April 19, 2019
Today President Nelson, announced that the Salt Lake Temple will be closed Dec 29, 2019. for four years. The Temple, needs a lot of renovations and updating. This will also include Temple Square, and some of the Church office grounds. All Temple workers will be released.
In this last General Conference, the Prophet announced a new Temple will be built in Tooele Utah.
Maybe I will be able to serve there, when its built.
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Apr 20, 2019
Jan 5, 2019
A Good Laugh...
4 January 2019
I have been in lots of aches and pains since I fell last Sept. Fighting through Pneumonia for two and half months and bruises every where, I seemed to be getting no answers about why my left hip area was hurting so much. I had talked to Dr.s, five times but they seemed to be only interested in my lungs. I made an appointment with Dr Douglas office, who had replaced both my hips and knees, because I knew I would get a xray done, and then would see if there was anything to be worried about.
After waiting for a hour, I was able to see Dr. Packham, one of the Dr.s who worked on me before.
After talking a little and expressing my concerns, he brought up my xray, and said something about seeing how I was held together with a Saftypin!
I could not believe my eyes for on the xray, in the middle of my body, between my hip and my stomic was a very large Saftypin!
After a minet I began to laugh, and explained that I had lost so much weight being sick, that I had to order new pants, Levis. The waist was still too loose for me so I cut into the waist band and ran a new elastic. I used a saftypin to hold the ends because I didn't know how much I would need to take out.
The Saftypin quietly slipped into the waistband when the pants were being washed, and I had forgotten about it.......Surprise!!...What A Surprise!
It was real good to talk with Dr Packham again. He told me his oldest son has been in the Mission field for a year, and his next son will be ready for his mission in about a year and half, he was very excited. He was also excited about the new Temple sessions which started last week, which are Awesome....
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I have been in lots of aches and pains since I fell last Sept. Fighting through Pneumonia for two and half months and bruises every where, I seemed to be getting no answers about why my left hip area was hurting so much. I had talked to Dr.s, five times but they seemed to be only interested in my lungs. I made an appointment with Dr Douglas office, who had replaced both my hips and knees, because I knew I would get a xray done, and then would see if there was anything to be worried about.
After waiting for a hour, I was able to see Dr. Packham, one of the Dr.s who worked on me before.
After talking a little and expressing my concerns, he brought up my xray, and said something about seeing how I was held together with a Saftypin!
I could not believe my eyes for on the xray, in the middle of my body, between my hip and my stomic was a very large Saftypin!
After a minet I began to laugh, and explained that I had lost so much weight being sick, that I had to order new pants, Levis. The waist was still too loose for me so I cut into the waist band and ran a new elastic. I used a saftypin to hold the ends because I didn't know how much I would need to take out.
The Saftypin quietly slipped into the waistband when the pants were being washed, and I had forgotten about it.......Surprise!!...What A Surprise!
It was real good to talk with Dr Packham again. He told me his oldest son has been in the Mission field for a year, and his next son will be ready for his mission in about a year and half, he was very excited. He was also excited about the new Temple sessions which started last week, which are Awesome....
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Oct 3, 2018
My Fall....
Sept 9 2018
I was on my way to the Temple, feeling good because I was going earlier. I had found a parking space right away, and looking forward to my time serving in the Temple.
As I was walking across the stone walkway across the Conference Center, My shoe caught one of the edges of one of the brick like stones, and I found myself heading toward the cement My glasses went flying as my forehead, nose and chin hit the cement. I thought for sure that I had broken my nose, and bit my lip. I rolled on to my back, there was nothing I could do but lay there. My head was hurting, my nose and mouth, also my knees and hands.
I heard someone ask if I was alright, I moved my head to indicate that I was not. I heard her call for Security... One of the Sisters I work with was soon at my side, holding my hand. I also had in my hand my Temple recommend, which she took and put into my purse, so I would not loose it.... I asked her to tell Sis Rose, my supervisor, that I may not make it today. I heard someone say that I was a Temple worker.
I was soon surrounded by Church Security, Temple Security, Paramedics, Fireman, and others.
I was checked over to make sure I would be ok, Someone started asking me questions, How old was I...74, What is your name... Carolyn Walker, Do you know where you live... Grantsville, Do you have some identification?... They wanted to take me to a hospital, but I told them I could not afford it. The Temple Security had brought a wheel chair for me to ride in, and they took me to the Temple. I was embarrassed, but grateful for all the kindness. As I was helped to my feet, I saw a Paramedic van, and a Bright Cherry Red, brand new, huge ladder firetruck sitting on the corner!.....You could not have had a bigger flag than that!
I soon found Sister Rose, who told me that she had assigned my work schedule out, and I would be studding for a while. After two hours of keeping a eye on me, she asked if I would be able to drive home. which I did. Sister Rose gave me the phone number of the Secretary to the Temple President, and told her I would be calling her.....and told me she wanted me to call her as soon as I got home.
My nose was swollen, my lip was too and bleeding inside my skin. My chin ended up being black and blue with the blood bleeding inside. My lip was swollen. My forehead hurt.
I hurt all over, my wrist and knee were brused too....To my surprise, my glasses were not broken, not even a scratch on them...
Launie happened to come from Idaho, and stayed with me a few days, which was a great blessing.
After the shocked look on Brother Grua's face, I asked if he would give me a priesthood blessing. Which he did, In the blessing he blessed me that my body would heal quickly. He also said that Lynn was present.... Launie also said she had felt his presence to.
After seeing my Chiropractor, and my Doctor, I was told that I had a concussion, and pneumonia on both sides... I see the Dr. in two weeks two see where I am at...
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I was on my way to the Temple, feeling good because I was going earlier. I had found a parking space right away, and looking forward to my time serving in the Temple.
As I was walking across the stone walkway across the Conference Center, My shoe caught one of the edges of one of the brick like stones, and I found myself heading toward the cement My glasses went flying as my forehead, nose and chin hit the cement. I thought for sure that I had broken my nose, and bit my lip. I rolled on to my back, there was nothing I could do but lay there. My head was hurting, my nose and mouth, also my knees and hands.
