Melanie--Vance P. Gibson

It sounded like from the earlier email that Vance would be fine. This is such a shock. He looked so horrible this past summer though. I am sure that he is glad that the pain and the trial is over. I have thought about flowers, but then I thought that maybe he would prefer to have the money donated to the American Diabetes Foundation. Let me know what you are going to do. Does Sonya need the money? I could send her some, but I don't want to be rude and just assume that they could use the money. Maybe Alan will know. 
 
Yes, I did sign the book. I did look to see if they were accepting donations or what. It didn't say. I am sure that there is someone around that could drive you, or at least go with you. I don't think Siovhan could get away, but maybe one of the other kids? 

Thanks. 
Melanie

Vance's Final E-mail

Dear Friends and Family,
Thanks.
Vance P. Gibson

Jason Gibson wrote:  Try this one...

Jason

http://www.legacy.com/saltlaketribune/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=3288520

Danish Anchor

This anchor is a memorial to all the Danish sailors. It is in Nyhavn.

Next to Kongens Nytorv you find The Anchor - a large ship's anchor which commemorates all the Danish sailors lost at sea during the Second World War. The Anchor is also the boundary between Kongens Nytorv and the oldest part of Copenhagen Harbor called Nyhavn, today one of the prime recreational areas in Copenhagen.

The Great Belt Bridge conects the land that Cophenhagen is on to the island of Funen.  Odense is on Funen. That is the  birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. We used the bridge when we visited Denmark. We wondered how the people of Denmark manage to pay the toll for its use if they have to do it on a regular basis. The Great Belt Fixed Link runs between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen. It consists of a road suspension bridge and railway tunnel between Zealand and the island Sprogø, and a box girder bridge between Sprogø and Funen. 

Wikipedia informs:
Total length: 22,277' (6,790 m)
Height: 833' (254 m)
Address: Hjejlevej 107, 5800 Nyborg, Denmark
Architecture firm: Dissing+Weitling
Location: Zealand, Funen
Bridge type: Suspension bridge, Box girder bridge

The St. George family is OK

Barbara wrote: You're back home. I have not been to the kid's apartment yet. I have not been able to really talk to Bree for a while. I spent the weekend with her, but she was here. She came over here about 11 p.m. Walked in and asked me if she could sleep here. I said "of course," and she went to bed and slept until 11 the next day. The kids were already here. They spent all day Saturday, and Saturday night here, and they went home Sunday a.m. Then we all, with David, went to the Hoover Dam. We had a really good time.

They are at a meeting together right now. David can't really go very often because he works until 7 p.m, but Bree is going every chance she gets. She has a job working at the Mall until 9 or 10 p.m, so she isn't sure how many meetings she will be able to go to, but is planning on going to everyone she can.

The family is OK. 

Love ya, Barbara

Myrna wrote: Do you have their address at the apartment? I have the kids coats. They left them at AnnMarie's house when they were visiting her the last time they were

here. It was cold when we went up and it was warm when we left. I hope they

haven't needed them.

It is good you are nearby. It sounds like you are needed.

Love, Myrna

Vance Had Surgery

Jason Gibson: This is just a general email being sent out to let everyone know how Dad is doing. 

Yesterday, at 7:15 a.m. he went in for quadruple bypass surgery.

Everything went as planned with that, but when they were done, they were unable to get his heart to beat regularly without the aid of the machine. It would go for a while ok, and then go back on the machine, then go for a while ok, and back and forth. This continued on for most of the day. At 7:00 pmish that night, they were able to get him stable enough to move him up to a room upstairs. He is still hooked up to the balloon, which helps his heart beat, but they believe he will continue to get stronger as the days pass.

The doctors say he still isn't out of the woods yet though. He's got A LOT of water on him, and a lot of swelling from the surgery, so right now their main concern is trying to decrease that. As soon as both of those go down, they'll be able to permanently close his chest (as of now, it is just covered with a piece of artificial skin). There still is a worry of how he'll heal from the surgery, because he doesn't heal very well from the effects of his diabetes. I guess time will tell.

Thank you all for keeping us in your prayers. We'll let you know how things develop as the time passes by.
The Gibsons

Are the little ones getting better?

To Barbara: Are you sick? The kids were sick when they left. They had colds and I thought you might have got it from them. Donovin kept coughing. I got them some cough and cold Triaminic. That is what our doctor recommends. I sent it home with them. I have worried about all of you. Love, Myrna

Barbara wrote: I’m really here. I saw the kids last night. Erin is still really hot and not feeling good. Donovin just kept running, yelling, “Grandma, look at this,” in that wonderful little voice. He would run and jump and fall and was loving every minute of it. Erin just sat on my lap. I will write you at home tonight.  

I’m OK. Don’t worry about me, but thank you for doing so.

Love ya,

Myrna wrote: Donovin was the one who was sickest when they were here. I am sorry about using your work email but thought you may be too busy to respond on your regular account. (I had sent a question about the kid's health and you had not responded.) I thought that was why I had not heard from you. Tell me if they are feeling better. Are they giving Erin medicine and tender care? I am certain that they are. David is used to be a fairly good nurse. Love, Myrna

Send to AnnMarie

Barbara: I don’t have the David Trauntvein family's address. In addition, I won’t be home for three days. Send the email to AnnMarie. AnnMarie and Brandon Howard <bshowardam@msn.com> and I will get it. She and Brandon are going to Boston with Alyssa. Alyssa is in the All-American Children’s Choir. I will be with their kids in Provo so that Brandon and AnnMarie can go on the trip with Alyssa. Myrna

Hi From Eva

I just wanted tot hank you for the emails  I was pleased to receive  the ones from Todd with pictures of their new home.  It looks like it will be lovely.  I hope they will be very happy there.  There are so many wonderful things to do in Columbus.
Karma took me to a lot of places while I was there then they also did on the Saturday.  We saw a lot of unique places.   Another area you will get to visit.
   I hope all is well with all of you.  I am doing pretty good except for a lot of pain across my pelvis.  I hope to talk to the Dr. about it tomorrow.  Thanks to you and all of your family for fasting for me.  I really appreciated it.
   Well, it is almost time for the Priests to bring me the Sacrament so I better end this.   God blesss each one of you.
Love you so much,
Eva

Did You Find a Photo of Richard?

From Myrna: Did Garth have a photo of Richard when he  was a baby? If he did, and it was scanned in, I would like a copy. There was a really cute one of him pulling his pant leg up and, thus, his foot. He was about one, I think. It was a studio photo, shot by a pro. I wanted a copy but was told that they were too expensive so there was only the one photo. (It was probably one of those store deals where they shot the photo and then you chose a packet.) It used to be in the top desk drawer, on the right, of Grandma Smith's old desk.  

What did you name Mindy’s baby?

Lots of love, Myrna 




From Denise:

Dear: Myrna:

He hasnt said if he has one our not.  I will call him tonight and ask if he has
found one.  If he hasn't forgot to look for one, because I sure would like one of
him also. Mindy named him Mason.  

Thanks Denise


From Myrna:

What a great name for a baby boy! I’ll bet you are having a wonderful time being grandma! 

AnnMarie is expecting again. This will be her fifth. She is due in August. 

Let me know what you find out about the photos. 

Did you get the ones I sent of Richard as a little boy. I guess you already had those, right?

Love, Myrna