Visiting Dan The College Man

Two weeks ago Jason had fall break and was out of school for three days. The only thing he wanted to do was to go and visit Daniel. So we headed down to Cedar City (about 3 hours south of us) for a visit.

Daniel showed us a his apartment and we met some of his roommates. We took a quick tour of the college and saw where some of his classes were. He is really having a great time there and is enjoying all of his classes very much. He even does his homework! (Who is this kid?)

We joined up with Christine and her family for some dinner as they were passing through on their way home from Las Vegas. Unfortunately they couldn't stay over night with us and so they headed home after they got the grand tour of Daniel's apartment.

The next day we visited Zion's National Park. It was spectacular!! We didn't have time to see all we wanted to see, so we will have to make a return trip. We took Daniel shopping at Wal-Mart for some food and he said between the dinners out and the new groceries it was the best weekend he had had in a long time! You see, it's all about the food for Daniel.

Jason got his first experience with the Polygamists. There are a lot in southern Utah and Daniel said there are always one or two families at the Wal-Mart.

It was hard saying good-bye as we left. Having Daniel away has left a big hole in our family. We always enjoy being together and sharing memories.

Dreams Really Do Come True

Scott had to go to a conference for work at the Disneyland Hotel and he knew that he could not go without me tagging along.

I have been to Disneyland, and I have a season pass. I have been to Disney World and my only other Disney dreams were to stay at the Disneyland Hotel and to go on the cruise. He was so pleased that he could make on of my dreams come true.

I have to say that we weren't too impressed with the room itself, but the customer service is incredible. If you want it and they don't have it they will find it for you. If they make a mistake they apologize not only once but four or five times. We really felt like someone special!

So dreams may not come when you want them, or exactly how you dream them, but they can come true. Mine did! 20 years ago I had a knight in shining armor rescue me, and he has continued to surprise and delight me and has helped in making many of my dreams come true.

My Super Hero

I had the wonderful opportunity to go and sit with my Father during one of his Chemo treatments. You know, I thought my Dad was pretty incredible but after sitting with him through that I am even more impressed! He was joking with the nurses, and then he picks up the Reader's Digest and starts telling me the jokes out of that.

First they pump him full of anti-nausea medicine, then they start the Chemo, which they monitor very carefully because if it goes too fast then it could destroy his vein. After an hour or so of the Chemo medicine going in, his face turns a different color and his eyes became very heavy.

When he is done, he tells the nurses that he won't have to come in for another treatment because this one is going to do the trick and it will be his last (This was his third treatment). He left the nurse speechless.

There is not much that can stop my Dad. He told me he's still got golf courses to play!