Hmmmm….Already May 4, 2009, unbelievable! I’ve been in my apartment for little over a week, and I LOVE IT! Moving day was …well it was a mess. The Uhaul place didn’t have the truck I reserved, so instead of a 17’ truck I got a 10’ and I had to make 2 trips. Needless to say, I didn’t pay for the extra miles, when I explained as to what happened.
I was very blessed, the guys from my Tooele ward, came back 2x to help me move all the stuff from the storage unit into the truck. And the guys from my new ward, came back 2x as well to help me move it all in the house. They even took the time to hook up my washer and dryer, set up my bed, arrange my furniture to how I wanted it, put together my futon and made sure I was ok before they left. What a blessing!
I had the whole house unpacked and decorated by 10:05 Sunday night. (I know, I wasn’t supposed to, I have no excuse except that I can’t live around boxes if I need to function)
The Relief Society President stopped by and gave me a welcome gift. I went to Church on Sunday and sat with the Relief Society President and her Husband, they were most kind.
Tuesday the Elders Coram President (who is the son of the Relief Society President) and his 2nd Counselor and my Home Teacher (who I went to High School with ) all stopped by to see if I needed any help. They were so shocked to see I had it all done. They said they were just teasing me when they told me I needed to have it all done in 2 days. I laughed.
I really feel that this is where I’m supposed to be. I got to watch Twilight last night YAY..In MY House, on MY TV, on MY Couch..hahaha..I loved it!
I’m healing nicely, still a little on the tender/crampy side, but the doctor said that was normal with the pulling and trauma I went through, but he is pleased with my progress. Now it is up to me to start healing and becoming as healthy as I can in anticipation for the Transplant. I feel very blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. I love you all!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
YAY
So…can I just say how so very excited I am for this weekend????? I’ve found me a cute little place to move, it’s in Magna..yes…Magna. I never thought I’d end back up there, but I’m moving to a cute little duplex on Saturday. I will be close to my Aunt Heidi and Uncle Don which will be nice, I can visit more often I am also sooooooooo way excited about having my stuff back. I know, it’s just stuff, just material belongings, but I’ve missed them, I want to have my own space, my own comforts. I want to re-read all my Twilight books again, from my chair, watch Twilight from my TV, you know..just having my own space!
I prayed while I was looking, I was hoping to find a place out in Tooele, but I prayed to be placed where I needed to be, where not only I’d be able to afford living, but where I would be the most use to Heavenly Father, and for my own growth. Who knew that would be Magna??
I’m so thankful for my prayers being answered. I’m thankful for the prayers of my friends and family through all I’ve been through this last while, and the continued prayers for all I will go through.
My Faith is strengthened for that. I’m excited for my “New” beginning and can’t wait until this weekend!! Whooohooooooo
I prayed while I was looking, I was hoping to find a place out in Tooele, but I prayed to be placed where I needed to be, where not only I’d be able to afford living, but where I would be the most use to Heavenly Father, and for my own growth. Who knew that would be Magna??
I’m so thankful for my prayers being answered. I’m thankful for the prayers of my friends and family through all I’ve been through this last while, and the continued prayers for all I will go through.
My Faith is strengthened for that. I’m excited for my “New” beginning and can’t wait until this weekend!! Whooohooooooo
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
It's Really April..but the song was in my head!
May…It’s May, the lovely month of may… (I know, the song says lusty…but I thought it would sound better as lovely)
Well, March 18, 2009 I had a total Hysterectomy, including my ovaries and most of my cervix. The doctor was able to do it by scope, but he had a really hard time. At first, the top layer that was rushed to pathology, was non cancerous. However, after the whole thing went to pathology, it was found to have Stage 1 endometrial cancer and it was about the size of a quarter, but the surrounding growing portion was the size of a softball. The doctor said that if I had waited even a month, it would have been too late, it wouldn’t have been contained, and there my chance would have gone out the window, not only for a Liver Transplant, but I may not have been able to do Chemo or Radiation because of the liver.
So, thankfully, they were able to get it all, and I was able to avoid all of that.
