David suffered a mild stroke yesterday giving us all quite the scare. We are hoping for good news with his test coming back soon.

We were instantly surrounded by friends and loved ones. What a ward! I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for all of them.

On Sunday morning around 7:30, David said his mouth was numb. He had fruit snacks the night before and I was thinking it was maybe from something he ate. I headed off to ward choir and about an hour and a half later David came to the church looking for me. He had trouble saying things and seemed confused. His whole right side was numb now.

We went home, called around, and was told by the hospital to have an ambulance sent our way. We took off in our car to the Emergency Room (he actually let me take him which shows just how out of it he was!)
What a ride after this. EKG's, CAT scans, ultra sounds, blood tests....

Dave was finally sent home during Sacrament Meeting. I was suppose to play for the Young Woman's special musical number and lead the Primary children in their two Christmas songs. I had some amazing ladies sub for me! I did get there for the Primary part of the program nad got to here Rosey sing her solo.
As we walked out of the hospital our Bishop walked up to us. He came to get the scoop. The bishop was joking about how the story gets changed as it is spread around. Like when you are in a circle and you tell something to the person next to you and by the time it gets back to you it is completely different. He joked that by the time he got the message about Dave he heard Dave had been dead for a couple of hours.
Well, this has all been quite scary but I am so grateful for modern medicine and great help from all the doctors. Now we will be on top of all of this and hopefully keep it in check.

We are still waiting for David Hyrum's mission call. He is working at Lee's Marketplace and morning the fact that most of his friends are already gone.
LaLoni Estelle is now at BYU and working @ the MTC. We miss her very much! It feels like our family is so small now with only 8 of us at home.
Alexis is crazy busy! She did AMAZING at her encore performance last week. She never ceases to amaze me with her talent of performing.
Rosey did a beautiful job on her solo at the Christmas Sacrament Meeting Program - even though her Dad was not there do to the stroke.
Jonny is getting better at walking every day. He is our pure joy and the glue of this family!
Samuel is one tough kid! He had his tonsils and adenoids removed last Friday and is running around everywhere. He even went out and played in the snow the day after his surgery! Crazy kid.
Alvin Porter is into everything and discovering his high scream and how it makes his brothers laugh uncontrollably. He is talking a ton and getting very good at communicating! We love him!
Well, just a little about the family! Until next time!

It has been so long! I must do better. A quick note on what is up.
LaLoni is now a junior at USU. Holy cow! She spent the summer working in Jackson, WY. I cannot even begin to describe how good it is to have her back!
David has graduated and is now working and saving for his mission which he will be leaving on next spring. He has already started saying good-bye to many friends who are leaving on their missions.
Alexis is crazy busy. She is the VP of her class and is in All-State Choir, Encore, Key Club.....
Rosey has been my right hand all summer! She is feeling very grown up going to middle school and having a top locker.
Jonathan is finding 3rd grade somewhat challenging. His little hands are having a hard time keeping up.
Sammy is loving our new back yard and is getting somewhat independent.
Porter is entering the word explosion phase. He is the center of attention and is way too much fun!
We are blessed beyond all expectations and are loving life.