The big day finally came and Isabella Karen was blessed in church by brother, Richard. It was a beautiful blessing for a beautiful baby girl. Family and friends gathered after for a wonderful luncheon. Julie the dress was beautiful and Mom the baby blanket was just as amazing as all the others.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Dad's Surgery Weekend
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My Father recently had surgery and had some complications. He had some internal bleeding with caused him to have a mild stroke. He lost his eyesight in his left eye, but within a couple of days half of it came back. As soon I found out that he did in fact have a mild Stroke I along with many of my siblings flew home to be with each other and help where we could. As you can see when the family comes home it’s a full house. I’m not sure Dad was able to get a lot of sleep and rest with so many of us in the house, but I think it did lift his spirits by having so many of us around. He is still working on full recovery and on his good days he would come out and sit with us in the Living room for just a little bit. I am grateful that I went home and was able to be with Dad and help where I could. Currently Dad is still having good days and bad days but we hope that he will continue to have better days than bad. I appreciate all the prayers and thoughts that so many of you have shared with my family. Thank you!
My Father recently had surgery and had some complications. He had some internal bleeding with caused him to have a mild stroke. He lost his eyesight in his left eye, but within a couple of days half of it came back. As soon I found out that he did in fact have a mild Stroke I along with many of my siblings flew home to be with each other and help where we could. As you can see when the family comes home it’s a full house. I’m not sure Dad was able to get a lot of sleep and rest with so many of us in the house, but I think it did lift his spirits by having so many of us around. He is still working on full recovery and on his good days he would come out and sit with us in the Living room for just a little bit. I am grateful that I went home and was able to be with Dad and help where I could. Currently Dad is still having good days and bad days but we hope that he will continue to have better days than bad. I appreciate all the prayers and thoughts that so many of you have shared with my family. Thank you!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
A great Sunday with Toomer Cousins
I don't know how to explain it but there is just "something" about having an Uncle and Aunt in the same State as me that get's me all happy inside. Maybe it was all the good times that Aunt Ann, Uncle Heber, and cousin Cyndi gave me while I had my summer with them. Maybe it's the great memories and meals that Aunt Dixie and Uncle Robert gave me while I went to school in Utah. Either way I am happy to say that those of us in Arizona now have Uncle Bob and Aunt Bobbie in Prescott and I couldn't be more happy.
On Sunday Richard, Julie, little Isabella, Amber, Aaron, and myself went up to Flagstaff for Cousin Tracy and husband Trevor baby blessing of new family member Addie. Right after we gathered for a great luncheon provided by Uncle Bob and Aunt Bobbie. It was so fun to have time with Cousin Julie (who came up from Washington), Cousin Sam and Jenn with their two kids (who came from Las Vegas), and Trevor's family. We had a great time and it was wonderful to have some time with the cousins. I will have to post the pictures as soon as I can download them, then you can see how cute Addie is.
I know the rest of the family was lucky enough to attend the Wedding in Idaho of Cousin Tyler, Congratulations to the new Bride and Groom.
On Sunday Richard, Julie, little Isabella, Amber, Aaron, and myself went up to Flagstaff for Cousin Tracy and husband Trevor baby blessing of new family member Addie. Right after we gathered for a great luncheon provided by Uncle Bob and Aunt Bobbie. It was so fun to have time with Cousin Julie (who came up from Washington), Cousin Sam and Jenn with their two kids (who came from Las Vegas), and Trevor's family. We had a great time and it was wonderful to have some time with the cousins. I will have to post the pictures as soon as I can download them, then you can see how cute Addie is.
I know the rest of the family was lucky enough to attend the Wedding in Idaho of Cousin Tyler, Congratulations to the new Bride and Groom.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Purpose and Reason...
Recently I moved my records to a Family ward, it was time for a change. Let's be honest after being in a singles ward for 19 years I think I have earned myself a break. Various things have come to pass that makes me realize the great differences in a singles ward vs. a family ward, and I am not talking about the obvious differences either. However, I will put those stories on hold for a later post.
