Update on Trent...Day by Day... It wil be ok.... PLEASE Pray for our bud!

Wow, it sure has been a long few days. Trent is such a fighter and we have been so blessed for 26 years. I am not sure how to take this situation again.

So, lastnight was hard to sit there and see my brother intibated on a ventilator swollen from the vent and on 100% oxygen and getting peeps at 22 given to him. I was so numb standing by him I almost passed out. It's hard to watch my sibling Jeremy suffer along with me and feel the helplessness. In our lives with Trent most of the time if one person can help him it is always another who can~ standing there next to him and being unable to do ANYTHING to help Trent was awful. It's hard to hear that he went into A-Fib ... How scary is that! Too Close for comfort. I can hardly believe we are in this situation again.. Please Trent pull through this. It was so cute in the car driving yesterday when my 4 year old Bryhn said "i just said a prayer that Trent won't die". I just about lost it. I am not sure the world really knows how much we love him, I actually feel like if you don't have a Trent in your lives your really missing out on what love is really all about. It was hard in the trauma unit watching another Family say goodbye to there Father, Dad, Son! This Father had been in a 5 car accident where he was sitting in the lane and the truck of a 17 year old slammed into him sending him into death. A nurse passing by after her shift stopped and started CPR, she then brought his heart back and he was life flight to the hospital...

Last we heard there was no brain wave and her kids were there just crying, my heart broke even more: I was not sure what room or where I wanted to be at that point. I am not certain he passed, but almost certain since no family was there today. I have the deepest sympathy for this family and there amazing mom and wife; She was SO strong. Now, back to Trent: my Dad called this morning and asked when we were going to make our way up to the hospital.. I told him when we would do so and then he asked if I knew a girl names Gina from middle and high school; I said is her maiden name Hendrickson? Yes, he said: I knew at that moment my sweet brother was in the best of hands. Gina is such a great girl... and yes I have told her she needs to get on facebook, time will tell. Trent was at 70% oxygen and 14 peeps, so that was good. Nothing really has changed, they did take him a little off of the paralyzing drugs at a point where I was in there by myself and he was really trying to fight and pull the vent out, I tried to calm him down and once both me and Jeremy had one of our hands in his that was all it took to calm him down. Sweet Trent, nobody has a clue how much love we have for you.

I have been blessed with such WONDERFUL comments on facebook a few I wanted to post since one day my blog will be turned into a book for each of my children.

Jared Denslow Today at 6:24pm My prayers are with your brother. I teach special ed, and kids with special needs are amazing! Heavenly Father will always be there for your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Terilyn Moffett at 12:31pm May 31 Shalise, I am sorry for what you guys are going through. Your mom is an amazing woman and she will be greatly blessed for all she has done for Trent. We will continue to pray for him and the rest of the family. Thanx for keeping us all posted on him Shane McEwan at 9:17pm May 30 Shalise, It hit me pretty hard reading your blog. I remember the day that Trent was born and it amazes me all of his progress over the years. He, and your family have gone through soo much. YES Trent is without a doubt a fighter. I will keep him in my prayers. Ashley Veenendaal at 11:45am May 30 Sweet Trent and all of you are in my heart. Thanks again for the wonderful thoughts and prayers, without all your help we would not be able to get through it. I LOVE my Family....Hang in there Trent, the cat will not survive without you pulling his tail, the Beer drinking buddies will not survive your presents: The Dollar Tree will no longer be in business if I am not getting you atleast 5 t 6 helium balloons more then just on the weekends... (unless you can beg me enough or Shawn enough to just get you some when were there). Trent YOUR AMAZING, what an inspiration to those who have been in contact with you. Gina Thanks for the WONDERFUL love and care you gave to him today; Let's hope he new day will be a better day, let's hope my cute mom can get through this without causing more issues with her own health with her own heart. until 2morrow...

Does it ever STOP? Where did it begin, Where does it End..

