I want to thank everyone for their love and prayers this past two weeks. We have felt them as a family. It is amazing how much strength comes from those who share a hug, say a prayer for us, say a kind word and give us a smile. These things help us to continue on. We will miss Kevin and his laughter, service and love but know he is not hurting any more. Again thanks to all of you out there who have sent your love.

Thank You

I want to thank everyone for their kindness, prayers and concern at this time of Kevin's passing. I know he has touched many lives and will be missed by all. You could hear his laugh for yards and yards. He loved a good joke and sharing with others. Kevin loved people and seemed to be energized by them. He loved to serve in the temple and the passed year with all his sicknesses and trial he has been unable to attend. It broke his heart. I will miss the beautiful music he would play, his unique sense of humor, his laughter, his help around the house and too many other things to even mention. Again thank you all for your love, support and kindness.

Life

Life marches on even when we aren't marching with it. It seems like I am so far behind in all my paper work at school. I am not sure when it will all get done but it will eventually. I have always worked well under pressure! (actually I have had to learn how to:) I really am so excited because I have been able to take a shower in my bathroom. Mike got the grout work done enough so that I can use it. It is turning out so nice. I would post pictures but of course when Kirk was home he got a hold of my camera and twisted the lens and now it won't open. I guess it is time for a new one. I'll have to start saving my pennies so I can purchase another one. Kevin went through the surgery very well, I was very proud of his courage. I love having Shawnee home. She keeps me on my toes in a good way. As I was reading my scriptures this morning I was reminded yet again how quickly we can vear away from doing what we know we should. I was reading about Samuel the Laminite and how he cautioned us to not be prideful and that we need to turn our hearts to the Lord. I pray that I can remember these teaching and act accordingly.

Have you ever gone to an amusement park and gone on one of those rides where you go round and round? Well, sometimes my life feels like I'm going round and round without the ride slowing down. I keep thinking things will slow down but they haven't yet. I started teaching two classes for the teachers at school for university credit twice a week. This is keeping me on my toes. Kirk came home for the weekend. The moment he walked in he was going round and round. He took out a pan from the cabinet, put water in it and proceeded to put it on the stove. He wanted to turn on the stove but he didn't quite now how (I'm counting my blessings on that one). Next, he grabbed the box of Cream of Wheat and started to pour it into the water. I quickly grabbed it before it spilled all over that place. Cream of Wheat is NOT fun to clean up (I know from past experiences). Because I wouldn't give the box back to him he went to the cupboard and grabbed a bad of Macaroni, the little kind you make salad with. The bag hadn't been opened so he squeezed the bag until it popped. Out came little macaroni flying all over the floor (I'm still finding the little elbows under my feet). I quickly grabbed the bag while he went looking for something else to put in the water. Finally I told him I would make it for him if he went and sat down. H e went and sat on the couch for a few minutes while I started to fix supper. Of course he didn't want what I fixed so he ate yogurt. The next morning I went to run some errans while Shawnee watched him. While I was gone he seizured. While I was canning peaches he seizured again. Then he seizured again. It is so hard to watch him go through these knowing we can't do anything at the moment. One feels so helpless. Sometime that day he grabbed my camera and twisted the lens and now I know longer have a camera that works. I guess the comment I made after taking his pictured effected him. I had taken a picture of him and told Shawnee, "I have a few shots of him with this pose". He was sitting on the couch leisurely looking like the king of the couch. After our trip to Red Apple to get more cat food, he was so tired he rested for a few minutes. One never knows what he will investigate next so you need to be on your toes at all times. The stories could continue but for lack of space I'll feel the rest to your imaginations:). Sat. morning Erik was hooking up a heater and didn't realize the power was on and shocked himself. I felt so bad. Juanita came over and helped me finish up the peaches and pears. THANKS! The next day, Sunday was Kirk's birthday, 21 years old. Shawnee made brownies (my favorite) so Juanita and I lit the candles and had him blow them out. We then headed back to Thermopolis to take him back to school. On our way there we came upon a motor cycle accident near Greybull. The body was spread on the ground with the bike over on the side. It was a terrible sight. It really made me realize how fragile life is and how quickly things happen. I offered a prayer in my heart giving thanks that Kirk was okay and that Erik was fine. Kevin goes in for surgery tomorrow. Hopefully all will go well. Life is so short and we never know what is going to happen. Just know that I am so grateful for my children and my husband. I love all my family (those of you out there reading this). Even though sometimes the ride goes round and round and it doesn't seem to slow down, enjoy and rejoice for each moment!