Its someones BIRTHDAY!!!

Today is Brandon's birthday!!! He probably wont read this but I want everyone to know what an amazing husband he is! I couldn't be more happy. He takes such good care of me and always puts me first( even through football, basketball and track seasons). I'm so proud of him and the things he does. I love going to his coaching events to support him. We have had our hard times but he always makes sure I know he will always be by my side. I am so thankful that he honors his priesthood and has been able to give me some amazing blessings. Brandon, I love you and am so thankful you're mine!!! HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY!

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Lets spread the word and make more women aware of this "silent killer". With the recent passing of my Grandma who was taken from us because of Ovarian Cancer, I want to help other women know the sign and symptoms. Please take the time to read through the symptoms and educate yourself on this horrible form of cancer. If you would like I have fact/symptoms cards that would fit in your wallet.



Join the hundreds across the nation wearing TEAL to support National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. TEAL is the ovarian cancer community’s color and serves as a reminder that ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all the cancers of the female reproductive system and a leading cause of cancer death among women.

Symptoms

Even in its early stages ovarian cancer has symptoms. Research indicates that 95 percent of women with ovarian cancer had symptoms and 90 percent of women experienced symptoms with early-stage ovarian cancer. Symptoms vary from woman to woman and many times depend on the location of the tumor and its impact on the surrounding organs. Many of the symptoms mimic other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society, with significant support from the Alliance formed a consensus statement on ovarian cancer. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has endorsed the consensus statement, which was announced in June 2007.

The statement follows:

Historically ovarian cancer was called the “silent killer” because symptoms were not thought to develop until the chance of cure was poor. However, recent studies have shown this term is untrue and that the following symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population.

These symptoms include:

Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)

Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. The frequency and/or number of such symptoms are key factors in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Several studies show that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce these symptoms.

Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease. Early stage diagnosis is associated with an improved prognosis.

Several other symptoms have been commonly reported by women with ovarian cancer. These symptoms include fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation and menstrual irregularities. However, these other symptoms are not as useful in identifying ovarian cancer because they are also found in equal frequency in women in the general population who do not have ovarian cancer.

Please wear TEAL and help spread the word!

Nothing to exciting

Nothing to exciting has been going on. We went to Enterpriese for the 24 of July rodeo, we've hung out at the lake and went to a boxing match where we sat ring side. Now that football has started we really wont be doing much but I really love football season so I'm ok with that.

Grandmas Weekend

I know I already posted about Grandma's passing but there are some thing I want to keep for my memories.
This past weekend was my Grandma Waters funeral. While it was very hard, it was a good week. I was able to take the week off work and spend alot of time with my family. Thursday was the service in Henderson. It went really well. My Grandma looked very peaceful and beautiful.
After the service we had a luncheon and was able to spend time with friends and family who had traveled to be there. On the way home Brandon and I were talking and he said something that has really helped me get through this. He said" you know how your Grandpa went on a mission after he and your Grandma were married and she waited 2 years for him, well now your Grandma is on her mission and she is getting everything ready for your Grandpa to join her in heaven." I was like WOW! thats an amazing way of thinking of it. Its so true.

On Friday all my family in Henderson started to make their way to Idaho. That is where my Grandparents choose to be their final resting place. On the way up Brandon and I met up with my Dad, Grandpa, Kenzie and Grandma. Yes Grandma. When Grandpa was making the arrangements to get Grandma to Idaho, I'm not totally sure how it all came about, but flying her would have cost over $1000.00. So, the funeral home suggested a U-Haul, but Grandma deserved better and they asked if anyone in the family had a SUV that would fit a casket. Measurements were taken of my moms Yukon XL and it was a perfect match. So my Grandpa was able to make Grandma's the final drive to Idaho with her. On one of our gas up stops I was talking to my dad and Grandpa and told them what Brandon had said and we stood there and cried because we know its true.

We all made it to Idaho safe and had a beautiful service which my Grandpa spoke and did amazing! I don't know I would be able to do something like that. Singing was hard enough! We buried Grandma at the Grant Central Cemetery. I do wish she was closer to us, but she is with a lot of her family. Grandma's flowers were a little more colorful then you would normally see on a casket, but each flower had a special meaning. On Mother's Day every year my Grandma wore a crosage that had 5 flowers with 2 different colors, 3 for her girls and 2 for her sons so it was only right that her final flowers carried on that. My Mom and aunt Tami did a beautiful job making sure it was done right with, one red for Grandpa, two yellow for her sons Jeff and Jerry, three purple for her daughters Tami, Tonya, and Tedene, 6 blue for her grandsons Brandon, Brad, Zack, Trevor, Stryder, and Soren, 12 pink for her granddaughters Taryn, Lacey, Katie, Lauren, Jordan, Hannah, Whitney, Amanda, Mackenzie, Sarah, Emma, and Shelby, and one white for the great grandbaby on the way.

I have so many wonderful memories of my grandma and am going to truly miss her, but I know its only a short time until I see her again. I love you the most Grandma.

Grandma Waters

Yesterday was a very hard day. My wonderful Grandma Waters passed away after fighting cancer. I'm still a little shocked that she is gone. I'm waiting to wake up from a bad dream. She was diagnosed with a rare and mean form of ovarian cancer just a little over a month ago. I'm so sad that she is gone but glad she didn't have to fight for a long time. She is no longer in pain and is perfect (hot pink toe nail and all). I'm am so thankful for the gospel and eternal families. Just knowing that we WILL see her again makes these hard times a little easier. She was an awesome example to her family and friends. She is going to be missed by so many. Grandma, I love you so much! Thanks for always being there for me and my family. We promise to take care of Grandpa. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Remember we love you the most!

We're Back!

We are back from our trip but Im to tired to do a full recap of the trip so this will have to do for now.

June happenings

In June, Greta came out for work and we were able to meet the 2 cute girls and have dinner with her. I sure miss her and wished she lived closer. Love you Greta!!!!



Last weekend Zack was in his first longdrive and closest to the pin comp in St. George. He did good for his first one and won over $200 worth of stuff. Good Job Z-MAN!!





We also went to dinner with Brandon and Lindsey while up there. I dont like how I look in the picture so I wont post it. It was a fun time though. We are also off to PA and BOSTON on Tuesday!!! Cant wait!