"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh and anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God." Ether 12:4

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Movies, Weddings, and Water (oh, and Puking)

Hello friends and family!
Things haven't changed that much since the last blog update. Dad's had a rough few days with puking and stuff, but he technically doesn't need to eat, so it's not medically that concerning. He's now getting most of his medications via the PICC line, so we know they are working even when he's sick. I guess when he feels nauseous, we're going to start giving him fluids via the PICC line as well, to help keep him hydrated and give him energy.

Things are going well in other areas, too. Alex was ecstatic over the new Transformers movie (he's a typical 16 year old boy). His top 2 favorite movies are now: 1) Transformers #2 - 2) Transformers #1. The irony is that Adam and I used to play Transformers all the time when we were younger, and now it's Alex who talks about Autobots and Decepticons nonstop.

Benj is gearing up for the wedding in five weeks and has been working full time up in Park City with Adam. Speaking of which, congrats to Adam on his new calling. It required the ordination to the office of High Priest, which was a true miracle and blessing (dad was able to ordain Adam and pass on his priesthood lineage, which Adam can now pass on to the other boys). We were grateful to be able to participate in the experience, and hope it won't keep Adam too busy :)

I've (Nichole) been having fun with my aunt Lisa in scuba diving lessons (minus bloody noses. Oh, and inner-ear pressure headaches. Oh, and the panicked feeling that comes when you just swallowed water. Through your nose.)

We are grateful for the experiences that remind us we are alive, only human, and those times when we realize how incredibly blessed we are. Be grateful you can eat through your mouth.

Love,
The Losers

9 comments:

The Jensen Family said...

Love the comment! What a blessing to be able to have that priesthood lineage in your family. What a great example your family is to so many of us looking into your lives.

Timmerie

Zeann said...

Nichole you are an angel. Thank you so much for your updates and your wonderful way of writing. Thank you for sharing the strength, faith, and humor that you have in the face of extreme adversity. We are truly blessed to have lived by, and been touched by your family.

Rick, Thank you for all the strength, hope and faith you have taught everyone lucky enough to be around you. Love you

Leslie Scoresby said...

What a blessing to have the ordination done by you! For him and all the others. What is Adam's new calling? We're assuming he's in the bishopric? Their blog isn't updated on that. We love you dearly, pray for you constantly, and admire you eternally!

Barbara Jackson said...

Thanks for fitting us in today. We know you must of been tired, lots of people loving you and wanting to visit.

We think of you EVERY DAY, love you EVERY DAY, and count our blessings you are in our lives and hearts EVERY DAY.

We'll think of you as we travel, be good. We'll see you when we get back.

xoxoxoxoxo

Ned and Barbara

curtspud said...

We are so grateful Nicole (and others) take time to keep up the blog. Nicole, you are a scream! But you were that way from the very beginning...quite the entertainer-- even in preschool! So glad Adam had that experience with Rick--the lineage continues. Rick, I don't know how you keep on keepin' on. You are amazing... Michelle I miss you. Wish I was closer...know we pray for ALL of you Every day and always keep your names in the temple...Love you.

Gma Chris said...

Nicole, Michelle, Rick & other family members.
I am not sure if you remember me and my family, but we lived two doors down in Grace Idaho. Rick took over managing the Anderson Lumber after I lost my father to a heart attack. Nicole you use to play with Jenni and Adam use to play with Brian. I look at your family picture and I am blown away how much you've all grown. I had no idea until a month or so ago that Rick was fighting such a battle. Michelle, I love you and miss you and miss the recipe swapping and you and Jane and I doing joy school.
Give my very best to everyone. Rick I pray for you and for courage.
Thank you for such good memories.. Grace was never the same when you guys all moved away!!
Christine (Andreasen) Haber

Zeann said...

No place you have left has ever been the same. Love you, pray for you and wish you the best. The Loser family rocks. Love you

Anonymous said...

Hi Richard,
Just wanted to say Hi. I have you and you family in my prayers. I can't believe what a trooper you are. I was talking to God the other day and told him I only needed the faith of a mustard seed. I know that is all it takes and yet sometimes that mustard seed seems like a mountain. I continue to check on you through you blog. I think that is wonderful it lets us know how you are without having to bother you.
Love always in Christ.
Jackie

Tracy said...

Losers,
Just wanted to say HI! and you know we are thinking of you. It was very nice to visit awhile back. Thanks for being so gracious and such wonderful friends. We love you and pray for you.
Tracy & Jill