The ER and Kirsten

She ended up in the ER again today. It was just a mild reaction today. We took her in the car so she didn't alarm all of the neighbors. (They come running each time that something happens. Two of the older ladies really love her.) We were actually headed toward Denver and her surgeon when she started getting short of breath and her lips and tongue started to swell again. We took a trip to the ER, they treated her, and we went on to Denver. The doctor in ER seemed to think that she was so sensitive because of all the meds she had been taking and because of the adverse reactions she had had that she was just sort of cycling through the junk working out of her system. Pray that is the end of all her misery though she is still in great pain. Love you all!

Kirsten wrote: Thanks for resending.  And for walking me through all this!  Love you!

Myrna wrote: I love you also, lots! That doesn't mean, however, that you can take any more ambulance rides for a very long time.

Melanie wrote: By the way...I don't remember the orthodontist that took over the Kitchen's practice...but I didn't like him as much. The Kitchens were fabulous!

Melanie about allergic reactions

Melanie wrote: I have allergic reactions to any morphine medications...usually swelling, vomiting, and a drop in blood pressure. And violently allergic to demerol. Also, I can't take cephlasporin...another allergy. Poor thing. I wondered why she wasn't responding to the text.

Ben has the same jaw issues, but our surgeon told us the surgery down sides outweighed the benefits, so we elected not to do the surgery four years ago.

I hope I don't regret that decision in the future.
Mel

Kirsten for the Second Time

For the second time in two days, the ambulance just drove away from the house. Yesterday, either the oxycodone, hydrocodone, or keflex caused her to have a severe allergic reaction. At the ER, they were unable to determine what caused the problem for certain. Although the Dr. there thought that it was most likely that it was both the narcotics. They took her off of everything at the hospital, except for Tylenol. (I do not have time to look any of this spelling up.) They put her on a morphine-type drug and sent her home at noon. We got back about 1 p.m. but had to go to Walgreens and get the new drugs. Guess what? She took the first dose and started to swell again. She is not as bad this time and, I am hoping, will not need to stay the night. We are supposed to take her back for her one-week checkup tomorrow. I am certainly happy that I never had this surgery. Shawn and Melanie, who took over Dr. Kitchen's practice after he died? He was the one who told us that Kirsten did not need braces that her mouth looked just great. HAH! Can I sue at this late date. I know, I know, he did the best he could at the time. She was just 12 or 13. I am too old for all of this fear of dying. Could you guys all knock it off, OK? Just be healthy, strong and do NOT have surgery or accidents. :)

Todd wrote: A friend to Amy and me had this done as a senior even after he wore headgear for a couple of years. It was painful, but worked. He was most surprised by his facial change. He got a chin out of the ordeal.

Myrna wrote: I would have liked the chin but not the pain. I just wore braces for four LONG years. They did the best they could and I do have a bite. Kirsten did not have a bite.

Amy J. wrote about the Myrna's mention of the difficulty of  keeping up with a family schedule and her admiration for the young mothers of the family: But you DID do it Myrna, AND you had 8 kids instead of 5! :)  Give Kirsten our love and she will be in our prayers for a speedy recovery.  Have fun with her kiddos. Amy


Myna wrote: Yes, BUT, my kids will all tell you they had to ride bikes some places they went and walk others. We were lucky to live two blocks from church and that helped a lot.

Melanie wrote: ...and three blocks from the Elementary school, a half mile from the old high school, across the street from our friends, a short bike ride to the pool and dance...it was fun to ride bikes everywhere.

Todd wrote: I have scars from trying to keep up with Shawn. 

Shawn wrote: ...and most of that bike riding was on one speed bikes, but that is how we got around.

and yikes, headgear!

 

From Lyla Spencer

Hope you are staying warm in Colorado!!  No one from the press showed up at our meeting tonight.  Short meeting and guess what??  i have been recording for 10 yrs and have never done what I did last night.  I found out when I got home to burn the minutes that they had been deleted!!  So I hurried and typed what I remembered, good thing I took some notes and it was a short meeting.  We held an excutive session (UGH)  and that was okay, I recorded that.  I wonder sometimes if our executive sessisions really merrit an executive status!!  Oh well!!  Not my problem I guess!!  
 
See you next meeting and have a safe trip home!!
 

Kirsten is Out of Surgery

Kirsten was out of surgery at noon today. That was about four and a half hours from start to finish. The doctor said he was able to do everything he planned. In other words, he cut her upper jaw and her lower jaw apart and made it so that her bite meets. She had very thin facial bone but he was still able to get the screws to stay in place in the plates. (It is too bad that Dr. Kitchen died. He kept Shawn from having to do what Kirsten is doing by giving him headgear). She will have lots of pain but they are keeping her sedated so that she can rest and heal. Tomorrow, when she comes home, our adventure will really begin. We must watch her meds so that she gets painkiller every four hours. The kids cannot sit on her lap or hug her for fear that they will jostle something loose and she will have to undergo more surgery. She cannot talk at all. She has to write what she wants on a white board. She has a doorbell buzzer in her room and it will ring downstairs. She has to sleep in a recliner so that her head is up. She will need to do that for six weeks. There will be no solid food for two weeks or more. She has a syringe that she will use to squirt juices in between her teeth (sealed together with elastics). We have to keep her locked up and away from the youngest kids for the next two weeks. I don't know how this is all going to work but I guess we will find out. Dad and I must leave at 5 a.m. to go and get her. I honestly do not know how any of you keep up with your lives. Taking kids to school, picking kids up from school, running errands, shopping, washing, ironing, fixing meals, keeping things moderately clean and having the company of wonderful little people while you do it AND staying on schedule.

SV: "Holdman Christmas Lights 2010 - Complete Show"‏

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Kenneth Anderson, Denmark, wrote: Glad you enjoy the display! The father of the fellow who has been making these Christmas displays is a colleague. Have been in touch with both for some years!

I watch it every year at Christmas time!

 The following link puts our (Floyd Holdman, the father) mutual involvement in perspective:

http://vimeo.com/13514540

Where We Are For Two Weeks

Melanie wrote: So,  you are at the Waite's?

