11/14/22 Whirlwind of a week! And good news...we all survived the week!

 Whirlwind of a week. Started out with the usual family dinner Sunday and pizza night Monday. On Tuesday dad covered elections all night long!  And I stayed home and started working on pomegranates for jelly Wednesday night with the YW. There were so.many.pomegranates! It took HOURS!  

I bought an electric juicer thinking that would help. But it didn't. When I put the whole pomegranate with the shell in...it tasted like...shell.  Ewe!  And when I seeded them and then squished them it did beautiful but it was so. much work!!!! oy!

So hand squish it was. 

The YW made a batch of jelly and got to take home all the jellies we made from that batch. During the evening we had gone out for dinner first with B&L and Gpa and dad started spiking a fever. He didn't eat dinner and was shaking so I knew he was getting sick again. I tried to call and get him a telehealth appointment but they refused to see him and said to take him to the hospital. Being stubborn and knowing we had caught it early we searched high and low and found three antibiotic pills and started him on pills. Got him through to Wednesday when we could see Dr. Carter. 

Dr. Carter confirmed infection and gave him an antibiotic shot and a double dose of oral antibiotics and he was dragging along and starting to feel a little better. 

Grandpa waiting for testing 
at the hospital

Friday morning was the Veteran's Parade and presentation. What a great event!  We had almost 100 veterans and their plus one and just had a really special event where they were honored and presented with medals and certificates. My day off actually lasted about 6 hours of work but it was very rewarding and just a great experience. 

I got off work after 2 p.m. and tried to get hold of gpa Griffin but he didn't answer.  I didn't think too much of it and waiting 2 hours. Again I called and texted and nothing. Our tracker showed he went to E&D's house and was on his way home or at home already. Finally Diane called and said she was taking Gpa to the ER because he was slurring his words really bad and his left side was kinda droopy. 

We were on our way to test drive a Maverick truck when they called. So we quickly got in the truck to get a feel for it and then headed over to the hospital, with no dinner yet...we were trying to connect with Gpa for dinner. 

Dad with his new baby
2022 Ford Maverick

Gpa was already back in a room (you know it's serious stuff when they take care of you immediately upon entry!) but he was already showing great improvement. He had very high blood pressure (dr said that was normal and good...his body was fighting) and they confirmed he had a mini-stroke. They gave him some blood thinners and a bed for the night. He got a cat scan, MRI and some tests on his heart. They sent him home Saturday with some prescription medication and he seems as good as new!  WOW right?!

He did have a little fall (missed his bed when climbing in) but he seems to be very much on the mend. He's super grandpa. 

Meanwhile, we had arranged to purchase a new vehicle up by Grandpa Laurito's house at the automall up there. So early Saturday morning we headed north. We picked up AJ in Santaquin and drove to B&M's house. AJ took our van home for us (he had stuff he wanted to do here in St. George). B&M drove us to the dealership and dropped us off. Two hours later we had purchased dad a new truck. It's very nice and I'm pretty sure he loves it!

After we finished truck stopping we met at Scheels and walked the mall. Then Dad and I stopped at Gpa Laurito's and said hi really quick. He had a cold/cough so we didn't get together with him and everyone since we have pregnant girls and babies. 

Mckayla...twins in the oven...
again! About 10 weeks along.
Due June 5 

Marlee and Bryce
Baby girl in the oven due Feb 12

Andy and Dallas

Coolest Uncle ever...Bryce wrestling the twins

Go Ellie, Go!

Daddy reading to the twins

Gigi reading to the twins

Selfie!!! DJ loves it!

Pops wrestling DJ!

Then we went to D&Ks house and hung out, went to dinner, hung out some more. Did the WINCO thing and then collapsed in bed at Bryce's house. Got up early this morning and headed back down the road to home.

We had lunch at Carnevale's with Hamers and Sister Boone (her husband died recently) and it was fun to see them. The Hamers have been doing the camp host thing all over (TX, Colorado, AZ, etc) and after three years they bought a condo and settled in Mesquite. They look just the same as I remember them!  They are cute as ever. 

Tonight we have Gpa and E&D coming for dinner in just a couple of minutes. So yeah, whirlwind!

That's a slinky on his foot, not a broken foot!

I'm so thankful that we've been blessed to still have our boys in our life (Andy and Rod!!!) -- life is fragile and I am thankful for everyday. 

We didn't make it to church today so we listened to some podcast in the car. The lesson was on Hosea. 1. God is faithful to his people even when they are unfaithful. 2. God disciplines his people when they are unfaithful. 3. God has a deep affection for his people. 

We serve a God of love and a God of wrath. Our God is full of compassion and he loves you deeply. If you are upright and walk with the Lord you will do well. If you decide to be sinful, you will stumble. 

Be wise and discerning and walk upright all your days. 

I'm so proud of you for the sacrifices you are making. You will be blessed all the days of your life for your service. I am inspired by you and hope to be as good and faithful as you are. 

Don't worry about the boys here...I'll keep taking care of them!   

Love you so much! mom

Bad weather coming home!