Thoughts From a Frazzled Mind

Condo Time:  Tasha, Zane, and Isaac came up to join Kim and me and the Jensens for an early Christmas at the condo at Wolf Creek.  We had such a great time.  Grandpa Bobble hung lights and decorations all around so it felt all Christmasy.  Little Miss and Isaac had SO much fun playing together!!!  We followed tradition and watched all three of the "Librarian" movies and played tons of fun games.  We laughed and laughed!  Zane amazed us all with his ability to beat us at Nertz while playing as slow as a sloth!   Cousins Dance Party! Shandra stitches:  Shandra was going down her stairs when she slipped and fell against the wooden rail covering the half wall.  She was talented enough to hit at the exact place at the end of the rail that had a sharp point, and she sliced her forearm deep enough that she needed three stitches.  I drove her to see the doctor, who, when she told him that she was a surgery tech, told her that he would teach her how to put the stitches in herself!  Sh

  November 22 - Isn't crazy how just when you feel that things can't get worse, somehow they do!  Actually, I'm just talking about the Coronavirus right now.  It has now been 9 months that this small little virus starting wrecking havoc all over the world.  I remember in June thinking that it was scary and so horrible that my state had gotten to the point when there was an average of 300 new cases diagnosed in a day.  This month we are now averaging over 3,000 new cases a day!  Of course, we are doing a lot more testing which accounts for some of that rise in new cases.  However, at this point, most of the hospitals in the state are over 85% full, especially in the ICU's, because of COVID cases.  In fact, they have started designating other facilities to be used in case overflow space is needed.  Healthcare workers are working an insane amount of hours.  To help combat this, the state just approved a Nursing Apprentence license to be given to senior students before they

General Conference was held virtually again in October due to Covid.  I really enjoyed the talks.  It is always so special to hear our dear prophet, Russel M. Nelson, and other apostles speak.  I'm looking forward to reading the talks again. Our stake is finally allowing us to start going back to church every week, still with many restrictions.  We have to sit 2 rows apart, everyone has to wear masks, and the sacrament service is held after the main meeting because it is not broadcast.  They are still broadcasting the main meeting for those who can't or don't feel comfortable returning to the church.  We have also started having relief society, priesthood, and Sunday School meetings again, but those are still virtual.  It is so great to return to the chapel!  I love seeing all of the faces (at least their eyes since they are wearing masks).   A while ago, we sisters talked about our cousin Bob, who lived with us as a teen and has been an intricate part of our family since. 

Sad News:   My cousin, Vaun Waite, suddenly passed away on September 4 from an apparent heart attack.  He was only 52 years old.  I feel so very sad for his family who is grieving so hard right now. I am so sad that we were not able to get together for our "Summer Thanksgiving Reunion" because of the stupid COVID restrictions.  However, I am grateful that my sisters and I were able to give monetary help that was desperately needed.   Vaun's Funeral was very nice.  It was just a graveside service, but there was a large crowd that traveled to attend.  They opened it up for people to share memories of Vaun.  Vaun was a racehorse trainer and many of the people who attended were associated with the horseracing world.  Numerous people stood and told stories of how hardworking, kind, and service-oriented he was.  It really got me thinking.  I have said this many times, and I truly mean it, I am so glad that I do not have to be a judge in heaven.  I am glad that a merciful God wh