Families

My sister has not been well for almost a year now. Starting last May and it has continued to get worse. She went into the hosital before Brett and Brittany got married on June 1. She got out for a few days(after being there for about 2-3 weeks) and then had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital again. Then in July I think or the first part of August she had to have her leg amputated. She was in the hospital for about another 6-8 weeks then she went to a nursing home. Life has not been good for her. Well on Feb 7 I talked to her and she didn't really know much that was going on.. I being the impatient little sister (kinda bossy...okay really bossy) I asked her "Terri do you remember anything. " She really didn't. I called and talked to her nurse...frustrating..she told me that she has the flu. I asked her don't you think that being sick for 4 days ( you know that diaharrea kind) maybe we should take her blood and she if everything is ok? Not her blood sugar but her blood count. Well to make a long story short my niece went up there to see her and they took her to the hospital.. She almost died. Her blood pressure was 70 and they did exploratory surgery and found that she has a kindney stone, and a realy bad infection. Once they get the infection cleared up they will take her back to surgery to get rid of the kidney stone.
If that wasn't stressful Jimmy was shot and killed on Satuday Feb 9. It is very sad to have someone so young be killed. I know how difficult it is for the family. There is nothing that will ever prepare you, in the event of death. I know that. My heart aches for them. I understand the heart ache. This next few weeks and then months and years will be in life while Jimmy was alive and since Jimmy died. Everyone wonders what can they do to help. Just be there for them. Its okay to talk about Jimmy to remember him, the pain will always be there but you don't want him forgotten. I know that they are very blessed that Jimmy had a baby girl. I pray that Christine will be able to see her often. For us Haylee has been a wonderful blessing. Not that she takes Meridith's place but she helps fill the void. She brings laughter everyday. I watch Rick with her and see the Joy in his eyes as he watches her grow, and learn new things.
Families are the most important part of our life. If they aren't they should be. No family is perfect. Everyone has disagreements. (even as kids get older) But we should all remember that we have a family. We need to love them and tell them that we love them. Don't let a day go by with out telling them.
I am thankful everyday for my mom she has always been my rock. No matter what transpired in my life she has always been there.
I am thankful for my children. They have taught me much. Each one of them.
I watch Rachel with Haylee and see what a good mom she is. How she talks with Haylee and tells her everything. For Rachel's testimony, how she has taught Haylee to pray.
I love Aaron he is a good person. He is our quiet one, alot like Rick. I want whats best for him.
Brett and Brittany..they are great together..Brett is great with Haylee, she loves him. Meridith described Brett best...a little kid in a big persons body. Brittany what a joy she is. So very sweet..We all love her. She fits with our family.
Meridith is now our angel to watch us and pray that we all stay true and faithful..
We all miss her everyday.
Rick, my sweet husband. I am very blessed. He is always supportive. He allows me to be me. (what ever that may be) He is funny, kind, loving, works hard at home and at church. He has a great testimony. I love him.

Remember to tell your family that you love them.

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Reading the Book of Mormon

In August when the Harry Potter book came out, I was talking with Sherry and realized that the Harry Potter book had about 200 more pages in it than the Book of Mormon. We decided to make a goal to meet every Sunday night for 1 hour with the Young women and READ the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. What a goal!! We stared and it was amazing. The girls never complained they came and read. Now of course we had fun. We had a sleep over in December and read on Friday night after our ward Christmas social, not much reading that night I was really sleepy the girls stayed up and watched movies and had fun. The next morning they got up and we fixed breakfast and read for a couple of hours and then just talked. We met the Wednesday after Christmas during mutual time sine we did not have mutual. We read on the last Sunday of the month during Sunday school. I was afraid that we would run out of time, and then met at 6:30 instead of 7:00pm to read. We had a great time. The young women were amazing. They came and we all took turns reading a column. I am so very grateful to the young women, for their testimony and willing hearts. They give me strength, when I am struggling. The last night we read it was great. I found it interesting that Sierra who never missed a single Sunday was the last to read. Then we all knelt to pray for testimonies to be strengthen or to be found. I felt the spirit there I know that they did to. I know that by reading the Book of Mormon answers are found there, to problems, concerns and you will find comfort there. I know that the parents it was a struggle. We took up alot of time. Driving to and from and waiting for them. To the Parents of these amazing Young Women. THANK YOU. For without your love and support we could not have accomplished this amazing blessing.

You Are Pumpkin

Realistic and practical, you see the world for how it is.You know what it takes to succeed in life...And you're happy to help others reach their goals.

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Break-up

For those who have not heard yet...Aaron and Kim broke off their engagement. Its sad for Aaron. But he seems to be ok. I know that it was hard for him at Danny's wedding and reception, but he is strong and will make it through it. Some may ask why? Well who really knows, I know that our faith has some to do with it. And that I want our children to remain active and faithful to what they know to be true. When you date someone outside your faith then its a good chance you will marry someone outside your faith. Kim is a good person. I hope they both continue to do good. Hope they both find someone they will love forever.

Taking Pictures

Yesterday we took pictures of Haylee and she is quite the ham. She usually smiles alll the time but on occasion she decides to be a little difficult. The did not want to sit on Rachels back. Didn't want any of that. We went to the Dallas Temple for Danny and Melissa's wedding and the Nativity was set up there. Rachel took the opportunity to show her. Her eyes lite up when seh told me about Baby Jesus. It is always good to have a picture of your family in front of the temple. I love my family we are lucky to have them.

Vacation

I've been on vacation this last week, and now I must go back this morning. Now working in a travel related industry Weather plays a big part. All last week it was warm and nice outside. On Sunday the temp drops it drizzles and is quite cold. I'm OK with the cold. But please no other wet stuff. I don't want to stay late today and if it get really nasty we all get to. I love the wintry type weather but not when it effects grumpy travelers. We had a great weekend, our dinner group was fun. Its always great to enjoy others company, and great food. Its fun to get to know others that we might not always get the chance to. Thanks to great people who put it all together. I know it takes alot. Thanks again.