Mattina Ann and I had our last basketball game this past Saturday. We did okay. I have been very proud of Mattina Ann and all of her accomplishments this past season. I coached her team so that she could learn something. I don't think I'm the best coach in the world, or even the city, but at least I can teach her something. Anyway, she's improving and doing great. I know she can't wait for next season. When the game ended last week the girls all wanted to know if I am going to coach next year. When I coached 2 years ago my answer was NO WAY. This year I would like to say yes. The catch being that these girls are 5 and 6th graders and next year Mattina Ann will be playing with 7 and 8th graders. I move up with her and only 2 other girls on our team would move up. The girls weren't too happy about that. I figure that's still a year away, I'll worry about that then. I really enjoyed the girls this year and their willingness to learn and try to do what I was trying to teach. The whole team came a long way.
AJ is frustrated with his team. He came to practices with my girls and learned some new things. When he tried to do them with his team they were frustrated with AJ. They didn't like AJ sticking his hand in their face when they were shooting. I need to figure out how to get AJ to get along with the boys on his team. I'm not going to worry about it this year. I just want him to have fun.
Mattina Ann had parent teacher conferences. She has all A's with an A-. We talked to her science teacher about the A-. Her teacher was concerned because she too thinks she can do better. In Language Arts her reading went from 8 grade reading to 9.4 grade reading and her math is improving as well. So Aaron and I decided that if she reads the text book in science that she might actually do better on her tests. She had a test last Friday and got 100%. I'm glad we were able to figure something out. I know an A- isn't a big deal. We just know she can do better.
Tanner and Geremy are still loving school. Tanner had homework to write everyones whole name in his family. We tried to do this one night and he had a hard time. He just didn't want to do it. The next morning we worked on it again. When he went to school he had Aaron's name and part of mine. I told him to work on it while he waited for his class to start. Grandma Smith came out when I picked Geremy up and told me Tanner had gone in there and worked diligently on it and finished it. What happened was my question. I know he can write his letters, he just chooses not to. I was so glad he did it.
I got Geremy signed up for preschool next year. That wasn't easy. I actually got him signed up in the class I wanted. That wasn't easy either. Donna Williams was so sweet to go sit in the rain for 2 hours and take care of that for me. I owe her big time.
AJ got his handyman in scouts and is working on his fitness. He should have that this week and start on his next thing so he can get his webelo's hopefully in April. That would be the earliest to get it anyway. He has another pinewood derby coming up then. That will be fun.
Aaron has SEP's this week. That always means a long week. He finished the DVD about his father yesterday. The only thing left is to put labels on them. He did a great job on the DVD. He has been so strong during everything. He's an amazing man.
Hopefully I haven't forgotten to key in too much. If so I'll try to remember the next time I sit down to write.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Still Going
It sure has been a busy month. I'll try to keep all that has happened short. I don't think anyone really wants the long story.
February 6 we had an HOA meeting. What a mess. The meeting ended up being all about Aaron and my floor getting paid for. In the end, I had my wish and Sharon was voted out of Treasure. But I ended up voted in. "Oh well" I thought. "More work. But at least the money will be spent properly." Sharon brought over the stuff and that afternoon came and took it all back. We didn't think much about it at the time because we were in a hurry to get to Salt Lake.
Aaron and I had a wonderful experience that Saturday night. We drove to Salt Lake through a horrible snow storm but made it safely. We had a wonderful family meeting. The spirit and feeling was incredible as we all met in the hospital room with Aaron's dad. I still picture Dick mouthing the words to his favorite hymn as the rest of us sang it.
That night was long. Some of us even got goofy. Meggan, Ryan and I just couldn't stop laughing at one point.
I don't know how to express my feelings about the rest of the night and morning. I'm so glad Aaron and I could be together and with Brenda at that time. I love the Reep's and can see their love for each other. Family that hasn't always seemed close still put their arms around each other. The love has been amazing.
Aaron and I spent the next week helping prepare for the funeral. Mattina Ann really helped a lot at home. The funeral services were nice. I think Dick would have enjoyed all the laughing we were doing. Last night at home evening we were talking about what happens when you die. Aaron said that you take your personality with you and I just started to laugh because I immediately imagined Dick getting their and making all kinds of jokes. I could see all kinds of spirits laughing. What a happy thing. And then I see him so serious as he's teaching his family about the gospel. Dick is so full of personality.
