March 1, 2005 - Letter to Mom and Dad on their mission in Cambodia
Haven't heard from you in awhile? Is everything okay? Are you sick?? or just busy??
I guess it's the Grandma Dickson in me........... Please send a email soon.
We are all doing fine. Landon is trying out for baseball team. I guess we shouldn't worry about him making it, because Stan sent home about $250 in brand new catching gear last night, and the tryouts don't end until tonight !!
Manda has a BIG test tonight at school. She's doing so well, and getting excellent grades, etc. She' just like chips off the old blocks........... She seems to do well in whatever she set her mind to.
Zac sold his truck to Jim and Shirlee, and is proceeding with plans for a detached garage. CJ is working also, and studying to take the final little State test for pharmaceutical tech. She already passed the BIG one.
Roger still in not liking his work very much, but what can you do? Me, I'm pretty much buried with work, and Young Womens, and watching Camryn, and keeping up a house and fixing meals, etc.
I've been reading the Book of Mormon steadily since mid-January, and am already to 3rd Nephi. I've been taking really good notes, trying to outline and follow the transition of the plates, and the timeline, and keep everything in perspective. It is going really well. I could always quote you the story of Nephi and Lehi, but after Jacob got the plates, and Enos, and then King Benjamin, I sort of got lost as to who, where, why, etc. So Hopefully I'll be better able to put in all in place when I'm done (this time). Then I want to go back through it and fine tune my notes, putting them on a spread sheet with the timeline on the Y (vertical?) axis, and the people, events, etc. on the X (horizontal) axis.
March 2, 2005 -
Sorry
we have not written more often. Just busy. I commented to Mom that
we check the e-mail here everyday hoping for word from home and forget that the
same thing is happening there. We are fine but very busy with school,
zone conferences, lost sheep project, etc. Mom will write more
soon. Love Dad
March 2, 2005
I weighed yesterday, and lost 6 pounds !?!?! I broke the 190 barrier, and am at 187.5
pounds. Since August 10 of last year, I
have now lost 39.5 pounds !! I feel
good, and the only complaint I have is in my hip sockets. Don’t know what the problem is, but they
catch and pinch when I get up from a sitting position, or when I straighten up
from bending straight over, or sometimes when I’m walking. Wish it would go away, but maybe I’m just
getting old. My mom has the same problem
too.
YW went good last night.
We tied a quilt for Karli Rich.
Tonight is the wrestling banquet.
Hope we can show the slideshow presentation I put together. The auditorium might not be available, and if
not, I don’t know where we would show it.
Last night Landon tried to clean up the MESS in his room, and plugged
the vacuum hose up. What a mess !! Tana Myers had answered him for the Junior
Prom, and had put confetti, and Easter grass, and crepe paper ALL over the
place. What a mess !!
March 3, 2005
Worked today – it seems I don’t get much done, and time is
running out on my May 22nd deadline.
Went to a baseball meeting tonight.
It’ s always good to change seasons, but I don’t feel as connected to
these baseball boys as I do the wrestlers.
I think I forgot to mention this !!
as I would not be writing it in a letter to my mom and dad, at least not
yet !! Zac and CJ are pregnant !! They told us last Saturday night, the 26th
of Feb. Her first doctor’s appointment
isn’t until next Thursday. She will be
due approximately the middle of October.
She hasn’t been feeling all that well, with the nausea and such. We are
very happy for them. They will have a
cute little family I’m sure. Zac is
still working on his detached garage, at least he is making plans for it. We are planning on going snowmobiling on
Saturday. We were going to go up to Logan area with the Judds, but have decided to go to Woodland Phoenix
March 6, 2005
So
sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. We really enjoy your
e-mails and you have been so faithful to write no matter how busy your schedule
is. I guess now that wrestling is over it is time to start thinking about
baseball. Landon will be, and is a very good catcher. Stan knows
what he is doing, but $250 worth of equipment. He is really spoiling
Landon but we know he is worth it.