We are in Colorado with the Waites. We will be here for two weeks. Kirsten has extensive jaw surgery on Wednesday. She will be home on Thursday. I hope we have planned enough time for her to heal enough that she is no longer on pain pills when we leave. We will be here until February 3.

Shawn wrote: We're glad you can be there for the recovery. We hope all goes well.

At Kirsten's and Ready to Go

We are at Kirsten's home in Colorado Springs. We will be here for at least two weeks. Kirsten has extensive jaw surgery on Wednesday. She will be home on Thursday. I hope we have planned enough time for her to heal enough that she is no longer on pain pills when we leave. We will be here until February 3. 

Jared Really Had to Work

My tooth is out. It took all morning (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). My jaw had to be scraped clean and the bone transplant put in place. In addition, the tooth in front of it was badly decayed (under a 30-year old crown). I have a new crown there. I am still numb so I don't know if I hurt or not. It will be nice to be rid of all of that infection.

Atheism and Evolution‏

Dear All,
    I read an article the other day in which some of the tenets of those who profess to be atheists, are figuratively asking me to believe that there is no God, and no creation, and there is no Savior; but that I should believe that something came from nothing, that natural order came from chaos, that consciousness came from nonsense (or something).  And I am supposed to believe that complex DNA molecules and Protein (enzyme) molecules came into existence somehow by chance.  The fact is, as discovered by science, that DNA requires the action of enzymes to form, and that enzymes require DNA to form.  It has also been proposed by evolutionists that UV radiation provided the energy for these chemical reactions to come about; however, it has also been discovered (scientifically) that UV radiation is destructive to protein such as cell walls.
     Atheists claim that religionists, especially Christians, who have faith in God and Jesus Christ, have no valid evidence of their existence.  To me the very existence of this beautiful earth, and the whole universe, and our solar system, and the order demonstrated therein, denote a Creator and God.  The very existence of human beings, mortal men and women, who are literally children of a loving Heavenly Father, and who wants us to return to live with Him again after this mortal life is completed, also provides evidence of our Heavenly Father.
     It was because of the missionaries teaching me the Plan of Salvation of our Heavenly Father, and the idea of Eternal Families, that I came to understand what Mormonism was all about.  I learned that this Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Church that understands these things, and that only through Priesthood authority from God, and bestowed on a Prophet, we could become worthy to return to live with our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ.  And it was only through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and His taking upon himself the sins of all mankind who ever have or ever will live on this earth, that we can receive the blessings He has promised His children--and that is us. We are all literally His spirit children, and He has provided the way that we can find the way back to Heavenly Father.
     I wish I could explain fully just how much I love this Gospel of Jesus Christ as it was revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith in the restoration of this Gospel.  It has brought to me more joy and happiness in my life since I have come to realize that if I can endure in righteousness to the end of my life, I can be with my wonderful wife and children in and for eternity.  There is an eternal existence, and we can enjoy the blessings of that life if we are willing to obey all of God's commandments, and strive to live the best that we can throughout this mortal existence.  God revealed that this life is a test designed to see if we will be obedient, and to obtain a physical body.  If we do these two things, we will literally graduate from mortality to a far more happy and joyful existence.  I came to understand that what the Savior told Nicodemus (in Matthew) was necessary; when He told him that "except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God," so I realized I had to be baptized and confirmed by someone who had the Priesthood authority--so in July 1954, I was baptized, and have enjoyed the blessings of the Gospel ever since.  Come join me.
     I would like to explain one more item which is thoroughly misunderstood and mistaken; it is that Adam and Eve should not be looked down upon for their transgression in the Garden of Eden.  If you remember, the Lord did forbid them to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of  good and evil.  But He also described their punishment if they did; He told them they would "surely die" if they partook, or in other words death would come into the world.
    However, if they did not partake, mortality and the opportunity to have children would not have come to pass.   In other words, they had to partake in order for them to "multiply and replenish the Earth."  But then an angel of the Lord informed them that a Savior would be provided to perform the Atonement for their transgression.  This is a major part of the Plan of Salvation of our Father in Heaven.
     My testimony is that these things are true, and that Joseph Smith, as a fourteen year old boy had a vision and saw the Father and the Son, and was told that he would be an instrument in the hands of God to restore the Lord's Gospel to the earth.  Also, we have a Prophet on the earth right now, and his name is Thomas S. Monsen, and he really speaks for God today, just as Moses and Abraham and Isaiah, and others did centuries ago.

With love, Dad and Russ Bender

Lucy Jones' Nephew Joe (Houston) is making his own video game!‏

Lucy Jones wrote: Hi Everyone!
     This is my sister who has sent this e-mail to me, and I'm forwarding it on to all of you.  Some of you may have already gotten it from another source.  I think it's pretty neat, and I'm very proud of my nephew.  He's a very intelligent boy with a lot of ambition.  
     Enjoy the beginning of the ride with him!

Hi,
   I don't know if I have already told you about Joe (my son) and his latest exciting adventure!  He and his team are striking out on their own to put out their own video game.  They do this with the approval of Arkane Studios, Joe's former employer.  They have been very supportive of his effort.  Shana (my daughter-in-law), has also been very supportive of this venture, and she describes her feelings about it so well below that I am forwarding excerpts from her email in the body of this one.  
   If you could forward this email to any video game-lovers you know, Joe would really appreciate it.  NO pressure to contribute, by the way, but you might be interested in looking at what he has put together so far.  I'm not a video-gamer myself, but I am proud of Joe and how hard he has been working on this project.
Estella

From: Shana Lanzetta <lanzetts@gmail.com>
Subject: Joe is making his own video game!

Hi everyone!

Okay, so I'm not sure if everyone knows but Joe quit his job two months ago to pursue making his own games.  He's spent the last two months getting his kickstarter campaign together in the hopes that he will get to finish making this game.  He's got 30 days to raise the money he needs in order to do this. 

It's been hard on us all with a toddler and with him pulling extra hours - meaning I'm also pulling extra hours.  But all of that seems worth it for what he stands for and what he wants to do.  Check out his game and his company Roxlou Games.