Our journey here on Earth is so short in the grand scheme of things and each moment is a precious gift. I hope we take the time from our busy lives to cherish each moment for it too will soon be a memory. Yesterday is history... Tomorrow is a mystery...... Today is a Gift, That's why they call it the present.

I am doing this post with confusion, emotion, wonder, and just plain blah~ HELPLESS for the most part.... It all began 26 years ago when my brother Trent was born at 26 weeks, more then 3 months early, I remember sitting in my parents room and telling them I wanted a sister: I look back now and know I am greatful he is my BROTHER! Trent is my Best Friend, I think we can all agree in the Family that Trent is each one of us best friend. What a trooper~ Anyone who knows me, knows the LOVE i have for my brother. Me and my 2 other brothers have spent our lives dedicated to him as well as my Parents. NOBODY knows how MUCH MY parents have done and they sure as heck do NOT get the acknowledgement or recognition they deserve. We have been told by SO many Doctors how impressed they are with all of us for the LOVE we give to Trent.

Our lives would be shambles without him, nobody has any idea what it would do~ I cannot imagine life without Trent, when he was in the hospital for a month 3 years ago on the vent and closer to death then ever...i was not sure what I could do. SO, here we are again; Maybe not so much the same situation this is a different situation..So, where did this round begin...

Trent has had over 22 surgeries isn't that enough?

So, My Mom had blood work done up on him because he has been swelling, chills, fever all the jumbo for the last few weeks, she let it run it's course for the 10 days and contacted to Dr. about it possibly being his J-Peg (feeding tube in the stomach), I was chilling at home yesterday with my great friend Amy and was watching my friend Britni's kids when my Mom called: She was crying I knew then it was bad~ she did not have to say a word: She just said they were taking Trent to IMC to the ER and that he was BAD, his blood work was high though Dr. Mizelle has seen them high, he had NEVER seen them this high (of course not):

So, Britni came and got her kids, Shawn watched our's, I went and got Jeremy (my brother younger then me and older then Trent). We were on our way~ we both just sat there in silence and then in wonder and then trying to figure it all out... We got to the ER/IMC - what an amazing hospital we have, the rooms are a great size and the ER nurse Trent had was so wonderful, when Trent saw us he was excited and we then go through the entire routine of him asking (in Trent language) car, chair, tune tunes, kids, balloons.. I cannot express to you the love I have for him.

We then did the whole waiting game. Normally only 2 people are allowed in the rooms, well were not normal and WE will be in there.. They did not mind because they knew we had to be there. It is a team effort with Trent... we all have a piece of him, like were joined when he feels pain WE feel pain.. I know if Dustin was not living in Las Vegas he would be here, we were the team growing up, anytime Trent was in the hospital for seizures or any other incident me and Dustin and Jeremy were ALWAYS there. So, Trent had to be cathed, noise swabs, CT scan, oxygen you name it.. it takes 4 of us to calm and hold all 140 pounds of Trent down.

So, when they said accute infection we were thinking appendix since this word was popped out as a possibility: Well, we had found out he has pneumonia in his left lung ok- weird...

The Doc came in w/the results of the CT scan of his stomach: He said he has a abscess inside of his liver: we all looked at each other and it probably looked like someone smacked all of us..What a shock and HOW WEIRD is that. So he has been started on antibiotics; We were told they were going to try and drain the more then 7cm abscess, they showed us the CT scan and the infection it was a good size infection and it is SO deep into the liver. If going in and draining it does not work they will have to surgically remove it~ let's hope that is not the case.

So, I got home after 2am: never fun to leave and try not to worry!! They were supposed to go in at 8am this morning and do the procedure, it is now 6:40 and they are just barely getting ready to do so: They had to put him in ICU, he has major meds he is on and he had to have a PICC line put in... and the icky part; He has been intibated (on the vent), they have to have him completely still and tried some meds to knock him out and he is a fighter and kept fighting: THIS GUY WANTS TO LIVE, the Dr. said he has NEVER met a more determined person who loves life like Trent. It makes you think past your own flaws~ ie: I need to lose weight, I want another baby, I'm not happy with who I am.. Well, here is Trent: he cannot walk, he cannot talk everyone else language, he cannot express anger the way we get to: He makes me realize daily what it's all about~ not the cars, the house, nothing at all in this world is worth it.. LIFE is the worth, your family and those who really care about you.