I’m truly grateful for the Holy Ghost who never gave up on his promptings for me to get in there.
I’ll write more later…
Well, March 18, 2009 I had a total Hysterectomy, including my ovaries and most of my cervix. The doctor was able to do it by scope, but he had a really hard time. At first, the top layer that was rushed to pathology, was non cancerous. However, after the whole thing went to pathology, it was found to have Stage 1 endometrial cancer and it was about the size of a quarter, but the surrounding growing portion was the size of a softball. The doctor said that if I had waited even a month, it would have been too late, it wouldn’t have been contained, and there my chance would have gone out the window, not only for a Liver Transplant, but I may not have been able to do Chemo or Radiation because of the liver.
So, thankfully, they were able to get it all, and I was able to avoid all of that.
I’m truly grateful for the Holy Ghost who never gave up on his promptings for me to get in there.
I’ll write more later…
Thursday, March 5, 2009
*Insert Whitty Title Here*
Well, again, it’s been a while, but here’s the latest. First, I was very excited to visit with my cousin Elaine last month while she was here in good ole’ Utah visiting her family. It was so nice to see you Elaine…and your boys are so cute and BIG..wow they grow fast!
It was also nice to see Uncle Don and Aunt Heidi and catch up.
Work is work, and i’m grateful that I have a job, so even on the stressful days, I won’t complain (ok, not too much anyhow)
Things are good on the home front, Mom, Dad and Becky are all well. Ryan got his orders, he will be going to Whitman Air Force Base in Missouri, we’re sad that he won’t be home here in Utah, but at least Missouri is closer than England! He and the family will arrive in August for his assignment. We’re looking forward to a visit before they settle.
My callings are good, I have new kids and they’re great. I’m still adjusting to the Single Adult calling, and not liking it as much as I could I suppose, I’m just frustrated with the “older” ones, they don’t want to plan activities because “you young ones” like to “move” too much..ugh! I didn’t sign up for retirement babysitting!!!! We’re trying to persuade our Stake Presidency to splitting us like they do in Salt Lake 30-45 and 45-dead..haha (ok that’s bad but it’s sooo true)
I had my 6 month liver check up, and thus far, I’m doing well, still considered “stable” so that’s good. Not so good is that I went for my yearly check up with the OB/Gyn, and because of my long history of PCOS, I’ve not had a cycle in almost 2 years, but they can’t give me hormones because of my liver, so he did an ultrasound, and he’s afraid I could have cancer, he can’t be sure until the Uterus is removed, so I’m scheduled for a total hysterectomy on March 18th. I will know then if I’ve got cancer, I pray that I don’t for many reasons, it wouldn’t be fun, but I’d deal with it and head it face on. Second, if I have cancer, that takes me out of the running for a Liver Transplant, period. So, I’ll hope that I don’t and I will get through this. The one thing that is keeping me together in all of this (because I wanted more than anything in this world to be a mommy, to have my own babies and raise them) is my faith and my knowledge that Heavenly Father has promised me in my Patriartical Blessing that I will have children through my Eternal Marriage, and I know one day I’ll be blessed beyond measure.
I hope everyone is doing well. Know that this won’t get me, I will fight, but I also will do whatever the Lord has in his plans for me.
It was also nice to see Uncle Don and Aunt Heidi and catch up.
Work is work, and i’m grateful that I have a job, so even on the stressful days, I won’t complain (ok, not too much anyhow)
Things are good on the home front, Mom, Dad and Becky are all well. Ryan got his orders, he will be going to Whitman Air Force Base in Missouri, we’re sad that he won’t be home here in Utah, but at least Missouri is closer than England! He and the family will arrive in August for his assignment. We’re looking forward to a visit before they settle.
