Bishop Grua's New Calling....

I asked for a Priesthood Blessing today, because my skin where I had received radiation, needed some help healing, and I received two...
Lynn invited Bishop Grua, Bro. Rilley and his son, to come over to give me a blessing.

As I walked into the front room where Lynn and Bishop Grua were, Lynn said he wanted to introduce me to our new Patriarch. What a wonder feeling, and a Wonderful calling for a person who, I know lives so close to the Lord. To be in his presence as he prays is such a spiritual treat. Bishop Grua had such a warm glow all around him. I am so happy for both Bishop Grua and Marilyn, this new calling will be a great blessing for them, in their lives, and for their family.

Bro. Rilley, Our Home Teacher, gave me the most wonderful Priesthood Blessing, in helping my body heal. I need a extra boast for help.

I also noticed the special spiritual feeling, that had been my constant companion, had returned during this special time.

Done...Whats Next?....

My Radiation therapy ended today. I am cooked! My skin at my neck seems to be the worse, It is turning purple in color. It burns and itches badly, and the skin wants to come off. I am keeping it medicated as instructed. Its surprising how invisible rays can cause this much damage, and it was under control. They have been using a Bollis pack on me every other day during radiation. A Bollis is a gel pack. About fifteen inches in length, and about twelve inches wide, filled with thick, unmovable gel, about half inch thick.

Mark explained that the Bollis is used during radiation to cause the radiation to come to the surface, or just under the skin where they need it to be. He also said that I was the first person at this hospital, to go through all the Bollis treatments. Most folks skin is so sensitive that they complete only half of the Bollis therapy.

Well... I am done with this stage of therapy,.....So...Whats Next????....

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Mark has a book that his father had given him, that his Grandfather had written. It was about the life of his Great Grandfather, who was a pioneer with the hand cart company.

While being displayed the book fell and was damaged. Mark had a interest as I spoke of Pauli making Books, The old fashioned sewing by hand method. Mark will contact Pauli and see if she or her instructor can help repair his book.

People from other states...

While waiting for my radiation therapy this week, I struck up a conversation with a Lady from Nevada. She had driven to SLC with a friend who was having radiation treatments. I was surprised they had come so far. I learned that they had come several other weeks, at different times for treatment.

I mentioned my surprise to Mark, who does my radiation treatments, he and the nurse told me that people come from many states, because this is the closes hospital, that has this high teck treatments, they need. Because people come from far away, alot of the hotels reduce the cost, almost half, for them to stay, while going to the hospital.

Again I feel so blessed, to be living here, where I only have to drive about a hour, into SLC. To have all the best doctors, and the best treatment, to save my life.... Amazing that all this has come into my life.... I have only one week left of Radiation.

I wonder why my life has been spared, And what Heavenly Father needs me to do....

Radiation, end in sight...

I have a week and half left, of Radiation therapy. My skin feels like I have been sunburned, and blistered. I don't like anything touching my skin, it hurts. I wonder what I will feel like by the time I finish. The Radiation machine shoots me in the back, and I can not reach that spot to put anything on it.

I think the hardest thing about all of this, is the feeling of being alone. Even with Lynn in the house, he is mostly down stairs, in his office. The only one who seems to care is Pauli. It feels good to hear a human voice, that is not on TV.