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First Day of School

August 19 was Brian's first day of school and August 20 was Jaydan's first day. I took Jaydan to school her first day and neither one of us shed any tears. She is enjoying school and doing good! Today, August 22 was her first day on a school bus. She rode the bus from her school to my school. She did really good! Another teacher has a daughter in 3rd grade that rides the same bus, so they walked off the bus together holding hands. She is growing up so fast!

Post-it Memories

I saw this on my friend's blog and enjoyed posting a comment on hers so I hope you all will do the same for me. Here's what you do:
1. Add a comment to this post on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn’t matter if you knew me a little or a lot…anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It’s actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I’ll assume you’re playing the game and I’ll come to your blog and leave one about you.
3. Go!!!

Blessings!

I am grateful for the priesthood that Brian holds and honors. I have been sick a lot this summer and have lost 10 pounds in 2 months. I was prescribed birth control pills and then diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Last Sunday Brian gave me a blessing and I have felt great this week! It's my own little miracle. Another doctor has told me that I need a hysterectomy and bladder repair (which should take care of the problems). It should be a relatively easy surgery with only one night in the hospital. What a blessing it is to feel good and have the energy to do things.

Today I spoke with my sister, Brenda. She had major surgery on her foot on June 2. She was in a wheelchair for quite a while. Then she had to use a walker. She was so excited when she called me today because she was actually standing up ironing! We both laughed because who would have ever thought we would be excited about being able to iron. Just another one of those things we take for granted. What a blessing it is for her to be able to stand and do things around her house!

The Engine that Brian Built

Brian spent many hours, some late at night, rebuilding the engine on our 1998 Ford Windstar with 204,000 miles. Pops and Alec lended a hand when it came time to actually put it in the van. It will probably last another 10 years. He really takes care of his vehicles. The inside of the van is immaculate and there is nothing wrong with the outside. I consider myself lucky to have such an industrious husband!

Fun at the Lake

Greers Ferry Lake finally went down enough for us to go have fun. The water was so high under the narrows bridge that Brian could stand up in the boat and touch it. Jaydan was a little afraid of tubing this year, but Brian finally talked her into it. She loves riding on the boat, though. I realize there are no pictures of me, but I was the one taking the pictures. Maybe next time. I know everyone wants to see pictures of me skiing. (LOL)