For $15 of support you get a copy of the game when it's finished and all the tools he used so if you are so inclined you can make your own mod (and a note about kickstarter, you only have to pay if the total goal is reached).

I'm so proud of him and excited!  Please check out his campaign and share with all your friends.

Thanks!
Shana

From Joe:

Friends & Family,

The Kickstarter campaign for our indie game "Unwritten" has just launched.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1599677835/unwritten-that-which-happened

I won't distract you with the project details since they're all there in the link above. I will say that if you got this email you're in our "first tier" of friends and supporters. This means that we care an awful lot about you and want you to see what we've been working on the past few months.

It also means that you sharing this link is vitally important to our success. No matter how you share, (e.g. Facebook, Reddit, email, tip submissions to gaming sites, plain old word of mouth), it's all good stuff. Getting exposure will be our biggest challenge, and you can help us get started.

Also be sure to "like" our project page on Kickstarter, and back us with a contribution. If possible this is best done early in the campaign. A strong initial showing increases our chances of being noticed as a "staff pick" or "popular" project, further increasing our chances for the future.

Thank you. I've already asked for a bunch of stuff, but you might also wish us luck!

Joe
   

The Latest on Factor V

Julie also has Factor V Leiden. David's doctor told him that he had it just a few months ago. That makes all of you except for Shawn and Kirsten. AnnMarie hasn't been tested. Only 50 percent of the kids in a family (where there is a single zygote) should get it. Julie's doctor had to be funny--he said that I was most likely supposed to have had two more kids. There were probably two angels in heaven who would have come to the family and not had it. ;)

About the musical‏

When is the date? Dad needs to have his shoulder operated on--the other side. I only hope they can fix this one, not like the other. At any rate, he couldn't remember when the musical was so was not sure if he could schedule the surgery when they wanted him to or not.

Madilyn's Winter Guard Competition Dates

Here are all of the competitions, dates and addresses for you. Sorry it took me so long to get them to you. Competitions usually start around 4:00 pm. Except for State is usually an all day thing.

Evaluation Show January 19 (Parents are no allowed to come. Sorry)
Mountain Ridge Junior High
5525 west 10400 north st
Highland, Utah 84003

North Ridge High School February 2nd
2430 north hill field rd.
Layton, Utah 84041

West Lake High School February 16th
99 north Thunder Blvd
Saratoga Springs Utah 84045

Bear River High School March 2nd
1450 south main street
Garland, Utah 84312

American Fork High School March 16th
510 north 600 east
American Fork, Utah 84003

Lone Peak High School March 30th
10189 north 4800 west
Highland, Utah 84003

State Competition  April 6th
Davis High School    
325 south main street
Kaysville, Utah 84037

Myrna wrote: Thank you. We will attend one of them for certain. We cannot be to all because they are on Saturdays while we are at the temple. We will make arrangements to be at one of them and we will let you know in advance which one.

The Best There Is--Flu Vacine

Myrna wrote:
I did go to the clinic as I said I would. There is no updated flu shot. The CDC thinks that the one being given, and having been given since last fall, is the right one to prepare us for the flu epidemic. It is 62 percent effective and, if you do still get the flu, you will have a much lighter case. I still wished I had known about Tamiflu. If you are one of the ones who did get a shot and still got the flu, you should call your doctor and ask about Tamiflu and find out if it is right for you.

Melanie wrote: If you need Tamiflu, you have to obtain it within 36 hours if the first manifestations of the flu...otherwise it is useless.

Myrna wrote: I did know that about Tamiflu. Thanks, Melanie.

Kirsten wrote: They only give tamiflu to those who are immune suppressed or people who are around others who have suppressed immune systems.  The rest of us don't get it.  bummer!

Amy G. wrote: We don't have a problem getting Tamiflu here in Ohio...

Myrna wrote: Thanks, Dear, Siovhan! This is good to know and I am glad that I got the shot--NOW! Next year, I am getting it in September. I have had the pneumonia shots--two in my case. Gramps only had to have one because he was older when he got his first one. You are right, I have three temple friends who have been in the hospital with pneumonia. I do love you!



KirstenDad had read that you should not get a flu shot until December because it was more effective then. HA! The doctor said that the effectiveness lasts a year and should be taken in September. I knew within 20 minutes, after having sent four very sick women home from the temple (and two very ill men) on Friday, exactly what I had. I stayed home, drank lots of fluids, tried to keep my 105 temp down, and slept, when I could for the aching). I actually got it at a program at the school where this very sick person, sitting behind me, kept coughing and coughing. It only took 24 hours for me to come down with it. I didn't know it could act so fast. I stayed home from the temple, from church and from meetings. I had the thought that I might be the fourth woman in my family to die at 72. I didn't bother calling the doctor because I didn't think there was anything that could be done unless I got sick enough to go to the hospital. I finally called because I wasn't sure if I was getting pneumonia or not. Three of those women who left the temple did. I hurt in my chest but it wasn't that. I found out that I could have come in for a Tamiflu but by then it was way too late. So I just struggled through two weeks and am now thinking that I just might live.

Flu Vaccine

Melanie wrote: I very rarely comment on emails that are sent to everyone, but, as a person who is required to get a flu shot every year, I have learned many things about the flu and vaccines over the years. The benefits completely and totally outweigh the negatives, especially in people who are prone to illness, due to compromised immune systems, i.e., the elderly, the young (infants and children), people who are asthmatic, people without spleens, those who have just had major surgery, or are recovering from treatment for cancer, teenagers who are active in their schools and work, people who suffer from diabetes, etc. Even after receiving a vaccination for the current flu (the flu mutates and changes over the year, because everyone who catches the flu has different side effects from it), when it is passed from person to person, it mutates according to your body and the person you pass it to. If you have received a flu shot, you might still be suseptible to the flu, but will not get the extreme effects. In other words, you might get the sniffles, a slight sore throat or even a low grade fever. The effects won't be as severe and will last fewer days, than those who haven't been inoculated. If you get the flu, you pass it to more people, so you help to keep the flu season active. It reminds me of the old saying, "I had something and I gave it to two friends, who gave it to two of their friends, who gave it to two of their friends and so on, and so on, and so on..." Please, if you haven't received your flu shot, get one. There are pharmacies with trained pharmacists that can administer the flu shot...they are licensed to do so. There aren't any excuses any more....
Mel 


Myrna wrote: I agree. LHT and I are going back to the clinic the a.m. because we heard that they had adapted the new serum to the new strain. I guess I will let you all know if that is true. I just know that I do not want to try to die again this year. Once was enough for me. I get my shots and have even updated the whooping cough and the pneumonia shots. I did not know about Tamiflu. I certainly wish that I had. (When I went, I found out that the strain of serum being given is the best there is and there is no updated version.)

