Decisions, Decisions

So, for the last year and a half I’ve been so busy working, getting Ammon off to college, helping him get ready for his mission, and keeping up with Sam’s activities, that I haven’t even thought about the “C” word.  The last time I visited with my oncologist he overwhelmed so much that I think I totally blocked everything out and went on with my life.

He suffers from a severe case of adult ADD! He makes your head spin round and round. I never really understood anything he said. His office staff always seem angry and the surroundings were very depressing. Anyway, after two visits with him I decided I was done. He never really told me to do anything other than stop eating chocolate. That was like asking me to stop breathing!

I had my check up with my primary doctor and she wasn’t impressed  with his reports and as a result referred me to another oncologist.

So on Wednesday I went to see Dr. Addo and I love him! He’s the complete opposite. Very calm and quiet demeanor. Very smart and careful to explain everything I needed to know.  He’s such a very kind man. Love, love him!

I still feel somewhat overwhelmed but at least I understand what I’m overwhelmed about. He didn’t give me any recommendations because he’s consulting with three of his doctor friends as to what to do with my case.  I should hear back from in about a week. In the meantime I have some things to think about.  I now feel like I’m in good hands!

 

A Glorious Day!

We took Ammon to the Seattle Temple over Memorial Day weekend. It was a beautiful day! This was the view of the temple as we drove into Bellevue.

Ammon was anxious and so excited. We hoped it would a very spiritual experience for him but it was beyond our expectations.

It began with just watching father and son walking side by side to enter the house of the Lord.  It was a beautiful sight. We arrived at 6:30 am. I was invited to do some temple work while the guys went off to do theirs. The session began at 8:00 am. I would eventually meet up with them in the ordinance room. I would wait for the rest of the family and friends in the chapel.  There we hugged and greeted one another with great love.

It was such a perfect beautiful feeling. The spirit was so strong. It was the happiest day of our lives. Ammon’s love for the temple and his readiness shone brightly. The experience was beyond words.

But we got to share this beautiful day with all these beautiful people. Which made the day more perfect.

Bob and Marion Thornton came from Ocean Shores. Bob baptized me and my sister 35 years ago. It was so important to us that they be there so that they could see the fruits of their labors and share in this joyous occasion.  They planted the seed that has sprouted into three generations of latter-day saints. We are so grateful to them for sharing the gospel with our family.

Our wonderful Heidi Danielson came from Vancouver, Washington. She’s originally from ND. We were so excited that she could be there with us.

Ammon was greeted by all his cousins. Eric drove all the way from Portland that morning to be there for Ammon.  Manuel came with his mother from Hermiston, OR. His grandmother from Pendleton, OR and his Tio and Tia from Milton-Freewater.  His cousins Evelynne and Jessica from Spokane. His other Tia Elena from Pendleton. His sister Leah from Provo, Ut.

When I got married it was the happiest day in my life and I thought I could never recapture that feeling again but when you go with one of your own children the joy is tenfold.  I’m so grateful for that experience. I’m also so grateful to Ammon for giving us a reason to rejoice. It definitely brought us closer as a family.

Since receiving his endowments Ammon has been to the Columbia River Temple.

The Spokane Washington Temple.

The Bismarck Temple over a dozen times and before he entered the MTC he attended the Salt Lake temple with his roommate Nate.  I know it will serve him well as a missionary.