Friends

I just wanted to take a minute and express my gratitude. I knew before that I had good friends, but I never realized how truly great they are and how much they care. With everything going on with Rickey, I've really struggled, but through all this, I made some great caring friends. I can't count on one hand how many ladies that come to the daycare have told me they were praying for us. Then there are the ones that always want an update. I have let them know that with the bills piling there wouldn't be Christmas this year for us, cause there's no money. Well, the other day, I had a friend ask me what we needed and she said she was going to try and get something for us. I've often thought about what good friends I had. I have been really struggling with the whole Christmas thing, then out of the blue yesterday, some friends of ours had told us to meet them at the gas station and they filled our car with gas and then they took Rickey and I to the store and bought him a pair of pants and me a shirt. Words can't express how nice it is to know what wonderful people there are and to know that they are our friends. Thanks Grant and Laura, you are one in a million! Thanks to all our friends for your prayers and concern.

Partial Diagnosis

Well, we finally have a partial diagnosis on Rickey. The doctors say that part of his intestine is being squished by two of his arteries. I don't understand it all cause I don't know doctor lingo, but I do understand that it could be the source of his pain. The doctor at the U decided he was going to put in a feeding tube. Rickey went in tuesday for "surgery" and the feeding tube was placed. They say he has to have it in for a month or so and hopefully it'll help him gain back some of the weight he lost and give him the nutrition he needs. poor guy. I'll try to keep everyone updated.

Sick

So Rickey is still sick! I hate it probably about as much as he does, only I don't have to feel the pain, I just watch him suffer and it makes me hurt for him. We've been working with the doctors at the U of U and this next tuesday they're going to do another test, only this time they're gonna do some biopsy's to see if they can figure out what's causing him so much pain. I just get so frustrated watching him suffer. I know we all have trials and this is just one of ours, but it sucks!!! I am really hoping the doctors can find something's they can fix and then make him better. This poor guy has been through so much and he's lost so much weight. Anyway, I want to take a minute to thank those who've stood by us through all this junk and who've been praying for us, please don't stop, we definitely can use all the blessings. Also, a big thank you to Katie and my sister for taking time out of your lives to help me with my housework and for being there to listen, you're life savers!!

I will try to keep this updated with what the doctors find...

In the meantime I have been trying to keep myself busy, so I took up some new crafts, some of which I've posted pictures. I am starting my own business of sorts, I will have a website soon, there you can look at what I make and my prices, then you can call or email me your orders. I've been told I'm a lot cheaper than anyone else, so if you need bracelets, burp rags, blankets, binky holders, car seat covers, head bands or whatever for your little ones or for baby showers, please don't hesitate to call me.

Thanks for sticking with me.

Colors Concert

Just wanted to take a minute and blog about something fun that we had the opportunity to do despite Rickey's being sick. Rickey and I had the pleasure last month of going to the Colors Concert in sandy. We had so much fun and they released a new cd, which I totally love. unfortunately, we forgot the camera so there aren't any pictures to post. sorry!!

being "crafty"

So because everyone is having babies, and I'm trying to keep myself sane, I've been as Rickey would say it being "crafty", I've only taken pictures of a couple of my crafts so far, but there will be more to come. I have been sewing a lot, I always make blankets and burp rags, but I've recently learned to make car seat covers, nursing covers, binky holders, bracelets, and I'm starting to learn how to make headbands and I am absolutely loving every minute of it!!! I would love to learn how to make cart/high chair covers and onesies and all sorts of other baby things, but I've got to find some patterns first. If you are reading this and you want to join in the fun, let me know, or even if you want any of what I make, just let me know.