I heard someone ask if I was alright, I moved my head to indicate that I was not. I heard her call for Security... One of the Sisters I work with was soon at my side, holding my hand. I also had in my hand my Temple recommend, which she took and put into my purse, so I would not loose it.... I asked her to tell Sis Rose, my supervisor, that I may not make it today. I heard someone say that I was a Temple worker.
I was soon surrounded by Church Security, Temple Security, Paramedics, Fireman, and others.
I was checked over to make sure I would be ok, Someone started asking me questions, How old was I...74, What is your name... Carolyn Walker, Do you know where you live... Grantsville, Do you have some identification?... They wanted to take me to a hospital, but I told them I could not afford it. The Temple Security had brought a wheel chair for me to ride in, and they took me to the Temple. I was embarrassed, but grateful for all the kindness. As I was helped to my feet, I saw a Paramedic van, and a Bright Cherry Red, brand new, huge ladder firetruck sitting on the corner!.....You could not have had a bigger flag than that!
I soon found Sister Rose, who told me that she had assigned my work schedule out, and I would be studding for a while. After two hours of keeping a eye on me, she asked if I would be able to drive home. which I did. Sister Rose gave me the phone number of the Secretary to the Temple President, and told her I would be calling her.....and told me she wanted me to call her as soon as I got home.
My nose was swollen, my lip was too and bleeding inside my skin. My chin ended up being black and blue with the blood bleeding inside. My lip was swollen. My forehead hurt.
I hurt all over, my wrist and knee were brused too....To my surprise, my glasses were not broken, not even a scratch on them...
Launie happened to come from Idaho, and stayed with me a few days, which was a great blessing.
After the shocked look on Brother Grua's face, I asked if he would give me a priesthood blessing. Which he did, In the blessing he blessed me that my body would heal quickly. He also said that Lynn was present.... Launie also said she had felt his presence to.
After seeing my Chiropractor, and my Doctor, I was told that I had a concussion, and pneumonia on both sides... I see the Dr. in two weeks two see where I am at...
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Mar 20, 2018
Its The Turkeys Road...
The road going to the area of my home is called Willow Street. Today three Turkeys think they own it...
On my way home from Walmart, Three Turkeys were on the road. The two largest black Turkeys were standing on the side of the road as if they were waiting to cross. I drove very slowly, almost at a stop, as I didn't want to hit them... then they decided to attacked my car.
As they lunged their bodies at my car I saw one of their heads popping up and down, looking into my front passenger window. That was a very interesting experience to have a turkey looking at me....disapprovingly...
I had at least two cars behind me... As I pulled slowly away I saw they were greeted in the same way.
I really do enjoy living here in Grantsville, its a Rural area, where you can have some farm animals. In this area there are horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, and pigs, and some buffaloe. A few lamas for protecting the sheep.
And of course a few dear that come down from the mountains in the winter. We even had a Cougar or Bobcat one spring. We have Pheasants, Quails, and have had Bald Eagles. I love the Kill Dear birds and the song they sing.... We have so much that I have not mentioned. Beauty is every where to enjoy...
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Dec 31, 2017
Reviewing year 2017...
Dec 31, 2017
This has been a full year for me. I take a deep breath and wonder what this new year starting tomorrow will bring.
I have had two brothers leave this earth, Ivan H Brimhall Died March 16, 2017 in SLC, which was kind of expected. And Cecil Robert Brimhall (Bob) Died July 24, 2017 in Ogden, which was a surprise to me...how ever I hear that both had colon cancer.
I have only one brother living, Verl Brimhall. Its a wired feeling to feel that you don't have any of your family left.....soon it will be just me.....maybe...
I have two additions to my family, two Great Grand Children. Both are from Launie's family. Ivie had a boy, in Idaho. and Sharlyn had a Girl, in Arizona.
My daughter Pauli had a miscarriage this week, it was hard on all of us. Pauli was about three months along. started a day or two before Christmas.
I was filled with a wonderful surprise a few months ago of learning that Terry and Cathy Walker, Lynn's brother, were called to work in the Provo Temple. What a wonderful blessing for them and their family. I love to watch the change it is causing for Terry.
Now that is wonderful words! If you knew about Terry and his life, and see how he has and is changing, the heavens couldn't keep the angels from singing.
I was called to work in Young Women's in my ward. To help with the Personal Progress program.
I say MIA and every body looks at me like what is that? Time has changed since I or my girls were in it. We have 60 plus girls, and I don't know what I am doing....My helper who is alot younger, was just called to be a Beehive teacher.
People worry that I am staying in the house all the time. Which I am keeping busy...I have firends that keep me moving, Penny took me and LaDean on her vacation. Then Terry and Cathy took me to Manti....We were to go to the Temple, but found it closed when we got there. The next day we went to the Payson Temple, which is Beyond Beautiful...
I am in a Card group of nine ladies, which meet on Mondays, for about two to three hrs. playing "Hand and Foot". we meet at a different house, have a light lunch and play cards.
I also am part of a "Lunch Bunch" that meets the first Thursday of each month at noon at a restaurant for visiting and getting to know each other better.
I also vist teach five other sisters, My companion is Marilyn Grua, who lives next door.
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This has been a full year for me. I take a deep breath and wonder what this new year starting tomorrow will bring.
I have had two brothers leave this earth, Ivan H Brimhall Died March 16, 2017 in SLC, which was kind of expected. And Cecil Robert Brimhall (Bob) Died July 24, 2017 in Ogden, which was a surprise to me...how ever I hear that both had colon cancer.
I have only one brother living, Verl Brimhall. Its a wired feeling to feel that you don't have any of your family left.....soon it will be just me.....maybe...
I have two additions to my family, two Great Grand Children. Both are from Launie's family. Ivie had a boy, in Idaho. and Sharlyn had a Girl, in Arizona.
My daughter Pauli had a miscarriage this week, it was hard on all of us. Pauli was about three months along. started a day or two before Christmas.