We
are glad Amanda is doing so well in school and hope she aces her big
test. She is one sharp gal, as all your kids are. Sure wish we
could give Camryn a few kisses and hugs. I was showing off our pictures
at the Learning Center
It
sounds like Zac and CJ are keeping really busy too. Thanks for typing his
e-mail, we enjoyed hearing from him. Dad can't get over how quick Zac can
do things. He just shakes his head and says, "while I'm thinking
about how to do something, Zac has it done." He's a great guy!!
We
are sorry that Roger isn't enjoying his work but a new snowmobile should
surely lift his spirits. Has he had a chance to use it much?
Gwen,
we are so proud of what you are doing in studying the Book of
Mormon. I wish I had as much determination and get up and go as you
do. I mentioned in one of my journal entries about the book I
have been reading by Russel M. Ballard - "Our Search for
Happiness." I would like you to get that book (it is a paperback)
and pay for it with a check. If you can would you have Amanda read it for
me. I know she doesn't want anything to do with the church but maybe it
will help her understand why the church is so important to us. I feel just like our
Father in Heaven must feel and want so bad for us all to be together in the
eternities.
Just
so you won't worry about Dad when you read the journal entries, he is okay,
nothing serious. We have both lost weight but part of it is because we
don't have all the goodies and fast foods around to indulge in. He was
sick though when we first got here and lost extra weight then. He is
still having problems with burning in his upper legs and groin and no matter
what we try or the doctors suggest it doesn't seem to get any better. We
have referred to it as a rash for a better way of saying, it but it is not a
rash. It is wearing on him and he worries a lot (you know, Grandma
Dickson). Anyway, things are going fine but it is hard for him to keep
his mind on his work. Don't
send this last paragraph to anyone as he doesn't want people to know.
Thanks
again for your support and the e-mails. We love you all and miss you
terribly.
All
our love, Mom and Dad
Monday, March 7, 2005 Letter to Mom and Dad on their mission in Cambodia
Manda and Camryn got back yesterday (Sunday) from a weekend
in Phoenix
Don't get too sad about not seeing her, or her not knowing
you, because I'm sure she'll warm right up.
Well it's back to the grind this week again. I've got
a lot to do at work, and it seems with everything in Young Womens and all that
I don't get alot done here at home. I come home and tend Camryn everyday
at 4 p.m., and you don't get much done with a baby around, that's for
sure.
The wrestling banquet last week went very well, and everyone
was really impressed with my yearly slideshow. Landon has his first
baseball game day after tomorrow. Hope all goes well.
Thought I'd let you in on a little exciting
news......................... Zac and CJ are expecting a baby !!
She hasn't been to the doctor yet, she goes on Thursday, but they figure the
baby will be born in the middle of October !! They are excited, and we
are excited for them. I guess Zac will get started on the project of
doing the upstairs bedrooms now.
Amanda aced her test (of course). She is doing really
well. I'll get that book you wanted me to get her and hopefully
she'll read it.
Better go for now - got a lot to do before I go to
work. I hope dad gets feeling better. We pray for you everyday. Do
good.
Love Gwen
March 11, 2005
Well it's Friday - thank goodness ! Although I've got
so much work to do at work that I should wish for longer days and longer weeks.
it seems it's like this every year at this time.
Did I tell you that the Varsity baseball team won their
first game? Landon did well defensively as catcher, but could use some
work at bat. He catches all of Varsity, and a couple of innings of JV -
Stan doesn't want to get him hurt, because then the team would be up a creek
without a paddle. I am working on a Baseball poster, similar to the
wrestling poster I did. We put these in all of the local businesses,
advertising the schedule, etc. Our Stake Conference is this Sunday, and
we found out the Elder Packer will NOT be coming. It is a disappointment,
but oh well. We are pouring cement at Zac's tomorrow (the walls between
the headgate boxes he poured last year. Dad you would be proud to see how
he has formed it up, and tied the rebar in. It looks so good, and he has
done it JUST LIKE YOU - as far as making sure it is all tied in. It will
be there for the millennium, just like my front porch on the house on the hill
!!! Amanda is still doing well in school - and looking forward to getting
a job where she can put her skills to work. Her goal is to be out on her
own in an apartment by a year from July. I think this is a realistic
goal. We are trying to talk her into leaving Camryn with us
HAHAHAHA. It will be hard to see them leave. I'm glad it's not for
awhile yet. One of Landon's coaches (Burtenshaw) dad died, and we will take
Landon to the viewing tonight. He was the coach at Ben
Lomond (the dad) and his son, Coach Brad Burtenshaw, coaches
football at Morgan. Landon sure likes him. I can't remember if
anyone else you know has died - have you been checking Walker Mortuary
website?? That might be something you want to do periodically.
