Re-visited

This week Benjamin and I

Re-visited a familiar place....

It really is a wonderful hospital.

With wonderful people working there,

Some of which we consider friends, especially friends of Ben's.

Although, not somewhere I like to re-visit.

Now do NOT become alarmed...

We only visited for a few hours.

Benjamin has been having a few mild issues.

Issues that required a quick trip to visit his Dr.

and have a few tests.

Things are looking okay.

Normally, when he has an appointment we now get to go here...

So much closer and more convenient.

But, our Doc was on call uptown and wanted to see us then.

So up we went.

While there I ran into a friend.

A friend whose daughter is going through a terrible time.

I felt so much love and compassion for her.

All alone, with no family support.

It really brought tears to my eyes.

I hope and pray her trials become lighter soon.

And that I can be a support to her.

Also while there...

Ben had to make a trip to the third floor..

his home for many months over many years

to say hello to familiar faces and friends.

Most of which were amazed by his growth

and healthy look. ;)

He loves to visit.

He also has a contact who has told him she will give him job

as soon as he is 18 and has his CNA.

Head of pediatric nursing for the surgical floor.

a friend he made during his stays there.

We ran into her, and again she said come see me when your 18.

He can't wait.

He looks forward to working there before his mission,

before/during nursing school

and hopefully after.

He wants to pay it forward.

Be the type of nurse that he loved

to other kids.

We think it will be the perfect career choice for him.

FMM, giving the boys a chance.

Last week Kenz at http://www.alltheweigh.com/ was told that her surveys are a little girly so the few boys that read her blog don't feel they can participate. So a friend of hers Josh, came up with the questions for this weeks FMM. Same concept. Go out to her blog and link up if your interested.

FMM: Giving the Boys A Chance

1. Who is your pick for the Final Four?

I will go out on a limb and pick a ringer....someone not likely to win but a team I like, BYU!! They do have the BEST point guard in Jimmer.

2. What is your favorite workout/fitness activity?
I love speed walking with my friends. I call it speed, but in reality it's probably not fast enough. I enjoy the social time with friends while getting in a little exercise.

3. Do you have a favorite healthy snack? Something that REALLY hits the spot?
I love cantaloupe, strawberries and red grapes all cut up and tossed together in a bowl. If not the season I love a good CRISP apple.

4. What is your dream car?
My dream car is not really that exciting...but I would love a Toyota Avalon. I love them, roomy and sleek. I'm not really into fancy super expensive cars. ;)

5. Have you set any goals for yourself this month? What are they?
My goal for the month of April is to start a regular exercise regime. I have been waiting for my sinus surgery and healing so I could breathe freely. I'm nearly ready now. Bring on the pain. :/

When you're done posting, take a few minutes to say hi to Josh at http://youhaveablog.blogspot.com and leave him some love.

No Tubes

We had an eventful day at our house yesterday.
Brooklyn wasn't feeling well after school.
She felt nauseous.
After a few hours of feeling poorly she vomited.
Some got in her hair, so she jumped in the shower.
And passed out cold.
Scary?
Yes!!

I think feeling weak and sick the hot water
was just too much.
Passing out in the shower is NOT good.
It is a really hard surface to fall on.
It appeared as though she hit her arm on the faucet
and her ribs on the edge of the tub.

This required a trip to the ER
to make sure nothing was broken.
While in the ER they wanted to give her Zofran
for nausea.
Her first words....
"Do I have to have a tube?"
"NO tube!"
The doctor looked at her with mild shock.
Lincoln and I laughed.
Of course Brooklyn has witnessed
every time Ben went to the hospital it involved tubes.
Lots of them.
She wasn't having any of that.

Once we explained it was a pill
that not only did she not have to swallow
it would dissolve in her mouth.
No tubes involved.
She was accommodating.

After a few hours,
more bouts of dizziness and nausea,
the doctor contemplated and IV to help her perk up...
Nope..that involves tubes. She wasn't having it.
So after some apple juice,
a set of x-rays,
and no broken bones.
She was free to come home.

Sore!
I think she will be spending the rest of this week
home from school with very bruised ribs and arm.

Friend Making Monday

FMM: We Heart Surveys!

1) What's your favorite brand of make-up? Are you loyal to one brand? I don’t really wear a lot of make-up. Honestly….hardly EVER. When I do I wear is Clinique. I like it because it doesn’t make my eyes itch..

2) What is the last thing you drank? A fountain Diet Coke….I really am cutting back, but had a headache and it usually helps.

3) What's your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Not even a choice for me… THIN MINTS!! I love them frozen too.

4) French Fries or Onion Rings? French Fries. Although, sometimes a good onion ring really hits the spot.

5) Share something you've done in the last week that makes you proud of yourself. Hmmmm…this is harder. I raised my bowling average. I also still have not missed one night of prayer since Jan 1st.