I was filled with a wonderful surprise a few months ago of learning that Terry and Cathy Walker, Lynn's brother, were called to work in the Provo Temple. What a wonderful blessing for them and their family. I love to watch the change it is causing for Terry.
Now that is wonderful words! If you knew about Terry and his life, and see how he has and is changing, the heavens couldn't keep the angels from singing.
I was called to work in Young Women's in my ward. To help with the Personal Progress program.
I say MIA and every body looks at me like what is that? Time has changed since I or my girls were in it. We have 60 plus girls, and I don't know what I am doing....My helper who is alot younger, was just called to be a Beehive teacher.
People worry that I am staying in the house all the time. Which I am keeping busy...I have firends that keep me moving, Penny took me and LaDean on her vacation. Then Terry and Cathy took me to Manti....We were to go to the Temple, but found it closed when we got there. The next day we went to the Payson Temple, which is Beyond Beautiful...
I am in a Card group of nine ladies, which meet on Mondays, for about two to three hrs. playing "Hand and Foot". we meet at a different house, have a light lunch and play cards.
I also am part of a "Lunch Bunch" that meets the first Thursday of each month at noon at a restaurant for visiting and getting to know each other better.
I also vist teach five other sisters, My companion is Marilyn Grua, who lives next door.
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Jul 17, 2017
Angel Fish...
July 17 2017
During this last week my two large Angel Fish, in my 36 gal fish tank, laid eggs. They were very good parents taking care of them.
The large red tail shark in the tank all of a sudden found out he had a reason for the Angles to chase him, he usually ignores the Angels, they are too slow and don't pay attention to him. He loves a good chase. He is always chasing other fish, or going slow enough for the black molly to chase him.
Because of his threatening to the eggs, and the constant worry, the parents ate their eggs, which Angels will do.
As much as I didn't want to spend more money, that I don't have, I felt I needed to get a tank for the Angels by themselves. For It is not common to have a mated pair of Angle fish.
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During this last week my two large Angel Fish, in my 36 gal fish tank, laid eggs. They were very good parents taking care of them.
The large red tail shark in the tank all of a sudden found out he had a reason for the Angles to chase him, he usually ignores the Angels, they are too slow and don't pay attention to him. He loves a good chase. He is always chasing other fish, or going slow enough for the black molly to chase him.
Because of his threatening to the eggs, and the constant worry, the parents ate their eggs, which Angels will do.
As much as I didn't want to spend more money, that I don't have, I felt I needed to get a tank for the Angels by themselves. For It is not common to have a mated pair of Angle fish.
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Aug 4, 2016
New Stake Presidency...
Feb 14, 2016
Our Stake President, Stephen Collings, and his wife Tracy, have been called as a Mission President over the Uganda Kampala Mission.
We had Stake Conference today, I have been wondering who was going to be our new Stake President.
I had a feeling all month that my bishop, as young as he is would qualify for being there. I have been praying that Bishop McBride would not be called, for I so needed his help, and right now it is very hard with all the changes that have fallen on my shoulders in the last two months, to loose the one person who seems to know all the crazy things in finances, and my life, I have to do since Lynn's passing.
When the time came, it was announced that Jason Killian is the new Stake President... I know him and I know he will be great...a young man, but has a deep heart. Troy May is first counselor, and Ryan McBride is the second counselor.... My heart sank, I knew it... I cried inside, and felt so alone.
Bishop McBride was asked to speak, he is so spiritual and humble. I was happy for him, but still very sad for me. Then Pres. Killian spoke, as I listened to him speak I felt a warmth and a feeling that everything was going to be ok. I don't know how, but I know the Lord knows how I feel.
Latter in the afternoon, the doorbell rang. As I answered it, a man and his daughter were there and he was caring a flower arrangement from Stake Conference. He said it was for me for Valentine day, from the Stake President....I asked the old or new? and he said the new one.
The Flower arrangement was one of the most beautiful I have seen, and stands about four feet high. I admired it during all Saturday evening session as I sat on the front row with Kim Gamoushio and her husband. (who sang a duet that evening) The Flowers were right in front of me.
Today is also Valentines Day. I received a beautiful Valentine card from Terry and Cathy Walker, Lynn's brother. Pauli and James gave me some beautiful white roses that had the most delicate pink trim running on the edges of the peddles. Launie sent me a text, wishing Happy Valentines day.
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Our Stake President, Stephen Collings, and his wife Tracy, have been called as a Mission President over the Uganda Kampala Mission.We had Stake Conference today, I have been wondering who was going to be our new Stake President.
I had a feeling all month that my bishop, as young as he is would qualify for being there. I have been praying that Bishop McBride would not be called, for I so needed his help, and right now it is very hard with all the changes that have fallen on my shoulders in the last two months, to loose the one person who seems to know all the crazy things in finances, and my life, I have to do since Lynn's passing.
When the time came, it was announced that Jason Killian is the new Stake President... I know him and I know he will be great...a young man, but has a deep heart. Troy May is first counselor, and Ryan McBride is the second counselor.... My heart sank, I knew it... I cried inside, and felt so alone.
Bishop McBride was asked to speak, he is so spiritual and humble. I was happy for him, but still very sad for me. Then Pres. Killian spoke, as I listened to him speak I felt a warmth and a feeling that everything was going to be ok. I don't know how, but I know the Lord knows how I feel.
Latter in the afternoon, the doorbell rang. As I answered it, a man and his daughter were there and he was caring a flower arrangement from Stake Conference. He said it was for me for Valentine day, from the Stake President....I asked the old or new? and he said the new one.
The Flower arrangement was one of the most beautiful I have seen, and stands about four feet high. I admired it during all Saturday evening session as I sat on the front row with Kim Gamoushio and her husband. (who sang a duet that evening) The Flowers were right in front of me.
Today is also Valentines Day. I received a beautiful Valentine card from Terry and Cathy Walker, Lynn's brother. Pauli and James gave me some beautiful white roses that had the most delicate pink trim running on the edges of the peddles. Launie sent me a text, wishing Happy Valentines day.
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Jan 22, 2016
The Struggle ended...
