Pneumonia times two

A few weeks ago Lydia had a cough that just wouldn't go away.  We decided to take her to the doctor and see what was up. After a chest x-ray she was diagnosed with pneumonia.  She didn't like her medicine, but we got her through it and she started to feel better.

Fast forward a few weeks...Bethany and MaryAnne have had symptoms of fevers, headaches, and coughs.  MaryAnne had been down on the couch since Wednesday.  Friday afternoon I decided that it wasn't getting any better and we probably needed to do something. I took MaryAnne down to the walk-in clinic.  Sure enough, MaryAnne has pneumonia now also.  I think Bethany probably has walking pneumonia, but she seems to be handling it alright.  MaryAnne finished her antibiotic today. She stayed home from church because she still doesn't have much energy. 

We are grateful for modern medicine and all they can do to help us when someone is sick.  We are also grateful for priesthood blessings. Neil and Matthew gave Lydia and MaryAnne blessings.

Elder Waite is home!

Elder Waite came home from his mission on Wednesday, June 5th. He was supposed to fly into Cody at about 8:30 that night, but his flight took off early from Denver. He actually landed in Cody about 20 minutes early.  It was a good thing we planned to get there early because we saw his plane in the air when we were still about a mile from the airport.  We watched his plane land as we were driving down the road.  We made it into the airport before he got off the plane.

It was so wonderful to give him a welcome home hug.  He looked so good and happy.  I am so grateful for all the growth and change we have seen in Matthew as he served the Lord as a full time missionary. He loved his mission and he loved the people. It is fun to listen to him speak Navajo.  He and Aaron have a little game that I love to listen to. Matthew calls  Aaron little one in Navajo. Aaron answers back that his name is Aaron.  They do it over and over again.  It is so fun to listen to.

Matthew didn't get to see David, MaryAnne and Dallin until Saturday evening because they were gone on trek.  The whole Stake Presidency was also gone on trek so Matthew was lucky enough to get to stay a missionary until Sunday afternoon when he could meet with President Davidson.  Matthew was able to work with the Cody Elders on Thursday and Saturday. He stayed around here on Friday and helped Neil work on some projects.

I prayed and prayed that Aaron would accept Matthew back. Prayers are answered and Aaron has made friends with Matthew. I think that as Matthew was obedient and sacrificed to serve the Lord has blessed Aaron to make friends with him. 

Trek 2019

Wednesday, June 5th David, MaryAnne and Dallin left for trek.  They were good looking pioneers.  I love trek and the spirit it can bring with it.  MaryAnne was a little nervous about not knowing anyone in her family.  David and Dallin didn't seem too nervous about going.  Romney, Linda, and Adam Andreasen were able to go with our ward. It was fun to have them go along with our kids.

Our spring weather hasn't been too warm and nice lately. They had a variety of weather. Wind, some rain, plenty of sun and warm temperatures. 

I am grateful that the stake leaders and ward leaders went to so much work to put together trek for the youth.  I hope the youth took advantage of the opportunity and felt the spirit.

The Powell 2nd ward pioneers ready to leave for trek

The girls came home first.  It was pretty lucky that there were three girls and three showers at our house.  They were glad to jump in a warm shower.  The boys got home about an hour after the girls.

They survived and are ready for a shower