Haven't heard if Kimberly had her baby or not. Maybe Dawna
knows????? Landon reffed wrestling (sp?) at a recreational
league tournament last night. He does so well Roger says - I stayed
home with Camryn who has a little cold. Roger said there was this teeny
little guy about 2 feet high, who went out there to wrestle, took the other
little boy down to his back, and slapped the mat 1-2-3, said, "you're
pinned!", and got up and ran off to his mom and dad on the
sidelines.......... Landon just stood there shaking his head and laughing
along with everyone else !! It was pretty cute I guess !! Jaden is
trying his hand at wrestling also !! It would be neat if he could get
into a sport - I know that Mark would be REALLY excited !! I guess
Mark is league director? for the Morgan WBBA (I think) Anyway, he
is head of the board or something. He will be busy busy this summer with
that I guess. Zac and CJ went to the doctor yesterday, and everything
looks great. She is about 8 weeks along now. Well I better get
going getting ready for work. Love you both, and miss you too. Hope
everything is going good. Keep up the good work, and remember we are
praying for you !!
LOVE GWEN
March
13, 2005 -
Just
a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed your last e-mails. It
sounds like you are all very, very busy. This week is going to be a
busy week for us too with final exams and "lost sheep" training for
the District (stake) Presidencies. But we are going to end the week with
an excursion to Sihanoukville on Saturday. It is about a four hour drive
south and east of Phnom Penh
Love,
Mom and Dad (Grandma and Grandpa)
March 13, 2005 -
We had Stake Conference today. It was very good.
They released John Wilkinson, and moved Bohman up to 1st counselor, and called
Larry Wilson to 2nd counselor. No mention was made on why this was done,
but we were basically told not to speculate, and not to gossip, and to keep out
of other people's business. President Bott, John Wilkinson, and Bohman
talked, and also general authorities, Brenchley?? and Monte Brough.
Brenchley talked about Senior missionary couples, and I was again, so proud of
you two. They said that you are sooooooooooo needed, and how much the
missionaries look to you for examples, not just on church matters, but on how
you treat each other as husband and wife. Brenchely talked about how he
was a mission president in Australia, and how over 75% of his missionaries came
from single parent homes, and how they really looked to the senior missionary
couples for direction in how to relate as an eternal couple. Elder Brough
talked on mothers, and he was entertaining. He has a slight speach
problem? or maybe he just mumbles, but he was very nice. Janene
Walker said that his daughter lives in Morgan, but I don't know who she
is. (Lynette Butterfield)
Roger and I have been working on a new computer program we
got to keep baseball stats. We got this from Mark. We also got us a
PDA, sort of a palm pilot to do this at the games. I go to Price on
Thursday for assessor meetings, and then we head to St. George on Friday and
Sat. for baseball. We are staying in Mark and Janene's condo.
We poured cement out in front of Zac's yesterday (Sat.) and
both Zac and I commented that YOU BOTH were sorely !! missed. It really
kicked our butts, and took us longer to do. Boy we sure miss your help
!! But it turned out beautifully !! I have sent some pictures with the
credit cards (mailed Monday morning early) so you can see the fine work.
The weather has been beautiful, but now it is getting cold
for a few days. Hope it warms up by this weekend in St. George. Landon
has a game on Tuesday too, and I hope the weather cooperates.