On Dec 13, 2015 Lynn at home passed threw the vail. being surrounded by his best friends, Bishop Ryan McBride, Our Stake Patriarch Cory Grua, Our Home teacher, Cris Reilley, our son David and myself.
Lynn has struggled for at least seven months with the symptoms of Acute Leukemia. Getting weaker as time continued. He was determend that he wanted to write and finish his life story. Even being very ill the Lord granted his request. Finishing on Saturday, a week before he left, he took his history to Priesthood meeting to show the brothern that he had actually accomplished the task.
Lynn did not like to miss church on Sundays. He would dress in his suit, oxygen tank, cane, pillow and go to Sacrament meeting. He walked slowly, placing one foot just in front of the other, as he entered the church building. Taking of the Sacrament was very important to him, and needed the blessings it gave. If he felt he could make it, he would try to attend Priesthood meeting.
On Sunday Dec 13, Lynn informed Bishop McBride, he didn't think he could make church today, and requested Sacrament in our home. We feel that Lynn actually did make it to church that Sunday, for at 11:30 pm he made it into Heaven.
Lynn in his own way spent time with each of our children. He gave father blessings to Launie, David, and Paulette at their request.
As Jennifer had some questions about computer programs he used, life seemed to spark, and he went to his computer and talked with her about them, with renewed interest.
His last Sunday, as he was not feeling to well Jodie, who is a EMT, spent time talking, and working out, the amount of medicine he could use...spending time and talking with him.
Latter in the evening, Bishop McBride came to check on Lynn. Seeing Lynn was struggling more, he said he thought "we needed to give Lynn the blessing he had asked for earlier in the week". Bishop McBride went next door to talk to Bishop Grua and would be back soon. In the meantime our Home teacher Bro Reilley was getting ready for bed, and "had the strong feeling he needed to go to the Walkers." He got dressed and came over.
As the four Priesthood holders surrounded Lynn's chair. David was asked to anoint Lynn's head with oil. Then Bishop McBride gave him a blessing. In the middle of the blessing with hands of the Priesthood on his head, The spirit flew free.... Lynn slipped into heaven, and we heard his last breath.
So sweet was the present of the spirit, that we talked and cried for about two hours, before someone suggested that we should call Hospice. The lady came and pronounce Lynn's death. Bro Reilley had written down the time when it had happened, at 11:30 pm. on Sunday Dec 13, 2015.
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Lynn has struggled for at least seven months with the symptoms of Acute Leukemia. Getting weaker as time continued. He was determend that he wanted to write and finish his life story. Even being very ill the Lord granted his request. Finishing on Saturday, a week before he left, he took his history to Priesthood meeting to show the brothern that he had actually accomplished the task.
Lynn did not like to miss church on Sundays. He would dress in his suit, oxygen tank, cane, pillow and go to Sacrament meeting. He walked slowly, placing one foot just in front of the other, as he entered the church building. Taking of the Sacrament was very important to him, and needed the blessings it gave. If he felt he could make it, he would try to attend Priesthood meeting.
On Sunday Dec 13, Lynn informed Bishop McBride, he didn't think he could make church today, and requested Sacrament in our home. We feel that Lynn actually did make it to church that Sunday, for at 11:30 pm he made it into Heaven.
Lynn in his own way spent time with each of our children. He gave father blessings to Launie, David, and Paulette at their request.
As Jennifer had some questions about computer programs he used, life seemed to spark, and he went to his computer and talked with her about them, with renewed interest.
His last Sunday, as he was not feeling to well Jodie, who is a EMT, spent time talking, and working out, the amount of medicine he could use...spending time and talking with him.
Latter in the evening, Bishop McBride came to check on Lynn. Seeing Lynn was struggling more, he said he thought "we needed to give Lynn the blessing he had asked for earlier in the week". Bishop McBride went next door to talk to Bishop Grua and would be back soon. In the meantime our Home teacher Bro Reilley was getting ready for bed, and "had the strong feeling he needed to go to the Walkers." He got dressed and came over.
As the four Priesthood holders surrounded Lynn's chair. David was asked to anoint Lynn's head with oil. Then Bishop McBride gave him a blessing. In the middle of the blessing with hands of the Priesthood on his head, The spirit flew free.... Lynn slipped into heaven, and we heard his last breath.
So sweet was the present of the spirit, that we talked and cried for about two hours, before someone suggested that we should call Hospice. The lady came and pronounce Lynn's death. Bro Reilley had written down the time when it had happened, at 11:30 pm. on Sunday Dec 13, 2015.
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Jan 5, 2016
Lynn
Oct 12, 2015
I received a message from Lynn on my phone, he is at the Hospital in Tooele, getting his blood checked.
He informed me that he would get only one red blood transfusion today. I am surprised! I thought for sure he would have been given at least two red blood transfusions and one of platelets.
at this rate he may not make it very long. (maybe not four weeks???)
This week I also had a problem with the Sciatic nerve again. Brother Grua drove Lynn and I to Dr Garg at his Murray office. I received the shots in my back. I also received a Priesthood blessing from Lynn and Bro Grua, to help with the meds I had received, as I was still in pain.
Lynn wanted to give me a blessing saying "that It was something he could still do, to give a Priesthood Blessing, representing the Lord." I very much appreciated the blessing.
Today is Oct 18. Lynn is in Huntsman with pneumonia. Bro Grua drove him friday night. Today they moved him from ICU to the 4th floor. Yesterday Dr. Deineger called for a family meeting in Lynns room. Pauli, David, Jodie and Will came, also Bro and Sister Grua came.
Dr. Deineger wanted to discuss that it was time for Hopuss coming to the home. It seemed the only one who objected was Lynn. I have the feeling from the Dr. that there is not much time left.
This morning, A Jr. Doctor, "WANT A BE" (my term) scared Lynn by telling him that his kidneys were in the process of failing, and his heart also....and his lungs were worse. And having transfusions would do no good, that when his time has come, it comes and there is nothing he can do about it.
Lynn was very angry with her... and wanted to go home the next day. I told him to call Clarisa, Dr. Deineger's nurse and talk to her about where his body is at right now.
