Claudia started house hunting about two weeks ago as she was very anxious to get out of the problematic rental house she is in right now. Matt and I (Becky) set her up with our friend who is a real-estate agent and she quickly found a house that she liked in Provo.
After putting an offer on that house, her offer was rejected. So, the search continued. The next house she went to look at was even better than the previous house, so she put down an offer and it was accepted!
The house is in Provo, in the neighborhood behind the MTC. It was built in 1959, but has been completely gutted and remodeled. Claudia loves this house and I love it too! All the insides are brand new and it is just the right size for her. There was an inspection yesterday and it went really well; there are no major issues with the house. So, she is scheduled to close on the house at the end of the month and will probably move some time in April.
Us children are all really excited for her! We all love the house and the location. Those of us with children really love the space in the basement for the kids to play and the big backyard. Going to Grandma's house is going to be a blast for the grandkids.
Oh, and for those of you who don't already know, Claudia is expecting two grandchildren this year! I am due next month and Kristy is due in October. She is very excited about her growing family.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January
Hi Claudia fans!
I know you are all dying to know how Claudia is doing, so here is a monthly update for you.
Claudia stays busy by spending lots of time with her kids and grandkids. We are all really glad that she is so close to us so that we can see her all the time. I think that maybe we might be smothering her a little, but she is a good sport and puts up with us.
Claudia enjoys using her Wii to watch Netflix and play games. She recently purchased a dancing game for the Wii and she and Anne seem to really enjoy dancing it out in front of the TV.
Though there have been multiple obstacles with the rental house falling to pieces, Claudia is keeping a positive attitude. We all hope that she will soon have hot water in the shower again.
I would report more, but alas that I don't get to see Claudia as much as I would like to and I am a little out of the loop. But, she is doing well and is very taken care of.
Thanks for reading,
Becky Kimball (daughter-in-law to Claudia)
I know you are all dying to know how Claudia is doing, so here is a monthly update for you.
Claudia stays busy by spending lots of time with her kids and grandkids. We are all really glad that she is so close to us so that we can see her all the time. I think that maybe we might be smothering her a little, but she is a good sport and puts up with us.
Claudia enjoys using her Wii to watch Netflix and play games. She recently purchased a dancing game for the Wii and she and Anne seem to really enjoy dancing it out in front of the TV.
Though there have been multiple obstacles with the rental house falling to pieces, Claudia is keeping a positive attitude. We all hope that she will soon have hot water in the shower again.
I would report more, but alas that I don't get to see Claudia as much as I would like to and I am a little out of the loop. But, she is doing well and is very taken care of.
Thanks for reading,
Becky Kimball (daughter-in-law to Claudia)
Monday, December 20, 2010
Claudia Kimball Update
Hi Claudia Kimball Fans! This is Becky Kimball, again. I know a lot of you love Claudia and just want to know how she is doing. Well, I can't speak for her on that, but I can tell you what she is doing and that might give you some idea.
Claudia has been keeping busy this past week. She has been spending a lot of time with her kids, grandkids, her dog Sheena, and her best friend, Chris (sp?) Bacon.
On Friday, Claudia went to see David Archeleta in concert with Chris Bacon. She said that she really enjoyed hearing him sing and that he was better live than he was on the American Idol show.
On Saturday, we all got together as a family to celebrate the graduation of DJ and Kristy. Both of them are done with college and are graduating though they won't actually get to walk until April. We all went to Tuccanos (thanks Momma Kimball!) to celebrate. Then, we went to the movie Tron. Claudia doesn't care much for Sci Fi movies but she was glad to spend time with her kids. Matt and I loved the movie and were happy to have a little date without the kid.
On Sunday, Claudia's good family friends, the Millets, who are visiting from Washington, came over to spend time with the family. We all enjoyed seeing them and spending time with their family. I think that Claudia will plan a trip out to Washington next year to see some of her friends there.
Claudia has been keeping busy this past week. She has been spending a lot of time with her kids, grandkids, her dog Sheena, and her best friend, Chris (sp?) Bacon.