Thanks SO much for the comments I have recieved on Facebook, the Journey is not over, please keep the prayers going; Trent is septic so this is SERIOUS. Thanks again SO much for your kindness.. I will keep you posted. This is what some people deal with when they have had a preemie, it is not all cut and dry.

love you..

p.s. side note, they hardly EVER if at all see this situation with the abscess in his liver, maybe one a year and of course Trent is the one for 2009.

FlashBack Friday!

Here me and Shawn are at my Aunt's in Kaysville at a Family Christmas party: This was the December before our wedding, so we were engaged.. Shawn sure is a GREAT guy~ little did we know how many trials we would face. I luv ya babe..

p.s. do you like Santa's black stache??

5 years ago...We Love You Ashton Robert

I am not sure why it is that they say every year gets better, or it gets better with time. I think when you actually lose a baby and go through labor and delivery and your milk coming in and your weight gain and emotionally roller coaster it just doesn't get better. Every year you look at that child that is the same age as your son or daughter would be and you wonder, you wonder what your child would be like. You wonder if they feel your not thinking of them as much as you should or too much.

I have NEVER recovered from my loss 5 years ago, when we lost our little boy Ashton Robert at 24 weeks. I will NEVER forget going into the Doctors office for a regular routine and turning to Shawn before entering the Doctor's office that our little boy is not there.. Shawn looked at me as I cried, I will never forget telling the greatest guy in the world that our son was no longer there. Shawn is my rock, he is such an AMAZING person and has been with me step by step through everything we have had to endure. We walked into the Doctor's office together as we had with EVERY appt. I told my good Doctor that he would not hear a heart beat. He looked at me and said "worry about the war in Iraq", things will be fine.. I told him, "no they will not".

Sure enough he used the Doppler and there was no heart beat! He then had me go and get an ultrasound in the next room, it was confirmed, our baby boy was gone.. A day that NEVER leaves my mind. A day that never goes by that I am not thinking of Ashton. I love you Ashton, I am grateful for the gospel and that we will see him again. I have decided not to post his pictures, it is such a personal and family thing that I feel that our choice is to keep it as our family unit..

Here are his feet print and ultrasound and pictures of Shawn and I before learning he (Ashton) was gone. Shawn was graduating with his masters program in 2004. Danica was 18 months old. I love these pictures, they are of Shawn and I with Ashton; It is pictures that to me represent him. Happy Heaven's Ashton Robert; I know your a guardian angel in your sisters lives, I hope to find comfort within myself and hope you know not one tear goes by or one day goes by I am not thinking of you.... In memory my son.

FlashBack Friday!

There is no better flashback friday then to flashback at the 2 amazing and beautiful daughter's that I have.. I feel SO blessed to have these amazing daughter's in my life. What a wonderful miracle they are in our lives only weighing 2 and 3 pounds at birth. These pictures were taken in 2006~ What a yeart it was. I have loved every minute there is to being these girls mom.

I am pretty biast when it comes to how beautiful, amazing, smart these girls are..... wouldn't you say so yourself.

BRYHN:

DANICA

I LOVE YOU GIRLS......

Forever Remember!