I have to make calls and find out about Hospus tomorrow.
I received a message from Lynn on my phone, he is at the Hospital in Tooele, getting his blood checked.
He informed me that he would get only one red blood transfusion today. I am surprised! I thought for sure he would have been given at least two red blood transfusions and one of platelets.
at this rate he may not make it very long. (maybe not four weeks???)
This week I also had a problem with the Sciatic nerve again. Brother Grua drove Lynn and I to Dr Garg at his Murray office. I received the shots in my back. I also received a Priesthood blessing from Lynn and Bro Grua, to help with the meds I had received, as I was still in pain.
Lynn wanted to give me a blessing saying "that It was something he could still do, to give a Priesthood Blessing, representing the Lord." I very much appreciated the blessing.
Today is Oct 18. Lynn is in Huntsman with pneumonia. Bro Grua drove him friday night. Today they moved him from ICU to the 4th floor. Yesterday Dr. Deineger called for a family meeting in Lynns room. Pauli, David, Jodie and Will came, also Bro and Sister Grua came.
Dr. Deineger wanted to discuss that it was time for Hopuss coming to the home. It seemed the only one who objected was Lynn. I have the feeling from the Dr. that there is not much time left.
This morning, A Jr. Doctor, "WANT A BE" (my term) scared Lynn by telling him that his kidneys were in the process of failing, and his heart also....and his lungs were worse. And having transfusions would do no good, that when his time has come, it comes and there is nothing he can do about it.
Lynn was very angry with her... and wanted to go home the next day. I told him to call Clarisa, Dr. Deineger's nurse and talk to her about where his body is at right now.
I have to make calls and find out about Hospus tomorrow.
Oct 8, 2015
Lynn's Illness...June 2015
So much has happened lately that its hard to know where to begin. After our anniversary in June, Lynn refused to go to the hospital, even though he was not well and struggling to breath.
One Friday he had a scan scheduled at Huntsman Hospital for a regular check. I told him we were not going home until he saw his doctor or his nurse.
Wanting to get a daytime oxygen tank for traveling, we had to get a doctors consent for insurance to cover it. Lynn's doctor was not there, but his nurse was. She informed us that the only doctors here were the ER doctors at the University Hospt. which was next door. She also lesson to Lynn's chest and said to get a xray of his lungs, for she could hear sounds in there.
As Lynn was explaining to the Dr why he needed a oxygen tank, I told him what the nurse had said about a xray. I saw the xray when it came back....The Dr. said it looked like his lungs were full of cotton candy with water in the bottom. Telling Lynn he was not going any where, they were going to keep him.
Two weeks Lynn was in the hospital, part of the time in the ICU. Doctors were concerned that Lynn was not responding to the medications they were giving him and needed to get a biopsy from inside his lungs that would tell them what they were fighting, but Lynn was so week that they were afraid he wouldn't make it, as they had to put a tube down his throat to get a sample.
So they decided to put him on two different wide antibiotics, hoping it would give them a break to do the test. Three days latter they were able to get the sample. The new antibiotics had started working and the lab was unable to tell what was causing the problem.
Doctors discovered that his Myelofibrosis had advanced to Acute Leukemia which is very serious.
Oct 8 2015
A lot has happened with Lynn's health...Acute Leukemia, cancer of the blood, is very serious, and there is no cure for it. Basically the bones have stopped producing blood cells and platelets, which one needs to survive. Platelets only live 72 hrs. So when you receive a transfusion of them, they have to take account of when they were drawn from the donor. Lynn is surviving on transfusions of Red blood cells and Platelets.
Lynn was kept in ICU for almost a month and a half, with about two weeks being moved to the fourth floor in between. He was so sick I was not sure if he would pull through. He also had gotten a infection called Bariese Syndrome. All visitors and medical staff wore gowns, gloves, and mask.
One of the head Doctor on staff, informed me that Lynn may only have eight weeks to live. As he is very sick, and with Leukemia, the body will go down.
Lynn is home now, its been going on two weeks. He goes to Hospital in Tooele, Mountain West Medical Center, Mondays and Thursdays. He was going in everyday has his blood drawn and checked then the Nurse calls Huntsman to find out about transfusions.
Not only have they decreased the number of days to be checked, today he was told the blood count was lowered, so no transfusion today.....none this week... and it will be four more days before he can get checked again. I am not sure why...
So much has happened lately that its hard to know where to begin. After our anniversary in June, Lynn refused to go to the hospital, even though he was not well and struggling to breath.
One Friday he had a scan scheduled at Huntsman Hospital for a regular check. I told him we were not going home until he saw his doctor or his nurse.
Wanting to get a daytime oxygen tank for traveling, we had to get a doctors consent for insurance to cover it. Lynn's doctor was not there, but his nurse was. She informed us that the only doctors here were the ER doctors at the University Hospt. which was next door. She also lesson to Lynn's chest and said to get a xray of his lungs, for she could hear sounds in there.
As Lynn was explaining to the Dr why he needed a oxygen tank, I told him what the nurse had said about a xray. I saw the xray when it came back....The Dr. said it looked like his lungs were full of cotton candy with water in the bottom. Telling Lynn he was not going any where, they were going to keep him.
Two weeks Lynn was in the hospital, part of the time in the ICU. Doctors were concerned that Lynn was not responding to the medications they were giving him and needed to get a biopsy from inside his lungs that would tell them what they were fighting, but Lynn was so week that they were afraid he wouldn't make it, as they had to put a tube down his throat to get a sample.
So they decided to put him on two different wide antibiotics, hoping it would give them a break to do the test. Three days latter they were able to get the sample. The new antibiotics had started working and the lab was unable to tell what was causing the problem.
Doctors discovered that his Myelofibrosis had advanced to Acute Leukemia which is very serious.
Oct 8 2015
A lot has happened with Lynn's health...Acute Leukemia, cancer of the blood, is very serious, and there is no cure for it. Basically the bones have stopped producing blood cells and platelets, which one needs to survive. Platelets only live 72 hrs. So when you receive a transfusion of them, they have to take account of when they were drawn from the donor. Lynn is surviving on transfusions of Red blood cells and Platelets.