Siovhan wrote: We've talked to DOZENS of Doctors at work and all of them say this strand of vaccine is totally ready for the current virus strand. And they suggest that if you've had pneumonia at all to DEFINITELY get the vaccine because the flu can turn into really bad pneumonia. 


Myrna sent this: The flu is getting major coverage in the media this season—and for good reason. With 22,050 reported cases so far this season (26 times more than last year), 47 out of 50 states reporting widespread flu activity, 20 child deaths, and hospital employees in Chicago and cities in four other states getting fired for refusing to get vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control has confirmed it: we're in an epidemic.

Boston and New York State are both in a state of public health emergency, and though the South and Southeast have started to see a decrease in flu cases, CDC director Thomas Friedan said the epidemic will continue for at least several more weeks.

And unfortunately, people age 65 and older represent the overwhelming majority of confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations, says the CDC. So what do you do if you feel it coming on?

We talked to Jonathan Olshaker, MD, Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center, to get practical advice for getting over influenza faster — or avoiding it altogether.

Surprising fact #1: It's not too late to get vaccinated.
The flu season is not over. From 1982 through 2012, flu activity has always hits it peak in February, according to CDC data, and since the vaccine only takes 10 to 14 days to kick in, "it's not too late," says Dr. Olshaker. If your regular doctor doesn't have the vaccine available, you can find a flu-shot provider in your area using HealthMap Vaccine Finder. 


Surprising fact #2: The flu shot serum is made with eggs.
People with an egg allergy could have a reaction to the flu shot, since the serum contains small amounts of egg protein. According to the CDC, people who have an allergy to eating eggs should discuss flu vaccination with their doctor, but many egg-allergic individuals can safely receive influenza vaccine. "Benefits of the vaccine are overwhelming," Olshaker says. "Unless you're highly allergic to egg, you'd be crazy not to get it. The vaccine has a 60% success rate in preventing flu, plus it lowers the risk of complications, if you do get it."

Surprising fact #3: There is a way to ease flu symptoms.
If you have flu symptoms — extreme fatigue, high fever, body aches, cough — there's only one surefire way to shorten the duration, according to Dr. Olshaker: a prescription drug called Tamiflu. "If started within the first couple days of symptoms, it shortens duration by 1 to 2 days and it has some effect in reducing risk of complications," he says. Not sure whether you need it? Calling your doctor's office nurse is always a good first step.

Surprising fact #4: Even if get the flu and you feel awful, you probably don't need to go to the hospital.
If you're an average, healthy person and you come down with the flu, Dr. Olshaker says: stay home from work, get lots of sleep, and drink fluids—basically what every grandmother in the history of time would recommend. "The vast majority of flu sufferers don't need to go to doctor," he says. The flu is only life-threatening when you experience complications, he says. To avoid sitting in a hospital or doctor's office when all you really need is rest, look out for the following warning signs:

Trouble breathing or chest pains
Feeling faint (a sign of dehydration)
Extreme shaking chills
Persistent diarrhea (some strains of this year's flu has included gastrointestinal symptoms)
Persistent confusion

Surprising fact #5: In rare cases, the flu can lead to viral meningitis of the brain.
Persistent confusion could be a warning sign that the flu virus has spread to the brain, which could lead to meningitis. Viral meningitis typically isn't deadly, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, but it can cause painful swelling in the brain and spinal cord that harms or destroys nerve cells and causes bleeding in the brain.

From David Childs

David Childs also commented on Justin Childs's link.
David Childs wrote: "I remember being disgusted when I saw the pictures of Jane Fonda sitting in the anti-aircraft gun in the '70s, and my opinion of her remained pretty much the same all of these years. When I read tbis (from Justin) post, something seemed off - It sounded like Barbara Walters was saying derogatory things, and that just doesn't sound like her. So I googled the author of this post, Ronald D. Sampson, and I got a lot of hits, a lot of them negative. I always want to be fair... Anyone who is interested in this should do the same research and make up their own minds. Here are two of the links I found, there are many more...

http://www.factcheck.org/2010/11/blame-jane-falsehoods/ http://www.snopes.com/military/fonda.asp"

Justin looks like his dad to me.

Myrna wrote: Great photo, Justin (Childs)! I didn't realize until I saw this how much you look like your father, Richard. I loved that boy and man so very much. I could see your mom but now I see your dad also. I love you!
January 15 at 9:13am · Like

Justin Childs wrote: Thanks aunt Myrna I've been told that alot in the last few years!

From Michael Re: Click Return

Myrna wrote: I don't want you to take time from your work to write to just me. I don't even want a thank you note. Keep on working. Just click, return and send if you got your packages and cards with money. I just worried that they might not show up. Love you lots and lots, both of you. Grammy

Michael wrote: Yep, I got them!  Thank you so much! Love you, and Happy New Years!

Myrna wrote: Gramps and I love you! We are so proud of you! In fact, we think we are lucky to be your grandparents.

Just If You Can

Myrna wrote: Dearest Melanie: In the next day or two, please call Julie. She has been stuck at home with sick kids for the past two weeks. Jim is in California with the bees. She will not let us in the house because she is afraid that we will get the flu from them. Our lone contribution to her welfare has been to drop a Sunday meal off at the house and run home. We have talked to her a few times on the phone.

I know you can empathize. I know you remember how you felt in like circumstances. 

We love you!

Melanie wrote: Yes...I was talking about this with some of the women in my ward. I really remember being spouse-less for most of the children's illnesses. 

