Trials

Today I am greatful for lifes trials. The past few months have definitely been a trying time in my life. I am so blessed with so many wonderful things, yet seem so filled with sadness. Last week we attended Brian's grandmothers funeral in Southern Utah. It was wonderful to see all of his family and be able to spend time with them. It made us happy to be there together with them. After the funeral Kelton made me cry when he said in a soft little voice "I want to see her one more time mom." I said you will someday!

Last week my brother Tyler was having some sickness issues. He had a hard time moving and every time he would he would throw up. So they took him into the doctor where he was diagnosed with inner ear infection. He continued to struggle with dizzy spells and coordination. On Sunday, he was having dinner at my parents house and he was not acting like himself. Something is wrong! The right side of his body was slow and sluggish. He was having a really hard time walking and talking. This is not like Tyler to be sick. He will continue working like a animal even if he feels real sick. He went back into the doctor on Monday and they told him that he could have had a stroke and to go up to the hospital for an MRI. As I was visiting with him in the hospital waiting room, he was in good spirits.

Tyler has 2 quarter size tumors inside of his cerebellum. It is affecting his coordination and ability to talk. He went down Tuesday to the neurologist in Idaho Falls. He is scheduled for surgery on Monday where they will remove his tumors and test for cancer. He will loose some of his ability to walk....they are not sure how severe it will be. Whitney and I are wanting a second opinion from a specialist at the Huntsman Institute. Whit and Schuy will be talking to doctor Rosenburg (good friend with connections) to see if we can get him in down there. Please pray for him and Nic at this time. Have faith in the doctors to know he will get the BEST care possible.

Sometimes you wonder why certain people are faced with so many different trials. Why is it that we have to be sad in order to learn and grow? I am thankful at this time for all of you and the important part you play in our lives.