Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Magnificent blessings
Note: The photos are a few shots taken by Ashley out west while on her adventure as noted at the conclusion of this entry.
February through June I have been dealing with three major disc surgeries; the story is bizarre if not a total nightmare! However, thanks to our dear friend who is now practicing neurosurgery out west my life has literally been saved! After enduring a botched surgery and horrendous follow-up care for over a month then followed by still another horrifying chapter of this experience at still another hospital’s ER and nine more days in that hospital drugged up but never fully evaluated or treated we were inspired to call our friend for help who arranged with a brilliant neurosurgeon to take over my care; my current surgeon had completed his residency with our friend years ago in our area. (Did ya love this run on sentence lol)
After hearing four different doctors in this second hospital tell me I was just fine and my MRI was just fine (as if they had memorized that line) once Jon was able to literally get me out of that hospital after literally threatening them so as to meet with my current surgeon at still a third hospital, he showed us point blank that I had been suffering from a massive re-ruptured disc since the initial surgery in February!!!!!!! Four doctor's literally lied to me though the proof of my incredible pain screamed out at them from my MRI and each time anyone simply touched my leg causing it to spasm out of control compelling me to scream at the top of my lungs! I was literally told that because I would not allow my initial surgeon to treat me in this hospital (and I quote) “no one at this hospital will treat you!” The intense and insane experience I then endured as a result of an ‘old boy's network’ set in place to protect the ego and image of my initial surgeon caused me to become the victim of what turned into the nightmare of a lifetime! Many abnormal things occurred which I documented and plan to present to administrators and others in the near future; and hopefully to help protect other patients from ever having to experience what I endured.
Far too many strange and damaging things occurred which I am not writing about in this blog; and through it all I have never experienced pain as horrific as I endured for so long but through the power of the Priesthood, the faith and prayers of my incredible husband, family and friends everywhere, and a skilled medical team I am literally a walking miracle! I feel ever grateful to my Heavenly Father as He was with me through each bleak, tormented moment as I truly experienced the refiner’s fire learning many important personal and spiritual lessons throughout the process. Now after enduring a cerebral spinal fluid leak repair which prior to surgery felt as if my brain was about to explode out of my skull, still another horrifying aspect of this medical fiasco, I am now well on the road to recovery. I am told it will be a lengthy process of healing overall, but considering what Jon and I have endured over these past frightening months I feel encouraged and at peace that my Heavenly Father will continue to oversee my recovery.
Many sincere, heart felt thanks to all of you for your endless prayers, calls, letter, emails, texts and Face Book messages which have helped to lift my spirits when I have been most down! Your love and support has been a supreme gift to both Jon and I!
On a lighter note: Ashley is enjoying the summer working out west so as to spend time with her brother and other Latter-day Saint roommates, friends and co-workers. She is thoroughly enjoying visiting with family in the area who have been spoiling our kidlets rotten as well as being entertained by the coolest older brother on the face of the earth! Cam and Ash have a most remarkable brother-sister relationship which warms the heart. We miss both of them to pieces but are so pleased Ash is in such a terrific environment enjoying herself, learning additional life/coping skills and making exciting decisions regarding her future. In addition, Cam recently accepted a new position for which he is excited; a very comical story which I will post as my next blog entry :)
After hearing four different doctors in this second hospital tell me I was just fine and my MRI was just fine (as if they had memorized that line) once Jon was able to literally get me out of that hospital after literally threatening them so as to meet with my current surgeon at still a third hospital, he showed us point blank that I had been suffering from a massive re-ruptured disc since the initial surgery in February!!!!!!! Four doctor's literally lied to me though the proof of my incredible pain screamed out at them from my MRI and each time anyone simply touched my leg causing it to spasm out of control compelling me to scream at the top of my lungs! I was literally told that because I would not allow my initial surgeon to treat me in this hospital (and I quote) “no one at this hospital will treat you!” The intense and insane experience I then endured as a result of an ‘old boy's network’ set in place to protect the ego and image of my initial surgeon caused me to become the victim of what turned into the nightmare of a lifetime! Many abnormal things occurred which I documented and plan to present to administrators and others in the near future; and hopefully to help protect other patients from ever having to experience what I endured.
Far too many strange and damaging things occurred which I am not writing about in this blog; and through it all I have never experienced pain as horrific as I endured for so long but through the power of the Priesthood, the faith and prayers of my incredible husband, family and friends everywhere, and a skilled medical team I am literally a walking miracle! I feel ever grateful to my Heavenly Father as He was with me through each bleak, tormented moment as I truly experienced the refiner’s fire learning many important personal and spiritual lessons throughout the process. Now after enduring a cerebral spinal fluid leak repair which prior to surgery felt as if my brain was about to explode out of my skull, still another horrifying aspect of this medical fiasco, I am now well on the road to recovery. I am told it will be a lengthy process of healing overall, but considering what Jon and I have endured over these past frightening months I feel encouraged and at peace that my Heavenly Father will continue to oversee my recovery.
Many sincere, heart felt thanks to all of you for your endless prayers, calls, letter, emails, texts and Face Book messages which have helped to lift my spirits when I have been most down! Your love and support has been a supreme gift to both Jon and I!
