Friday, October 3, 2008

Enna Burning


I finished the book Enna Burning last week when I was totally flat in bed. I loved it. It is by Shannon Hale, who wrote Goose Girl and is based on one of the characters from that book and includes many others from the Goose Girl. I am reading River Secrets now and I am enjoying it but I am having nausea because of the pain killers so I get worse reading--bummer. If you like a good story and loved the characters in Goose Girl you should read it!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Wedding Day Memories

It was a beautiful day in Salt Lake City on September 30th. Keith and Amber were stunning. The temple sealer was a hoot but spoke so low I only caught half of what he said. He didn't say too much as it was and commented that he gave up giving advice since his kids never listened to him! He also made some funny comments about how his mother dyed her hair red until she died at 100 and that his dad had pink hair! Like I said he was a hoot! I had no pain really, I was fine sitting. After photos outside the temple--notice Teresa, Katie and I have matching skirts we bought in the slide show. I wish I had worn a more fitted shirt because that shirt did not flatter me at all! But it wasn't about me it was about Keith and Amber. After photos Tim, my dad and I went to Connie Nelson (a friend from Chico who attended the wedding) her parents live near the temple and so we went there and napped until the luncheon. I am sure that helped my leg and back. The luncheon was at the Lion House near the temple grounds. The food was amazing. It was fun to hear Keith and Amber introduce their families and friends to the guests. Then we raced back to Amy (Tim's sister) to pick up Zane and Gwen and head home to get ready for the reception. The reception was yummy and great fun ending with a dance. We visited with family and old friends. Keith and Amber had fun, Keith sang along with "Raw Hide" which was a kick and sent us all home. I am not sure if Dancing Queen or Stayin' Alive were my favorite songs. Taran was a true gentleman when he danced the only slow song with me since Tim decided to drive the littlest kids home. Dancing felt good, it was a miracle day when I think of how debilitated I was just less than 2 weeks before!

Wedding Day Photos!

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Rachelle update

I just thought I'd let you know that I am improving. It is slow but I am and I am encouraged. The pain is much more under control with the pain meds, before it was bearable but there. I can go longer between doses instead counting down the last hour and waiting another hour for them to kick in. My back is not in pain it is my leg that feels like a charlie horse cramp in my bum, hamstring and calf muscles in my left leg. Standing is very hard on my leg, it doesn't take much standing to hurt. Walking is fine, sitting is okay it is all getting easier except standing seems to be the same. Thank you for all your prayers and fasting. I know that they have helped me. I also know that I wouldn't be able to rest like I have without help from my family Louws & Pews (esp. Tim & my mom) and my ward/neighborhood. I am amazed when I think about how bad I was. I have heard from people who have had similar injuries and they have all recovered, some with surgery another with physical therapy. I am optimistic I will also recover with time and hopefully without surgery.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Hoof to the Hills


The Thursday before all my pain got unbearable our elementary school had a fundraiser were we paid to walk and then had pizza and snowcones after. Here is a photo with the Cedar Ridge cougar before we started! The kids loved hugging him.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Girls and their stuff!

 
 
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I couldn't resist when I saw these hats at boutique! My girls are so cute!

Gwen and her ball

 
Gwen loves balls and Granny gave her a new ball while mommy is recovering--see older blog if you don't know why! She's so cute we can't resist posting her photo!