This past week I've delt with the HOA garbage!!!!! That is such a long story, I don't know where to begin. After the meeting on the 6th they (Frank, Sharon, and I'm sure Sheri) decided I had acted "inappropriately" so they kicked me off the board. That's fine. But the fact that Sharon is spending money inappropriatly still needs to be handled. So Belva and I went to the bank and found that we can charge Linda Wilcox with Fraud. I had Jake Graf (an attorney) go with us to con-front her about this. She immediatly went to Sharon and made up stories (which is why we had Mr. Graf with us). Anyway, a big confrontation happened at our house then. I was upset and spent my time trying to put the kids to bed. It makes me mad (for some reason) to listen to how awful I am and how I'm doing all these things that I'm not doing. The bishop called and we went over there. He asked if we'd come back on Sunday and talk with Sharon and Frank.
I prayed before going to the bishop's office. I wanted him to know the truth. When we went back on Sunday I finally got to tell my story of what I've been doing. But when it came to Sharon and Frank listening though I might as well have been talking to a wall. I don't know that they heard a thing I said. The blessing I got from the whole thing though was that the Lord heard my prayer, he loves me and knows I was doing what I thought was best, and the Bishop also heard the spirit and knows the truth as well. I'm going to try and forget the whole thing at this point and just push to get our floor paid for. I don't need that headache anymore.
Last Friday I started coming down with a really bad cold. It started in my chest. I haven't had something like this in about 2 1/2 years. The day after the funeral Geremy started coughing. Then AJ and I started with it on Friday. Saturday Mattina Ann wasn't feeling well but has seemed to recuped well. AJ went to school Monday so I'm thinking he's doing pretty well. I'm feeling mostly better today and just hoping to keep going in this direction. NO MORE SICKNESS PPPPPLLLLLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!!!
I'll blog later about basketball, scouts, Tanner and Geremy, and the rest of the family. Hopefully I'll get another minute.
February 6 we had an HOA meeting. What a mess. The meeting ended up being all about Aaron and my floor getting paid for. In the end, I had my wish and Sharon was voted out of Treasure. But I ended up voted in. "Oh well" I thought. "More work. But at least the money will be spent properly." Sharon brought over the stuff and that afternoon came and took it all back. We didn't think much about it at the time because we were in a hurry to get to Salt Lake.
Aaron and I had a wonderful experience that Saturday night. We drove to Salt Lake through a horrible snow storm but made it safely. We had a wonderful family meeting. The spirit and feeling was incredible as we all met in the hospital room with Aaron's dad. I still picture Dick mouthing the words to his favorite hymn as the rest of us sang it.
That night was long. Some of us even got goofy. Meggan, Ryan and I just couldn't stop laughing at one point.
I don't know how to express my feelings about the rest of the night and morning. I'm so glad Aaron and I could be together and with Brenda at that time. I love the Reep's and can see their love for each other. Family that hasn't always seemed close still put their arms around each other. The love has been amazing.
Aaron and I spent the next week helping prepare for the funeral. Mattina Ann really helped a lot at home. The funeral services were nice. I think Dick would have enjoyed all the laughing we were doing. Last night at home evening we were talking about what happens when you die. Aaron said that you take your personality with you and I just started to laugh because I immediately imagined Dick getting their and making all kinds of jokes. I could see all kinds of spirits laughing. What a happy thing. And then I see him so serious as he's teaching his family about the gospel. Dick is so full of personality.
This past week I've delt with the HOA garbage!!!!! That is such a long story, I don't know where to begin. After the meeting on the 6th they (Frank, Sharon, and I'm sure Sheri) decided I had acted "inappropriately" so they kicked me off the board. That's fine. But the fact that Sharon is spending money inappropriatly still needs to be handled. So Belva and I went to the bank and found that we can charge Linda Wilcox with Fraud. I had Jake Graf (an attorney) go with us to con-front her about this. She immediatly went to Sharon and made up stories (which is why we had Mr. Graf with us). Anyway, a big confrontation happened at our house then. I was upset and spent my time trying to put the kids to bed. It makes me mad (for some reason) to listen to how awful I am and how I'm doing all these things that I'm not doing. The bishop called and we went over there. He asked if we'd come back on Sunday and talk with Sharon and Frank.
