Today I complete arranging the final room here. It will be my craft room. It will be fun to do. I have really missed the past seven months, not making cards and scrapbooking etc...! I didn't realize how therapeutic that all is for me until it was gone. I am looking forward to continuing on with some projects put on hold.
I finally transferred my membership to a curves here. I worked out for the first time in a month and a half. I have been doing nothing but moving, unpacking and walking Sheena. It felt great to get back into it again. This old lady body needs some extra activity believe me!
It is a a newer curves. It has only been open for 4 years. It is near the south town mall in Provo, and pretty close to where we are located, so it works for me. Everyone was very friendly and I enjoyed it. I kept thinking about my manager, Cindy, though. The day manager there was wearing flip flops. I smiled inside thinking about Cindy allowing that one. How do you work out in flip flops? If she were to train me in them, that would be fun. Of course in Hawaii, at their curves anything goes! LOL It is all good, and I am thankful to have a work out to look forward to.
Today we go and payoff Kristy's wedding gown. Whew! she is getting very excited. The wedding is just in 5 weeks. I have been addressing announcements the past few days. The post office had the cutest "wedding ring" stamp. I love things like that! It will all be over soon.
This Saturday Ralph goes in for his CT scan at Hungsman and then we will finally get to meet Omar's parents. We will go to lunch at the Peruvian restaurant that the wedding luncheon will be at. Looking forward to that. Kristy has grown to love them.
Ralph will then, if the scans show he is able, begin his new chemo next Thursday. I organized all of his hats for him in the closet as he will lose his hair this time. He will be right in style, that is all I can say. Love that guy!
So Life in Utah is great. It will be in the high 90s today. A little Indian Summer going on. It is beautiful and we have a great view of the gorgeous mountains. Ralph and I met here. It only seems right that we end up here. Lots of sweet memories reside here and it dosen't seem possible that some 35 years have passed by and now our children are experiencing the beginning of their lives after graduating from college and some marrying and having babies etc...I love "circle of life" as designed by our Father in Heaven. It is eternal and sweet.
Time to get busy.....
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
WE MADE IT!
We began our Journey to Utah after recieving countless hours of help from dear friends and ward members with cleaning etc...etc...etc....! How can we possibly ever begin to thank everyone enough? Leaving was hard. Our hearts have been so touched by people that are nothing less than angels to us.
After our goodbyes we stayed the night in Auburn and took off early in the morning for Boise Idaho. Sheena rode in the back seat inside of her little bed. She really was very good the first half of the day, but towards the end insisted on staying on my lap. That got old, let me tell you. Those tiny little paws HURT when they are sitting on your leg. OUCH! But...we fianlly arrived in Boise Idaho in the later afternoon. We slept well, and then on Friday took off thinking that we only had about 6 hours to go before being reunited with our kids and grandkids. xo
We got 3 miles outside of the Utah border, in the middle of NO WHERE, and our car died on us. We called AAA and they informed us they would be there in about 30 mintes but that they only covered a total of seven miles. The nearest city that had AAA services was Brigham City and it was 60 miles away! YIKES! The double YIKES came when she explained that the tower could charge us anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00 a mile after the seven miles. We waited around an hour and 20min. and finally help came. Fortunately he only charged us $4.00 a mile so it was around $198.00 to be towed. Better than the alternative, I say!
The most traumatic thing about the towing episode was that poor Sheena had to be left in the car being towed. No animals allowed in the truck! So we rolled the windows down abit and left her there as they lifted the car onto the trailer. Poor thing! She was looking at us like she was saying: "Why?" "Why?" She ended up surviing the ordeal and our D.J. came and rescued us in Brigham City to take us back to Provo. We left it at a GMC dealer ship and they could not look at it until Monday sometime. D.J. was our hero.
Of course, because Sheena had been so traumatized, she insisted on riding on my lap again.
