teresa Sant

 

We didn't make it out to Sterling but we showed up in force in Payson.  I was able to help with the printed program for both funerals.

Lava Hot Springs Trip

Mike and Zub put together a trip for us to Lava Hot Springs. Dean wasn't able to make it but I had a wonderful time with the Wood's and the Sant's.

 

4th of July in Delta, and Oak City

Blaine enjoys spending the day with us in Delta on his birthday.  We always miss Jo when she doesn't come, especially these important celebration days, but we are so happy to have him and Ellie come.

It was a celebration of mostly adults but she still managed to have fun up the canyon.

Summer get togethers are now pretty relaxing, low stress, and just enjoyable. Love this family of mine. Nik, C&J, B&E and Colt all made it this year.

Evening is filled with another Derby for the family -Dean

Pretty low-key picnic in the Ponderosas up Oak City Canyon

 

Grover Reunion in Erda

Aunt Fay was the hit of the party.

 

Kansas Cutie Gets Baptized

 We went out early to make sure we had time to take photos around the pond and put together the program and invitations.  She is so photogenic it makes it easy.

She had a rough few years during and after covid, so we are glad to see her happy self start showing again.  She is well loved and has lots of friends.

 

Final Earthly Farewell

Grandson pallbearers

Grandchildren

Wood nieces and nephews

In the viewing

Watching Nik, Candice and Kimberly play prelude

Sons practicing for the funeral song

Children

My Family

 

Hotwings Challeng

 

Getting hotter!

They are going to make it!

Jordan was the life of the party.  J had put her under strict orders not to swear.   She may have done a little "I am a Child of God" singing to squelch the urge.  My favorite part for sure.

Oh, what is that?  Face says it all, but his face will get much redder as the night goes on.

I think they both dropped out early, Dean at #4, but #8 was every bit as bad as #12

Back Together Again

 

Grandma Saying Goodbye to her dear Friends

 

Time to finish the Entry Hall

 Although plans were made to put my tile in all close to the same time, the entry hall was just more
energy than we could muster.  Taylor is never one to shy away from work, and we can call on him whenever we are in need.  That is such a blessing.  Kim and Josh have done so much for us but they are so far away.  When they come they have days of work for sure, and happily help us all they can.  Candice is also very good to come and help.  Michael is swamped with his life right now but helps as he can.  Taylor, however, gets calls most often and when I just feel overwhelmed and really need something done, he is the one I call.  And as always, he comes and gives it his all.

Tile out, and we hired someone to put the new in.  End result is perfection. 

The littles are just as hard of workers as their dad. 

Pizza Party at Taylors with the Sants