As soon as I met the Bishop the first question he asked was, "do you like kids"? My response, "yes, I like kids I have 12 nieces and nephews, I'm a very proud Aunt". So my realization of a calling in Primary was pretty clear. However, to my great surprise when the 1st Counselor extended the calling for the "Unemployment Specialist" and expressed to me that the Bishop felt great inspiration for me to be in this calling I realized one of two things...
1. I will be losing my job once again and the Lord is preparing me.
or
2. The Lord had purpose and reason behind those many difficult years of struggling through finding the right job, interviewing, re-doing the resume, and searching the Internet for just the right position.
I would like to thing option 2 is the reason, as I don't want to lose my job. :) Either way I was nervous but I accepted the calling last night and I am actually looking forward to seeing what I can do to help and assist other where I feel like I am a pro. Okay...maybe not a pro...but I definitely have experience.
As soon as I met the Bishop the first question he asked was, "do you like kids"? My response, "yes, I like kids I have 12 nieces and nephews, I'm a very proud Aunt". So my realization of a calling in Primary was pretty clear. However, to my great surprise when the 1st Counselor extended the calling for the "Unemployment Specialist" and expressed to me that the Bishop felt great inspiration for me to be in this calling I realized one of two things...
1. I will be losing my job once again and the Lord is preparing me.
or
2. The Lord had purpose and reason behind those many difficult years of struggling through finding the right job, interviewing, re-doing the resume, and searching the Internet for just the right position.
I would like to thing option 2 is the reason, as I don't want to lose my job. :) Either way I was nervous but I accepted the calling last night and I am actually looking forward to seeing what I can do to help and assist other where I feel like I am a pro. Okay...maybe not a pro...but I definitely have experience.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
What happens in Vegas...Stays in Vegas
Whoever came up with the saying, "What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" is brilliant. What a perfect slogan for Vegas. Not that it applies to everyone that goes to Vegas, but it's still a brilliant slogan.
Last week I was given Nevada as part of my territory for work. It's are first store in the area and it was fun to go meet my new team and train them. I had two good days of training and then I connected with an old childhood friend, Kim.
Kim and Kevin (her husband) live in Las Vegas with their three cute kids. Kevin has a practice there and Kim graduated with her nursing degree about two years ago. It was so fun catching up with Kim and just playing around. They recently put a pool in the backyard and we spent some of our time soaking in the pool while the sun kissed us with it's rays. Due to it being Vegas you can always find someone that works down on the Stripe. Sure enough Kevin and Kim have a friend in their ward that is a "Pit Boss" and gave us free buffet tickets to "Hard Rock". It was so yummy! We ate and ate and ate. It was the best buffet I have ever been to and the freshly made crepes on the dessert table was to die for.
The best part was catching up with Kim and feeling her amazing spirit that shines through her. Thanks Kim for giving the best weekend that was well needed!
Last week I was given Nevada as part of my territory for work. It's are first store in the area and it was fun to go meet my new team and train them. I had two good days of training and then I connected with an old childhood friend, Kim.
Kim and Kevin (her husband) live in Las Vegas with their three cute kids. Kevin has a practice there and Kim graduated with her nursing degree about two years ago. It was so fun catching up with Kim and just playing around. They recently put a pool in the backyard and we spent some of our time soaking in the pool while the sun kissed us with it's rays. Due to it being Vegas you can always find someone that works down on the Stripe. Sure enough Kevin and Kim have a friend in their ward that is a "Pit Boss" and gave us free buffet tickets to "Hard Rock". It was so yummy! We ate and ate and ate. It was the best buffet I have ever been to and the freshly made crepes on the dessert table was to die for.
The best part was catching up with Kim and feeling her amazing spirit that shines through her. Thanks Kim for giving the best weekend that was well needed!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
4th of July Weekend
For the 4th of July my roommate, Tina and I went to Santa Monica to cool down for the heat of Az. We had a great time and my favorite part was renting bikes for 24 hours and "Pinkberry". I hope these pictures come through, thanks Tina.
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