Hey, only a month has gone by. How wonderful! Just wanted to post a quick note. Colleen just forwarded me the "Memory, A Spoof" and I SO loved it. It's the story of my life, especially the walking into a room and not remembering why I'm there. It puts a whole new spin on the multi-tasking illusion I often adopt in this busy life of mine. Anyway, my Utah family has been on my mind all day long and I just felt the need to check in, tell you I love you and appreciate you all. Miss you like crazy...
Lana
p.s. Oh, and it's looking very promising for a late July, early August Utah visit...yay!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
We should retitle the blog...
Right, Becky? It should be "Lana and Becky swap stories every other month or so...or whenever they remember to check the blog!" I'm glad to hear the colitis treatment has been working. My sister-in-law has been fighting that for years and it can be totally miserable. Good luck, gal. Just wanted to check in since I'm a loser and, though I purchased not only Christmas cards AND Christmas stamps, I did not send out ONE card. I have this vague notion of sending nearly-Christmas cards in the summer or something...yyeeaaahhhh, rriiiiiggghhhhttt....
Things are well here (been too, too cold far too early, though). Cody, 16 now, is doing well in school...it's far too easy for him. Still has the girlfriend. Josie is going to be dual-rostered on two soccer teams, the rec one she was put on but hadn't signed up for and a comp team. (Going to have to get a Josie's soccer fee loan, I fear...not even kidding.) She's also in the running club (which her dad runs) and will be doing track later in the spring...oh, and maintaining her 4.0. She's rocking it...and so, so happy that Ally got a phone. They keep in contact all the time.
We're all doing very, very well though we miss everyone terribly! Give hugs and kisses all around, please!
Until next time....
Things are well here (been too, too cold far too early, though). Cody, 16 now, is doing well in school...it's far too easy for him. Still has the girlfriend. Josie is going to be dual-rostered on two soccer teams, the rec one she was put on but hadn't signed up for and a comp team. (Going to have to get a Josie's soccer fee loan, I fear...not even kidding.) She's also in the running club (which her dad runs) and will be doing track later in the spring...oh, and maintaining her 4.0. She's rocking it...and so, so happy that Ally got a phone. They keep in contact all the time.
We're all doing very, very well though we miss everyone terribly! Give hugs and kisses all around, please!
Until next time....
Monday, November 1, 2010
Girlfriend?
I am freaking out after reading that Cody has a girlfriend. Is he old enough for that? Is he really 15? Deep breathing, this is normal right? That he goes from little whipper snapper to Boyfriend? He looks so cute, and the girl is cute too, I hope that Homecoming was a great experience for him!
As for my job, I am loving it, my patients are wonderful and so kind. I know this is a great place for me. I love having a manager and fellow employees that actually care about each other. Our Dr's are wonderful and so compassionate and willing to really make sure that everyone knows what is going on and way etc... It has been such a wonderful transition that I am excited to see what happens.
So I finally saw the GI specialist and had a bunch of tests and I have officially been diagnosed with Colitis. They don't think this caused the arthritis, but is possibly aggravating it, so we are treating everything right now, it seems to be helping so we will see how that pans out, I have like 4 Dr's appt's next week so I will let you know how that goes. The rheumatologist has officially diagnosed me with Inflammatory Arthritis and we are treating that too, so we will see how things go....
Over all I think things are going quite well, the family is good, Timmy is working a crazy amount of hours to get ready for and FDA inspection at his work. Mom and Dad are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary tonight (dinner and a play). Nate and Tasha and their kids are doing good! Whitney is still playing soccer, Hunter just finished football, Taylor just finished up Flag football. Jonathan and Evets are doing good. Garrett is enjoying kindergarten, Clara is running around like a maniac, and she is quick and hard to catch sometimes. Everyone is getting bigger and bigger every time that I blink.
We are going to have family pictures in the next couple of weeks so when that happens I will post them for everyone.
I heard that Corby and his wife are expecting, congratulations! I know that Meagan is pregnant, not sure when she is due? Soon I would think????
I am so happy that things are going well, for everyone, would love to hear from everyone too! Talk to you all soon!
Miss you and love you all!
Becky
As for my job, I am loving it, my patients are wonderful and so kind. I know this is a great place for me. I love having a manager and fellow employees that actually care about each other. Our Dr's are wonderful and so compassionate and willing to really make sure that everyone knows what is going on and way etc... It has been such a wonderful transition that I am excited to see what happens.
So I finally saw the GI specialist and had a bunch of tests and I have officially been diagnosed with Colitis. They don't think this caused the arthritis, but is possibly aggravating it, so we are treating everything right now, it seems to be helping so we will see how that pans out, I have like 4 Dr's appt's next week so I will let you know how that goes. The rheumatologist has officially diagnosed me with Inflammatory Arthritis and we are treating that too, so we will see how things go....