I will try and call tomorrow. Poor thing. She enjoys frying pan to fire moments, doesn't she? Mel

Myrna wrote: I think she has the same affinity for them that you do. I used to wish I lived closer to you so that I could help you more. Now I know, however, that you would have been afraid for my health and I would just have had to do what I do here. I could pray for you long distance.

How is your problem? Do you go back to the doctor soon?

Melanie wrote: I need to schedule a check up for after March...the doctor here isn't too worried, as I haven't had a really bad flare up for a few months.

Site with Lots of Rostron Info

Kirsten wrote: Am I the only one who hasn't seen this? Came across this today as I was searching great grandma Nielsen's records. 

http://genmayle.com/gen/getperson.php?personID=I39590&tree=Test

This particular link is for Grandma Trauntvein. He has compiled lots of information besides just the charts. Thought I'd pass it along just in case, but I know some of you probably already have this site saved. 

Love, 
Kirsten

Prior to having Myrna's tooth done.

Myrna wrote: Dr. Doug Peterson prescribed Amoxicillin for me and told me to start tomorrow. Is that what is needed? Also, he said, that I should let Jared do an implant. Doug doesn't do them but thinks they are great. I don't have any idea what is the best. I do love you all. I hope this doesn't make me useless to you.

Kirsten wrote: Jared says that's fine if you start the antibiotic now; he usually has his patients do the treatment the day of or the day before, but doing it now will be great, too.  He may also prescribe you a steroid to help the healing.  He'll know more once he gets in there. :)

Love you!  Thanks for being willing to come for so long to help!

Kirsten

Myrna wrote: You know, this really bothers me. I want to help you and I should PAY Jared. He married you not the whole famdarnmily. What about the fake tooth? There was something in there about six weeks or so. 

Kirsten wrote: This will literally just be an extraction and bone graft. You can't get your implant until your bone heals and becomes solidified. That's what will be about three months out. At six weeks you will need someone who can take out the membrane over the grafting material.  Jared says any competent dentist can do that.

You won't get your crown for about six months

Myrna wrote: Well, it won't be Dr. Peterson. He doesn't do that. I held off on the antibiotic. I will start it before we come, however. I have it now, 550 mg Amoxicillin to be taken three times a day. Thanks for the information. Does Jared know someone who will take out the grafting material?

Hale Center Theater Orem

Myrna wrote: Thank you, Dear. We so appreciate the gifts. I feel guilty, however. We give you $25 per event and you give us tickets and warm jackets. Thank you! We love you and yours. Thanks for the tickets. We are looking forward to going. It will be almost as nice as seeing your children perform at school. We also appreciate the milk, the cleaning and all else you do to make our lives better. Thanks so much. We love you! Mom and Dad

AnnMarie wrote: I wanted to have the tickets mailed out to you, but this is the only way they do it.  So the tickets will be held at the box office just inside the door in my name - just print this out and take it with you. The showing is 2/14 at 7:30 (arrive a half hour early though), Seats West 2E and West 2F.  It is on Valentine's day.

Happy Birthday to Dad.



---- Original Message ----
From: "Hale Center Theater Orem" <tickets@haletheater.org>
Sent: 1/14/2013 12:03:10 PM
Purchase Receipt - LEND ME A TENOR
Thank you for your Ticket Purchase to Hale Center Theater Orem.

Order Number: 551912
Date/Time Purchased: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:03PM
Patron Information
ANNMARIE HOWARD
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PROVO, UT 84606-
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LEND ME A TENOR
Hilarious Comedy
Thursday, February 14, 2013 show time: 7:30 PM

Ticket Information
Quantity of Tickets Purchased: 2
2 @ Internet - Adult (12 & older) ()
WEST - Row 2 Seat E, WEST - Row 2 Seat F
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• When you leave the theater, please remember our sleeping neighbors.

Calleen Powell was one of my bridesmaids

Myrna wrote Tyrone Powell to ask about Calleen Powell.

I am wondering if you know where Calleen Powell (married name?) is. I lost track of her years ago. Can you tell me about Calleen? I wanted to get in touch with her again. I was one of her bridesmaids and she was one of mine. She had suffered polo as a child, and had a withered leg, but became a wonderful nurse. We were in the same ward but she was a bit older. We actually became good friends when I fell down a flight of stars and injured myself. She was my nurse at the hospital and we became close after that. At any rate, I have been thinking of her and would like to get in touch but it has been so many years. Somehow, when I was a young mother and had a passel of kids, I didn't manage to keep up with my friends very well. I would like to make amends.

Powell was her maiden name and I cannot seem to remember her married name. She was a nurse and had had polio. She had one leg that was thinner than the other because of the disease. We were good friends though she was older than I was by a couple of years. Her family lived just off Carbon Ave. on the street where Mabbitt's old store was--that corner. It goes west. Rats. I can't think what it is. I'll have to Google a map. I'll have to let you know. Sorry. I guess I should just do all that and then send this but, just maybe, you can figure out what I am talking about. Their house would have faced east on that street. I know, I know. I am talking to a Powell who had/has a hundred relatives in Price.

Tyrone wrote: What is  her husband’s  name?

Myrna wrote: It is too late to worry. I found that she had passed away in 2005, so I waited a little too long to try to get in touch.

She was such a spunky girl and, even though her leg was a problem, I never heard her complain. She came to my home and I went to hers. We went to the same ward. I had asked her to be my maid of honor, but, the night of the reception, my grandmother had not understood that and, while I was getting ready, lined them up differently. I just let it go. Calleen never did say anything about it and neither did I. I did help her plan her wedding, which was after mine. I helped her pick out my dress and made it for myself. Her marriage was not a temple wedding and we held it at the ward. I marched up the isle with her. She was so hopeful that she would convert her husband. She moved to Kansas, I think. We sent cards back and forth for a bit but then we just stopped. I know where all of the other bridesmaids are and have kept in on again/off again touch. Oh, well, too little to late for this friendship.

Note to the young: keep in touch while you can.

She was one of my bridesmaids and I was hers.