On a lighter note: Ashley is enjoying the summer working out west so as to spend time with her brother and other Latter-day Saint roommates, friends and co-workers. She is thoroughly enjoying visiting with family in the area who have been spoiling our kidlets rotten as well as being entertained by the coolest older brother on the face of the earth! Cam and Ash have a most remarkable brother-sister relationship which warms the heart. We miss both of them to pieces but are so pleased Ash is in such a terrific environment enjoying herself, learning additional life/coping skills and making exciting decisions regarding her future. In addition, Cam recently accepted a new position for which he is excited; a very comical story which I will post as my next blog entry :)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Hey GREASE freaks ...
Peachy keen jelly bean! PSU's GREASE - April 7, 8, 9 2011; purchase tickets at the door; doors open at 7pm. Ashley in the role of sweet Sandy who morphs into a 1950's leather jacket wearing spandex queen lol will knock your socks off! Call, text, email or Facebook me for address, etc. See all yawl Pink Ladies & T Birds in the audience!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
For all of you local friends PSU's spring musical GREASE (Ashley is female lead playing role of Sandy) is April 7, 8, 9th at 8pm & on the 8th is a special dinner theater at 6:30 prior to performance with meet & greet the cast which will be fun! Let me or Ash know which date(s) you would like to attend and number of tickets needed :) Ash is going to rock the stage!
Happy Birthday Mother Dear!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, birthday to my mother dear; such an independent, adventurous, spiritual cheerful, loving & devoted mom who created incredible memories for our family when I was growing up!
A mother who was thinking outside of the box long before the phrase was ever coined. She and dad shared such a sweet love story; a marriage that thrived vs., simply survived. If anyone wonders why I delight in creating magical, memorable moments, traditions and events it all started with mom's example. A passion for laughter, reading, travel, home and family activities, church and community service, life long friendships, as well as magic wands, tea parties in pink (even into her elder years :) whimsy and charm only begin to describe the rich legacy she left me with; a heritage for which I am very proud and as such I continue to strive to mirror her example.
She remains far more patient than I along with other significant traits I have yet to achieve; and has a knack for seeing the good in others even if "their good" appears to be only the size of an apple seed lol, nevertheless, here are two clinks and a toast to you mom, with your long stemmed, tear drop, crystal goblets filled with St. Patrick's Day green apple cider along with butterfly kisses coming your way on your special day!
How blessed I am to have been loved by someone as passionate as you have been about life! And in spite of daunting challenges throughout your life you have remained kind, gracious and giving! How ecstatic dad will be when he finally greets you again looking at that 19 year old girl he fell in love with and in whom he whisked off to the Logan temple to marry spending 60+ wonderful years together … and on through eternity!
We all love you so very much mother dear! xoxo Jon, Becky, Cameron & Ashley 3/17/2011
A mother who was thinking outside of the box long before the phrase was ever coined. She and dad shared such a sweet love story; a marriage that thrived vs., simply survived. If anyone wonders why I delight in creating magical, memorable moments, traditions and events it all started with mom's example. A passion for laughter, reading, travel, home and family activities, church and community service, life long friendships, as well as magic wands, tea parties in pink (even into her elder years :) whimsy and charm only begin to describe the rich legacy she left me with; a heritage for which I am very proud and as such I continue to strive to mirror her example.
She remains far more patient than I along with other significant traits I have yet to achieve; and has a knack for seeing the good in others even if "their good" appears to be only the size of an apple seed lol, nevertheless, here are two clinks and a toast to you mom, with your long stemmed, tear drop, crystal goblets filled with St. Patrick's Day green apple cider along with butterfly kisses coming your way on your special day!
How blessed I am to have been loved by someone as passionate as you have been about life! And in spite of daunting challenges throughout your life you have remained kind, gracious and giving! How ecstatic dad will be when he finally greets you again looking at that 19 year old girl he fell in love with and in whom he whisked off to the Logan temple to marry spending 60+ wonderful years together … and on through eternity!
We all love you so very much mother dear! xoxo Jon, Becky, Cameron & Ashley 3/17/2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
In the Blink of an Eye
In the blink of an eye …
A baby is born
A flower blossoms
A melody resonates
A vertebra snaps
An engagement ends
A sunbeam warms
A whisper is heard
A tear drops
A smile crinkles
A snowflake forms
A caring act is shared
A temper flairs
A scent lingers
A question is posed
A lyric is written
A flame is lit
A decision is made
A spirit is lifted
A cross word offends
A dream is abandoned
A hug is accepted
An idea is embraced
A knowing look soothes
A heart beat pulsates
A season fades
A promise is broken
A friendship evolves
A loved one passes
A memory escapes
A testimony is strengthened
A prayer is answered
… All in the blink of an eye
A flower blossoms
A melody resonates
A vertebra snaps
An engagement ends
A sunbeam warms
A whisper is heard
A tear drops
A smile crinkles
A snowflake forms
A caring act is shared
A temper flairs
A scent lingers
A question is posed
A lyric is written
A flame is lit
A decision is made
A spirit is lifted
A cross word offends
A dream is abandoned
A hug is accepted
An idea is embraced
A knowing look soothes
A heart beat pulsates
A season fades
A promise is broken
A friendship evolves
A loved one passes
A memory escapes
A testimony is strengthened
A prayer is answered
… All in the blink of an eye
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Jon's family history
Check out www.hulu.com TV program "Who Do You Think You Are"; Tim McGraw ... Jon shares a 5th great grandfather with Tim McGraw; this episode traces one of Tim's & Jon's combined lines. Jon's sister Kay completed all of the family research long ago - it's fun to see her deligent work mirrored in this beautiful TV program bringing to life the people and events.
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