6) What is your favorite inexpensive indulgence? Movies. I love to see a good movie and have popcorn with it.

7) Are you currently reading a book? If so, which one? I am and it’s called “The Perfect Blend”, book one in the Teashop Series, by Trish Perry. I read A LOT, this is a new type of book for me, it’s a Christian Novel. I typically read romance or mystery. I am really enjoying it.

8) Do you prefer to text or talk? Talk for sure. But text has it’s benefits too, like contacting my children during school, or leaving my sweetie a message.

9) Have you ever performed on stage? Does church Road show count? If so yes.

10) Are you more likely to pick truth or dare? In my youth always Truth. I wasn’t very daring. Although in my old age what could I possibly be dared to do that would be so hard.

Now it's your turn to answer the questions! http://www.alltheweigh.com/

You are not Alone...

I received the cutest email today from my mom.
I thought I would share...

Matthew 18:20
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there I am in the midst of them."

Isn't this picture the cutest thing.
It just totally made me smile.

And it got me thinking and pondering "Prayer"...

I personally have such a strong testimony of the power of prayer. Many times in my life I have had to go directly to my Heavenly Father and rely on him for peace and strength.

Abraham Lincoln said, "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go."

"Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life."

"Prayer is the key of the morning and bolt of the evening."

"Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth;
help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart."

"A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing."

Worth watching:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0D67J7C0aE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPa3Z2RNOz4&feature=related



by : Richard G. Scott
"He [the Lord] will always hear your prayers and will invariably answer them. However, His answers will seldom come while you are on your knees praying, even when you may plead for an immediate response. Rather, He will prompt you in quiet moments when the Spirit can most effectively touch your mind and heart. Hence, you should find periods of quiet time to recognize when you are being instructed and strengthened."

by : Richard G. Scott
"It matters not our circumstance, be we humble or arrogant, poor or rich, free or enslaved, learned or ignorant, loved or forsaken, we can address Him. We need no appointment. Our solicitation can be brief or can occupy all the time needed. It can be an extended expression of love and gratitude or an urgent plea for help. He has created numberless cosmos and populated them with worlds, yet you and I can talk with Him personally, and He will ever answer."
"Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer," Ensign, May 2007, 8

by : Thomas S. Monson
“Perhaps there has never been a time when we had greater need to pray and to teach our family members to pray. Prayer is a defense against temptation. It is through earnest and heartfelt prayer that we can receive the needed blessings and the support required to make our way in this sometimes difficult and challenging journey we call mortality.”

Growing up is hard to do...

Milestones....

Something we can use to chronicle time passing

or growing up.

We just passed a milestone with Brooklyn.

If your super sensitive about certain female matters....

Do not continue....;)

Brooklyn is in the fifth grade

this of course means attending the dreaded Maturation Program.

We sat down and had a private chat days before.

A book was involved.

Let me tell you...

she is one smart cookie,

and very observant.

She Knew what maturation was about, in general terms.

I asked her..."What do you think it's about?"

She said, "Isn't it about periods?" (shock from me)

"Yea, do you know what that is?"

She proceeded to give me a basic description of her thoughts.

"How did you know that?" I asked.

"Did your friends talk about it?"

"No." she said she just knew.

She and I decided, it's because she is the youngest

and we talk freely at our house...in general terms.

Enough that she had a pretty darn good idea.

And she was right.

So no surprises at the program...

except the woman according to Brooklyn was a wacko!!

You know those little hand warmers you can buy

the ones for your gloves.

Well....

apparently they have them for your stomach

to help if you suffer from cramps.

Little things... you can wear all day. Heat for 8 hours.

And this woman holds up the package and says these are WONDERFUL!!

and gives them a kiss. Seriously.

Brooklyn turns to me and mouths "Wacko"

Ba ha ha ha!!

Man I love that girl!!

She came home with the typical spoils, flower and all.

Told her daddy the woman was a wacko...lol

And that was the end of it.

No big deal.

But....I'm still glad I don't have to do it again.

Friend Making Monday, Hobbies

Vincent Van Gogh said "The way way to know life is to love many things." And I agree. What we do with our free time can sometimes be the difference between a decent existence and an enjoyable one. So this week's topic is hobbies. http://www.alltheweigh.com/

What do you do to entertain yourself when you have free time?

I read! Mostly romance or mystery, but will try any type of genre once.

I also League Bowl! This is so much fun, I started 10 years ago. I bowl with friends I have had since high school. I bowl once a week and love it! My average started at 108 ten years ago and now is 154. :)

I scrapbook. I used to do it a lot then I decided to try digital scrap booking, I don't love the digital as much. I am thinking to do half and half and see if I can get back into the grove.

I also love traveling and camping. We have traveled a lot of fun exciting places and we enjoy the mountains and deserts that are abundant in Utah.