We finally arrived at La Quinta in Orem at around 7:30pm. Of course we then decided to meet anyone who could at In n Out! That was a little bit of HEAVEN. It is after all the "only true hamburger." LOL
Monday our STUFF was delivered at our rental, which is very cute by the way, and we have spent the remainder of the week unpacking, and picking up our car in Brigham City and then organizing and unpacking some more. The car ended up having the catalytic converter replaced which was much better than what we thought was wrong...the transmission. A much more expensive deal. We felt blessed.
Yesterday...Thursday... Ralph and I went to the Huntsman cancer clinic in SLC for the first visit. It is a beautiful facility and the staff is very attentive and Dr. Acrely was sensitive to the fact that we have been at Swedish in Wa. for quite some time and got close to Dr. West there and his staff so he brought in his staff and we got aquainted. Very nice. Ralph will begin some more traditional chemo in about 3 weeks from yesterday. It is called taxitere. He is getting all of his favorite hats ready as he will lose all of his hair this time. He will look right in style and is such a handsome guy anyway...big deal. He has certainly been through alot. I admire his faith and trust in the Lord in all that he goes through. I call him " steady eddie" because that is exactly how he is. We feel so blessed to be surrounded by our wonderful kids and grandkids, and now with good medical care again as well. We have always known that our Father in heaven loves us and somehow is certainly involved in every detail of our lives. We will never be able to thank him enough for everything. xo
We began our Journey to Utah after recieving countless hours of help from dear friends and ward members with cleaning etc...etc...etc....! How can we possibly ever begin to thank everyone enough? Leaving was hard. Our hearts have been so touched by people that are nothing less than angels to us.
After our goodbyes we stayed the night in Auburn and took off early in the morning for Boise Idaho. Sheena rode in the back seat inside of her little bed. She really was very good the first half of the day, but towards the end insisted on staying on my lap. That got old, let me tell you. Those tiny little paws HURT when they are sitting on your leg. OUCH! But...we fianlly arrived in Boise Idaho in the later afternoon. We slept well, and then on Friday took off thinking that we only had about 6 hours to go before being reunited with our kids and grandkids. xo
We got 3 miles outside of the Utah border, in the middle of NO WHERE, and our car died on us. We called AAA and they informed us they would be there in about 30 mintes but that they only covered a total of seven miles. The nearest city that had AAA services was Brigham City and it was 60 miles away! YIKES! The double YIKES came when she explained that the tower could charge us anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00 a mile after the seven miles. We waited around an hour and 20min. and finally help came. Fortunately he only charged us $4.00 a mile so it was around $198.00 to be towed. Better than the alternative, I say!
The most traumatic thing about the towing episode was that poor Sheena had to be left in the car being towed. No animals allowed in the truck! So we rolled the windows down abit and left her there as they lifted the car onto the trailer. Poor thing! She was looking at us like she was saying: "Why?" "Why?" She ended up surviing the ordeal and our D.J. came and rescued us in Brigham City to take us back to Provo. We left it at a GMC dealer ship and they could not look at it until Monday sometime. D.J. was our hero.
Of course, because Sheena had been so traumatized, she insisted on riding on my lap again.
We finally arrived at La Quinta in Orem at around 7:30pm. Of course we then decided to meet anyone who could at In n Out! That was a little bit of HEAVEN. It is after all the "only true hamburger." LOL
Monday our STUFF was delivered at our rental, which is very cute by the way, and we have spent the remainder of the week unpacking, and picking up our car in Brigham City and then organizing and unpacking some more. The car ended up having the catalytic converter replaced which was much better than what we thought was wrong...the transmission. A much more expensive deal. We felt blessed.
Yesterday...Thursday... Ralph and I went to the Huntsman cancer clinic in SLC for the first visit. It is a beautiful facility and the staff is very attentive and Dr. Acrely was sensitive to the fact that we have been at Swedish in Wa. for quite some time and got close to Dr. West there and his staff so he brought in his staff and we got aquainted. Very nice. Ralph will begin some more traditional chemo in about 3 weeks from yesterday. It is called taxitere. He is getting all of his favorite hats ready as he will lose all of his hair this time. He will look right in style and is such a handsome guy anyway...big deal. He has certainly been through alot. I admire his faith and trust in the Lord in all that he goes through. I call him " steady eddie" because that is exactly how he is. We feel so blessed to be surrounded by our wonderful kids and grandkids, and now with good medical care again as well. We have always known that our Father in heaven loves us and somehow is certainly involved in every detail of our lives. We will never be able to thank him enough for everything. xo
Friday, August 20, 2010
I'm ALIVE!