Over all I think things are going quite well, the family is good, Timmy is working a crazy amount of hours to get ready for and FDA inspection at his work. Mom and Dad are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary tonight (dinner and a play). Nate and Tasha and their kids are doing good! Whitney is still playing soccer, Hunter just finished football, Taylor just finished up Flag football. Jonathan and Evets are doing good. Garrett is enjoying kindergarten, Clara is running around like a maniac, and she is quick and hard to catch sometimes. Everyone is getting bigger and bigger every time that I blink.
We are going to have family pictures in the next couple of weeks so when that happens I will post them for everyone.
I heard that Corby and his wife are expecting, congratulations! I know that Meagan is pregnant, not sure when she is due? Soon I would think????
I am so happy that things are going well, for everyone, would love to hear from everyone too! Talk to you all soon!
Miss you and love you all!
Becky
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
What, October already?
OMG, where on earth has the time gone?!? Must be busy with school and kids and such. Things for my reporters have been scary slow...thank goodness Jamie is pretty steady. Stan is back at Bridgewater with a ridiculously full plate: athletic director, soccer coach, mentor...*sigh. The girls just won their way into the district tournament and will play a game against the No. 2 seed this evening (cross your fingers for Josie, et al.). Bethany and Jake are loving school...it's been a great fit for Bethany, too! Cody is doing well at school...we're hoping he doesn't get too distracted with his girlfriend (of course, if he does, that puts a total crimp in his social life...mainly, he won't have one). Please find attached a couple pictures from his FIRST HOMECOMING DANCE! Her name is Elizabeth and she is darling. (Stan knows her mother who has been a substitute teacher for him.) Wish she would have been his fifth or sixth girlfriend (it's so rare a first girlfriend is the one and only...and he is only 15...for another two months anyway...). Anyway, they had a total blast and that's really what it's all about...:)
Becky, so what did the specialist say about the irritable bowel stuff? My word, girl, what a horrid thing to be going through...
Love you all! Will post again soon...which is so subjective, I know...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Quick Update!
Hello all,
I am going to make a goal of posting more often, so I hope I don't become a bore.
I started my new job at the Altaview Senior Clinic and so far I am loving it! The people I work with are a little bit different but they totally make me laugh so it's all good! The older population is wonderful to work with and they are in such great need of someone who is willing to spend the time with them that they need! It will be hard I think though, I have only been here officially at the office for a week, and one of the patients that I have seen a couple of times is going to pass away. I assume there will probably be a lot of that, but the patients and their families are so nice and caring and loving!
I am happy to finally not feel so overwhelmed, and pressured to put $ over good patient care! It is nice to be in environment that is friendly and welcoming too!
My garden is growing big again. I am sure that will mean lots of canning again. I am getting concerned that I will not be able to find pickling cucumbers to do pickles with again. (it looks like there may be a shortage or something, but no one will call me back)
Talk to you soon
Becky
I am going to make a goal of posting more often, so I hope I don't become a bore.
I started my new job at the Altaview Senior Clinic and so far I am loving it! The people I work with are a little bit different but they totally make me laugh so it's all good! The older population is wonderful to work with and they are in such great need of someone who is willing to spend the time with them that they need! It will be hard I think though, I have only been here officially at the office for a week, and one of the patients that I have seen a couple of times is going to pass away. I assume there will probably be a lot of that, but the patients and their families are so nice and caring and loving!
I am happy to finally not feel so overwhelmed, and pressured to put $ over good patient care! It is nice to be in environment that is friendly and welcoming too!
My garden is growing big again. I am sure that will mean lots of canning again. I am getting concerned that I will not be able to find pickling cucumbers to do pickles with again. (it looks like there may be a shortage or something, but no one will call me back)
Talk to you soon
Becky
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
One FL check in
I figure I may as well throw in a quick update while I take a break from my job. Florida is lovely. The rain has finally come, which is nice because it cools it down a bit here. I started a book club in our town and have six women who are participating and there may be a few more that join us. Our first meeting is this Friday. We're discussing The Help by Kathryn Stockett. If you haven't read it, I really have to suggest that you go out to your nearest book store and pick it up. You will LOVE it.
Jake finished his summer semester with all A's! I'm so proud of him. I go back in the fall. I've been staying busy with work for once. Last month was a better month than I've had in a while and this month is shaping up to be a good month as well. This is VERY good because Jake was let go from his job yesterday. :-(
Not a very happy feeling with that, but he's all signed up for unemployment, which should kick in next week, and he's applying to every job that he qualifies for. We're not too worried about money right now because between the unemployment and the work I've been getting, we'll be able to pay our bills. Plus, we are fortunate to have the support of my parents. They said if we need help with anything, they'll help us out. I'm staying optimistic, staying positive. My baby is a hard worker and he'll find a job in no time! :-)
The rest of the family is doing great. The kids are enjoying the rest of the summer before school is back in session in a couple weeks. The family has been hitting up the beach as much as they can since they've picked up surfing. Josie, of course, is a natural. But then again, what is she not really good at? LOL. My folks are doing very well. Cody is loving the summer time because he gets a lot of videogame time in. Hee hee.
