Where did the time go?

It's amazing to believe that 25 years has past by. We celebrated our anniversary in Aug. Chris has been an amazing husband and I have grown to love him even more with the latest health trials. The years seem to fly by. We have hardly believe we have three grown children and a beautiful daughter in law. We are so proud of them. Geoff is at UTD and doing very well in school. He has become very studious and reads continually. His major is Political Science and he plans on law school. Geoff's wife Mandy is teaching Art at Rockwall High in Dallas. She loves it and is a wonderful and creative artist. The students will learn a great deal from her. Kristin and Kortney are loving the opportunities available to them at BYU-Idaho. They have grown so much and continue to have many experiences that are helping them learn what makes them feel the most fulfilled. They both love their classes. Kristin is majoring in Sociology and Kortney, Psychology. Haleigh is still at home, thank goodness. She is a great kid. She is on the swim team this year and loves it. She is still developing her talent in voice and can't wait to turn 16 to date and drive!

Joy in the Journey

At the end of May I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was of course devastating. I was so blessed with kindness from family and friends however that the first two weeks I felt I was literally carried by the spirit and amazingly enough a feeling of joy and happiness seemed to be stronger than the sadness or worry. I felt in a very real way the prayers offered in behalf of myself and my family. Now that I have come to the end of the treatment almost,I am so grateful to be feeling well. I feel I learned a bit more what it means to have opposition in all things. Truly when things are difficult, the wonders and blessings of life are even more joyous. While this has been a trial and very hard some days, there have also been many blessings. The latest blessing was that the cancer had not spread, which was a concern for a while. I had two surgeries and 4 chemo treatments. The chemo has ended now which is a great relief. I will start radiation in about ten days. Hopefully that will not be too hard. Chris was so strong through it all and I truly don't know how I would have made it without his love and constant encouragement and support. I am deeply grateful for the love of a wonderful family and extended family and many precious friends that served us in countless ways. The cards I received still cover the top of our piano and have given me strength on extra hard days. My love to all of you. I will never forget the charity shown to us.