Mother's day

Spent Saturday at Benihana's for mothers day.  Janell and Jenni had fun shopping.  What a wonderful day.

Brickman said this was the best day of his life!!

Brandon and Janell enjoying the awesome food

Teagan was so excited to see her Grandma Glori

Jenni and Jared--Look who's using chopsticks!!

Brickman called Chef Luis a Ninja Chef.  Check out the blurred hands.  

Jared with Baby Cali

Teagan and Cali

Brickman and Cali

Gloria, Jenni, and Janell
Believe it or not Gloria just had Platelets--didn't know she needed blood at this time.
Gloria does look a little puffy.

ER-Ultra Sound-Platelets- and 2 units of blood

Last week my left leg was really hurting.  It was hurting on the outside on the shin bone.   The doctor said it "could" be blood clots.... But, that was not a normal place to hurt for a blood clot.  So he said if the pain moved to the inside of my leg, I needed to let him know.  During the night last Thursday I didn't sleep much, maybe 3 hours.  The pain was so bad I couldn't sleep.  The pain also moved to the right side of my leg. It was HOT to the touch.  
I looked on the Internet (big mistake) on blood clots.  I met every sign and symptom. I'm becoming a hypochondriac.  Anyway it really scared me.  Do I wake up Terry?  It also said to go to ER immediately.  I didn't want to "bother" anyone ----so I waited to tell Terry when he woke up.  Terry called the doctor and he said to take me to ER.... we decided to go to Provo to the ER since Terry had another appointment he couldn't miss. So Terry (upon my request and annoying stubbornness) dropped me off in the front of ER and he went to his eye appointment.  
I got into ER and the doctor was really funny.  He kept asking me questions and then saying...."Yet-- here you are in ER."  
They took a bunch of blood from me to get tested.  Then they sent me to get an ultra sound on my leg.  Little did the radiation tech know that I was ticklish.  Not only was I in pain..... I was dying of ticklishness.  The tech could not get the ultrasound machine to get an image of my blood vein between my trunk and my leg. (you know my groin area).  My muscles were tightening up and I would half giggle, half grunt.  The poor tech.  I finally told him I had an IDEA.  I would take a BIG deep breathe and when I released the breathe he could push his wand into my leg.  Success!!!  He got it to work with this method.  
After the ultra sound, I went back to ER.  The blood tests came back a little skewed. So they took more blood.  
The Results were in NO BLOOD CLOT!!! YEAH!  But what about the pain?  Still not sure.  Going to leave it that... God needed me in the hospital for tests.  Because, the blood tests came back.  My platelets on Thursday May 3 were approximately in the 260's.  Friday,May 11 they were 17 yes a low of 17.  The doctor was concerned and ordered platelets for "lunch."  
Terry showed up about that time and we waited for what next.... when do I get them..... where do I go....?  It was about 11:00 and my platelets would be delivered from the blood bank at 2:00  I would go to IV Therapy. 
Terry and I had lunch and he dropped me off at Jenni's.  Jenni- What a little trooper.  She drops everything to be with and take care of her mom.  
So Jenni, Cali and I went to get platelets.  
A full day of DRAMA!!  I don't like drama even on TV-- the worst!!
But, the drama doesn't stop there.  It goes into Monday.  The doctor wanted to see me on Monday to make sure my blood levels were good.  Terry took me to Jenni's at 8:00 on Monday.  Jenni, Cali and I head over to the doctor.  My blood levels were so low they would even come up on the report.  White blood-count, red blood-count, I was anemic, they were all low.  My appointment was at 9:00, we got in about 9:30.  Provo's IV Therapy was full, so we had to go to American Fork Hospital.  When I got to American Fork they cross-matched my blood and got it ordered.  TWO units of A +.  Jenni, Cali and I went to the Cafeteria and had lunch.  We had to wait for the blood to come from the blood-bank.  Four-YES -four hours later the blood was finally in my body.  This made me feel very sick.  During that four hours Jenni and I bought cards.  Brandon stopped by and we had a few games of UNO before he had to go back to work.  I feel very grateful to have family who cares and loves me. 
Another full day of DRAMA!!

  

Cancer Update

With all the excitement the past few weeks......Where is there time for Cancer??  Believe it or not cancer doesn't sleep. (in case you haven't heard)  
I had a CT scan last Tuesday.  The doctor saw me on Wednesday.  He said the cancer tumor markers were going up.  (not good) So he thought it would be good to see how the cancer was doing.  Thus--the CT scan.  Shockingly enough all cancer is stable and the spot on the liver....  shrinking.  So ----carry on.  Continue with the chemo.  I have treatments on Thursday.   Ok cancer.... Keep shocking the doctor....by going D
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Silverlake Service

I live around amazing people.  Once a week the sisters from the Silverlake 3rd Ward come and give me a hand with house cleaning.  I isn't good for cancer patients to be around chemicals.  So  three or four come and help me house a home.  They vacuum, dust and mop the kitchen and bathrooms.  I got a "Shark" to help them steam up the place.  I just want my friends to know how much I appreciate the love and service they give me.  You are all amazing.  Thank you from the bottom of my my heart.  Love you all.  

After the ceremony Dinner at the BlueBird

 After my ceremony at USU we all headed to the BlueBird in Logan.  It was perfect.... Relaxed.... Great food ..... and great service.  We also had a birthday celebration for Brandon.  Happy Birthday Buddy!!

G-pa with Cali

Birthday Boy

Brandon with his Birthday Drink..... We couldn't forget his birthday.  

Cali and dad

Teagan waiting to eat her spaghetti ...I think it is bigger than she is.    

Taking on the spaghetti

Brickman got a burger and fries

You can do it Brickman.....

 Crazy kids.... like to make faces.... So does Grandma

love my statue my kids gave me.  

Utah State University HPER department K12 Administrator of the Year

When I received my award from USU

I had my friends, my family support me in this award.  

Rolayne Wilson gave me a wonderful tribute on my work accomplishments.

When I received a standing ovation....  Who knew?