My callings are good, I have new kids and they’re great. I’m still adjusting to the Single Adult calling, and not liking it as much as I could I suppose, I’m just frustrated with the “older” ones, they don’t want to plan activities because “you young ones” like to “move” too much..ugh! I didn’t sign up for retirement babysitting!!!! We’re trying to persuade our Stake Presidency to splitting us like they do in Salt Lake 30-45 and 45-dead..haha (ok that’s bad but it’s sooo true)
I had my 6 month liver check up, and thus far, I’m doing well, still considered “stable” so that’s good. Not so good is that I went for my yearly check up with the OB/Gyn, and because of my long history of PCOS, I’ve not had a cycle in almost 2 years, but they can’t give me hormones because of my liver, so he did an ultrasound, and he’s afraid I could have cancer, he can’t be sure until the Uterus is removed, so I’m scheduled for a total hysterectomy on March 18th. I will know then if I’ve got cancer, I pray that I don’t for many reasons, it wouldn’t be fun, but I’d deal with it and head it face on. Second, if I have cancer, that takes me out of the running for a Liver Transplant, period. So, I’ll hope that I don’t and I will get through this. The one thing that is keeping me together in all of this (because I wanted more than anything in this world to be a mommy, to have my own babies and raise them) is my faith and my knowledge that Heavenly Father has promised me in my Patriartical Blessing that I will have children through my Eternal Marriage, and I know one day I’ll be blessed beyond measure.
I hope everyone is doing well. Know that this won’t get me, I will fight, but I also will do whatever the Lord has in his plans for me.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Hmmm....What in the world happened to the past few months?
Hmmm...today, I realized is February 6th, 5 months ago, I received my own Endowment, I've gone to the Temple almost 1x a week for those last 5 months, there were the few exceptions I went 2x a week, and there were 2 weeks I was very ill, and didn't go, and that really was crazy how it changed my whole week.
What happened to the time? I know they say as you get older, time seems to go by faster, but geez...is it necessary to fly away like this? It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's good, it makes it closer to the Second Coming, time to be at Peace. I know for myself, it makes me stop and think about what I'm doing now, what i'm not doing, what I need to be doing, what I want to be doing.
My health has been ok, I've gotten Bronchitis 2x since December, and this last time was really bad, I'm still trying to kick it, but it doesn't help that I can't take anything for it. Work is good, at least I still have a job, though somedays I wish I were else where, I'm very grateful that I'm employed and that I have wonderful co-workers who make it bearable.
In December, I went and saw the movie Twilight, I hadn't anticipated liking it so much, in fact, I was surprised how I became such a fan. (I've always loved Vampires and Werewolves) but, I went to the movie, after it was done, I went straight across the road to Walmart and bought the book. I started it that night, the next day, I went back to Walmart and bought New Moon. I had the first book done in 2 days and on my way through New Moon, I had asked my Mom for Christmas to get me Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Well, I asked her 2 days later if she'd bought me the books, she hadn't because she couldn't find them. I told her never mind, because I couldn't wait the 2 weeks until Christmas..haha, so I went to Walmart, and found them!!! YAY, So, I had all 4 books read in 2 weeks, but I was devistated when they ended, I loved them , I was caught up in it all. Yes, I'm a Romantic, I loved the story..all 4 books, I really enjoyed, I loved the chemistry between Edward and Bella, my mom saw the movie and then understood why I loved it all, it's so like me she said...haha. I surprised myself, my family and friends in liking them so much. I felt silly, but I enjoyed liking something so much. I've re-read the books, all 4 again, and have read the Midnight Sun online. I've seen Twilight 8 times, and have it on pre order..geesh..haha. I have decided what some of my fascination is, and that is, even though they are "Vampires" and there are no such thing in real life, they are an Eternal Family, they deal with day to day struggles, against the "norm" or the "world" as we as Latter Day Saints do, but they have each other for support and love. They stand together no matter what and try to do the right thing. I know some feel that my thoughts are a far reach, but it's how I feel. I absolutely love the series, and can't wait until New Moon comes out.
I have read The Host, it was interesting, if you can make it through the first 162 pages, then it gets good.
Wow...lots of rambling, not a whole lot of excitement. I am looking forward to this year, I'm hoping that Ryan and Pam will be able to move to Utah. I pray that everyone stays healthy and happy.