Calleen Powell Claxton 1939 ~ 2005 WELLINGTON- Calleen Powell Claxton, 66, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away June 24, 2005, surrounded by her family after a brave and valiant fight with bone cancer. She was born April 13, 1939 in Price, Utah to Stanley and Clara Bogh Powell. Calleen graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield, Missouri and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She worked at hospitals in the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Utah finally retiring from Castleview Hospital. She loved music and was a gifted organist, volunteering her services at several local churches. She had a very strong faith in God and adored her family and friends. She loved animals, crocheting, embroidering, gardening, was an avid reader, and an excellent cook. Mom struggled all her life with polio and later in life with post-polio syndrome, diabetes and cancer. She had an appreciation for the simple things in life and taught her children to embrace life, reach out, and care for others. Calleen was a great mentor to her children and grandchildren. She taught them to always give their best effort at whatever they did in life. Calleen was always thankful for anything anyone did for her. Survived by four children, Kimberly (Celso) Montoya, Helper; Jeffrey (Kim) Claxton, Aurora, CO; Michelle McMinds, Mitchell, Indiana; Stephen (Leanna) Claxton, Pleasant Grove; nine grandchildren, Mathew Montoya, Michael Montoya, Melissa Rogers, Ryan Claxton, Jillianne McMinds, Peter McMinds, Bridgett Pemberton, Donald Claxton and Bronwyn Claxton; two great grandchildren, Mason Rogers and Maddux Rogers; sister Lynnette (Wendell) Wakefield, Roswell, New Mexico; brother Kent (Raelene) Powell, Murray; her dog and faithful companion Molly. Funeral service Wednesday, June 29, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Wellington Stake Center, 935 E. Main, Wellington. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, Tuesday evening 7:00-9:00 p.m. and at the Stake center one hour prior to service. Interment Price City Cemetery, Price, Utah. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Provo for the excellent care they provided Mom in her final days as well as all the individuals who prayed and showed concern for her during her illness.

Emma's Letter Originally Written in December

12-30-12

01-13-13

Dear Grandma and Grandpa Trauntvein, 

Thank  you for the $25.00 for Christmas. I have not spent it yet except for my tithing that I paid, $5.00, and my boots.

How are you guys doing? Did you have a good Christmas? What did you do for Christmas? Did you have anybody over for Christmas?

Guess what I got for Christmas? I got an 1Pod shuffle, inline skates, two leotards (I have pictures at the bottom of the page and maybe of my other presents too), and I also got a panda speaker for my iPod.

I hope you have a great New Years. Write back please! I really miss you guys up in Utah. Well thanks again. I love you guys. P.S. I'm sorry my card is late.

Love,

EMAREE WAITE

Myrna wrote: What a sweet letter, Emma! The letter was not late. A thank you letter is never late. Gramps and I are thankful that you wrote it to us and that you sent photos of the neat gifts that you received for Christmas! We hope that you finally decided on something to buy with the money you have left after paying your tithing. That is a wonderful thing to do--pay tithing. You are a good girl. Your tithing on the money we sent should have just been $2.50 not $5. Did you add extra?

We love you very much and we will see you soon.

Grammy and Gramps

January 13, 2013‏

We had an interesting day, this Sunday. We are now called, as you know, to see to it that a sacrament meeting service is provided at the elderly care center within our ward boundaries. We have, Gramps and I, been assigning ward families to present the programs. They play the hymns and a 101-year old resident of the home leads the music. Sometimes a resident will also say the opening or closing prayer. The priesthood in the family, assisted by others as needed, prepares and serves the Sacrament. The presiding priesthood member of the family presides and conducts and other family members give two and a half minute talks. Gramps said that the Spirit there this a.m. was so very strong that it was glorious.

I stayed home to put the finishing touches on my Sunday School lesson.

In our Sacrament meeting, we had our five serving missionary's moms give reports on their missionaries. One of the Elders is serving in Africa. He is very tall, 6-foot 6-inches, and he is sometimes having to ride in a small bus with lots and lots of other people. It makes a tight fit for him. Each of the moms was equally proud of her missionary son and the meeting was full of laughs, smiles and tears as they shared the tender moments of the missions their sons are serving.

In Sunday School, Gramps and I teach the missionary preparation class. One of the young men is going to Italy. The other two are waiting their calls. It was my turn to teach the lesson and I had such a wonderful time discussing the temple with the three men. Gramps was there, of course. What a great experience it is to be with the young Elders.

Then, after Relief Society and Priesthood meeting, our ward met in the cultural hall for a snack and send event (sometimes called a munch and mingle). There were cookies and crackers for those who stayed--hence the snack. There were also tables with stationary and pens waiting on their tops. Each of us was to write a letter to each of the five missionaries. The Bishop is mailing them to the various missionaries on Monday morning.

We then came home, finished fixing dinner, and drove some of it to Julie's home. Jim is in California taking care of the bees. Julie is at home with four little kids who have had the flu. That on top of losing her baby, which was due the middle of May. I can't remember if I told you that the baby died inside her at New Years. She went to the doctor the Saturday before and the doctor found that the heartbeat had stopped. At any rate, we knew how pressed Julie was. She had to stay home from church because of the kids. She lives way out in the country with the closest neighbors a couple of blocks away. So we took dinner to them. We talked briefly and then we left. She was afraid that if we stayed we would also get sick. (Gramps got stuck in the snow and had to borrow ashes from Julie's ashes bin to get unstuck.) It was certainly cold there--12 degrees below zero at 6 p.m.

I am finally getting over the cough that went with the flu that I had just after Christmas. I think I tired to die but it must not have been my time to go because I am still here. I suppose that you heard about the missionaries at the MTC who had the flu. It was an epidemic. There were 250 of them all sick at the same time.

We do love you! We are so proud of the work that you are doing. What a great service you are performing. (One of my friends at the temple calls it "preforming." So now, every time I say the word "performing" I think of her and her "preformed" concrete. She cannot hear the difference in the two words.) ;) So keep up the good work. We so enjoy your letters and also the letters of your cousin. Who would have thought, in advance, that you would both end up in California speaking Spanish? I am happy that you did but I was surprised. Dane and Kyle are the next to go out and we could have four of you out at once. What a blessing to the family that will be. Having two of you out is already a blessing!

Take care. Know that we love you!

"The Lord has great confidence in you. He trusts you." - President Uchtdorf at the CES Devotional.

