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.

Falling Leaves of Fall...

Sitting at a conference table looking out one of many windows, from the ceiling, to about two feet from the floor. Each were divided by small panes, of four across, all the way down to the bottom of the glass. The building was surrounded by lots of trees turning into fall colors. Most of them were in shades of green, turning bright yellow colors. I was surprised to see a few of the maple leaves having some green, mostly yellow, and some red touches here and there. They were so beautiful....

For most of the time we were there, the wind blew the leaves across the windows. It reminded me of falling snow, but these were beautiful bright falling leaves. On the other side of the parking lot, a tree with its beautiful red leafs, added to the wonderful feeling of fall. When we left for home, I gathered a small handful of colored leafs to enjoy.

Every where you look, the mountains are arraide in hugues of fall colors.
I have enjoyed the fall season, more this year than any other, since moving back to Utah....

Austin Maughan....

Last Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Austin Ryder Maughan was blessed, and given his name, by his Dad, Mike, in Surprise Arizona. He was born March 29, 2011, in Sandy Utah.
His family moved to Surprise Arizona shortly after his birth.

Austin is the son of Jennifer and Mike Maughan.
He is our eleventh grandchild.

Radiation...

I started having Radiation the Monday after Jodie's and Will's Wedding, Oct. 10th. I am in my second week, and have three and a half weeks to go. Five days a week, and for five weeks, I drive into SLC, to the Hospital at 5300 State Street. There is a Cancer Center there. My doctor, Dr Sause, is the head doctor over the radiation department.

I am feeling a little depressed after treatment, sometimes, even tearfully. I think its from radiation. I am also more tired by night time.

The machine is a little scary....Just right for the month of Halloween.
It takes x-rays, as well as doing radiation. Its controlled by computer, and can rotate around the table, and stops anywhere, being able to shoot you in the back. It also has panels that can come out and hover over you, as it takes x-rays. Mine has side wings, panels, which makes it look more scary. You are alone in the room with this machine, and its big eye, is about ten inches from your nose.
The door and walls of the room, are six inches thick. The door closes leaving you alone with the machine, staring you in the face. It is called Linear Accelerator.


I would not be surprised if I start Glowing for Halloween.... :)