Well ... the flu turned out to be a horrible kidney infection, and I finally feel like I am among the living again! I have decided NO MORE sickness this year. Enough is Enough already! LOL!
Time is marching on and we are now officially moving this coming Wednesday.
Melinda and Deanna saved the day on Tuesday and came and helped me pack up the kitchen. LIFE SAVERS! Now odds and ends are left. Matt and Dan are flying in this evening to help us with the rest of the garage and lawn and Sunday morning they will drive the honda back to Utah for us. Yipee! The kids have been amazing for us. They have painted, cleaned, and pretty much supported us in any way possible. Gotta love em all!
This last Monday evening the Milletts hosted a farewell open house for us. As if they haven't done enough! It was so enjoyable and there was a nice turn out. We have been so very blessed to know so many wonderful people.
Sheena has been in trauma mode for two weeks as we have packed and packed. Ralph is funny because at the end of each day he picks her up and says: " don't worry, Sheena girl. You are coming with us." I am certain that she understands every word. LOL
I must give her a bath today. She smells like a DOG!
I worked out for the first time since I have been sick, this morning. Old woman, Old woman where have you been? I have been sleeping and being on the mend. Old woman, Old woman what will you do now? I will try to take baby steps and work out a while. Old woman, Old woman how long will it take? "Just quit with the questions and give me a break!" I am a poet and don't know it. xoxooxoxoxo
Time is marching on and we are now officially moving this coming Wednesday.
Melinda and Deanna saved the day on Tuesday and came and helped me pack up the kitchen. LIFE SAVERS! Now odds and ends are left. Matt and Dan are flying in this evening to help us with the rest of the garage and lawn and Sunday morning they will drive the honda back to Utah for us. Yipee! The kids have been amazing for us. They have painted, cleaned, and pretty much supported us in any way possible. Gotta love em all!
This last Monday evening the Milletts hosted a farewell open house for us. As if they haven't done enough! It was so enjoyable and there was a nice turn out. We have been so very blessed to know so many wonderful people.
Sheena has been in trauma mode for two weeks as we have packed and packed. Ralph is funny because at the end of each day he picks her up and says: " don't worry, Sheena girl. You are coming with us." I am certain that she understands every word. LOL
I must give her a bath today. She smells like a DOG!
I worked out for the first time since I have been sick, this morning. Old woman, Old woman where have you been? I have been sleeping and being on the mend. Old woman, Old woman what will you do now? I will try to take baby steps and work out a while. Old woman, Old woman how long will it take? "Just quit with the questions and give me a break!" I am a poet and don't know it. xoxooxoxoxo
Monday, August 9, 2010
"I want my MOMMY!"
The past few days I have had the flu. Fever of 101 and aches and stomach issues! I swear the older I get the harder these little set backs are. My empathy has grown so much for older people who struggle with a simple cold, cough, flu or any other kind of ache and pain that when younger could be "kicked" in a day or so. These bodies just wear down, I guess. Well, I am right there with all of them now. Where's my mommy when I need her?
Anyway...today I feel abit better so by tomorrow I can probably proceed with packing etc...
I was suppose to give a talk at church yesterday and teach the 13-14 year olds ,but didn't. So next week I will do it. I also didn't go to work the past few days. Friday is my last day working at Curves. That has been a big part of my life here in Washington. I will miss them all. The ladies have been wonderful. I have grown to love them and have appreciated their support and friendship. I have been blessed indeed.
Matt and Daniel are flying in on this friday evening so they can drive the honda back to Utah. I t will be good to see them. They are the best sons. So supportive and willing to help out always. Ralph and I are so thrilled with our kids.