On Friday, Claudia went to see David Archeleta in concert with Chris Bacon. She said that she really enjoyed hearing him sing and that he was better live than he was on the American Idol show.
On Saturday, we all got together as a family to celebrate the graduation of DJ and Kristy. Both of them are done with college and are graduating though they won't actually get to walk until April. We all went to Tuccanos (thanks Momma Kimball!) to celebrate. Then, we went to the movie Tron. Claudia doesn't care much for Sci Fi movies but she was glad to spend time with her kids. Matt and I loved the movie and were happy to have a little date without the kid.
On Sunday, Claudia's good family friends, the Millets, who are visiting from Washington, came over to spend time with the family. We all enjoyed seeing them and spending time with their family. I think that Claudia will plan a trip out to Washington next year to see some of her friends there.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Kimball Family Update
I don't know who all reads this blog, but I (Becky Kimball) have been keeping an update on Dad (Ralph) Kimball's situation on my blog. If you want regular updates on how he is doing, go ahead and check it out www.tallminds.blogspot.com. I know that Momma Kimball just doesn't have the time to keep up the blog right now. I'll try and put in some updates on how Mom (Claudia) Kimball is doing too.
Friday, October 29, 2010
The knot is tied!
It started out as a cloudy rainy day, but ended up glorious! Last Saturday, the 23rd, Omar and Kristy were married in the Salt Lake Temple. It was pouring when we got to the temple but by the time they were married the sun popped out and many beautiful weddings Pics. were taken.
Kristy arrived at the beautician's home at 6:00am(which meant I got up at 4:30 to get myself ready before the busy-ness began), and she had her hair and makeup done. She looked fabulous. An elegant comb was placed in her "do" to make it look regal. Honestly, she was beautiful.
We then ventured up to the Salt Lake Temple. Many familiar faces awaited and I helped Kristy get ready. The sealing room was full of family, Friends , and loved ones from all over. Ralph and I felt in awe and there was such a sweet atmosphere of peace and love. Heaven.
The sealer who married them stated, among other things, that Love is a "choice". He said that the emotions felt today for each other are so strong and powerful. They think that each other is "perfect" and could never do anything wrong or irritate in any way. However...down the road they will find that the passion felt today will yield to an even more lasting, and powerful kind of love created by years of patience, forgiveness, and good choices. One of which, will be to choose to always love their spouse. Look for the good and remember why you married each other. Serving each other will create a powerful bond that will last.
He then married them for time and all eternity. This is my favorite part, of course. I am so grateful for the covenants Ralph and I made over 33 years ago in the Los Angelos Temple. It has brought such strength and peace to us these past challenging years.
After the ceremony pictures were taken. Ralph and I even got a couple of us. Yeah!
Like I mentioned, the sun was out and Omar and Kristy were beaming. Honestly, Kristy looked radiant! She is so happy. xo
Then we drove back to provo and had a luncheon at "La Carreta" peruvian restaurant. Omar and his darling parents provided a delicious lunch for all. Peruvian food has fast become one of my favorites. It was just yummy. We also provided a birthday cake for Ralph's mom who on that same day turned 80 years old! We all sang "happy birthday." She looks fabulous for 80! Love her. xo
After this scrumptuous luncheon we went on to the reception center, "La Chateau'. It was beautiful and welcoming. The refreshments were awesome. Cinnimon rolls, brownies, cookies and a variety of hot chocolate was offered for all. Yum! There was a large dancing hall which was a big success. Matt had prepared a slide show of Kristy and Omar and D.J. was the "DJ" and played excellent music all evening long. The place was crowded with friends and family and it was just fun.
One of the most amazing things of all was that Ralph made it through the whole day without major pain and didn't even take a nap! Another miracle to be sure. Our Heavenly Father is so merciful and aware. We both feel so grateful that Ralph could see his baby girl married.
His goodness and mercy is just never ending.
We are settling in now. Kristy and Omar are now living downstairs. They have a little kitchen and living room and bedroom and laundry room. It is so cozy and cute down there. They seem very happy to finally be together.