I fixed his baseball jacket/coat, that he had burnt a hole
or two in. I was able to unpick the seams, and put in a few new pieces
(used contrasted black material because I could not get any maroon to match)
and sewed it back up again, and it looks wonderful !! I'm so glad I can sew
when I have to. Thanks MOM !!
Had to get a new garage door opener. The old one
finally broke. Seems like it's always something !!
Mark and Carrie came over tonight for a little while.
They said their kids were driving them crazy !. They went to Pocatello
Well, it's 9:32 p.m., and I"m getting tired, so I guess
I"ll head to bed.
Love you both, take care, and do good !!
LOVE GWEN
March 16th -
How are things going? We are all fine. Life is
going on as usual. Work, ball games, Young Women, over and over it seems.
I'll be glad to head to St. George for a break this weekend
(Friday & Sat). The weather is a little bit colder, but we didn't get
the snow and rain (at least not yet) like the weather man
said. It will probably wait until tomorrow when I have to drive to Price
and
back in one day................
Well, I better go for now - a lot to do !!
LOVE GWEN
March 17, 2005
Well I’m driving to Price in about 45 minutes. Need to get my butt in gear. Hope it will only take me 3 hours so I can be
there at 8:30 a.m. Hope the meetings are
productive, and not a waste. Landon had
a busy day yesterday. He went to school,
then baseball practice, came home grabbed a bite to eat, then went over and
weight lifted, then home, and ran to Ogden
The weather doesn’t look too bad outside, so hopefully it
won’t snow on my today as I go over Soldier Summit. I just hear Rog getting in the shower – darn
!! I haven’t gotten in yet, and I’ve got
to leave in 40 minutes !! I am a slacker
!!
Young Womens is going good.
It’s settling down now, and I’m not so stressed. I need to keep up with the spiritual aspects
of my life though, and not get into a rut.
Need to keep up with the Book of Mormon. I’m in Ether, and it’s so
confusing as I’m trying to diagram all of the people, and the generations are
sooooooooooo messy. I asked Landon
yesterday, if something ever happened to me, what did he think I would want most
for him to do. He hit the nail right on
the head. Number 1 thing – for him to go
on a mission. Number 2 thing – for him
to be married in the temple. I love my
family so much, and only want for us to be together in the eternities. I keep reflecting back to my patriarchal
blessing, where Patriarch Little said that through my journals, that my family
would be blessed, as it would be a “road-map” to help them to know the way back
to our Heavenly Father. I hope this is
so with all of my heart.
March 18, 2005 -
My trip yesterday to Price was uneventful. It
only takes 2 1/2 hours from Morgan, and is about 161 miles.
It's now 4:22 a.m. on Friday morning, and we are going to be
leaving for St. George within the hour. We need to be
there by 1 p.m. for a game at Pineview HS. The weather
is cooler than last week, and we'll probably get rained on before it's
over.
It tried to snow a little bit last night.
Have you taken many pictures?
Can you burn a disk and send us some? Do you have
access to the pouch mail, or do you have to send it regular?
Did you get your credit cards yet? I sent them
Monday.
Well better go for now, won't be able to check email until
Sunday afternoon when we get back. Hope there is something
there for us to read !!
Love Gwen
March 20, 2005 – Sunday
Dear Mom and Dad
Hi - we are back from St. George.
The team did well. They played 4 games (the JV got
rained out)
and won two and lost two. Landon played especially
well in the game against Skyview
and Hurricane (the ones we won).
He had a BUNCH of put outs at second base (beautiful throws)
and a couple at home, and
caught a pop up fly, and had 2 RBI's and also a triple.
Maurell and Betty Brown asked about you, they think of you
both often, and Maurell says you are his favorite person mom !!
We enjoy reading your journals so much. It looks like
you got in a little recreational time, huh? That is good.
Here is a question for you - People always ask about you two
and how you are doing. I tell them you are fine, and then they ask,
"Do they like it?" Well - do you? is "like" the
right word? I'm not sure how to answer them on that one.