What happened to the time? I know they say as you get older, time seems to go by faster, but geez...is it necessary to fly away like this? It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's good, it makes it closer to the Second Coming, time to be at Peace. I know for myself, it makes me stop and think about what I'm doing now, what i'm not doing, what I need to be doing, what I want to be doing.
My health has been ok, I've gotten Bronchitis 2x since December, and this last time was really bad, I'm still trying to kick it, but it doesn't help that I can't take anything for it. Work is good, at least I still have a job, though somedays I wish I were else where, I'm very grateful that I'm employed and that I have wonderful co-workers who make it bearable.
In December, I went and saw the movie Twilight, I hadn't anticipated liking it so much, in fact, I was surprised how I became such a fan. (I've always loved Vampires and Werewolves) but, I went to the movie, after it was done, I went straight across the road to Walmart and bought the book. I started it that night, the next day, I went back to Walmart and bought New Moon. I had the first book done in 2 days and on my way through New Moon, I had asked my Mom for Christmas to get me Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Well, I asked her 2 days later if she'd bought me the books, she hadn't because she couldn't find them. I told her never mind, because I couldn't wait the 2 weeks until Christmas..haha, so I went to Walmart, and found them!!! YAY, So, I had all 4 books read in 2 weeks, but I was devistated when they ended, I loved them , I was caught up in it all. Yes, I'm a Romantic, I loved the story..all 4 books, I really enjoyed, I loved the chemistry between Edward and Bella, my mom saw the movie and then understood why I loved it all, it's so like me she said...haha. I surprised myself, my family and friends in liking them so much. I felt silly, but I enjoyed liking something so much. I've re-read the books, all 4 again, and have read the Midnight Sun online. I've seen Twilight 8 times, and have it on pre order..geesh..haha. I have decided what some of my fascination is, and that is, even though they are "Vampires" and there are no such thing in real life, they are an Eternal Family, they deal with day to day struggles, against the "norm" or the "world" as we as Latter Day Saints do, but they have each other for support and love. They stand together no matter what and try to do the right thing. I know some feel that my thoughts are a far reach, but it's how I feel. I absolutely love the series, and can't wait until New Moon comes out.
I have read The Host, it was interesting, if you can make it through the first 162 pages, then it gets good.
Wow...lots of rambling, not a whole lot of excitement. I am looking forward to this year, I'm hoping that Ryan and Pam will be able to move to Utah. I pray that everyone stays healthy and happy.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Heavenly Father's sense of humor makes us more like him than we realize
Oh yes..that's right..hehe. Our Father in Heaven definitely has a sense of humor (we all know this) however, even in the Temple.
This is why I think such, yesterday Nov 4th I went to the Salt Lake Temple, like I do every Tuesday, and I decided that I would do Baptisms, I haven't done them in over 10 years, and I thought it would be a great thing to do, as I'm so blessed to do the other work.
I went in and there was a very large group of Mutual age young people (don't call them kids, they get offended..hehe) and I had the slight thought of going and doing initatories instead. Alas...I stayed, I got my clothing and changed, as I was alone, the Brethren decided they'd have me go first, I was fine either way. So, I go into the room to do the Confirmations, and as I sit, the zipper unraveled...yes...came apart, not ripped, unsewed itself...I shot straight up, they said..sister are you ok? My face was sooo Red, and I said, yes and no, I uhm need to go..they smiled and showed me out, I went and got a new suite and was so embarrassed, but the Sisters are so great and made me feel better (as best as I could I was still mortified) I put on the other one, and it was the wrong size, so there I was in the dilemma again, so another sister went and got me a few other ones to try. Finaly, with the right size, and my face turning back to the normal color, I went back out. Well, by that time, the entire group was out waiting for Confirmations, so I waited and that was fine with me because there is no better place in the world to have to "wait" then the Temple. I looked down, and I had forgot my key, so I again, had to get up and leave. I came back down and waited again.
I then did 10 Confirmations, and was informed that there was another very large group coming in, and they'd like to have me go with the other group and be in front for Baptisms.