I prayed before going to the bishop's office. I wanted him to know the truth. When we went back on Sunday I finally got to tell my story of what I've been doing. But when it came to Sharon and Frank listening though I might as well have been talking to a wall. I don't know that they heard a thing I said. The blessing I got from the whole thing though was that the Lord heard my prayer, he loves me and knows I was doing what I thought was best, and the Bishop also heard the spirit and knows the truth as well. I'm going to try and forget the whole thing at this point and just push to get our floor paid for. I don't need that headache anymore.
Last Friday I started coming down with a really bad cold. It started in my chest. I haven't had something like this in about 2 1/2 years. The day after the funeral Geremy started coughing. Then AJ and I started with it on Friday. Saturday Mattina Ann wasn't feeling well but has seemed to recuped well. AJ went to school Monday so I'm thinking he's doing pretty well. I'm feeling mostly better today and just hoping to keep going in this direction. NO MORE SICKNESS PPPPPLLLLLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!!!
I'll blog later about basketball, scouts, Tanner and Geremy, and the rest of the family. Hopefully I'll get another minute.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Basketball
Last week Mattina Ann impressed me at her game. The last play of the game she had to shoot free throw shots. She shot the last one with one hand and it swished. I was so proud. Plus she played Center for me since I couldn't get anyone else to play that position. We lost miserably but I was very proud of Mattina Ann.
AJ has been practicing with my team since he has scouts the same time his team practices. At this weeks game I was very impressed with him as well. He seemed to show improvement and I like to think it's because of my coaching. It's so much fun to see them both enjoying the sport. AJ's team played the best team in the league and lost 25-30. They did really well.
Both kids only have 3 games left. I'm excited for it to end but sad at the same time too.
AJ has been practicing with my team since he has scouts the same time his team practices. At this weeks game I was very impressed with him as well. He seemed to show improvement and I like to think it's because of my coaching. It's so much fun to see them both enjoying the sport. AJ's team played the best team in the league and lost 25-30. They did really well.
Both kids only have 3 games left. I'm excited for it to end but sad at the same time too.
NO MORE SICK OR HOSPITALS
The past 2-3 weeks have been very trying. Geremy got really sick starting January 18. He got up and was fine but by afternoon he was throwing up. For a kid that had never thrown up until this month he does a great job at hitting the toilet. Anyway, he would complain that his stomach hurts and wanted me to hold him...ALL THE TIME. He wouldn't let anyone else hold him. This meant NO SLEEP. Wednesday I took him to his doctor. He said that his tonsils and ears were infected and didn't even touch Geremy's stomach. He tested him for strep (which he had done on the 4th of Januay also when he was going thru this then) and it came back negative. (Again) They ran another test down Geremy's nose to his throat (what a good strong boy) and said we'd have the results in an hour or two. 3 hours later I called and they said they'd call me back. An hour later I called and they said they were gone for the day. FRUSTRATION!!!
Thursday morning I called again and they said they had lost the test and the doctor wouldn't be in until Friday. MORE FRUSTRATION!!! STILL NO SLEEP!!! Friday I called and they said they'd call me back. When they did they said the test came back negative. "So now what?" I asked. They said they'd call me back. When I called them they said he'd give him a medicine for his stomach. I asked what about his throat and ears and they said they'd call back. I was done at this point. I went to another doctor that afternoon. The new doctor said that he'd only been off the previous antibiotic for 8 days and his throat and ears were only "slightly" infected. She didn't know what was wrong with his stomach. "Feed him and he should feel better by Monday. If not then bring him back." My thought...WHAT???ANOTHER WEEKEND OF NO SLEEP? You take him for the weekend.
So I continued to do my best at taking care of Geremy. Aaron took him to church on Sunday and told me to stay home and get some sleep. FINALLY. 3 hours was excellent at that time. So needed. Thank you Aaron.