So now mom, are you going to be working with this lady, and
the girls? What is dad going to do?
We love you both very much - take care, we pray for you
daily.
Love Gwen
March 23, 2005 -
Good morning !! - but you are probably reading this in the
evening maybe.....
We have been keeping busy here a usual. Landon had a baseball game here
yesterday, and it got rained out in the 6th inning. We were ahead 7-1, so
that's okay I guess.
Then I had YW at the church.
We had a getting to know you night, and it was
really fun. The girls
had filled out questionnaires, and we compared interests, i.e.
favorite color, subject in school, temples, scriptures,
likes, dislikes, etc.
Zac finished up at Shirlee and Jim's (doing their bathroom)
and they bought him a nail gun
as part of the payment.
He's excited about that. CJ is
working as usual. She is
feeling the "sick" effects of pregnancy.
Manda took her test last Saturday, and thinks she did well
on it. She is a good mom,
and loves Camryn very much.
But that is not hard to do, she is such a sweet baby.
Zac comes up to the house more often, just to see HER !!!
Landon and I are reading scriptures about our Savior's
resurrection this week, to
get us in the spirit for Easter. I guess we are going up to Luann's on Sunday
afternoon
to eat with all of the clan.
Erika and her family and Mark and his family will be coming
over to our house on April 9th
(Manda's birthday) to eat pizza.
Well, better go and get ready for work !!
LOVE YOU BOTH, and hope all is going well.
Write when you can.
LOVE GWEN
03/23/2005
Email to Mark – Wed. night
The game was cancelled today (Wed), but should be played
tomorrow at 2pm unless
it's cancelled again !! I told Roger that I wish the
info below was a little more precise.
What is listed in red concerns Landon - HE was the
interference (he reached to snag
the ball to quick) and also, Landon got Allen's
BUNT, and turned around and on his
belly, tagged the base to get the guy out coming home from
third, then he JUMPED up
and threw the kid that was coming from second to third, and
who had over run third
out - it was so cool. As I'm writing this to clarify
for YOU, what exactly happened,
Roger is sitting here laughing at ME, because he said that he
BETS a MILLION dollars
that you already read between the lines (which I was unable
to do..................) and
already know what a STUD Lando is.. HAHAHAHA
> > Morgan Varsity 010511880
> > Top of 1st - Parkcity
> > Jamo Rees pitching:
> > -- .Anderson: Ball, Ball, Ball, Strike, Strike, .Anderson struck
> out
> > swinging.
> > -- Sanchez: Ball, Ball, Ball, Sanchez walked.
> > -- Meister: Meister singled, Sanchez to second.
> > -- Artsistas: Foul, Artsistas awarded base due to interference,
> Sanchez to
> > third, Meister to second.
> > -- Allen: Allen on base by fielder's choice, Sanchez forced out at
> home,
> > Meister to third, Meister tagged out going home.
> > End of Inning (0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors)
> > Bottom of 1st - Morgan Varsity
> > .Anderson pitching:
> > Top of 1st - Parkcity
> > Jamo Rees pitching:
> > -- .Anderson: Ball, Ball, Ball, Strike, Strike, .Anderson struck
> out
> > swinging.
> > -- Sanchez: Ball, Ball, Ball, Sanchez walked.
> > -- Meister: Meister singled, Sanchez to second.
> > -- Artsistas: Foul, Artsistas awarded base due to interference,
> Sanchez to
> > third, Meister to second.
> > -- Allen: Allen on base by fielder's choice, Sanchez forced out at
> home,
> > Meister to third, Meister tagged out going home.
> > End of Inning (0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors)
> > Bottom of 1st - Morgan Varsity
> > .Anderson pitching:
See you later :)
Gwen
Gwen
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:24:45 +0000 "amanda rich"
<arich0409@hotmail.com>
writes:
Hi mom
I
just wanted to write to you to let you know how I have been feeling. I am
really not good at talking face to face because you usually get mad at me and
walk away or give me that look.