Ralph started radiation on this monday and will continue for two more weeks. He is very tired, but hanging in so far. As hard as it is to see him wear down like this, I am ever grateful for the blessing of having him around for so long. The surgery he had last month has aliviated most of the unbearable pain, and for that we are forever grateful.
I am now taking Sheena Marie for a walk at the georgeous park near us. She loves those ducks. Hopefully I will not fall in as it is pretty cold already. LOL It snowed this past Tuesday. Winter is coming. I have decided I need a new body. This one is getting worn out.
If only it was that simple, eh? Loves to all...xoxoxox
Kristy arrived at the beautician's home at 6:00am(which meant I got up at 4:30 to get myself ready before the busy-ness began), and she had her hair and makeup done. She looked fabulous. An elegant comb was placed in her "do" to make it look regal. Honestly, she was beautiful.
We then ventured up to the Salt Lake Temple. Many familiar faces awaited and I helped Kristy get ready. The sealing room was full of family, Friends , and loved ones from all over. Ralph and I felt in awe and there was such a sweet atmosphere of peace and love. Heaven.
The sealer who married them stated, among other things, that Love is a "choice". He said that the emotions felt today for each other are so strong and powerful. They think that each other is "perfect" and could never do anything wrong or irritate in any way. However...down the road they will find that the passion felt today will yield to an even more lasting, and powerful kind of love created by years of patience, forgiveness, and good choices. One of which, will be to choose to always love their spouse. Look for the good and remember why you married each other. Serving each other will create a powerful bond that will last.
He then married them for time and all eternity. This is my favorite part, of course. I am so grateful for the covenants Ralph and I made over 33 years ago in the Los Angelos Temple. It has brought such strength and peace to us these past challenging years.
After the ceremony pictures were taken. Ralph and I even got a couple of us. Yeah!
Like I mentioned, the sun was out and Omar and Kristy were beaming. Honestly, Kristy looked radiant! She is so happy. xo
Then we drove back to provo and had a luncheon at "La Carreta" peruvian restaurant. Omar and his darling parents provided a delicious lunch for all. Peruvian food has fast become one of my favorites. It was just yummy. We also provided a birthday cake for Ralph's mom who on that same day turned 80 years old! We all sang "happy birthday." She looks fabulous for 80! Love her. xo
After this scrumptuous luncheon we went on to the reception center, "La Chateau'. It was beautiful and welcoming. The refreshments were awesome. Cinnimon rolls, brownies, cookies and a variety of hot chocolate was offered for all. Yum! There was a large dancing hall which was a big success. Matt had prepared a slide show of Kristy and Omar and D.J. was the "DJ" and played excellent music all evening long. The place was crowded with friends and family and it was just fun.
One of the most amazing things of all was that Ralph made it through the whole day without major pain and didn't even take a nap! Another miracle to be sure. Our Heavenly Father is so merciful and aware. We both feel so grateful that Ralph could see his baby girl married.
His goodness and mercy is just never ending.
We are settling in now. Kristy and Omar are now living downstairs. They have a little kitchen and living room and bedroom and laundry room. It is so cozy and cute down there. They seem very happy to finally be together.
Ralph started radiation on this monday and will continue for two more weeks. He is very tired, but hanging in so far. As hard as it is to see him wear down like this, I am ever grateful for the blessing of having him around for so long. The surgery he had last month has aliviated most of the unbearable pain, and for that we are forever grateful.
I am now taking Sheena Marie for a walk at the georgeous park near us. She loves those ducks. Hopefully I will not fall in as it is pretty cold already. LOL It snowed this past Tuesday. Winter is coming. I have decided I need a new body. This one is getting worn out.
If only it was that simple, eh? Loves to all...xoxoxox
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Life is Life!