Joan Clyde Whicker
Joan Clyde Whicker 1947 ~ 2009 Joan Clyde Whicker, born March 18, 1947, returned Home Thursday, May 14, 2009. Joan was born and raised in Springville, Utah by William R. and Hazel A. Clyde. Joan knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse and spent her life caring for the sick and afflicted. After completing the nursing program at BYU she had hoped to work in a big city hospital; however, circumstances found her committing two years to the tiny Fillmore Hospital after graduation. There she was introduced to and fell in love with her eternal companion, Ross H. Whicker. They were married in the Manti Temple on August 27, 1971. Together they raised three children; LeeAnn (Troy) Loader, Rob (Lark) Whicker, and John (Juliann) Whicker. Joan worked as a nurse in Fillmore, Cedar City, Provo, and for 28 years at Cottonwood Hospital, where she was known as "Dr. Joan." She will be deeply missed by her many treasured friends from Cottonwood. Joan's life was an example of Christ-like love and service. She loved to sew and found joy in making clothes, dresses, and pajamas for her family. She had an amazing talent for tying quilts and nearly every friend and relative of Joan's is the owner of one or more of her beautiful quilts. She was an excellent cook and her door was always open, or she would make sure you had a key. Joan had a beautiful voice and a gift for teaching primary songs to children. She spent many years serving as a primary chorister, a primary teacher, and in Cub Scouts. Above all, she willingly cared for anyone in need, from her family members to providing humanitarian service for the needy around the world. Joan is survived by her husband, children, their spouses, and nine treasured grandchildren: Aleesa, Mauryn, and Rylan Loader; Jordan, Tannon, and Kara Whicker; and Greyson, Charlotte, and Colin Whicker. They will miss "Grandma Joan" more than words can express. Funeral services will be held Sat., May 23, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Canyon 3rd Ward, 9639 S. 1700 E., Sandy. A viewing will be held Friday, May 22, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street in Midvale and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the ward building. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In Joan's memory, hold your children tight and your grandchildren tighter, read them a story, and do something kind for a neighbor or friend.

http://www.legacy.com/saltlaketribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=127465842

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Joan was in my Family ward growing up. I remember being a small beehive and her daughter LeeAnn was a Laurel, I looked up to these older girls. My brother's were friends with her sons and Joan was our primary chorister for many years~ Joan was such a wonderful example and fun to talk with. She was so professional in her work and had fought cancer to the VERY end. We were fortunate but not fortunate at the same time to see Joan and her family 3 years ago when Trent and her were next to one another at the hospital. We had a great time talking with her and hearing about the cruise she and her husband were getting ready to go on.

My prayers and thoughts are with her family, Joan your an amazing lady, the world has lost a wonderful person. May you have the comfort you have deserved for so many years.

In Memory!!

Herbert Ray "Herb" Benjamin

JOHNSVILLE: Herbert Ray "Herb" Benjamin, 56, of Johnsville, passed away Monday afternoon May 4, 2009 in his home, following a courageous 14-year battle with melanoma.

Born September 16, 1952 in Alliance to William Eugene and Marjorie Anne (Spencer) Benjamin, Herbert was graduated from Alliance High School in 1970.

He had worked as technician on televisions with his own Benjamin's TV Service and with Tom's TV in Alliance. After moving to the Mansfield area in 1981, Herbert accepted a position as an electronic technician with Sears. More recently he drove school busses for the Northmor School District and charter busses with S&S Coach.

Herb was a life member of Lexington/Shelby Elks Lodge #2554, served the lodge four years as a trustee and secretary, and was a two-term Exalted Ruler and also as treasurer.

He was able to make the jump from analog to digital before most, and found himself working on and fixing computers, and maintained the website of his brother Robert Benjamin.

Very dedicated to his wife and daughter, Herb was also a skilled woodworker, tackling large-scale projects himself ~ even building an addition and garage on to their home. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden, and creatively made several flavors of homemade wine.

He is survived by his wife, Marian J. (Spahlinger) Benjamin, whom he married March 25, 1978; their daughter, Cora Benjamin; his stepmother, Ann Benjamin of Alliance; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Eugene & Debbie Benjamin of Phoenix, AZ, Robert & Becky Benjamin of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Janet Benjamin of Beloit, and Marsha Morgan of Pilot Rock, OR; step brothers, Sam Kyser in Michigan and Richard in Kentucky; and nieces and nephews.