The Latest on Factor V and the LH Trauntvein Children

Julie also has Factor V Leiden. David's doctor told him that he had it just a few months ago. That makes all of you Leonard children except for Shawn and Kirsten. AnnMarie hasn't been tested. 

Given that this disease displays incomplete dominance, those who are homozygous (two parents) for the mutated allele are at a heightened risk versus those that are heterozygous (one parent) for the mutation.

Only 50 percent of the kids in a family (where there is a single zygote) should get it. Julie's doctor had to be funny--he said that I was most likely supposed to have had two more kids. There were probably two angels in heaven who would have come to the family and not had it. ;)

Emma's Pastels

Emma said that you were sending me a photo of her project. I haven't received one. 

I know how hard it can be to do your best work and then get pastel smudges places that you did not want them.

I told her that, if she needs a dark background, it would be better to do a dark blue than charcoal. It is easier to work with and is easier to add light to it. Let me know if you need more info. I love you all!

I hope that you were able to clean up the fingerprints. I told her that we used to keep a couple of wash cloths by our project. We wiped our hands with a wet one and dried with a dry one. Maybe a wet wipe would work.

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire , which you can find on the web, has some excellent ideas for helping create with pastels and (The name Pastel comes from the French word "pastiche.")

You can get art gum at Office Depot and can even order online. I forgot, kneadable easers are even better. kneadable easers are and absorbant and leave no residue behind. 

Tears in Heaven Book

Hi, Myrna- thank you for the e-mail about the "Tears in Heaven: book. No this is not the book.

 I have looked at several at Deseret Book, and am going back there on Friday- to browse through one I saw this  week. I did read the one "Calling all Angels," a very short book on a mom giving ideas on how she shared with another of their daughters about a baby not now coming into their home. 

I also reviewed again the one written by Mary Hill- "Gone too soon" - the one that speaks of this older baby with a heart condition. When he died, they had on his headstone--"The Crown without the Cross"--it is really good. But the one I am going to review  again and think I will purchase for Julie/Jim is more than their experience with having a miscarrage/stillborn. It has more depth and thought guiding information. Don't recall the title at present, but it is one I haven't seen before. 

The one I have been looking for was published quite a few  years ago and am unable to find it and am not able to have the folks at the book store look it up for me as I do not recall title or author. 

Have a safe week-end with the forcasted heavy snow  storm. Love you all much--Helen

From Gordon Smith

Myrna wrote: I have noticed that you are not sending out many e-mails. I miss them and wondered if the cause of fewer e-mails was some poor health for one or both of you. I do love you. Happy New Year.


Gordon wrote: We are doing fine.  I am just old and slow. 

We love and appreciate you. 

I have enjoyed your emails.

I will get on the ball again.

Keep smiling and everyone will wonder what you have done.  Don’t tell them.  Just keep smiling.

Love,

Gordon and Roberta

Myrna wrote: It is great to know that you are well. I will try the smiling trick. It sounds like fun. ;)

9-11

Jennifer wrote: Dear Aunt Myrna,

    I just got to read this! I know really slow - but better now than never! This was such a special experience. I am so glad you got to be there and witness this family!

    I was just wondering if you noticed the date that you wrote this original e-mail? Sept 11 is when you chose to write. A day that is marked by part of history that we won't forget too soon!

    Thank you for sharing!

Love Jennifer Stenquist

Swedish Orange Bread

Swedish Orange Bread

1/4 cup warm water (105-degrees for dry yeast)

1 package active dry yeast

2 cups scalded milk 

2 tablespoons melted butter

4 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups of oatmeal flour

4 cups whole wheat flour

Pour 1/4 cup water into a bowl; add yeast and stir until dissolved. Stir the butter and orange juice into the hot milk. It will help cool it. Add the salt and stir well. Stir in the 2 cups of oat flour. Add to the yeast mixture. Add the remaining flour and knead well. Use the rise and knead method: let the dough rise for 15 minutes and then knead. Do this five times. In between kneadings, place the dough in a bowl, cover and keep in a warm place. Let the dough raise a final time until doubled. Punch dough down; squeeze out air with your hands; shape into a smooth ball and squeeze dough to divide into equal portions for two loaves. Form into two loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled. Put in a 375 degree oven and bake until nicely browned and just starting to pull away from pan sides, about 45 minutes. Remove from over and turn loaves out of pans to cool before slicing or wrapping.

To make into Swedish Traditional Orange Rye Bread use 2 cups of rye flour in place of the oatmeal flour. Add 2 tablespoons grated orange peel and 1 tablespoon of caraway, anise or fennel seed.

The oatmeal version made great scones.

Kirsten wrote: Yum!   Thanks!

David Childs and Information

Myrna Trauntvein to David Childs: When is your wife's birthday? I realized that I have not been sending her a card because I do not know her birthday.

David Childs: You send so many cards... you must have a very large address book!  Kim's birthday is September 30.

Myrna Trauntvein: It is filled with family addresses and sometimes I am not certain that you even get what I send. For example, last Christmas, not this one, I sent you a book: "The Christmas Carol" from Amazon. I had a disagreement with them about your address. I only hope that you got it.

Myrna Trauntvein: Thanks for Kim's birthday date. I decided after your dad died that I really should keep in touch better than I had been. It is easy to think of loved ones and to send good thoughts their way but it doesn't do much to let them know that you love them. I love you!

Plus, I LOVED the card you sent me for my birthday. I have it on my nightstand.


David Childs: You have uncovered my weakness (one of many, I'm afraid) - I'm not very good at keeping in touch or even acknowledging when others do... I did receive "The Christmas Carol" from you, as well as the oven mitts this year. And thank you!
As soon as I saw that card, I was sure that it was for you
Love you!

Good to Phone Visit with You Both

Hi, dear ones:  after speaking with you this evening went in on Google and just typed in--doctrine-still born children--there are a number of articles( LDS) when clicked on come up to be read. This gives spiritual food for thought. 

Love you all much. 

Nanci sent an e-mail extending her deepest regards to Julie and family and will remember her in her own prayers. 

Love you all more than MUCH!!Just me---HDT.

