Another Miracle...I Have the Best Friends

Last Wednesday my friend Sandy took me to Huntsman for a blood test.  As we waited the Physician's Assistant came and talk to us.  I explained to her that the pool had been a great benefit to me this summer.  It had helped take the pressure off my back and lessened the pain and helped me sleep at night.  It has also helped with movement in my arm.  We asked about the possibility of getting a hot tub through insurance.  We found out that insurance most likely would not authorize something like that.

 Sandy shared this information with another friend Teresa.  Friday night we were at a ward party and Teresa and I spoke about my pain and arm.  I also mention the idea of a hot tub to her.

Saturday night Teresa got the distinct impression that she needed to get me a hot tub.  She felt that God was telling her to find me a hot tub.  She got on KSL and found a free hot tub, however it was already taken.  Then the person posted it on KSL again because the first offer did not come to pick it up.  Teresa called on it and the person told her that another person had already said they would come get it.

 Again the taker did not show up to claim the hot tub.  The person called Teresa and told her she could have it.

She called another friend, Joe and recruited help to pick up this monster.  it was quite an adventure getting the hot tub out from under a deck, loaded up on the trailer and through a small alley.  Teresa was able to call friends near American Fork to help her and Joe's boys to get this loaded.

 They hauled the hot tub all the way from American Fork without a incident.


I received a call Sunday night.  Teresa's voice of excitement came though loud and clear...I have a hot tub for you and it is in Sandy's driveway.  We want to deliver it Monday or Tuesday night.

I was in shock.  I could not think of much to say than thanks over and over again.

 Teresa called again on Monday and said everything was arrange to deliver the hot tub at 7 pm, Tuesday evening.  She recruited lots of help as you can see from the pictures.


Shane prepared a place next to the deck for the tub.

 We have the best friends and support.  They will help us get the electrical done and another friend is a plumber that will work his magic on getting it running.

 I look forward to some relaxing time in this huge tub!

Thank you friends!

Chemo Treatments will not stop me from having a good time

My day started at 4:30 am with a quick shower and getting ready to catch a ride to Huntsman with a dear friend that works there.

We arrived around 6 am and I got out the laptop and checked email and facebook.  At 7;30 am I checked in early for my appointment, which paid off in big ways.  They got me right in and started on the long list of procedures.
Weight and vitals, port access, blood draws, Warfarin pill, more blood draws, pre-meds, blood draw and chemo med, Belinostat. After the drug was given I had more blood draws. I had a two hour break and was able to get some lunch at the Point Restaurant.  My last blood draw was at 4:30 pm.

For the last month I have look forward to seeing the Nashville Tribute Band play in Ogden.  I had given up that hope when I knew I had a long day at the hospital.  I was pleasantly surprised when the day went so quickly.  So Britney and kids picked me up at the hospital and took me home.  We played with kids and Shane agreed to take me to the concert.  Derek and Jessica went along as well.

We had a beautiful time, it was perfect weather, the atmosphere was wonderful and the music was soul stirring. 

Chemo will not stop me from having a good time.

Me and Shane, Jessica and Derek

Kaylyn, Laney and me