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Hello Again

Well I'm back home now. Actually I have been for a few days, but it's funny that when major things happen other stuff seems so much less important. I appreciate all the the prayers and encouragement. I know they've all contributed to the blessings our family has enjoyed.

My mom finished her first chemo treatment on Friday and is doing pretty well. She tells me she feels relatively good and the tumor has shrunk by about a third so her valve is working correctly again and her heart rate is closer to normal, although it still has a long way to go. She was released from the hospital today and is staying in the Salt Lake valley for a while so she can be close to the hospital in case things go awry. All we can do at this point is keep praying that things will go well and she'll be protected. Thanks everyone!

Mom Update

Hey everyone, just a quick update on my mom. They've diagnosed her with Primary Cardiac B-Cell Lymphoma. Basically she has lymphoma that has originated in her heart. It's very rare and none of the doctors here have ever seen it. Today we're moving her to the University of Utah and the Hunstman Cancer Institute. They haven't worked with it either, but have more capabilities than Utah Valley. From the few cases we've found, the cancer is responsive to chemo, but they have to do it slowly and carefully so the recessing tumor doesn't leave a hole in her heart. I'll give you more info when I get a chance.

A Sick Mommy

I know this really won't make a difference to my blog readers because I've become so absent, but you may not see another post from me for a while. My mom is in the hospital with heart and maybe cancer issues (still waiting for results) so that has occupied my time for the past few days. She has some type of growth in her heart so along with figuring out why it's there (things don't just grow in your heart. How many people have you ever heard of with heart cancer? --right) it also needs to be removed. So I'm going to Utah for her heart surgery and who knows what else. Please keep her in your prayers. I know many have already been heard and answered.

Ha ha. This is my crazy mom (in an old pic). Maybe I'll post one of her rockin' a hospital gown when I get back.

An Observation

So our primary VCR is on the fritz. Well, it was last spring and I haven't experimented with it to see exactly what's going on. We've talked about getting a new combo for a while, but haven't gotten around to it. So I decided that today was the day.

I go to Kmart and basically find nothing. The shelves are empty. I'd already selected a replacement razor for Troy from, oh wait, it was my only choice, and now unless I wanted to by a 1080i machine that won't work with my TV, I wouldn't be getting a VCR. No selection in this town.

Don't get me wrong. I like living in a small town and I'm okay paying a little more to buy in town and keep the tax money and jobs in the community, but come on. Shouldn't the businesses put forth a little effort if they want my business? I was ready to spend one employee's daily wages, but couldn't because there was nothing to buy. If the city leaders want to rebuild this town they need to stop fighting businesses that will actually have things on their shelves for consumers to buy. I'm not really a fan of Walmart, but at this point everyone goes out of town for a lot of purchases (even food because Albertsons is so expensive) and if WalMart will bring the tax base back then bring them in.

This isn't about the fact I can't get a VCR today. I can order online or go out of town. But if this town is screaming for money and wants a turn around, they need to encourage responsible businesses that will boost the tax base of this city. I know nearly all my readers have never been to Blythe, but those are my thoughts and I'm sorry you had to endure that little rant.

Sidetracked by Reading

Yes, I know. I'm very bad. But I have a good reason. I spent the second part of last week finishing the Twilight series. LOVE IT! I just can't explain. I can't even do a long post today out of fear I'll give away part of the story. Anyway, now I'm trying (unsuccessfully) to get caught up on all the things I neglected last week. AND American Idol starts tonight and that is a must do. So much, so much.

Nothing is new. Oh, except that I got a new calling. Well I should say another calling. I'm the Young Women's camp director. I'm pretty excited. Haven't done a thing with it yet, but so far so good. :)

A Little of This and a Little of That

The thing about going back to work after a long break is that once work is over for the day, you don't want to do anything else. I had to force myself to do the dishes today. I wanted to play Monopoly Party or catch up on my photo blog so much more than I wanted to do my chores. But pat me on the back because I got them done. I think the next thing I need to force myself to do is prepare my Primary lesson before Saturday morning. Wish me luck.

So today I was at the grocery store getting some things for dinner (another something I had to push myself to do) and the lines were REALLY long. I decided I'd try to use the time to catch up on a few troublesome pictures that I just couldn't manage to get taken. I was trying to be discreet, but obviously I wasn't because my friend saw me and probably figured I was casing the place or something. Oh well. I just have to tell myself I'm developing a talent (or something like that).

Today I also became an official patron of our public library. I desparitely wanted to read New Moon but the high school library won't get if for at least another month by the time signatures are gathered and the order gets placed and filled. So I decided that rather than wait I'd pay a visit to my friendly neighborhood library. Hoorah. I'm on page 4.

Oh, this is an outtake of Troy and I taking pictures today. We were supposed to be looking at the TV, not the camera. That's my husband for you.