After our tough month – getting our family pictures back was such a light! I love this glimpse into what our family looks like in this moment of time. I love these five so much. They are my world and these pictures are a gift. As always, I can never just pick out my favorites. …
Last week, Lydia had her long awaited EMU stay (EMU stands for “Epilepsy Monitoring Unit”). I had been dreading this visit ever since I found out about it. I just felt uneasy about it. Here is how it went… ENT Before we were admitted to the hospital, Lydia had an appointment with a new doctor …
O how each one of us needed this message from Elder David A. Bednar. In the Path of Their Duty was a message where each of us felt seen. It is something we all need on some level. Someone to notice what we are trying to do. I am learning (I hope!) more and more …
I was saddened Monday morning to hear of the passing of President M. Russell Ballard. He has been “with me” my entire life. It has led me to reflect on what I have learned from him throughout my life. Last month while we were listening to General Conference, after President Ballard spoke, Mark said he …
I am officially a graduate of a CNA program here in Colorado! I still have to pass my boards in a couple weeks to make it really official but this has been a doozy! Back Story Once upon a time, when we lived in Wyoming, we heard about this program in a few selected states. …
Halloween has come and gone but we had a great one. The kids LOVED going to our ward’s harvest festival filled with good food, trick or treating inside (it was cold!), and lots and lots of candy! We carved our pumpkins and Grammy sent her much beloved Halloween box full of goodies and fun! And …
Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, and Lydia had their Primary Program today. It was the one and only time all four of them were in it together. I am so grateful for the gospel truths they are learning. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness month and it seems like a good time to give an update on all things with Lydie’s health from the past year. This last year has seen mountains and valleys. I remember speaking with a friend in April about how things were going really good with Lydie at the time. …
Last week I got to celebrate my 35th birthday. My actual birthday was on a day where there was truly no time or opportunity to celebrate anything. Mark was in the middle of a work week so he would be sleeping the whole day, Lydia had therapy, Sarah had ballet, and I had my orientation …
Last week, Jacob got braces! He’s waited for months to lose his last tooth and then had an expander for a month, to finally get to this point! He was really excited going in but the excitement has not lasted. The first day was okay, he said his teeth just felt a little tender. But …