Flower Water Level

Melanie wrote: 
Mom, 

Todd posted a picture of the flowers that I put together for your big vase. The water level is too low. Some of the side stems are out of water. Would you put some more water in the vase? 

Also, if you completely empty the water every two days and refill it, the flowers should last for over a week. 

Thanks.
Melanie

Myrna wrote: I already noticed that!!!! I took care of it but I did not know to empty the water every few days.

Melanie wrote: Okay. Thanks. The addition gets a little warmer than the rest of the house, so the water will start to grow bacteria, the bacteria will lead to mold growth, which will make the flowers die more quickly. Little things you learn when dealing with flowers. 

Thank you for allowing us to treat you like you should have been treated all you life. It was interesting to me on Sunday morning when Dad walked me out to my car, he told me how much he loved you and when he was talking about the day he married you, he choked up and got tears in his eyes. He really does love you Mom. Mel

Myrna wrote: I moved them into the living room--the flowers--and I know Dad loves me and I love him. I am not surprised that we lasted 50 years together. I am just surprised that we both have lived this long. We are just like two old rocks rolling downhill. We strike sparks now and again--some good ones and some not so good ones--but neither of us would like rolling along with anyone else. Well, maybe Dad would if I died. I don't know that he would be good solo. He likes to talk too much. In fact, I was trying to work this morning and I finally had to tell him to leave the room, PLEASE!!!!!

I planned on getting up to say goodbye but I was too tired and slept too long. Sorry about that. There were too many little kids with problems in our trailer. I think I wandered around half the night. I cleaned up vomit until I was ready to join in myself. Oh, well. I suppose I may degenerate to that level again before I leave this world. I hope people are as patient with me as I try to be with little people.

Myrna wrote: Thanks for the beautiful flowers. The ones at the church have certainly made the rounds. They went from there to a stake Primary meeting and then on to widows and old folk's homes. They brightened more than our celebration. Thank you!!!!! I love you and am so thankful for your many talents.

Melanie wrote: I like the fact that many people enjoyed the flowers. What a great idea to take them to the Rest Home. 

I heard little Ryan every time he threw up. I am not a heavy sleeper, so I heard the whole thing. I felt so sorry for him, you, Dad and Kirsten. She didn't get any sleep, and got vomited on as well. Some things about having little children I do not miss. :)

I love you. Mel


Myrna wrote: Ryan was sleeping next to Jacob. Luckily for Jacob, he had pulled all the covers over his head because Ryan threw up on top of him. I woke to the retching sound. I took him out on the step, crying, and gathered the bedclothes. I had Dad pick up Jacob (who stayed asleep) and take him in with him. Then I brought Ryan in the house. He threw up twice more before we got to the front door. I went back out and got the bedding and brought it into the washer, including the pillow. I went back out to the trailer and found out that the floor was also covered and it had soaked through at the bottom when I was moving Ryan off the bed so I had to wipe up the mat and the carpet and the floor. I then found another pillow that had got the over-splash so I ran that back inside. I stayed for a bit because I was worried that the pillows would cause the washer to go out of balance in the spin. However, I was covered from bringing in Ryan so I had to clean up myself. I had to wash off the walk and the front steps. I finally laid down and Jacob woke up and went into the bathroom and used the toilet in the trailer (where there was no water) before I realized what was happening. So I had to clean that up and him. Then Donovin started to moan in his sleep. He didn't ever throw up and the next morning he said he was fine. Emma had eaten way too much cake and had bad gas! Only Erin and Whitney seemed unaffected by all of the goings on. However, Caydin had gotten worse during the night so David and family just hurried and left. Todd said he had not heard a thing. Wow! 

Myrna wrote: I just re-read. What do you mean, some things you do not miss about having little kids? It doesn't take a child. I remember you cleaning up after a sick husband, dog, and a deer mess. I don't think any of that is fun either. (Especially the deer!!!!!!) :(

Brandon Flowers - A Fire Still Burning

Brandon Flowers, Mormon lead singer of The Killers, wants to be a positive force in the world. His wife, kids, and parents set a good example for him. Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, knows that it's not common for a rock star to have a wife and kids. But his parents' example led Brandon to choose early on that pursuing music wouldn't be about sex and money.More at http://www.mormon.org/brandon


How many of you remember Brandon? He grew up here in Nephi. He has a sister who still lives here. I think he is David's age.

Health Challenge‏ From Kirsten

Kirsten wrote: Here's a new "health challenge"... a little revised, only 8 weeks, no free days (other than holidays), and extra credit points for things like scripture study, flossing teeth, etc.

Let me know if you're interested.  It starts this sunday.

Kirsten


Hi friends,

I am attaching the latest health challenge rules and tracking sheet.  Let me know if you are interested.  We will be starting this Sunday, October 23rd, and it will run for 8 weeks.  (Note:  there is a new holiday rule, so you can enjoy Thanksgiving without losing points.)  There is also a weight loss option for those of you who are interested in that.   The winner of the last round won $500!  The more that join, the more money is in the pot to win.


FYI--I just looked over the tracking sheet.  One of the pages is to show how you could earn maximum points per day.  However, it gives points for a shake AND healthy meal.  You get a point for one or the other, not both.  I am clarifying this with my brother, Brian, who is running the health challenge from MO.  If he gets enough to sign up there, we can have a friendly competition between the west and midwest.

Hope you are all doing well!!

Sheri Ford

Myrna wrote: Was there supposed to be something to download? I didn't see anything that contained any rules.

Kirsten wrote: Sorry.  Thought the attachments would forward...