His father and mother are deceased.

The Benjamin Family will receive friends Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Finefrock Chapel of the Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, 350 Marion Avenue (Former Finefrock Funeral Home), where Lexington/Shelby Elks Lodge #2554 will hold a memorial service at 7:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Paul Young will officiate.

Memorial contributions to MedCentral Hospice or the American Cancer Society may be made at the funeral home.

Those unable to attend may offer sympathy and condolence to the Benjamin Family online.

Shawn recieved a phone call lastnight from his Father that Shawn's Uncle Herb had passed away. Shawn felt bad being that if he would have known before hand he would have made his way out to say goodbye, Herb was an Uncle on his Dad's side that he actually had somewhat of a connection too. I guess I will just never understand the way other's work. Herb was always so great to include us by sending cards every Christmas or sending pictures here and there. I feel bad he suffered for so many years, his family had been through so much. I wish his wife and daughter the best and we have such deep sympathy for the Family. Since one day I will be putting my blog into a book I felt that it was important to post my husband (our daughters Father)'s uncle's obituary so that one day my children will know each side of there family from the Benjamins to the Hammonds, to the Veenendaals and to the Stevens....

Flashback Friday!

Though this was only a month or so ago, I wanted to post it anyways: what a cute picture of My Mom with her Mother; You just never know when your time is up. I have been blessed with amazing women in my life. I love you Mom and Grandma

Praying for the Freeman Family....

My heart has been full for the past few days~ I have been following the blog of Kayleigh Freeman who weighed only one pound at birth... Kayleigh's mom had Preeclampsia, the condition I get with each pregnancy~ this is what caused my girls to come early. My little Ashton that I lost at 24 weeks weighed 1 pound 4 ounces and was 10 inches long like Kayleigh.

I felt such a connection from the moment I found there blog... So many people get this idea now days that preemie's do ok now and they go home to live a life as if they were "normal", not many understand that preemie's are such fragile little angels. Kayleigh had to undergo SO many surgerys including open heart surgery.

What inspirations her parents have been to me. THEY are AMAZING!! There blog is amazing. Kayleigh has the best parents who did EVERYTHING they could for this sweet baby who lived 10 months. I loved reading the devotion these young parents had for this amazing little girl. Please click on the button above and go and read about this sweet baby.

Kayleigh now has her wings~ I pray for comfort and guidance at such a hard time in the Freeman's life. Thanks blogger world for guiding me to there blog.

SOCCER has BEGUN!!

Danica and some friends from school are on a soccer team together for Salt Lake County: she plays on Wednesday and Saturdays and she is doing awesome.. Danica and her best friend at school Averi, they have a lot of fun playing ; Danica has really been getting into it, we have had fun playing against friends in our ward.

Nana and Papa have been to every game! Were so thankful for there support and there cheers.. Danica has even made a GOAL.. Way to go DANICA.. This has been SO fun for us to watch. YAY! #12

Cowabunga Bay....

My kids are SO excited for the waterpark Cowabunga Bay to open.. For a while Bryhn would call it Cowabajio bay~ not sure where she got that from.. We drive past it anytime going to Nana and Papa's or preschool and just about anywhere else we go.. the kids are so so excited, we even have to drive up to it so they can see that they are still working on it. It says that it is the worlds largest waterpark.. hmm! Fun for us here in Utah.

below is some more information about cowabunga bay; here is a link to the website;

www.cowabungabay.com

Prices

Admission — 4 hours

• 48" and above$15.99*
• Under 48"$9.99*

*Prices do not include tax.

Admission — All Day

• 48" and above$21.99*
• Under 48"$15.99*

*Prices do not include tax.

2 little Ducks!!

everdyay at about the same time we have these 2 ducks who are usually in our front yard or right in the road in front of our house... here the kids are trying to feed the ducks.. The ducks decided they did not want the kids to be that close so they waddled away...

