We all seem to go through changes in our life. We have times when we couldn't be higher and floating along and then there are times when we don't think that we can push on. This is one of those times, For those who have not heard, we have lost our mom. Melissa's mom died tragically at Bear Lake last Friday. The accident happen while Melissa was trying to reposition a truck. There was a couple of injuries suffered besides Michele (Mom), Nicole- bruised lung, cuts and bruises, cracked ribs and a really stiff neck, Chantal- has cuts and bruises head to toe along with a sore knee and ankle, Carlos (Dad)- bruises and a sore lower back shooting pain down his leg, and Chloe- Three scull fractures minor enough that no surgery was needed, Broken femur, a black eye and a couple cuts.
These injuries seem to be healing fast for most of the family, but the loss of Michele will be felt for a long time to come. I thought that loosing Michele would soon dissipate, as usual I'm being proved wrong. I have become lost and not sure what I as an in-law am supposed to do. Not only did Chloe get injured, but Melissa lost her mom and best friend. This has caused a dilemma in my heart and mind as to which situation warrants my attention the most. I have decided that I must run faster with the help of everyone around me. We can do it together.
Now, let me say this we have truly been blessed. We have had support come from all around us. At Bear Lake we met some truly amazing people who helped us with everything. They came to us and met our needs just after the accident and continues still. When we got back to camp everything was packed and ready to go. People from all over the campground came to support us and get us on the road. I cannot ever explain how much these people who knew nothing of us, came and took care of our family. We are truly blessed to have met these wonderful people. All I can do is Say THANK YOU, we are fortunate to have met these wonderful people.
As the Funeral came we continued to receive an incredible
amount of support from our families and friends, they came from all over the country to make sure we were taken care of and that we knew we were loved. Often time I have taken this for granted and not realized how
important it is to have a strong family around me. The gratitude needed to express the support we have
received here at home has slipped away from me and all I can say is I LOVE YOU.
So my handsome husband came home from work like this. He walked in with a beanie on so I just saw the ugly cowboy style mustache, which I immediately told him to shave. After having said that I asked what he did with his head. Nephi said why do you think I did something to my head too. I told him I know him to well. So he took the beanie off to show off his new style. Is it not the worst? He kept it this way for a couple days too. One of his teachers told him she couldn't concentrate on what she was teaching because she would look at him and just start laughing every time. I do have to say Nephi keeps me laughing and I love his randomness! I love you Babe!!
Chloe was such a cute Tinker Bell. They didn't have any costumes small enough for her so I had to make one, but I think it came out really cute. We had fun taking her trick or treating. She of course loved the candy.
We wanted to get a little Mickey Mouse doll for Chloe and she found the one she had to have. She snuggled it like this the rest of the night. I went to ask Nephi which one we should get and when I pulled this one from her to show him she started to cry and pushed the other one I had in my hand away and reached for this one again. She was so cute with the doll and better yet she picked the cheaper one. The cashier even scanned the doll while she was still holding it.
All the grandkids.
Need I say more? Chloe was eating when all of a sudden she started doing this. It totally reminded us of the little boy on a Christmas Story, because she would just laugh and laugh every time she did this. She keeps us laughing and that is one thing I love about her!
For mother's group we went to a museum to learn about things that have been left underground for years. It was really fun and they were great with the kids. After a story and seeing some artifacts the kids were able to do there own digging for treasures. There were shells, arrowheads, pottery, and beads. Chloe found a couple arrowheads and had a necklace made with them. It was something so different and fun.
So I've had this annoying pain in my left arm/shoulder for the past 6 months and I finally went to the doctor. As of right now they think I have Tendinitis and Muscle Spasms. I had to take medication (which most people know I hate) and do physical therapy. They wanted me to wear this sling as much as possible. Well, lets just say that didn't happen to often. It's amazing how hard it is to get things done when you can't use one of your arms. I'm just frustrated because I'm still able to function and do everything as normal, I just have this annoying pain that is always in the background. Hopefully it gets better.
Chloe and I have swim class two times a week and we have so much fun doing it. Thanks to a good friend Margie who told me about the class. She also comes with her cute little girl Brynn. Chloe love the water and has done very well in the class. I'm always worried about having to dunk her under the water, but she's done great. We only have two more classes so I'm a little sad, but it has been a great experience and something we have been able to do as mom and daughter.
