Oh It is Wonderful, Wonderful to Me!

This has been a busy and wonderful Spring Break! On Monday, Tyler, Madalynn, Jacob and I drove to Clovis, CA to visit my mom and family. It was too short of a visit, but very nice. Tyler got to spend time and have an adventure with his cousin Kendal who also recently returned from a mission. Our drive home was long, because of bad traffic, but we made it.

Then, On Friday night, Alicia flew home for the weekend. She brought all of her laundry. It was fun to have her home. This was the first time she got to see Tyler, so it was great to have her home to see him, to be here for Easter and to hear Tyler speak in church on Sunday.

Saturday was a busy day because Jacob had Little League opening ceremonies, and a game. Then, we had family pix at 4:00 and came home and colored Easter Eggs and got food ready for Easter company. We sang a little Karaoke that night, except for me who is hoarse!

Sunday was a great day at church because many people came to hear Tyler speak. Well, actually some came for that, but the rest just came because it was Sunday and/or Easter. Whatever the reason, it was a packed house today. Tyler gave a beautiful, humble and heartfelt talk about our Savior. He spoke about how the third day of his misson in Belem, it was raining, he was hot and tired, and his feet hurt. He didn't know what anyone was saying and he thought that he just wanted to go home. He prayed in his heart for help and the Spirit spoke to him and said, "I wonder how many it steps it was for the Savior to the top of Golgotha as he carried his cross." Then Tyler thought to himself that he could keep walking a little furthur for the Lord. He told us how the gospel has changed him and how he has seen it change other people. He was so sincere and sweet in his testimony that I see why he had such success when he taught in Brazil.

After church, we came home and fed family and visited. It was very nice. We had to get Alicia to the airport as her flight left at 3:45. It was sad to see her go. The rest of us had a special Easter family home evening. I hate to see Spring Break end and to have real life begin again. I love being in my own world with just my family, friends and the gospel to keep me going. But, I am grateful that my kids have their strong testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ to help keep them safe out there in the world.

Old Age is Settling In.

My lab reports came back from my Dr. visit. They say I have high Cholesterol. I went to see my doctor today. I told him that I don't want to be on another pill. I want to try to change my diet and excercise to one that will help me lower my cholesterol natually. He says that my problem is genetic and that the natural method will not work. He is giving me until June to try to lower my numbers and see if I will believe him then that I need medication.
The medication that he wants to put me on is called Niaspan. It is a time release form of niacin, or vitamin B3. This medication is supposed to lower the ldl, raise the hdl and lower the triglycerides. So, I have been doing research on what foods are high in B3. Interestingly enough, they are mostly animal products: Chicken breast, Tuna, Salmon, Venison, liver and the exception is a certain kind of mushroom, which I hate, so I will stick to the chicken, salmon, etc. But, doesn't it seem odd that the things that lower cholesterol are the very things that they warn you will raise it? (Except salmon, which we all know is high in omega3.) It just goes to show that medical scientists don't really know what they are talking about.
By the way, the other really good thing for your cholesterol is psyllium seed husks. It is usually used to make MUCUS!

He's Home!

Tyler is home! He looks so great and he is so sweet and funny. We are really enjoying having him home. When Easter gets here, Alicia will be home too and we will all be together! He is speaking at church on Easter morning, at 9:00 AM if you can come to hear him. You will be amazed at him.

Four More Days!

Tyler will be home at 9:00 Wednesday morning!! What else is there to say? Alicia is coming home on Easter weekend, so we will all be here--the 8 of us! Tyler will be speaking on Easter Sunday. Lindsey is back home, too. All is well, all is well.