Griffin Family

Today was Holly's last soccer game for the WCCC league (she'll be too old next year.) In order to be the champions their team had to win two games today in the 95 degree heat. The first game ended in a double over time shoot out. They had a couple hours off and had to do it again. Early in the game Holly was goalie and missed a goal and was really sad. Luckily her team scored again ending the game at 1-1.  They had another double over time shoot out.  The girls were so happy! Afterward the twins came over and had dinner and then went to DI and ice cream. 

Katie bought a dress at JC Penny with her own money.  She got a screaming deal...it was a $72 dress and with sales she was able to get it for about $35. Unfortunately it was a little see-through at the top. She really wanted to be able to wear it without a jacket which required a little work. We went to Joanns and found some flesh colored material.  We asked some of the ladies in the ward to help but they said it was too hard and didn't want to try it.  So while Katie was at work Friday night I cut out the material and carefully hand-stitched it into the dress.  (Don't look close...it's kind of scary!!!)  But it worked!!! And Katie can now wear the dress without worry or a jacket! It took about 4 hours. 

 Holly was honored at school for having 3.75 GPA or above and outstanding band student of the year. Mary, a student at PVMS drew pictures of all the award winners and then sent the pictures home with the kids.

Dr. Kris Hansen saw Andy limping along at one of the baseball games and approached him and said he would like to try to treat him and see if he could fix his limp. On Thursday we went up for an initial consultation and he said he would like to do all the treatments at no charge. He plans to give him injections 3X a week and laser treatment 3X a week for a couple of weeks and see how if he can help him. We are very hopeful that he will be able to do something that will help Andy to get better faster!!!!

Our Bishop Carnevale was made Stake President on March 4.  It was expected (because he is so great!) but really sad too because he is the best bishop and nobody wanted to share him with the Stake! Since that time there has been much speculating going on throughout the ward as to who the new bishopric would be. Apparently it takes a little bit of work to get a Bishop approved and with recently getting a new prophet (Russell M. Nelson) too...well you can see how things might take awhile! Apparently the Stake turned in a name or two which after waiting a week (the prophet prays about new Bishops in the temple on Thursdays) they were told that the person chosen was a good man and a worthy man however their time to serve as Bishop was not yet. They finally got a confirmation and the new Bishop (Clark) was notified and had the task of choosing a counselor. Rysann shared with us on Sunday that her parent's had spent a LOT of time in their room with the door closed and 5X to the temp...

I have been the visiting teacher for Nicole Fillmore.  She is a lady in our ward who has struggled with addiction and I actually have known her through work.  I have never seen her at church although her mother did come a time or two last year when she lived with Nicole. Through work I've been able to develop a friendship and kind of keep an eye on her.  Last fall she was in an accident where a large barrel hit her and damaged disks in her back.  She is unable to stand upright now.  She has also lost a lot of weight. Nicole has a big beautiful yard.  As I visited with her I asked her several times if I could help by getting her a food order or doing yard work or taking her shopping (she doesn't have a driver license right now).  She repeatedly turned me down. Recently I asked again (for about the 4th time) and she said yes, she could use some help.  She said she had what we needed so we planned to go over  (Holly, the twins and myself...

On the morning of April 4 Bishop Carnevale texted me and asked when Andy was going to have his next surgery and how long he would be out of commission once he had it.  I told him we didn't actually have any surgery but were scheduled to meet with the surgeon and neurologist over the next couple of weeks and we would know more then. There was a possibility that there weren't any more surgeries -- we just didn't know. I assured him that Andy had a good attitude and was doing all he could to recover. At that time he asked when was the last time Andy had a blessing. I told him I wasn't sure but I thought it was in October right before his back surgery. I told him he had been offered recently and declined.  I never heard anything else. A little while later Andy called and said...What did you tell the Bishop? I told him the Bishop had contacted me and about our conversation.  He said the Bishop had called him and requested that he allow him to come give a blessing t...

 Easter Sunday was spent enjoying general conference at home all day and then heading to Aunt Laura and Uncle Ben's house for a Easter feast.  It was lots of fun -- Uncle Ben's brother and wife were there along with his mom.  Gma and Gpa Griffin were there.  Aunt Wendy and Kids. Us and Dallas and McKayla. B&L's kids all came after dinner was started so we got to see all the littles too. Nick came late since they didn't want to bring the baby to the party so we snuck away and went to see Ann (just a couple of us!!) and the baby. Super fun dinner!