Lynn was kept in ICU for almost a month and a half, with about two weeks being moved to the fourth floor in between. He was so sick I was not sure if he would pull through. He also had gotten a infection called Bariese Syndrome. All visitors and medical staff wore gowns, gloves, and mask.
One of the head Doctor on staff, informed me that Lynn may only have eight weeks to live. As he is very sick, and with Leukemia, the body will go down.
Lynn is home now, its been going on two weeks. He goes to Hospital in Tooele, Mountain West Medical Center, Mondays and Thursdays. He was going in everyday has his blood drawn and checked then the Nurse calls Huntsman to find out about transfusions.
Not only have they decreased the number of days to be checked, today he was told the blood count was lowered, so no transfusion today.....none this week... and it will be four more days before he can get checked again. I am not sure why...
Mar 15, 2015
Utah State Prison...
Utah's government seems to think there is nothing over the mountain in Tooele county....and they have been using us as dumping ground for what they don't want, in Utah County.
Grantsville and Tooele are small communities but growing.
We live in Grantsville, a mixture of old and modern homes. Some of the Church leaders have come from here. There just seems to be a special spiritual feeling that exist here, and is felt by most all of us. I wonder if this area may have received a blessing some time in the passed.
Over the weeks there have been quite a few meetings around the state. Folks have expressed that they don't want the prison in their county... For some reason the government has picked out two areas nearby us and no matter how our Mayor Brent Marshall, has expressed that we did not want it. It seems to be being forced upon us.
This week Grantsville, held a City Planning Commission meeting to review purposed amendments to the city's land use management and development. In short... Both houses passed, the only place a prison or correctional facility, could be allowed would be areas zoned for manufacturing and would need a conditional use permit and could only hold a maximum of 249 inmates. The state prison is expected to house about 4,000 inmates.
Another piece of land that is in consideration is owned by the Miller Family and has offered to sell it to the state. It lays between Grantsville and Tooele. How ever it is included in Grantsville's annexation plans since 2010.
I hope Tooele will do the same, and our area will be protected.
Thanks for Inspiration from above.
Thank You Mayor Brent Marshall and the City Counsel....
UPDATE:
The update as to where the Prison would be moved has been made to move it out by the Airport, in a big piece of flat land. Out of all they were looking at I felt this was the best for what they wanted to do.
Dec 11, 2014
More Surgery...
Just found out that I have to have both knees replaced. My left is worse than my right one, however my right one is pinching the nerve on the outside of my leg, which is causing my foot and ankle to be numb. So my right knee will be replaced first, Dec 29th, the Monday after Christmas.
Then depending how I do in a few weeks the left one will be done.
Tomorrow I will be having injections in my spine to control the pain from the sciatic nerve starting again.
I am also watching the movement of a impacted wisdom tooth, which will require surgery too....
Here goes another year.....( Don't Get Old.)....
We have lived here in Utah for ten years.....in that time I have had eight Surgery's.
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Then depending how I do in a few weeks the left one will be done.
Tomorrow I will be having injections in my spine to control the pain from the sciatic nerve starting again.
I am also watching the movement of a impacted wisdom tooth, which will require surgery too....
Here goes another year.....( Don't Get Old.)....
We have lived here in Utah for ten years.....in that time I have had eight Surgery's.
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Nov 28, 2014
Jimmy Bird...
I watched Jimmy Bird with pleasure, grins and quiet laugh as He was beating up his bell hanging by where he sleeps in the back corner of his cage. Jimmy has just begin to play and enjoying it.
He truly had his bell swinging all over the place.
I believe he is beginning to trust us, a little more each day. We rescued him about 11 years ago and he is just beginning to play like a bird.
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He truly had his bell swinging all over the place.
I believe he is beginning to trust us, a little more each day. We rescued him about 11 years ago and he is just beginning to play like a bird.
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Nov 27, 2014
Thanksgiving Day...
A day set aside to remember our blessings and to give thanks to our Creator for them. To live in a country and enjoy the freedoms we have, and remember that many lives were given so that we could.
To have a living Prophet and to be living close by him. To witness Temples of our Lord dotting the world. To turn on TV and watch Conference...anytime! To be able to read Holy Scriptures that testify of Jesus Christ, that he lives, and tell of his life and why he loves us so much.
A day to bring family together, to remember that we are a family, spending time, catching up and sharing our love for each other.
A few times I was giving blessings of someone just taking over or helping with the preparation of all the foods for the day...Mostly James and one year James, Tom and Mike just took over.....What a blessing, I had a whole day visiting with my children. Of course they are grown with children of their own....But that was a gift I will always remember.
Most of the time I have spent days and spending the whole day preparing the foods. And by the time I was able to sit down and visit, the kids were getting ready to leave.
For the first time...this year with no family, just Lynn and I....We decided to eat out instead of working in the kitchen. It was different. We went to Denny's and had Turkey, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy and vegetables, and garlic bread.
I had made a cherry pie this morning, so when we came home we had pie and ice cream.
I missed my family, ,... their laughter and stories, things happening in their families, their dreams and hopes, how they are growing, and grandchildren.
I have Pauli close by, but they will be moving sometime soon.
I am beginning to think young folks are so busy,... just trying to live, ...that they forget their own family that has taken care of them their whole life. And are somewhere in the back memories, ...somewhere.....
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Lynn said that on Thanksgiving most families eat Dinner and watch Football....
today we ate Dinner and watched Jurassic Park!....
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Oct 10, 2014
Temple Session...
I had a wonderful visit at the Temple yesterday. Lynn and I picked up Paulette and went to the Salt Lake Temple. It was fun going with my daughter, its been such a long time since I have been with one of my daughters in the temple.
Paulette had brought family names to be done, from the Inman family. It just so happened that she had a mothers name she gave me, and Paulette took the daughters name. So we had two mothers and two daughters in the temple at the same time. As we sat in the gathering room waiting for the session to start, the organist was playing music and soon I recognized the Primary song, Reverently Quietly..., I use to sing to Jennifer when she was little, only I would use her name instead of the words written. Pauli soon begin to sing softly, Jennifer, Jennifer, Jenni, Jenni, Jennifer...I felt the warmth of remembering my daughters.