Ala board and Marianne on the news

From: AnnMarie

This is Kalen Howard's wife's business.  Do awesome. This is the calendar I have in my house.

http://www.kutv.com/news/features/guests/stories/vid_995.shtml

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Fast for Kirsten

Kirsten wrote: I get to have lower jaw surgery on the 23rd (I know, you're all jealous) :/

Was wondering if, those who are fasting on Sunday anyway, if you'd add me and my doc to your list? 

Love to you all, 

Kirsten


Melanie wrote: Of course!

I love you!
Mel

P/S
Our Stake has been fasting for moisture. Last month it resulted in a wonderful white Christmas, so if I divide my fast between moisture and you, what will we be blessed with? 
Mel

Shawn wrote: Yes here too. I read it before although I didn't respond until after.

Just so you know.‏

Each time one of you loses a baby, early or late in the process, it makes me really sad. I know how I felt when it happened to me--as though someone I loved dearly, for years and years, had passed on. I know the gospel. I know that there is a plan. I have faith that the best thing happens. However, I still mourn. Forgive my mother's heart. I love you all. I am glad that each of you lived, grew up and gave me more people to love and more to worry about.

To one of my least critical children, though there are several of you, thank you for your private response and your understanding.

I am actually the one in mourning. I feel very sad.

I need to know what you think.

From Myrna: Some of you think that Dad and I spend too much on each of you, adults, for Christmas. I really like doing what I do. I will change and give everyone the same $25 if you will all agree to do the same for Dad and I. 

You will need to let me know. I put $200 of my $400 paycheck away each month. I work at the paper because I like to spend my money on my family (and pay tithing).

Kirsten: 

Mom, 

I think that is a personal decision for you and Dad to make.  I think most of the concern is that people don't want to be an undue burden on you and want you to be able to quit the paper when you want to without having regret for not having as much to give each of us.  Know that we are happy always receiving whatever you choose to give, whether that be the amount you already send or a chocolate kiss and a hug. :)  I also think most of us feel as those President Uchtdorf spoke of during the Christmas Devotional: Grateful Recievers...  http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/christmas-devotional/2012/12/the-good-and-grateful-receiver?lang=eng

We love you!  We love your gifts, but mostly we love the gift of love and sacrifice you have given and still give to each of us and our children!

That's my two cents.

Kirsten

Kimberly wrote: $25 is more than plenty

Just a note

I have been trying to get Dr. Douglas Peterson to get me his e-mail address so I could make certain he had your right address. I have failed. I did give his receptionist this address of yours to send them to. Let me know if they arrive or not.

See you soon, Kirsten and family. 

Dad forgot to take his contact suction cup with him to Julie's house and last night could not get his contact out.  We got it out together the other nights but this time it would come out. Therefore, we had to leave Julie's last night late to head for Nephi. We had planned to stay another night. It made me sad.  I think she was short-changed on the time we gave to help her and her small family out. She is working at being accepting of the loss of what they had hoped would be another son so that Jens could have a brother. She is a giver. She  is always so willing to help Dad out whenever he needs help. Dad is having a difficult time getting the lenses out since he had his eyelids reduced. I hope the problem improves with time.

Question: If Jared extracts my tooth (wisdom tooth that came in in place of my 12-year molar which was defective) will I be of any use to you? Could we just do that at the end, after you are feeling better? Then I could just come home.

I need to know what you think.

Some of you think that Dad and I spend too much on each of you, adults, for Christmas. I really like doing what I do. I will change and give everyone the same $25 if you will all agree to do the same for Dad and I. 

You will need to let me know. I put $200 of my $400 paycheck away each month. I work at the paper because I like to spend my money on my family (and pay tithing).

To Eva

To Eva: We have been tending kids at Julie's in Mt. Pleasant. We hope that you found out where Helen was. Sorry.


I am so happy that all turned out for the best. What a good family you have. I hope you did not worry overmuch before you found out what had happened. 

It is so good that Richard got to come home and visit. I think isolation sounds terrible but I am certain that he will be able to text you as he is allowed. That will be great to keep in touch with him. 

Where is Pete from? Does he have family nearby?

Happy New Year!

stomach flu outbreak

I wasn't at the MTc and I didn't even have a connection to there but I still got the flu and I was REALLY sick also. Maybe they got it from me. ;)

MTC in Provo working to contain stomach flu outbreak
By McKenzie Romero, Deseret News

Published: Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at 9:37 a.m. MST
PROVO — A suspected stomach flu that hit LDS missionaries in the Missionary Training Center has been nearly contained, Utah County health officials said Thursday.

Lance Madigan, spokesman for the Utah County Health Department, said samples are being processed and the department should know Friday exactly what is ailing the sick missionaries, who are preparing to serve around the world for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The health department suspects an outbreak of Norovirus, an extremely contagious and fast-moving virus with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes fever, Madigan said. Many people who believe they have caught the "24-hour flu" have actually contracted Norovirus, he said. 

"People (with Norovirus) are just really sick for 24 to 48 hours," he said. "Once it passes the system, they get over it and recover rather quickly."

Approximately 20 cases were initially reported to the health department by the MTC's clinic on Dec. 31, jumping to nearly 140 the next day, Madigan said. The number of missionaries being treated was down to about 20 as of Thursday night.

Scott Trotter, spokesman for the LDS Church, said approximately 250 missionaries were affected over several days. The MTC is working to prevent the illness from spreading, and all missionaries must be well before traveling to their assigned missions.

"Sick individuals are being treated by skilled doctors and are receiving the best care available. The MTC is taking steps to keep others from getting sick," Trotter said. "MTC officials continue to emphasize precautionary measures for staff, teachers and missionaries such as hand-washing, proper hygiene and limiting contact with others."

Norovirus is easily spread, making a community like the MTC a perfect target, Madigan said.

"It takes very little of the virus to actually pass on and make another person ill," he said. "People all kind of congregate in the same areas, eat in the same place, and it's very easily spread."

Madigan commended the MTC's efforts to reinforce precautionary measures and stop the virus' spread.

"The numbers have dropped off significantly," he said. "We think they're getting ahead of it."