I
luv you guys so much and thank you so much for basically rescuing me and
Camryn. You will never know how much I appreciate all that you have done
for us. I hope that I can eventually repay you back someday.
I
just am kinda having a hard time right now. Living here is driving me
crazy, I just get so frustrated and its nobody's fault. You just get used
to having things a certain way, and when its not and there is nothing you can do
about it, its hard.
So
if I am kinda ornery I am sorry, but I just can't imagine being here for another
year even though I know that its what is best for me and Camryn, You
probably can't imagine it either
If I
am feeling this way you are probably too, huh?
Oh
well
Luv Amanda 
Dear Manda,
Please be patient with me. I know I drive you crazy. I
worry that I am losing my mind sometimes, but
I think that I just have so much going on in my life, with
home, and work, and YW, and everything that
I can't keep things straight. I'm sorry that you feel
bad when I walk away and look at you wrong. If
you will remember, there was a time that I would yell and
scream, and I don't do that anymore, so I just
walk away so I won't way something I'll regret. I'll
try and have the kitchen cleaned up better, and I
thank you for vacuuming today for me. I just get so
tired sometimes at night that I can't get up the energy
to get anything done. It will be alright, we'll all
work together to make it okay, and honestly, I am looking
forward to having you and Camryn here - if you can put up
with us (me).
Love Mom.
Night – March 24th
Dear Mom and Dad
> Just checking to see if all is well - I know you are
busy.
> It snowed off and on yesterday and today - didn't stick
> too much, but the mountains go hammered.
> I love you both - take care
> See you later :)
> Gwen
Reply back
Dear Gwen
We received the pictures and credit cards (I e-mailed Vickie
Anderson at the
credit union and she is supposed to activate them for
us). We cannot
believe how much Camryn has grown. Was Landon's hair color temporary or
does it have to grow out?
Looks like a good cement job, we really feel bad
that we missed the fun.
Mom has a lot to write you about but she hasn't
time right now and I don't type. Thanks for all you do for us.
Love, Dad
March 25, 2005
Now
don’t worry, but Dad is still having problems and we have decided to see a Dr.
Singh at the hospital in Bangkok ,
Thailand
April
is going to be an unusual month for us.
The week following our trip to Bangkok Phnom Penh Vietnam but since we
have been asked to go to Hong Kong (April 25 – 30) to escort nine missionaries
to the Temple
Now
to answer your questions. You can tell everyone we are really enjoying
our mission and like it here very much. We are adjusting more and more
each day but do miss our family and seeing the grandchildren and our sweet
little great-granddaughter. The weather is starting to get warmer and
this afternoon it was 102 degrees. Brother Som said April and May both
will be hot. Thank goodness for air conditioning.
I
will be teaching at Pela's Shelter. Pela does not live at the Shelter,
but has house mother's there. She has decided to go back to Finland
We're
glad you are all getting together for Amanda's birthday. Sure wish we
could be with you. Dad talks about your pizza often. It is so much
better than what we have here but then we really haven't tried too many pizza
places. I'm sure yours is much better anyway.
We
enjoyed hearing about the ballgames in St. George. The narrative on the
baseball stats was something else. I'll bet it took a long time to get it
all typed in. Is this the program you talked about getting from
Mark. The slide show of the game was great. I was able to count
twenty times seeing Landon. Of course that was when I recognized his
number. There were probably more times but we couldn't tell for sure who
they all were.
Thanks
for the e-mail addresses. I was going to ask you to get me Aunt
Jane's. As for the disk of pictures, we are working on it.
We
are really proud of you and Landon and your scripture studying. It will
help him a lot on his mission. I can't remember if I told you or not
about memorizing D&C 4. All the missionaries have it memorized over
here. I don't know if they had to learn it in the MTC or what.
We
can't believe how much Camyrn has grown. Give her a big kiss for us.
Better
get an e-mail off to Mark and Erika. I will try to send you our journal
before we leave Monday morning.
Tell
all your family "Hello" for us. We miss you all!!!!!
