Davids Senior Trip

David, his dad, Uncle Scott and Cousin Nate have a blast in Alaska

Moms birthday

Today is my moms birthday. I have been thinking about her all day. No cake ,no party but as a gift to her I want her to know that she was a wonderful mother. Today I have been remembering sitting in our basement ironing. She used to pay me to iron dads shirts. We would sit and visit and watch tv while I ironed and she folded laundry. I also remember her teaching me when I was very young how to match socks. She would sit me down with the dreaded sock box and I would try to get every sock to match. She didn't appreciate my creative matching at the bottom of the box as much as I did. But even as an adult I loved how she continued to teach me. Such love and understanding and honesty. I knew she would tell me if I was wrong or out of line. I really miss the sunday dinners or the invitations to dinner everytime we returned back into town. She knew that was a hard time for me to get a decent meal on the table and was always offering to help. I mostly miss "Just thought I would call and see if you were still alive" calls. In the end I was trying so hard to be strong for her and help her face what she was facing. I guess I never really faced it myself so every now and then I get to face little moments of saying goodbye for now. I love you and miss you more that I ever thought I would. Happy birthday mom! And thanks

To choose pain and life or death and peace

This new job of mine is posing all kinds of interesting situations. I am learning so much. I am very much consumed by all I have to and get to learn. Today I experienced telling a family that their son...27 yrs old....didn't have much longer and they could choose to allow him to stay home and potentionally die. very soon ..which he wanted to do...he has cancer. Or take him to the ER and have him admitted and given treatment that may or may not give him more time. I expressed that either choice was right but they needed to know that he was critical. I left them to make that decision. What would you do? I realize I didn't give you all the details but still the question remains...where do we draw the line. I went through this with my mom and this situation hits close to home. I believe she made the right decision...because it was hers to make but how I miss her! There are days that I wish she could have stayed with us longer...in fact most days. Yet for her, I know she is happy. Its just us that are left that have the hard days.
Wow sorry, didn't mean to make this such a depressing post. Just where I am today I guess.
On a brighter note HOMEMADE ICE CREAM on sunday at 7 pm for anyone in town!

Kozak Wedding Pictures

The Look on Kristy's face when she and Chris are dancing is priceless. These are just pictures I took with my cheapo camera but I love them.

Kristy & Chris's wedding

Okay so Curt hasn't left yet but he is spending all night packing for David and His trip to the great white. Yes he is taking David to Alaska to go fishing with his Cousin Nate and Curts brother Scott. Sooo Fun....I think I'll go to lunch and shopping. Anyway so here I am again fixing my blog. I think I like this better what do you think? Now for some random stuff in my life. I am starting to get work under control. Today I even took Alyssa and her friend to Alta Canyon for about 1 1/2 hours. I got burned a bit but it felt sooo good. I am trying to only work 3 days a week but I am taking a patient or two on my days off. I go see them while Alyssa sleeps in and eats breakfast and practices. Then time for playing in the sun. Breann has sent me a text or two and is having a blast at EFY. So let me know what you think about the new background.
Cheers

What do you do when your husband is out of town

Okay so I finally found a way to add color to my blog. Of course it had to be a beach scene. Let me know what you think. Curt is down in the Narrows this weekend with David and the other Priests. He is realizing that he isn't as young as he used to be. I stayed home with Alyssa and Breann until Breann was swept away with Katie and Annie to Provo in preparation for EFY. So Alyssa had a sleep over and I revamped my blog. It was cheaper than painting the office. That was my other choice. I am starting to wonder what life will be like with all these guys grown and on their own. It has been a very quiet weekend even with Alyssa's 4 friends sleeping over. So there are my thoughts for the day. Hope you all have a great one!

Yea! He made it!

David Graduates