life
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3rd Week of Christmas & Back to School
What a week!! So good, so hard, so fun, and yet so bone-wearingly exhausting (both mentally and physically). On Monday, I went back to work. I set foot in my classroom for the first time since a week after my… Continue reading
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The Second Week of Christmas
We started off the second week of Christmas celebrations with one of our very favorite things – watching the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. It is also incredibly inspiring, and always starts off the holiday season firmly centered on our Savior,… Continue reading
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Holding on to Hope – A Health Update
I guess it’s time for an update about me and how I’m doing, but I’ve been so overwhelmed with all the emotions this week, that I haven’t been sure how to put it into words. It has now been four… Continue reading
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The First Week of Christmas
We started December off right with a visit to the San Antonio Temple with Kevin, Lily and my sister Wendy. What a lovely way to start the day and the month. Plus, I always love any chance I have to… Continue reading
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A Fabulous Few Days with Cheryl
My amazing sister, Cheryl, flew in late on Monday night to visit and take care of me for a few days, and it was such a fantastic visit. Originally, she was supposed to get in earlier, but sadly she got… Continue reading
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November Highs and Lows
Life is so interesting – how it takes you to the highest highs and the lowest lows, just like a rollercoaster. That is how I feel right now, both emotionally and physically, and so it is wonderful to have reminders… Continue reading
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A Wonderful Week with Holly
On Sunday afternoon, my sister, Holly, flew in to spend the week with me, and it was so wonderful to have her visit! Her flight came in just in time for dinner, which Lily cooked for us, and it was… Continue reading
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Our Amazing Arthur
Arthur has been busier than ever, especially with all the final dress rehearsals for his play, but although he is tired, he is loving life. On Tuesday, he had a special performance of his choir, along with the other boys’… Continue reading
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A Great Beginning to November
The two weeks after “chemo week” of my three week treatment cycle are so much better for me physically. Don’t get me wrong, I am still quite weak, I usually only have energy in the mornings, and my stamina is… Continue reading
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Happy Halloween!
This Halloween was a little different for me, but my kids still managed to have a great time. They attended our ward Trunk or Treat, and the guy that Lily is dating, Chris, came with them, which was super fun.… Continue reading