Swedish Medical is mailing Ralph's records to the Huntsman Clinic in Utah. There is almost 500 pages of report on him. I am certain they won't really need all of that but at least they have the info. We will miss Dr. West and staff here. We have grown to love them. IT was difficult saying goodbye. I will keep them posted on Ralph.
So onward I go..................it is hard to believe we will be in Utah in a few weeks.
The Milletts once again saved the day for us. They are so amazing to us. They helped clear our shelf in the garage, and Melinda made her soup for us. We have learned so many lessons of generosity and kindness from them. Friends forever!
Anyway...today I feel abit better so by tomorrow I can probably proceed with packing etc...
I was suppose to give a talk at church yesterday and teach the 13-14 year olds ,but didn't. So next week I will do it. I also didn't go to work the past few days. Friday is my last day working at Curves. That has been a big part of my life here in Washington. I will miss them all. The ladies have been wonderful. I have grown to love them and have appreciated their support and friendship. I have been blessed indeed.
Matt and Daniel are flying in on this friday evening so they can drive the honda back to Utah. I t will be good to see them. They are the best sons. So supportive and willing to help out always. Ralph and I are so thrilled with our kids.
Swedish Medical is mailing Ralph's records to the Huntsman Clinic in Utah. There is almost 500 pages of report on him. I am certain they won't really need all of that but at least they have the info. We will miss Dr. West and staff here. We have grown to love them. IT was difficult saying goodbye. I will keep them posted on Ralph.
So onward I go..................it is hard to believe we will be in Utah in a few weeks.
The Milletts once again saved the day for us. They are so amazing to us. They helped clear our shelf in the garage, and Melinda made her soup for us. We have learned so many lessons of generosity and kindness from them. Friends forever!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The final STRETCH...
Well...this afternoon the appraiser came, so we should have that report by the end of this week. Whew! We are finally reaching the end of the road with selling this home. The packing is going well, and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
Matt and Dan are coming a week from this Friday to drive our honda back to Utah and we will follow them the next week. So it is coming up quickly now.
I am feeling so grateful to our Father in Heaven for bringing us together again at this time, but it is also hard to leave friends we have grown to love so much. Fortunately we now live in a world of technology that allows us all to stay connected. I have loved the computer and skype to keep in touch with my kids etc...
Ralph had to go to Everette today. He came home and literally collasped on the couch. Bless his heart. This is a hard time for him. I just hope he adjusts okay to the climate and altitude in Utah. His breathing is so labored.
Kristy called up today and wanted to save an abused female dog. She said that she called me to be "the voice of reason." I said : "ask around at work etc...if anyone would like an adorable dog, but don't get a dog right now. " We shall see. Woof! Woof!
Sheena is getting better about riding in the car lately. She loves to lay in her little bed and look out the windows. She is laying next to Ralph right now. She loves him.
Daniel is in California for a wedding the rest of the week. He went with some friends. I hope he enjoys it .
Matt is getting ready to paint the inside of our rental place there in Provo. Two of the rooms were wild and crazy so he is fixing that for us. We feel really fortunate to have found such a nice place in a nice neighborhood.
Well off to cook some 'orange chicken'. It smells good......................hmmmmm!
Matt and Dan are coming a week from this Friday to drive our honda back to Utah and we will follow them the next week. So it is coming up quickly now.
I am feeling so grateful to our Father in Heaven for bringing us together again at this time, but it is also hard to leave friends we have grown to love so much. Fortunately we now live in a world of technology that allows us all to stay connected. I have loved the computer and skype to keep in touch with my kids etc...
Ralph had to go to Everette today. He came home and literally collasped on the couch. Bless his heart. This is a hard time for him. I just hope he adjusts okay to the climate and altitude in Utah. His breathing is so labored.
Kristy called up today and wanted to save an abused female dog. She said that she called me to be "the voice of reason." I said : "ask around at work etc...if anyone would like an adorable dog, but don't get a dog right now. " We shall see. Woof! Woof!
