Looking back over the past year I can't believe that it is over. It went by way to fast and I'm not sure what I really accomplished - but I did survive.
The year started with Mom having a very bad New Year's day. I knew she was sick, but didn't realize how sick. That was the day she said that she was "afraid" and that she didn't think she had enough faith or a strong enough testimony! She fought to the bitter end, she tried to keep a positive attitude, she said she was going to walk more when the weather got better. What an example to me! I miss her more than ever! There have been so many times when I wanted to call her - have her listen to me talk - never judging and always thanking me for the call or visit. She was the best Mom (and Grandma) ever!
Because of losing Mom, I have spent more time with my Dad. He is a great man. He is kind. He is patient. He lets me balance his check book. He loved his wife more than I ever really understood. He misses her every day and tries to keep doing the things she would have wanted him to do! He has renewed old friendships and has realized how blessed he is to have his family's support!
The year was busy with just trying to keep up with life. Evan's parents have struggled throughout the year and he has tried to help them as much as he can. He has spent countless hours on the road to and from Lyman...coming home many times in the middle of the night and then going to work the next day! He is a great son and has sacrificed much to try and be there for them.
We were able to take a few trips - Las Vegas in February - Disneyland in June - Monticello/Moab in July. We spent summer nights at the Cottonwood Complex watching Parker- Fall nights at high school football games watching Willie (playing) and Preston (coaching) - going to Utah Football games and enjoying the first season in the Pac 12.
In July, I had some eye problems - tears in my retina - which required intense laser and freezing treatments to try and heal them before the retina became totally detached. This has left me with continual "flashes of light" and "floaters". My eye sight is not the best...at some point I am supposed to be rid of the flashes - but the floaters probably won't go away without surgery.
A new employment opportunity came my way in September.....I went through the interview process...spent time at the new employer's office...gave my notice to Prince Yeates....but in the end decided to stay where I was. I feel I made the right decision...I hope I made the right decision!
I am so blessed to have a good husband who loves and supports me. Great children...who have goals, who keep the commandments, and who are good examples to others!
I'm not sure what 2012 will bring. I hope it will be a great year! I hope my family will be happy and healthy!
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