I love and miss you all! I'll keep you better posted as time goes on. For now, I need to get back to work. :-)
Jake finished his summer semester with all A's! I'm so proud of him. I go back in the fall. I've been staying busy with work for once. Last month was a better month than I've had in a while and this month is shaping up to be a good month as well. This is VERY good because Jake was let go from his job yesterday. :-(
Not a very happy feeling with that, but he's all signed up for unemployment, which should kick in next week, and he's applying to every job that he qualifies for. We're not too worried about money right now because between the unemployment and the work I've been getting, we'll be able to pay our bills. Plus, we are fortunate to have the support of my parents. They said if we need help with anything, they'll help us out. I'm staying optimistic, staying positive. My baby is a hard worker and he'll find a job in no time! :-)
The rest of the family is doing great. The kids are enjoying the rest of the summer before school is back in session in a couple weeks. The family has been hitting up the beach as much as they can since they've picked up surfing. Josie, of course, is a natural. But then again, what is she not really good at? LOL. My folks are doing very well. Cody is loving the summer time because he gets a lot of videogame time in. Hee hee.
I love and miss you all! I'll keep you better posted as time goes on. For now, I need to get back to work. :-)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Check Here and accounted for
Hello family in Florida,
I don't have FB either so no excuses for me other then being extremely tired and worn out. Summer has been a lot of work so far. I took a couple of weeks off to clean out and move out my grandma and grandpa Wood's house. That was really stressful and emotional, but my part is done and over with.
I have just got back from Girls Camp, which was a week of little sleep and lots of girls, things I am not very familiar with. I need sleep and I don't have sister's, so the girls giggly and stuff still amazes me. I love them, but man some days I wonder why.
It looks like Florida is a fun place to be right now. Sunny weather, no hurricanes, etc... I am glad that everyone that way is doing well. How is work? Are you keeping busy with the economy? I worry about you guys.
My health has continued to be a topic of talk. So what we have found out so far, they think I have arthritis, but now they think I may have an inflammatory bowel disease that is causing the joint issues so I have to wait for 8 more wks to see another specialist, in the mean time, they think i am allergic to wheat, or that is what the lab test indicates, so no bread, or processed food (not that I can really do this, but I am trying to limit it). In addition, I am retaining fluid, they don't know why, but they have restricted my fluid intake to 64 oz a day! This sucks, I like to drink stuff, milk, water, coolaid etc... and with the heat I feel thirsty all the time. I did lose about 14 pounds of water weight though, so that has helped. I see the Dr again in a couple of weeks.
So overall I am great. My family is great, Timmy just got another truck, he is really into it right now! He leaves for Hot August Nights in Reno tomorrow morning.
Mom and Dad are good, we went camping up above Mill Hollow for mom's birthday, it was lots of fun! Mom got scared by a horse. Funny story
Nathan and Tasha are good, their kids are back in school, except Whitney who will start JR HIGH (OMG) this is so scary for me!
Jonathan and Evets are great, Evets just got back from Lake Powell with her family, Garrett is becoming quite the fish in water! Clara is growing every time I see her.
Talk to you all soon!
Love you Lots
I don't have FB either so no excuses for me other then being extremely tired and worn out. Summer has been a lot of work so far. I took a couple of weeks off to clean out and move out my grandma and grandpa Wood's house. That was really stressful and emotional, but my part is done and over with.
I have just got back from Girls Camp, which was a week of little sleep and lots of girls, things I am not very familiar with. I need sleep and I don't have sister's, so the girls giggly and stuff still amazes me. I love them, but man some days I wonder why.
It looks like Florida is a fun place to be right now. Sunny weather, no hurricanes, etc... I am glad that everyone that way is doing well. How is work? Are you keeping busy with the economy? I worry about you guys.
My health has continued to be a topic of talk. So what we have found out so far, they think I have arthritis, but now they think I may have an inflammatory bowel disease that is causing the joint issues so I have to wait for 8 more wks to see another specialist, in the mean time, they think i am allergic to wheat, or that is what the lab test indicates, so no bread, or processed food (not that I can really do this, but I am trying to limit it). In addition, I am retaining fluid, they don't know why, but they have restricted my fluid intake to 64 oz a day! This sucks, I like to drink stuff, milk, water, coolaid etc... and with the heat I feel thirsty all the time. I did lose about 14 pounds of water weight though, so that has helped. I see the Dr again in a couple of weeks.
So overall I am great. My family is great, Timmy just got another truck, he is really into it right now! He leaves for Hot August Nights in Reno tomorrow morning.
Mom and Dad are good, we went camping up above Mill Hollow for mom's birthday, it was lots of fun! Mom got scared by a horse. Funny story
Nathan and Tasha are good, their kids are back in school, except Whitney who will start JR HIGH (OMG) this is so scary for me!
Jonathan and Evets are great, Evets just got back from Lake Powell with her family, Garrett is becoming quite the fish in water! Clara is growing every time I see her.
Talk to you all soon!
Love you Lots
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