I felt really bad "cutting" in front of them, but as I sat by some Young Women, I felt very blessed to be in their presence and I know that they are wonderful Daughters of God. I told them that I hadn't been there in a long time, as I sat there waiting, the one girl said..oh, you can go up to that chair now, and you can put your socks in the basket, it was so very sweet.
Even with the embarrassment I felt, I didn't get upset or frustrated like I may have in the world, I found it funny (after I was embarrassed).
Our Heavenly Father is a wonderful and wise man, he also is like us more than we know, he has a sense of humor, he hurts, he loves he cares..we need to remember that we are indeed not alone, and for that I am Thankful.
This is why I think such, yesterday Nov 4th I went to the Salt Lake Temple, like I do every Tuesday, and I decided that I would do Baptisms, I haven't done them in over 10 years, and I thought it would be a great thing to do, as I'm so blessed to do the other work.
I went in and there was a very large group of Mutual age young people (don't call them kids, they get offended..hehe) and I had the slight thought of going and doing initatories instead. Alas...I stayed, I got my clothing and changed, as I was alone, the Brethren decided they'd have me go first, I was fine either way. So, I go into the room to do the Confirmations, and as I sit, the zipper unraveled...yes...came apart, not ripped, unsewed itself...I shot straight up, they said..sister are you ok? My face was sooo Red, and I said, yes and no, I uhm need to go..they smiled and showed me out, I went and got a new suite and was so embarrassed, but the Sisters are so great and made me feel better (as best as I could I was still mortified) I put on the other one, and it was the wrong size, so there I was in the dilemma again, so another sister went and got me a few other ones to try. Finaly, with the right size, and my face turning back to the normal color, I went back out. Well, by that time, the entire group was out waiting for Confirmations, so I waited and that was fine with me because there is no better place in the world to have to "wait" then the Temple. I looked down, and I had forgot my key, so I again, had to get up and leave. I came back down and waited again.
I then did 10 Confirmations, and was informed that there was another very large group coming in, and they'd like to have me go with the other group and be in front for Baptisms.
I felt really bad "cutting" in front of them, but as I sat by some Young Women, I felt very blessed to be in their presence and I know that they are wonderful Daughters of God. I told them that I hadn't been there in a long time, as I sat there waiting, the one girl said..oh, you can go up to that chair now, and you can put your socks in the basket, it was so very sweet.
Even with the embarrassment I felt, I didn't get upset or frustrated like I may have in the world, I found it funny (after I was embarrassed).
Our Heavenly Father is a wonderful and wise man, he also is like us more than we know, he has a sense of humor, he hurts, he loves he cares..we need to remember that we are indeed not alone, and for that I am Thankful.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Manti Temple
I was privlaged to go to the Manti Temple today to see my Mom's Sister Ruthann and her Husband Carl be Sealed and what a blessing it was!
We attended a Session first followed by the Sealing. I imediatly felt the presence of my Grandma and Grampa Gibson, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing the minute I sat in the Chapel. It was such a Spiritualy wonderful day.
I told my parents that I had always wanted to be married in the Salt Lake Temple, because it was my favorite (Still is) however, now that I've been to the Jordan River, Bountiful and Manti, I'm having a hard time on where I want to be married...sooooo...I decided it's going to be up to my future husband! Hahaha...yep, he's got to decide where..hmm...maybe we'll go to the Rome Temple :) Well, I know this was short, but I wanted to share it.
We attended a Session first followed by the Sealing. I imediatly felt the presence of my Grandma and Grampa Gibson, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing the minute I sat in the Chapel. It was such a Spiritualy wonderful day.
I told my parents that I had always wanted to be married in the Salt Lake Temple, because it was my favorite (Still is) however, now that I've been to the Jordan River, Bountiful and Manti, I'm having a hard time on where I want to be married...sooooo...I decided it's going to be up to my future husband! Hahaha...yep, he's got to decide where..hmm...maybe we'll go to the Rome Temple :) Well, I know this was short, but I wanted to share it.
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