Sunday, August 30, 2009

A little extreme or extremely little?!?!

Kenny started one of his last semesters of school at Utah Valley University this last week. He is majoring in Public Relations and Information Systems and Technologies (a double major, WAHOO!) with a minor in Spanish. He is my little computer nerd. I would not have him any other way!

It was his first semester at UVU. I felt like a mother taking my child to their first day of school. I was worried for him. I made sure he had everything he needed. I made his schedule, I printed off a map of campus, and gave him specific directions on where to park, how to walk to class, and where the bookstore was, etc. Was it a little extreme?!?! That is debatable. I just like to think of it as preparing myself for when I have children and I send them off to school. It may be a little more extreme or an extremely little different experience. We will just have to wait and see...

I just did not want him getting lost or to be late! He is so good to me. He just let me do my thing. I am just trying to be a good wife and fulfill my duties. So far so good! He is enjoying his classes and is doing very well. I guess sometimes I worry a little too much. I am so proud of him and I am so grateful that he is in my life.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

In just a matter of minutes...

Dear Sister, (as written in a text message)
We are in the ER. Addie hit her head, passed out and had a small seizure. Please say a prayer!

When I read those words, my heart sank! What happened? Is she okay? I immediately gathered my parents and we knelt in family prayer.

I had responded back with, call brother so your hubby and brother can give her a blessing.



What seemed like hours went by... My sister finally called and informed us that Addie was okay. I then said a silent prayer in my head thanking the Lord for the power of prayer and the power of the priesthood. I also expressed my gratitude to the worthy priesthood holders in my life, that in just a matter of minutes they were able to give Addie a blessing and through the power that they have, she was able to be okay.

My sister had told me that Addie was at home, pushing her stroller around when she bumped into the coffee table (a daily routine). The stroller had collapsed and she hit her head on the edge of the table. She fell down and passed out. As my sister went to pick her up, your arms and legs became limp, her eyes rolled to the back of her head, and she started to shake. My sister couldn't get Addie to respond and she couldn't get Addie to look at her. My sister, who is a very skilled nurse became a little nervous. She promptly told her husband to call 911. Addie continued to shake for a good 3 minutes. Right as he was calling 911, Addie stopped shaking. It was then when they rushed her to the ER. They took tests and did not find anything wrong. It did not take Addie long to bounce back to her normal self. As I was talking to my sister, I heard Addie talking in the background. Laughing and singing to all of the nurses. She definitely melted everyones heart! Thankfully, this did not turn into anything major.

When thinking more about this incident later, it made me realize just how precious life really is. A life can be taken in just a matter of minutes. Something that you may do on a daily basis, may not seem that harmful, when it may actually change your perspective on life. When thinking about this, it helps me remember the importance of life, the importance of my family, the importance of the gospel, the importance of the people in my life, the importance of love and gratitude, as well as expressing these importances on a daily basis. Most of the time, telling or showing someone you love or appreciate them just takes a matter of minutes!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Congrats Shannon and Tyler!

Our good friends, Shannon and Tyler Rose just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She is such a cutie! Just wanted to say Congrats and we are so happy for them!


Malia Noel Rose
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
4:00 am
7 lbs. 6 ozs.
20 inches long

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