Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Ski Trip to Park City


Early in December we went on a snow ski trip to Park City Utah for a week with Kim and Ethan and their family. Kiersten and Heath flew in from Brisbane a few days after we arrived. We stayed at a fabulous resort called Marriot Mountainside. It was cold and snowy, perfect for skiing and snowboarding. David had been looking forward to this trip so he could learn to snowboard. His first run down the mountain he took a fall and cracked 3 ribs. He had to be carried down the mountain. Later that day, Kim took a fall, hit her head and lost conciousness. When she woke up, she didn't remember being on this trip and kept repeating herself over and over. We later saw that she cracked her helmet! Ethan took her to the ER so they could CT her head. The ER doctors said it was a concussion. They were very interested in her story of her head injury as there was no sign of head trauma except where the plate in her head was. We are so blessed that no one was hurt any worse than they were. Unfortunately, Kim and David had to stay in the hotel the rest of the week while I went skiing with my son-in laws! Crazy!
The happy snowboarders/skiiers
Ethan was good to keep an eye on me

Kiersten and Heath



Of course there were cards!
David at the resort hot tubs

Thurston loved the play area!

Kim, pre-concussion
David in the ER with another injured skier


Atticus
David being examined in the ER
Outside the resort
Looking down the Olympic ski jump. Scary!


It was freezing!!
David being taken down the mountain by ski patrol


Kim having fun on the slopes

Monday, November 22, 2010

12/13/08

Two years ago on this day, Kim had emergency neurosurgery for an injury no one thought she would survive. One of the many tender mercies we experienced was the Taylor House. This lodging was offered to us across the street from the hospital where we could be near to Kim and still take care of Thurston. It was a warm, healing atmosphere and made a tremendous difference to use during one of the most stressful times in our life.

We made a personal commitment to donate to them every year at Christmas as a way of paying it forward. We want someone else that is having a difficult time at Christmas to have that same tender mercy. If you are looking for a way to spread some Christmas cheer, consider the Taylor House.

Weekend with "GG" (Great Grandma)

I brought mom home with me for a 4 day weekend. I want my kids and grandkids to be around her as much as possible.
We went to Lucy's house and grandma held her namesake "Ivy Ethel". Mom NEVER thought she would have a child named after her!
GG and Lillian, my oldest grandchild.
Kimber and Lindsay
With her Australian Great Grandchildren. Mom is such a delight to be around. We had a wonderful time with her!

Sunday, November 7, 2010