Wednesday, November 30, 2011

It's a small world

Warm Christmas Hearts sold last night at Festival of Trees!!!
The tree actually had several bidders and went to silent auction. Surprisingly one bidder was the young couple who bought our tree last year and another bidder was the gentleman who bought our tree the year before.
As a reminder the gentleman who bought our tree 2 years ago, keep the TV but donated the tree to a single mother and her kids for Christmas. The young couple who bought our tree last year, donated it to a single mom with a young son who cerebral palsy.
The young couple won the bid for the tree with a final bid of $4,400.00 !
I think my mom, Sara , Jamie and I were as excited as they were about getting the purchase.
We got to talk to them as they learned about our family and we learned about theirs.
It was a wonderful night!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

30 Days

Yesterday was 30 days since the boys took Rob to the emergency room. They went from Preston, Idaho to Logan Regional medical, via helicopter to Mackay Dee and then by ambulance to IMC, Murray Utah. The Biopsy was Oct 17 and the results came back on Oct 19 that he had a high grade glioma brain tumor 4th stage.
Needless to say in those 5 days it was a roller coast of hopes, fears and tears.
We have moved his treatment to Huntsmans Cancer center. Last night Rob took his first chemo pill and today has his first radiation treatment.
We have been showered with family, friends, neighbors, good wishes, food, treats, cards, letter, blogs and love.
Every day is a new adventure. You never know what is going to happen. Some days are bad, some days are good.
But every day is precious and brings new meaning to live and to death.
Is it the worst thing that has ever happened, sometimes. It is the best thing, sometimes.
Am I being carried -- always.
Do I wish it would never had happened, no. Do I wish it would go away, no.
For whatever reason we have this trial before us, I know we have the strength and faith to get us through. And in the end, it is the big picture that matters.
And no matter how long it seems, it is but a blink of an eye.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thank you Katie for sharing

You truly have a wonderful spirit Deb. Rob and Family are in our prayers and thoughts. I'm Thankful he has such a wonderful Wife to go thru this with him. I want to share something with you that Im not sure you know about. Maybe you do.

My Mom (laurie) and I were talking and laughing about the past and Rob etc. We were both tearing up and laughing. She said "I remember a time when I had a convo with Rob about religion. He said that he had a "dream" that he thought really was a vision or a message from above. He said he dreamed that people were standing all around him, like in heaven almost. And there was a Higher being or a "judge" type person, that said "who will take this man" and pointed to Rob. Rob then said that a woman stood up, it was wife Deb, stood up and raised her hand high and said "I will take Him!"

My mom said that she remembered this talk with him and not quite sure why. But was comforted by this because she was upset about Robs news of falling ill. She shared it with me and said she thought it would comfort me, that he believed in continuing on and having a purpose here.

Thought it was a neat story and I would share it with you.

Love Katie

Monday, November 14, 2011

Sunday will come

Two years ago when our house caught on fire, my best Festival of Tree friend , RaeElla sent this quote to me. I found it again today.

“Each of us will have our own Fridays—those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays. “But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come. “No matter our desperation, no matter our grief, in this life or the next, Sunday will come.”

Today it means even more to me than it did then.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Ambree practicing for Festival of Trees



Be kind to all you meet, each of us carries a burden that others can't see


Handicapped parking has a whole new meaning to me. I was always wondered why there were so many stalls and why in the heck did everyone using them seem fine.
My grandfather had one leg and never used them. He left them for those in need. Sadly now that is me.
We have a sticker and we may look fine but we are not. Shopping is a task, it has to be done but you do not have the energy, desire or time to do it. Then when you finally do, you are anxious, stressed, confused. I take a list but cannot remember where anything is, I want to buy something but it is too far to matter, I get sick to my stomach,I think too hard and then the headache comes. I have to still pay for the items and then people talk to you and you want to throw up. I try to find my "happy place" but there is none. I think about home, does Rob need me, has he fallen, does he need to go to the restroom, has he ventured outside?? I have been gone too long. Nothing you buy matters. I barely make it to the car. So does 20 steps matter -- yes it does.
So when you see someone using handicap parking, best thing you can do is probably give them a hug.

Thank you

Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass ... it's about caring and
loving your relatives and friends while you can touch and see them, and
they are still among us."

Sunday, November 6, 2011

The wreaths are done






Once again my mom, sisters and neice were able to get together and make wreaths for Festival of Trees. Just look what you can do with all the left overs. We are so excited and had a great day. Even the snow added to the celebration and of course Kendal feed us all!!!!

PS eat your heart out Martha Stewart-- bet you never thought of using the garage door like this!