Wow! Since my last post life has been so crazy! Two weeks ago yesterday, Ralph began having agonizing pain in his legs. Nothing relieved it. We finally called 911 as he couldn't walk. We found out after an MRI that his cancer has spread to his spine causing 5 vertibrae to collaspe. We have been so blessed to know the best spine surgeon here in the valley and he offered to put together a team and operate on Ralph to take the pain away. So a week and half ago they operated on him to remove the biggest tumor causing the crushing of the vertibrae and also fusing the vertibrae and securing them. It was extremely risky. Ralph was already weak and not breathing well and was also a high risk for blood clots etc...etc...etc...Dr. Bacon( the spine doc. that is our good friend), was very honest with us and said there were alot of factors that made the surgery dangerous for him, but if he didn't have the surgery he would live the rest of his life in the hospital under large doses of medication. We all agreed that was not a way to live.
Miraculously...he made it through and is now home. He stayed in ICU for 3 days and then another 4 days in a regular room and was doing so well he was booted out. Of course he has a nurse come 2-3 times a week now and a physical therapist as well, but he is walking and breathing on his own as well.
This week he is preparing for radiation for the next month and then a series of new chemo. It is a hard road and even though he feels so grateful for not having the horrific pain, he is tired and wondering if he can do it.
Dr. Bacon said he had the distinct impression while operating on Ralph that it was not his time to go yet. I am sure that Our Father in Heaven is giving him the opportunity to see his baby girl, Kristy, married in two weeks at least. Such a blessing. In fact...there have been so many miraculous blessings during this past month we have been here.
Being able to be here at this perfect time when Dr. Bacon was here to help is incredible. If we had been in Washington that opportunity would not have been available.
Being here with our children to help and support us. Miraculous!
Being able to actually move here and get settled abit before all of this happened. Miraculous!
The day of Ralph's surgery our fourth grand baby was born. I was there to see it. Absolutely Miraculous. Ralph was able to see Olivia before he went into surgery. She is beautiful with brown eyes, brown hair and a little browner skin than the rest. So our daughter Anne and Ralph were in the same hospital at the same time so we could be a part of all of this. Miraculous!
We have felt so blessed and amazed at how involved our Heavenly Father is in the details of our lives.
We have felt the prayers of so many and have been given peace beyond our understanding. No matter what comes along we know that our Savior is with us and will guide us through.
I know that Ralph and I will be together forever in the eternities and how grateful we are to our Savior for providing the way. My cup runneth over......
So now onward and upward to get ready for a wedding on the 23rd. Life certainly is Life!
Miraculously...he made it through and is now home. He stayed in ICU for 3 days and then another 4 days in a regular room and was doing so well he was booted out. Of course he has a nurse come 2-3 times a week now and a physical therapist as well, but he is walking and breathing on his own as well.
This week he is preparing for radiation for the next month and then a series of new chemo. It is a hard road and even though he feels so grateful for not having the horrific pain, he is tired and wondering if he can do it.
Dr. Bacon said he had the distinct impression while operating on Ralph that it was not his time to go yet. I am sure that Our Father in Heaven is giving him the opportunity to see his baby girl, Kristy, married in two weeks at least. Such a blessing. In fact...there have been so many miraculous blessings during this past month we have been here.
Being able to be here at this perfect time when Dr. Bacon was here to help is incredible. If we had been in Washington that opportunity would not have been available.
Being here with our children to help and support us. Miraculous!
Being able to actually move here and get settled abit before all of this happened. Miraculous!
The day of Ralph's surgery our fourth grand baby was born. I was there to see it. Absolutely Miraculous. Ralph was able to see Olivia before he went into surgery. She is beautiful with brown eyes, brown hair and a little browner skin than the rest. So our daughter Anne and Ralph were in the same hospital at the same time so we could be a part of all of this. Miraculous!
We have felt so blessed and amazed at how involved our Heavenly Father is in the details of our lives.
We have felt the prayers of so many and have been given peace beyond our understanding. No matter what comes along we know that our Savior is with us and will guide us through.
I know that Ralph and I will be together forever in the eternities and how grateful we are to our Savior for providing the way. My cup runneth over......
So now onward and upward to get ready for a wedding on the 23rd. Life certainly is Life!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Slow but sure...
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.....
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.....
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