Shout Out!

Happy Birthday Auger!
We Love You!

Shout Out!

Happy Birthday Megan!
We Love You!

The Doctor Called

We don't have any real important news, but the doctor called with word from SCCA.  Then someone from SCCA called.  We will have a consultation on October 1st.

There is a trial we are considering and then of course we will also discuss the option of a second transplant.  Don't know what we are going to decide at this point.  I guess we'll have to learn more about it all.

Garden Angel

I was slow-pokin' around one morning trying to decide whether to start canning some nectarines or go weed the garden (and pick up weed piles from the day before) and didn't really force myself to do either.  But, I kept hearing strange noises - it started early in the morning when I heard what I thought was a bird on the roof and a noise like a broom stick falling and tumbling somewhere.  Occasionally I do hear noises and they spook me at times and this was really weird, cause no one else was around - I know, cause I opened the door and looked and called for anyone who would hear me - nothing!

So, I went back to slow-pokin' around and maybe an hour later I kept hearing other noises, like what sounded like a child making bit of noise, and someone dragging something along the gravel or working on equipment.  I just kept thinking that it must be a dove or other new bird coming to visit our yard, or that I was finally over to the crazy side of life ..., you know ..., kinda insane!  Oh, sometimes I do think it's coming! :)


Image from HERE

Well, finally there was just one too many noises and I was sure I had someone out there in the back yard, so I stood up to look out my window and ...,  ah! ..., I saw an angel with her accomplices.

So, I wasn't crazy as I thought I was.  Now I was just disappointed that I hadn't gotten up and looked earlier.  :(

What did I see?  Something that made me get up and get going.  I got right out the door to help that angel.  The first thing I heard was a sweet and excited little voice say "Hey Grama, we are doing a service for you!"  This little accomplice (Auger) was pushing an old wobbly kids wheelbarrow filled with weeds over to our weed pile. 

His sister, (Akleigh) the second accomplice, was sitting in the dirt/gravel jabbering and making noises, and very happy to see me.

The angel (Dana) was pulling weeds out of the veggie garden. 
What are they doing?  Duh!  I was told - they were "doing a service" for me.

Well, I got right in and helped ..., and the two accomplices found their way to the house ..., but the Angel remained for quite a while making my garden look better.  It's Great!  I love angels - don't you!

This did MAKE MY DAY!

About Us!

Some of you have been anxiously waiting for an update ...

I've been putting it off until ..., well, until later ...

It's later!

:)

School has started!  

I know! That's old news.  It started a week ago and I'm just getting around to posting about it.

Anthony is in high school this year and started seminary as well. Wow huh!?!?!?!  His choice of sports for this season is cross country.  FYI -  this mom has banned football.  Yip, I did!

BrittanyJo got her driver's license! Watch out Royal - she's on the roads - in a little greenish (chartreuse maybe?) Ford Focus.   Anthony will be her main side kick for a few months.

Connor is helping his dad and plans on going to college in January. He will also be working for 21st Century after school hours.  They finished the RC sign! (Well, except for a few more dates he found that need to be put up.)  

I'll spare you the details of all of the set backs from start to finish, but will say that we are glad that project is finally done.

THANK YOU  Eldorado Stone - they donated the stone and even paid their guys overtime for the labor to help lay the stone.  We are grateful! 

Another Special thanks to Callahan Manufacturing, the Booster's Club, and to Shane Christensen!

Connor also thanks his dad and brothers that donated time and labor and materials for this project.

Chase has a new companion but is still in the same area.  He rides a bike part of the time, and seems to be doing great!  He is grateful for the love and kindness that the members and investigators have for the missionaries.  

Terry is still the topic of discussion for the doctors so we have no medical news.  We are waiting to hear from the doctor, but aren't holding our breathe of course.  Last we heard they were trying to determine if he should take Revlimid (the daily pill) for the rest of his life or schedule a second and final stem cell transplant (as mentioned in this post).  Though he is doing fine, he does still get tired easily and has some aches and pains that he endures throughout each day.    They just finished baling (again) and are preparing for silage harvest. 

Okay, I'd better say that I, Elaine, am doing fine - just doing the odds and ends that need done which includes caring for family, keeping house, canning peaches, tomatoes and nectarines - mmmm good! ..., etc.

As for our married families - we love each and every one!

Check out their blogs - you'll find them in the column at the right.

But, I'll add this - we celebrated Akleigh's first birthday!  It's so fun to have grandchildren close by - wish they all could be! 

(Do you recognize this puppy Ethan?  You have a green one just like it.)

Shout Out!

Happy Birthday Dad / Grandpa / Ron!
We Love You!

Shout Out!

Happy Birthday Akleigh!
We Love You!

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Happy Birthday Dana!
We Love You!