Walking was a problem for me. It seems I am getting worse in pain level. Our parking space happened to be on the south-end of the conference center, and I had to walk the distance, but going inclined. When Paulette and I got in the temple I had to stop, and sit down for a few minuets. After the session I couldn't walk very well. Paulette and James drove me to my car where I sat and waited for Lynn to come from the History center. James had come to pick up Paulette after her temple session.
I was in so much pain that I was pretty sick when I got home. I think next time I go to the Temple I will have Lynn let me out on the corner, then I wont have to walk so far. Getting older is no fun....
Paulette had brought family names to be done, from the Inman family. It just so happened that she had a mothers name she gave me, and Paulette took the daughters name. So we had two mothers and two daughters in the temple at the same time. As we sat in the gathering room waiting for the session to start, the organist was playing music and soon I recognized the Primary song, Reverently Quietly..., I use to sing to Jennifer when she was little, only I would use her name instead of the words written. Pauli soon begin to sing softly, Jennifer, Jennifer, Jenni, Jenni, Jennifer...I felt the warmth of remembering my daughters.
Walking was a problem for me. It seems I am getting worse in pain level. Our parking space happened to be on the south-end of the conference center, and I had to walk the distance, but going inclined. When Paulette and I got in the temple I had to stop, and sit down for a few minuets. After the session I couldn't walk very well. Paulette and James drove me to my car where I sat and waited for Lynn to come from the History center. James had come to pick up Paulette after her temple session.
I was in so much pain that I was pretty sick when I got home. I think next time I go to the Temple I will have Lynn let me out on the corner, then I wont have to walk so far. Getting older is no fun....
Sep 29, 2014
New Lg Washing Machine...
I have noticed the last few weeks that every time I have used our washing machine it has been getting noisier. It sounded pretty loud to me, like perhaps a transmission, or the motor.
I mentioned it to Lynn, and told him to start saving for a new machine, as this sounded worse than any others we have had before.
About two weeks ago we were lucky to have completed a small wash load, before the washer was screaming to stop. Realizing it would cost more to fix then to buy, we decided to look for a new washer which we might be able to afford.
We decided to stop at Home Depot on our way to Salt Lake City, to see what they might have, and was surprised to find out they had a nice sale running on appliances.
I have dreamed of having a front load washer, where the door was on the front side. I realized, I struggle getting cloths out of the dryer, because of the trouble I have with my back. The washer would need a stand for it to sit on, and that would cost another $250 which we don't have.
We did find a Lg upright washer which has everything the Lg front loader does, including a window in the lid. As one of the new washers, it does not have a agitator in the middle of the tub.
This last week when we were shopping at Walmart. I was checking out the soaps and rinses that are low sudses, which have to be used in the new machines. A young lady and I begin to talk about the soaps, I found out she had just bought the same washing machine a week before, and loves it.
It was fun to talk to her and to learn more about my machine, I am looking forward to when it comes, in five more days.
In my mind I remember with warmth, the excitement we both had as we talked.
UPDATE:
It was delivered Sat. Oct 4.....Oh, what a Machine!!! I was surprised mostly, that it uses very little water. I am use to a washer filling up the tub, with water to wash cloths. This machine weighs the cloths and then decides how much water to use. Often the water does not cover the cloths. Most of the time it runs for about a hour, going through many cycles. I am surprised how clean the cloths come out. It has a computer inside that does most all the decision. It locks the lid to keep children from accidentally getting in and getting hurt while its running. It makes all kinds of sounds as it goes through its cycles, not loud just sounds, like sounds going from bottom pitch to a high pitch, and back down again. These new sounds are just on the other side of the wall, where the bird room is. And they are scared of them, not knowing what it is, that's invading their room.
We definitively have reached a modern age in washing machines. Kind of scary to think that something so technical, and expensive, could be destroyed very easy by some over powering electrical power surge.
So far so good,.....after time passes I will make up my mind more....how ever, its here and we are paying for it. I just hope its not like a lot of choices I have made in the past... and regret my decision...
Oct 28....I am very impressed with this washer....I am still spell bound with the way it works...however the cloths come out very clean.
I mentioned it to Lynn, and told him to start saving for a new machine, as this sounded worse than any others we have had before.
About two weeks ago we were lucky to have completed a small wash load, before the washer was screaming to stop. Realizing it would cost more to fix then to buy, we decided to look for a new washer which we might be able to afford.
We decided to stop at Home Depot on our way to Salt Lake City, to see what they might have, and was surprised to find out they had a nice sale running on appliances.
I have dreamed of having a front load washer, where the door was on the front side. I realized, I struggle getting cloths out of the dryer, because of the trouble I have with my back. The washer would need a stand for it to sit on, and that would cost another $250 which we don't have.
We did find a Lg upright washer which has everything the Lg front loader does, including a window in the lid. As one of the new washers, it does not have a agitator in the middle of the tub.
It was fun to talk to her and to learn more about my machine, I am looking forward to when it comes, in five more days.
In my mind I remember with warmth, the excitement we both had as we talked.
UPDATE:
It was delivered Sat. Oct 4.....Oh, what a Machine!!! I was surprised mostly, that it uses very little water. I am use to a washer filling up the tub, with water to wash cloths. This machine weighs the cloths and then decides how much water to use. Often the water does not cover the cloths. Most of the time it runs for about a hour, going through many cycles. I am surprised how clean the cloths come out. It has a computer inside that does most all the decision. It locks the lid to keep children from accidentally getting in and getting hurt while its running. It makes all kinds of sounds as it goes through its cycles, not loud just sounds, like sounds going from bottom pitch to a high pitch, and back down again. These new sounds are just on the other side of the wall, where the bird room is. And they are scared of them, not knowing what it is, that's invading their room.
We definitively have reached a modern age in washing machines. Kind of scary to think that something so technical, and expensive, could be destroyed very easy by some over powering electrical power surge.
