MEMORIAL DAY

It is 10:00 p.m. in S.L.C. UT. Jay & I went to Neola, this morning to see JaLynn & family. We returned home about 8:30 p.m. It has been a good, but long day. We visited cemeteries, where Jay's dad, Owen, is buried, Jay's grandparents & great-grandparents, & of course, Neola cemetery where Tracy is buried. His marker was put up in time for Memorial day. It looks so nice with a S.L. Temple on the front with marriage date, plus a mountain scene with an elk. Mike drew the picture of the elk. He did a good job. On the reverse side is a picture of Christ with his arms around a young man & a short scripture. I love that picture. I can imagine Christ with his arms wrapped around Tracy. It is beautiful!

I have not blogged in 4 months. I had to get Jim's wife, Jen, to refresh my memory. Jay had back surgery on Feb. 10th. He had 4 vertabrae fused, also, has screws, etc. He spent 8 days in rehabilation at the hospital. He had not walked without assistance since Dec. 26, 2008. We didn't realize that he was so weak. He has done great, except for his left ankle, which he had planned to have repaired before he hurt his back. June 1, 2009, he is having an ankle replacement. He won't be able to put any weight on his foot for six weeks, another six weeks in a walking cast. He has to have this done so he can walk properly, again. I had my torn rotator cuff repaired March 4th. I still have to be careful not to lift anything more that 10 lbs., if that. This has been a different year. We'll be happy when all is repaired!!

Cohen, Mike & Heather's baby, "our miracle baby" had his first birthday April 20th. He started out weighing 3 lbs. 6 ozs. I'm not sure how much he weighs, but he wears size 18 month clothes, so you can see he is doing great. He does not crawl or walk, but I'm sure he will. He is such a good, beautiful baby. Just like our other 24 grandkids! We haven't done a lot, the last few months, except watch t.v. & stare at each other. It's not easy to not be able to do the things you used to do. We are blessed, our health is good (other than surgeries), we have five beautiful children, & the 25 beautiful grandchildren! They are so good to us.

I have read your blogs a few times. I like to see how everyone is & what they have been up to. Hope all is well with you & your families. 'Til next time!!