Love,
Mom and Dad
March 27, 2005 - Letter to Mom and Dad on their mission in Cambodia
Please let us know ASAP what you find out about Dad. I
hope you took your computer with you to Bangkok
Love Gwen
You know we are praying very hard for you....................
How are you going to watch general conf.? Do you go to
a Stake Center
wait till later and get tapes??
March 28, 2005
Today I got up early and read and studied the Book of
Mormon. I am in Ether, and this is a very
confusing story as far as the genealogy and who begat who. The basic story is of the destruction of a
people, who forgot our Heavenly Father and rejected the prophets. Kind of like the book of Mormon as a whole,
but without all of the wonderful faith inspiring stories. Basically it just goes on about who begat
who, and who conquered who, and back and forth and back and forth. The basic theme, is the same as the Book of
Mormon, and Moroni
I have been noticing each persons individual worth, and
remembering that we are each a child of our Heavenly Father. I went down with the Young Women a couple of
nights ago to the YW General Broadcast at the Conference Center
I also wanted to tell you about YW and when we sang in
church last week. We sang, “In This Holy
Place”, which is about the temple. It is
SUCH a beautiful song, and the girls sing like angels. Holy
Temple
Also – yesterday on Easter Sunday, Effie Rich and Otis Rose
spoke in Sacrament. Effie spoke so
wonderfully on her knowledge of the Resurrection, and her knowledge that she
will one day feel her mother’s hands in hers, and her father giving her a kiss
on her forehead, and Kent
March 30
We
got back two days early. Monday, Dad was poked and prodded by three
doctors no less. The urologist gave him a prescription for some
anti-inflammatory medication as he feels it's related to his long-standing
prostate infection. Blood tests and physical examinations indicate that he
is absolutely healthy - skin, kidneys, liver, white count, blood pressure,
temperature, everything okay. Tuesday, he saw a neurologist who thought
there might be a possibility that there is a problem with the nerves coming
from the lower spine down into the pelvic area and he prescribed some
medication that should help if that is the case. If everything responds
as they hope it will the pain will go away and everything will be fine.
The main thing is that there appears to be nothing seriously wrong. So
stop worrying.
We
have had a long tiring day and need to get unpacked and to bed. We will
write again soon.
Love,
Mom and Dad
March
31, 2005
Glad to hear everything was okay............... at least mostly okay.
Tell dad I'll get a check to Paul Dickson for the Richville Cemetery
Also I talked to Daren Rasmussen with the Division of Water
Rights the other day
and he didn't know much about this project that the church
wants to do, but said he would check it out.
His email is darenrasmussen@utah.gov. I conveyed dad's concerns, and I have talked
to Dee Waldron
and he has some major concerns also. Dee 's email
is lwilde@qwest.net, if you want to get a hold of him
and I talked to Marie Heiner, and am going to give her a
copy of the Stream Alteration paperwork tommorrow.
She is very concerned also.
Her address at Morgan City
Landon had a game on Tues and Today with Grantsville and Ben Lomond . Lost
both of them by only
a run or two, were ahead both times, and the other teams
came from behind on our errors.
Camryn is getting cuter everyday. I bought her a little fuzzy "chick"
today, and she says quack quack when she sees it. She walks around furniture quite a bit, but
no steps alone yet. She sure likes her
Grandpa and has said, papa. She sure
like Zac too, and gets sooooooooooo excited when He comes up to see her, which
he often does - just to see her !!
Chip Covil quit Richard Brown plumbing, and Zac is pretty
bummed about this. Richard is now
working with Zac, and he drives Zac crazy !!
Manda is getting along okay. She gets stressed easily, and I
feel like I'm walking on egg shells sometimes.
She does not like living here, and wants her own place, but realizes
that this is not possible at this time.
My work is crazy........... so much to do, with deadlines
looming. It's like this every year !!
I'll get through it !!
I am looking forward to General Conference this
weekend. How will you watch it?? I'd like to try and go down and stand in the
standby line on Sunday afternoon. We'll
see how that goes.
Take Care - we love you
PS Did you feel the last quake???
Love Gwen