Sheena is getting better about riding in the car lately. She loves to lay in her little bed and look out the windows. She is laying next to Ralph right now. She loves him.
Daniel is in California for a wedding the rest of the week. He went with some friends. I hope he enjoys it .
Matt is getting ready to paint the inside of our rental place there in Provo. Two of the rooms were wild and crazy so he is fixing that for us. We feel really fortunate to have found such a nice place in a nice neighborhood.
Well off to cook some 'orange chicken'. It smells good......................hmmmmm!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Too Funny...
So at work today I was visiting with one of the members. She is a real cute lady, and talented. We were discussing making cards. She said that she had a bunch of pictures to throw away that her grand mother had taken and all of the heads were " cut off " in the pictures. She said that it was a family joke that grandma's pictures always had the heads cut off. I told her not to throw them away. We could make cards out of them! So we brain stormed about what the cards could say like: " this could be a picture of Aunt Edna, but I am not sure..." (on the outside of the card). On the inside: " If it is Aunt Edna I know she would love to wish you a happy birthday!" We just laughed and laughed at the different ideas we came up with. Her mother joined in and said that they even had one with just some "hairy legs". Her mom said: " the card could say"...a security person took away Aunt Maude's razor during her vacation...(On the indside it would say)...Hope your birthday isn't a hairy one. We laughed and laughed. I love moments like that.
I just booked two fights for Matt and Dan on the 20th of August to come and take our Honda back to Utah. Thanks guys. We sure appreciate the support!
Dad and I look forward to being with all of you again.
We should have a date for the appraiser to come today or tomorrow. Then onward and upward.
Off to pack I go!
I just booked two fights for Matt and Dan on the 20th of August to come and take our Honda back to Utah. Thanks guys. We sure appreciate the support!
Dad and I look forward to being with all of you again.
We should have a date for the appraiser to come today or tomorrow. Then onward and upward.
Off to pack I go!
Friday, July 30, 2010
A Good Visit!
So yesterday was a neat day. We went to swedish medical and Ralph had his last bloodwork and ekg for the study done. We said good bye to Dr. West and staff. It was touching. Dr. West said: " I told myself I was not going to cry"...when he said good bye to Ralph. We have been with him over the past 4 and half years. He mentioned that he doesn't usually get to a chance to be his patients this long. True. We all hugged and cried and of course I will keep them posted on how he is doing etc... Dr. West also arranged things in Salt Lake for Ralph and will send his records etc...I walked away feeling extremely grateful for the opportunity we have had to know such special people. They have been like "Angels" to us, and have touched our lives forever. Ralph was equally moved and wept as well.
When we came home Kevin Kimball was here to visit for the day! He had a business meeting in San Francisco and decided to spend a night with his big brother. It was so nice to visit and catch up. What a neat guy he is and his family is wonderful. We all love Teresa, his wife. She is an angel lady. Ralph enjoyed the visit so much. It brightened his spirits. Family is so wonderful!
Kristy picked out her wedding gown today. Anne and Becky went with her and they went to a place where you rent them. Kristy called excited, and so pleased. One more thing down. It is coming together, and all will go well, I am sure.
Cami Bacon Vach is having her baby today as well. She is in the hosptial right now with mom and sisters in labor. A little boy is on his way. Too cute!
So more packing to do. It is coming along. The sun is shinning again, and I am content. xo
When we came home Kevin Kimball was here to visit for the day! He had a business meeting in San Francisco and decided to spend a night with his big brother. It was so nice to visit and catch up. What a neat guy he is and his family is wonderful. We all love Teresa, his wife. She is an angel lady. Ralph enjoyed the visit so much. It brightened his spirits. Family is so wonderful!
Kristy picked out her wedding gown today. Anne and Becky went with her and they went to a place where you rent them. Kristy called excited, and so pleased. One more thing down. It is coming together, and all will go well, I am sure.
Cami Bacon Vach is having her baby today as well. She is in the hosptial right now with mom and sisters in labor. A little boy is on his way. Too cute!
So more packing to do. It is coming along. The sun is shinning again, and I am content. xo
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