That afternoon we went over to Reep's. (Aaron's dad's house) Brenda suggested apple juice to make him have a bowel movement. (He hadn't had a movement since Monday). We also picked up the prescription from the first doctor. After giving him the prescription he threw up again all night long. Florescent Yellow. Why? I don't know. The medicine was pink. The stomach medicine he gave him was for ulcer's. But nobody knows what's "wrong" with him. Monday afternoon he acted fine and did have a bowel movement. He was back to "my stomach hurts" that evening and night. Tuesday he finally ate at 10:00 and I took him to school at 11:15. His teachers said he was great. From that point on he's been feeling much better. He's eating me out of house and home. The only problem now is that he has itching attacks. All over his body. No rash. Just itches. We think he's allergic to the medicine.
That same Tuesday Dick (Aaron's dad) went in for a hip replacement. All went well until the recovery room. At that point Dick stopped breathing. They intibated him and sedated him until the next day. When he wouldn't move his left side they did a MRI. They found he had a major stroke. Brenda had 2 hours to prepare to be life flighted to Salt Lake with Dick. I was called and told to pick up Rianna and Ryan. They hadn't seen their dad yet. I called Aaron and told him to get to the hospital immediatly. His co-workers are great. I had been the contact number for so many people while Dick was in St George that when they left for Salt Lake and we didn't hear anything for a day.....we were lost.
In the mean time, we went to Donna William's house to see her new engagment ring. When we got there her neighbor's apartment was on fire. Donna had moved from next door only 2 weeks ago. Donna was helping her neighbor who had smoke inhalation. Donna rode with her in the ambulance. We left and went shopping. When we were on our way home we texted Donna and asked if she needed a ride home. I hit all red lights going down Bluff. I never hit red lights. We knew she was going to need a ride. She texted us back at Smith's and said she needed a ride. We turned down BlVD and had green lights all the way to the hospital. WOW!!.
Thursday they took out a 3x3 of Dick's skull and part of his Cerebral. Saturday Aaron drove Brenda's van up with her kids and I drove our van with Shannin Phillips and Rachel. 14 people in all. We got to see Dick that night. It was good to see him, even if he didn't know we were there. It was good to see Grandma and Grandpa Reep, Tom and Karin, and all the family. Just wish it was under better circumstances.
Sunday my kids went to church with my parents and Aaron and I spent about 4 hours at the hospital. We had what I called an encouraging visit with Dick. We watched the nurse brush his teeth and hair. After rolling him up on the bed Aaron talked to him and Dick squeezed his hand. I went to the other side and was sure he could see me. I thought he was trying to say something but we couldn't understand. The occupationa nurse came in after that and we had to leave. I felt good about the visit but Aaron was still discouraged. Later Aaron was able to give him a blessing. I am so proud of him and being able and worthy to excercise the priesthood. We went home later that day.
Monday I was able to help Brenda by paying some of the bills and depositing some money. I really enjoy being able to help. Dick had a Tracheotomy because of a difficult airway. Tuesday Dick seemed really depressed. He is so up and down. It's hard to be away and not able to visit. I'm so happy Brenda has the blog going with updates. (Great idea Aaron)
Yesterday Brenda had the kids come back to St. George. I was frustrated all day because I wasn't the one to pick them up in Fillmore. Everyone just told me to let other have the blessings. I just want to do as much as I can. I guess I feel like I'm not doing enough.
Yesterday I also found out that Tyler's dad (Deeann's husband) had a brain tumor the size of a lemon removed. Tyler's having a hard time with this. I hope he knows our prayers are with him also.
This morning I found out that Jerry (my uncle) fell and had to have back surgery. He seems to be recovering well and either came home today or will be home tomorrow.
NO MORE PEOPLE IN THE HOSPITAL PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Thursday morning I called again and they said they had lost the test and the doctor wouldn't be in until Friday. MORE FRUSTRATION!!! STILL NO SLEEP!!! Friday I called and they said they'd call me back. When they did they said the test came back negative. "So now what?" I asked. They said they'd call me back. When I called them they said he'd give him a medicine for his stomach. I asked what about his throat and ears and they said they'd call back. I was done at this point. I went to another doctor that afternoon. The new doctor said that he'd only been off the previous antibiotic for 8 days and his throat and ears were only "slightly" infected. She didn't know what was wrong with his stomach. "Feed him and he should feel better by Monday. If not then bring him back." My thought...WHAT???ANOTHER WEEKEND OF NO SLEEP? You take him for the weekend.