So far so good,.....after time passes I will make up my mind more....how ever, its here and we are paying for it. I just hope its not like a lot of choices I have made in the past... and regret my decision...
Oct 28....I am very impressed with this washer....I am still spell bound with the way it works...however the cloths come out very clean.
May 15, 2014
Crack! Crack!...
Last Monday, May 12, I met with a group of ladies who play cards. Hand and Foot. Its a fun game, and its time away to visit and have fun for about three hours a week.
We often have a light lunch, and I was going to pour some dressing on my tossed salad when the large bottle slipped from my hands and landed on the floor. A few little drops had splashed on the floor. I tried to wipe them up with a paper napkin when I heard crack! crack! crack!... my knees gave away and I found myself on the floor, rolling onto my back!...Surprise!....I didn't know how I was going to get up! I couldn't roll onto my knees as they are fragile and should have been replaced a couple of years ago.
My sweet friends got together, four of them and pulled me to my feet. I didn't think they could do it but they did. I was not in pain at all, just surprised that my knees gave away, and I was sitting on the floor....
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We often have a light lunch, and I was going to pour some dressing on my tossed salad when the large bottle slipped from my hands and landed on the floor. A few little drops had splashed on the floor. I tried to wipe them up with a paper napkin when I heard crack! crack! crack!... my knees gave away and I found myself on the floor, rolling onto my back!...Surprise!....I didn't know how I was going to get up! I couldn't roll onto my knees as they are fragile and should have been replaced a couple of years ago.
My sweet friends got together, four of them and pulled me to my feet. I didn't think they could do it but they did. I was not in pain at all, just surprised that my knees gave away, and I was sitting on the floor....
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Apr 19, 2014
Thumb Biopsy....
Yesterday April 18, I visited a Dermatologist to find out what was wrong with my thumb on my right hand. For about six years I have had funny sore white spots growing and coming up in my thumb. Coming from deep inside my skin and coming to the surface. Earlier when it came out, it was like thick white puss. Later some of them were hard pieces. I have asked five different doctors what it was, and none of them knew. Dr. Krogh thought it might be gout, took a blood sample, and it came back normal.
Dr. Behrmann, a Dermatologist, said she had seen it before, and thought it might be a build up of calcium under the skin. some people get it, but its very rear. We needed a biopsy to be sure. That was not a easy thing for me.
Her assistant helped me to hold my hand down hard, and to keep it from moving and shaking. Dr. Behrmann had to use a needle to numb it. She stuck me about seven to ten times, I can tell you the needle was sharp.
One time the syringe came off the needle, and the needle stuck in my thumb. She did a good job, but it never quit numbed all the way.
Next she used a cutter that looked like a straw made of mettle. she placed it over the white spot and cut it out. I was surprised to see that this white spot was about twice as long as it was wide, then finishing up with two stitches in the end of my thumb.
We should know in about a week what they find out.
Dr. Nicole Behrmann baby is due in about two weeks.....just a little before Pauli is due.
Update: April 25....Received a phone call from Dr. Behrmann about the results of the biopsy.
They are calcium formations in my thumb. Its very rear, and not really have a cure
to stop them from coming.
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Dr. Behrmann, a Dermatologist, said she had seen it before, and thought it might be a build up of calcium under the skin. some people get it, but its very rear. We needed a biopsy to be sure. That was not a easy thing for me.
Her assistant helped me to hold my hand down hard, and to keep it from moving and shaking. Dr. Behrmann had to use a needle to numb it. She stuck me about seven to ten times, I can tell you the needle was sharp.
One time the syringe came off the needle, and the needle stuck in my thumb. She did a good job, but it never quit numbed all the way.
Next she used a cutter that looked like a straw made of mettle. she placed it over the white spot and cut it out. I was surprised to see that this white spot was about twice as long as it was wide, then finishing up with two stitches in the end of my thumb.
We should know in about a week what they find out.
Dr. Nicole Behrmann baby is due in about two weeks.....just a little before Pauli is due.
Update: April 25....Received a phone call from Dr. Behrmann about the results of the biopsy.
They are calcium formations in my thumb. Its very rear, and not really have a cure
to stop them from coming.
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Apr 12, 2014
70 years....
April 12, 2014 marks 70 years I have lived on this world.
Was it only yesterday that I was running through the orchards, building club houses there, with my friends. No cares of any kind, summer time was hot. Playing jacks, jump rope, hopscotch, and marbles were the thing to do. I would walk to the grocery store on State Street to sit down and read comic books. I also remember dad taking me to a store in Provo to pick out my one and only, two wheel bike. (it was Maroon in color.) Then trying to ride it, which was bigger than I, and not knowing how to use the brakes with my feet. Main Street in Orem was a dirt road. Only one of our neighbors had a cement driveway, so it became the place for us kids to rollerskate, and ride trikes.
Boy have years flown by....Getting married, moving to Arizona, away from my family. Loving six children, hugging them all until they were on their own.... now, having a empty house.....I miss them.
70 years....Never thought I would get here....It was always far away...But here I am....
Happy Birthday to Me......I am 70....
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Was it only yesterday that I was running through the orchards, building club houses there, with my friends. No cares of any kind, summer time was hot. Playing jacks, jump rope, hopscotch, and marbles were the thing to do. I would walk to the grocery store on State Street to sit down and read comic books. I also remember dad taking me to a store in Provo to pick out my one and only, two wheel bike. (it was Maroon in color.) Then trying to ride it, which was bigger than I, and not knowing how to use the brakes with my feet. Main Street in Orem was a dirt road. Only one of our neighbors had a cement driveway, so it became the place for us kids to rollerskate, and ride trikes.
Boy have years flown by....Getting married, moving to Arizona, away from my family. Loving six children, hugging them all until they were on their own.... now, having a empty house.....I miss them.
70 years....Never thought I would get here....It was always far away...But here I am....
Happy Birthday to Me......I am 70....
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Mar 22, 2014
My Singing Partner....
Tonight as I was singing, I was surprised to be accompanied by Jack, a little yellow Canary, who is very shy, and often would like to be invisible.
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