Malaya's Birthday Party!!

The kids could not wait to get out and swim.

the kids had pizza and cake and present time..

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALAYA" Bryhn and Danica's friend Malaya (Jen's daughter) turned 4... Wow, so hard to believe her and Bryhn are 4 year olds. Both Jen and I went through heck and back just to have these babies; we both had pre eclampsia / hellp syndrome. Malaya had the BEST party... it was at Dimple Dell Rec center and I must say I give it a score of 10 out of 10- it was GrEaT!! Look at the kids coming down the waterslide, it was an area for just there size.

at every hour on the hour the kids have to get out of the pool and take care of any potty duties .. good nobody wants the crypto garbage.

this was such a fun party, I will be keeping it in mind for an option for one of my kids birthdays, it was by far a great event and wonderful turn out.

Activities on the side!!

Here is Danica in her cheer/jazz dance class.. These classes are the community / continued education: they are such a GREAT price and Danica and Bryhn have both loved going. Danica for sure has had a great time. I think it has been good for both of them to have motivation and to keep there cute little selves healthy.

Bryhn and Eden: two peas in a pod~ they have fun just entertaining one another... look at Bryhn's bridge~ WOW!! flexible.. I think we were all shocked when we saw her do this one.

Here they are doing the wheel barrell race.. what cute kids in this class..

Bryhn is funny she likes to wait for Eden and will only let one of the 3 teachers help her..

Visting with Grandma Stevens~

On our way home from Las Vegas we were able to stop in Fillmore where my cute Grandma Stevens is at...The girls were so thrilled and I was just as anxious. I wanted to cry the minute I went into her room, I was so sad that she is having to live in more of a resthome setting rather then in her own home where she is in her own home. I do know this is the best since she needs 24 hour care, it does not stop me from thinking about her and her care and how easy it was to see her then it is now. I love my Grandma, she is off the oxygen and for odd reasons doing so good. They had stated that she would have passed away by now. It must not be her time to go, it is amazing how in the University Hospital she was doing so badly! Once she was able to be home in Holden she has become much better.

The kids sure love there great grandma, Danica has such an amazing connection and my grandma would just kiss both of them and let them know how much she missed them. I love my grandma and feel so blessed to have been able to have her in my life and in the lives of my daughter's.

I had to go out quickly, I have such a hard time telling someone goodbye. Shawn is such a great guy he stayed with the girls and told her goodbye! My cute grandma walked all the way outside, Shawn had to walk her back. I love you Grandma. Here is Danica having a hard time saying Goodbye!

Look at my cute fro haired brother Jeremy, he is such a jewel and helps my parents out with Trent SO much, Jer is such a GREAT guy. I love Jeremy; Anyone want to date him, he does not have all that hair anymore~ Winter is gone and he now does not have to warm himself up with is shag.

Las Vegas Easter 2009~

My Mom and myself and the girls were able to leave early to Las Vegas since Danica and Bryhn were out for Spring Break~ The next day we went with Stephanie and the kids and some of her friends to California Pizza Kitchen. We went on a tour and the kids were able to make there own pizza. They also provided all of the Mom's with free drinks and pizza and salad, we had a great time.

BONNIE SPRINGS NEVEDA

When we were in Las Vegas we went to a little place called Bonnie Springs! It was such a wonderful and fun little place for the kids and not expensive at all. They had animals everywhere that were set free to roam about~ the kids could pet the animals and feed them.

I love all these kids. We sure miss Dillon, Ashlynn and Samantha living in Las Vegas~ What great oppurtunities they have been blessed with while being there.

I love that no matter what! At the end of the day, Danica and Bryhn have each other. I love my daughters!

Aren't these so cute.. I love these cut outs the kids could stick there heads in. This place had such fun stuff for the kids to play on or in or even to watch. We sure had a great day.. Here are the girls riding on a wood horse. Such a fun time... Yee Haw!!!