Hospitals

I must admit I'm a slacker at keeping up on my blog, but these past two months have been filled with stress. Rickey hurt his knee back in July and had to have a scope, he had his scope on the 13th and everything went well, but by sunday he was having some stomach pains and was really hurting so we brought him to the er where they admitted him because his liver levels were so high, but by tue, he was doing better so they sent him home. But to our dismay, he started hurting again wed night and so we came back and t hey gave him meds, made him comfortable and sent him home. unfortunately, the pain didn't stay away and we were back thur and sat by then I was so ready for it all to be done. they made him comfortable yet again and sent him home. He was doing so much better and I thought, yay, we're making progress, unfortunately, we had another set back cause by tuesday the pain came back and we were back once again, they ended up just sending him home again, but also referred him to the gastro doc. we went and met with him and he had said that maybe we could wait it out, but we said no way. The doc said there was a procedure he could do that would possibly fix whatever was wrong, (thinking it was just the sphincter of odie) so we thought let's give it a try. well surgery went well, but when he came out of anesthesia, he was in pain again so the doc said, they were gonna keep him overnight and now here we sit, still waiting for answers. his pancreas levels are good and his blood counts look good, but it still seems like no one can tell us what is wrong, all they can tell us is, "well it's not.." I am so frustrated I could just scream!!! Rickey isn't having the best time either, he's been poked and prodded so many times it's a wonder he still has blood left to give. We are waiting on the doctor and are hoping and praying he goes home today. sorry for the somber update, but this has literally been the story of our life these last two months.

Homecomings

I say homecomings, because not only was it the day my baby brother was coming home, but my uncle was coming home after 6 mo in Afghanistan. Marc (my uncle) was coming in at 10 am and Jess (my bro) was scheduled to come in at 4, so Rickey and I decided that instead of wasting gas to come all the way home in between, we were gonna stay in SLC and visit some sights, we started out at the Church history museum when I get this text from my sister saying that Jess now wasn't coming in until 11pm, I was so upset. We had decided that we'd finish some our sight seeing and then go home and do whatever needs be and then come back, well while sight seeing, we got yet another text saying that his flight had changed again, this time to earlier, so we decided maybe we'd just stick it out and stay in Slc, but of course, the time kept changing and eventually we got the final time that his plane wasn't coming in until almost 1130.. What a long day!!! I am so glad though that they both are home and safe!!! pics to come soon

New Friends

We had the opportunity of having a couple from our ward come over for dinner and games on mon, it was so much fun and as it turns out, we've become good friends. I have to laugh everytime I think of cheryl, cause we are so much alike, it's like having a twin sister only we didn't grow up together. Rickey swears she and I were separated at birth. Rickey and Rob seemed to get along pretty well and I'm glad. I love making new friends, especially when you make friends that you feel like you've known forever and can trust. Thanks guys for a fun evening!

Anniversary

I am so bad at keeping up on the blog, but I wanted to post about our anniversary. Last month marked 5 years for us and it has gone by so fast. I feel like it was just yesterday we were going on our first date and having all those giddy school girl feelings and then next thing I know, we're in the Temple across the altar pledging our love for Eternity. We didn't do anything extravagant to celebrate, we just spent the day together and then Rickey took me to dinner. I love this man so much, he is my everything!

going Private

Please send me your email addresses, we will be going private in a couple weeks.

St George

This post is long overdue, but as usual, I am a slacker when it comes to blogging.
Over Conference and Easter weekend, Rickey and I were invited by friends of ours to go to St. George with them, and of course we jumped at the chance. We stayed at our friends parent's condo and had a great time enjoying the nice warm weather and we even learned how to play shuffleboard (lots of fun!). We had a blast and hope to go back soon, it was a much needed vacation!

Time for a change

I finally decided that I needed a new hair do, so when I went in for my trim, I actually made my sister-in-laws day and let her actually cut it. By the time all was said and done, I cut off 13 inches. This is the shortest it's ever been, but I like it!

Birthday Fun

Birthday

So tue (the 16th) was my birthday and for my birthday, we invited a bunch of friends and went to texas roadhouse for dinner, it was a lot of fun! of course it was embarrassing too since I had to sit on the saddle and be in the spotlight.
I am so grateful for such good friends and I am so glad for those that were able to come celebrate with us.

Hospital crap

So, this last week has been the worst for Rickey and being in the hospital. it all started friday night with pains and so we went to the Insta Care and they gave him some stuff to control the pain and gave him some nausea meds and sent him home. Things were ok after that until monday when the pains came back more severe and we ended up at utah valley and they gave him stuff for nausea and pain and did some tests and a ct. after spending 5 hours in the er, they sent us home and told us to come back later for an endoscopy ( a scope) so they could figure out where the pain is coming from. long story short, he has ulcers on his esophagus and they're causing a lot of pain. my poor hubby has endured so much that it's nice to finally know what's wrong and how to solve it. Thanks to all those who stood by us and prayed for us, your prayers were greatly appreciated.