So I continued to do my best at taking care of Geremy. Aaron took him to church on Sunday and told me to stay home and get some sleep. FINALLY. 3 hours was excellent at that time. So needed. Thank you Aaron.
That afternoon we went over to Reep's. (Aaron's dad's house) Brenda suggested apple juice to make him have a bowel movement. (He hadn't had a movement since Monday). We also picked up the prescription from the first doctor. After giving him the prescription he threw up again all night long. Florescent Yellow. Why? I don't know. The medicine was pink. The stomach medicine he gave him was for ulcer's. But nobody knows what's "wrong" with him. Monday afternoon he acted fine and did have a bowel movement. He was back to "my stomach hurts" that evening and night. Tuesday he finally ate at 10:00 and I took him to school at 11:15. His teachers said he was great. From that point on he's been feeling much better. He's eating me out of house and home. The only problem now is that he has itching attacks. All over his body. No rash. Just itches. We think he's allergic to the medicine.
That same Tuesday Dick (Aaron's dad) went in for a hip replacement. All went well until the recovery room. At that point Dick stopped breathing. They intibated him and sedated him until the next day. When he wouldn't move his left side they did a MRI. They found he had a major stroke. Brenda had 2 hours to prepare to be life flighted to Salt Lake with Dick. I was called and told to pick up Rianna and Ryan. They hadn't seen their dad yet. I called Aaron and told him to get to the hospital immediatly. His co-workers are great. I had been the contact number for so many people while Dick was in St George that when they left for Salt Lake and we didn't hear anything for a day.....we were lost.
In the mean time, we went to Donna William's house to see her new engagment ring. When we got there her neighbor's apartment was on fire. Donna had moved from next door only 2 weeks ago. Donna was helping her neighbor who had smoke inhalation. Donna rode with her in the ambulance. We left and went shopping. When we were on our way home we texted Donna and asked if she needed a ride home. I hit all red lights going down Bluff. I never hit red lights. We knew she was going to need a ride. She texted us back at Smith's and said she needed a ride. We turned down BlVD and had green lights all the way to the hospital. WOW!!.
Thursday they took out a 3x3 of Dick's skull and part of his Cerebral. Saturday Aaron drove Brenda's van up with her kids and I drove our van with Shannin Phillips and Rachel. 14 people in all. We got to see Dick that night. It was good to see him, even if he didn't know we were there. It was good to see Grandma and Grandpa Reep, Tom and Karin, and all the family. Just wish it was under better circumstances.
Sunday my kids went to church with my parents and Aaron and I spent about 4 hours at the hospital. We had what I called an encouraging visit with Dick. We watched the nurse brush his teeth and hair. After rolling him up on the bed Aaron talked to him and Dick squeezed his hand. I went to the other side and was sure he could see me. I thought he was trying to say something but we couldn't understand. The occupationa nurse came in after that and we had to leave. I felt good about the visit but Aaron was still discouraged. Later Aaron was able to give him a blessing. I am so proud of him and being able and worthy to excercise the priesthood. We went home later that day.
Monday I was able to help Brenda by paying some of the bills and depositing some money. I really enjoy being able to help. Dick had a Tracheotomy because of a difficult airway. Tuesday Dick seemed really depressed. He is so up and down. It's hard to be away and not able to visit. I'm so happy Brenda has the blog going with updates. (Great idea Aaron)
Yesterday Brenda had the kids come back to St. George. I was frustrated all day because I wasn't the one to pick them up in Fillmore. Everyone just told me to let other have the blessings. I just want to do as much as I can. I guess I feel like I'm not doing enough.
Yesterday I also found out that Tyler's dad (Deeann's husband) had a brain tumor the size of a lemon removed. Tyler's having a hard time with this. I hope he knows our prayers are with him also.
This morning I found out that Jerry (my uncle) fell and had to have back surgery. He seems to be recovering well and either came home today or will be home tomorrow.
NO MORE PEOPLE IN THE HOSPITAL PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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