Here was I believe a Stallion. These horses are amazingly BIG!! Then here was a bull, the bull had the ring in his nose. I would not want to mess with him.

There were so many different kind of animals the kids were able to see, they were able to pet any of the animals that were outside roaming free.. Here is the Deer Danica was really trying to stay away from. She did not like it to lick her pocket and get yuck all over her close! Danica is a bit OCD..

Danica stayed as far away from the PIG as she could, she would stand for a picture but would not get down by the pig and touch him.Bryhn, however did not care, the pig was friendly and did not mind anyone bothering him.

Here is a goat... Look at those crazy teeth. Bryhn has such a love for animals and is so kind hearted.

here is a some ginnie pigs, the turtles and praire dogs. Those ginnie pigs were for sale for purchase as well.. I do not think Shawn would like us bringing one back home to Utah.

Here we are at the end of the day.. Going to Jail, we were tired but had such a blast. Las Vegas sure has many to do and many things for children! I wish Utah had the variety Sin City has. Here is Steph and the kids, they went to jail as well.. Nobody wanted to bail them out. We tried to leave the kids in Jail but they were SO cute we had to take them home with us.

we went to Primm Neveda, the kids went on the Hopper ride and of course loved it, we all went on the log ride even Trent went on it and had a great time.

here are pictures of Steph and Dustin when they were on the log ride~ what good times, what a fun time we had...

Here is the freakiest roller coaster. My Dad, Dustin, Stephanie, Shawn and Jeremy all went on the ride. I chickened out this time.. Next time in Vegas I will have to take a shot! I used to be able to handle it, I think as I have gotten older my stomach has become weaker....

Living For Eden Benefit Concert

The Living For Eden Concert to benefit Paul Cardall has passed... I am a bit behind on my postings. What an amazing event with such wonderful wonderful talent to support Paul, Lynnette and Eden... Paul is on the heart transplant list and has been since August! Please continue with his journey on his website: http://mytricuspidatresia.blogspot.com/ There was a silent auction before the performances of a sold out concert with AMAZING talent.. My cute Mom made ALL these watches and donated them to be sold at the silent auction~ Great news was that everything sold.. How wonderful is that, a sold out concert and many talented and great people putting there talent to work. There was SO many amazing items! Shawn and I bought a painting, we took the bid price. I will have to post a picture of it, I did not think to do so while doing all this.. Remember I am a month behind on my blogging with still more to go.

Danica, Bryhn and Eden had such a great time.. We took Eden and let her play with the girls, cute Lynnette had SO many people to meet and greet. The kids always manage to have a fun time NO matter where they are.

Do you like how they all have Dorito's! Here is Eden in a dress and one of the stars of the show! Sorry to her Mom and Dad.. They were hungry and full of energy.

What an amazing night.. Bryhn and Danica had there eye's on the great music and when Paul surprised us all and played the song he wrote for Gracie! Bryhn's eye's lit up.. Paul has such amazing talent, Bryhn and Danica love his C.D. Living for Eden.. Go to www.paulcardall.com

for more information on his music. We had a wonderful night, Shawn, my Mom, Me and the girls felt so blessed to be able to contribute to a friend. It makes me feel more aware of surroundings and support for other's in our community! If anyone hear's of any other's I would love to be able to donate or be a part of it.. What a great. night!

FlashBack Friday!

I feel that it is only appropriate to do a flashback Friday on my cute Grandma Veenendaal~ She is my daughter's Great Grandma and in this picture is Bryhn Aleen who's middle name is after my Grandma... This was taken at Bryhn's first Birthday. My cute grandma has had to have some tests done to determine if she may have cancer again!

She is a breast cancer survivor and a VERY faithful member of the church attending temple sessions constantly. I hope for the best for my grandma, she misses my Grandpa so much and has said she just wants to go home with George...

So, this post is a dedication to her.. I feel so blessed that Bryhn carries her name. I love the name Aleen and we felt that it was perfect for Bryhn.

Love YoU Grandma!!