It has been a difficult week for us but we feel very blessed in so many ways. We had a wonderful General Conference on the weekend and oh how that lifted our spirits and gave us hope. We have a remarkable Prophet who serves alongside remarkable leaders, all working to our benefit with sincere desires to accomplish the Lord’s work. We personally have also been blessed with remarkable children who rally to our aid and support, keeping in touch with us, offering love, insight and suggestions. We have the Temple that offers us reprieve from the world and hope for the world to come.
Joanne was out walking Jeff’s dog when the dog spotted a doggie friend across the street and took off with Joanne racing behind. She fell and broke her hip and has had to have a partial hip replacement. The accident happened on Friday and her surgery took place on Sunday. Jeff has stepped up to take care of Dave doing all the driving and cooking. Joanne is the caregiver for Dave but Jeff is doing a fine job. She has had some dizziness and bladder infection but she is starting to improve. Dave keeps us up to date on things and I have talked to her a couple of times and sent flowers.
Heather called to say that Rex is in the hospital and probably will not be coming home. They have been living in Cardston these last few years to be close to the Temple. Heather says he has been falling lately and his mind is a little confused. Aging is a very difficult time for all of us.
Tom had his PSMA pet scan last week and his blood test and we sent the results to Germany and Dr. Kulkarni to see it we qualified to return to Germany for further treatment - this time using actinium rather than lutetium or a combination of both. We received word from Doctor Kulkarni Monday morning saying they could not proceed at this time as Tom’s blood platelets have dropped. He would like him to try to get the count up and return at a later date. We were very disappointed but have made an appointment with our oncologist Doctor Suo to discuss what other steps we can be taking. Also on Monday, his left knee and femur very suddenly developed sever pain and Dr. Collingridge suggested we get an X-ray to determine if he had developed a cancer fracture. Cindy left work early to drive with us to the hospital and he had the X-ray done. We prayed and prayed that day and our family prayed. The next day the pain was essentially gone and the X-ray indicated no fracture. Truly a miracle. His tummy has been upset for about a month and he had an ultrasound Tuesday morning. That test indicated that there were no problems seen. The children have suggested that he may have developed gluten intolerance and we are now trying to have him eat gluten free. Paul gave him a lovely blessing on Sunday after General conference and we are hoping to claim those blessings mentioned. President Nelson said we should have faith to expect miracles and we have certainly had them and are expecting more. We don’t know what form they will take but we are expecting them.
I could write pages extolling the virtues of my precious husband. I have always felt beyond blessed to have him as my earthly and eternal companion. I have always felt no couple could possibly love each other more than we do. He loves and serves the Lord, loves and serves his family and his fellow man and he loves and cares for me. He has taught me more about the Savior and Christlike behaviour than anyone I have ever known. He is completely selfless and without guile. He is a humble “gentleman” in every respect.
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