Wow! What a week.

At the hospital 2 days after surgery.  Pretty grusome!

Tara got her staples out this week.  She was so pleased when she went to the doctor and the girls there asked if her staples were in her neck or back.  She smiled and told them they were in her head.  She had curled her hair and had a scarf on.  Wow! You go girl!  She had 22 staples removed.  The front ones were driving her crazy.   She is soooo glad they are out.  She has been a couple of days without pain pills.  She exhausts easily and is still getting plenty of rest.

Our family has had a crazy week and our ward family has really helped out a bunch.   Our neighbors have helped out a ton.   Sunday, Lauren brought dinner.  Monday, Amy took the girls to the orthodontist.  Melissa has been doing Tara's week of carpool.  Tami took two of the girls to violin on Tuesday.  Annalyse took Tara and Allie to Allie's  soccer game on Wednesday. Today, Courtney has a home game with Springville and we haven't decided who will be going to that and we hope Friday is a breather.  It's amazing what mom's do.  Tara hasn't been able to drive.  After friday it's been two weeks and she can take kids.   She has decided to cancel anything that doesn't absolutely have to be done next week.  

We have had amazing meals and people are so generous.  We have felt sooo blessed to be on the receiving end.  It's difficult to allow others to serve because you would rather give than receive.  We have learned what it means to have prayers answered and angels administer.  Our faith has been strengthened and we have truly been uplifted.  

We are looking forward to the weekend and General Conference.  It's tradition that we be as available as possible to catch every talk we can.   If we have errands or obligations we listen in the car.  We also listen and relisten as soon as the cd's are available at he distribution center and on the internet.   It's a great tool for parents to play the talks over and over while in the car because you have a captive audience-the kids can't go anywhere and the stories are easy to listen to and it brings a wonderful spirit.  We hope everyone has a great weekend.