We are Grateful that Dad is Home Day 24

Dad came home from the hospital today. He has not completely recovered but we are glad to have him. He was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which is a virus that attacks the spine and sometimes leads to paralysis. He is using a walker right now, and will undergo intense steroid treatment, but the doctors are hopeful for a full recovery. We are truly grateful that he is on the mend.

I am Grateful for my Husband James Day 23

Today was the kind of day when you actually get to spend time with your spouse and you remember why you got married. James had his procedure done this morning, which by the way turned out completely perfect, and then he had the rest of the day off to recover and recoup. We first went to get him some real food, because he had to fast, he was starving. We came home and just hung out together.

He makes me laugh pretty much all the time. He showed me his new game that he is playing (actually the first game he has ever played online), and told me all about his plans of conquering the world. It was good to just have time together....even though we live together, we don't have a lot of time together. He spends his time being the best seminary teacher, the hardest worker at work, the best Dad to his kids, and the most important thing to me. Love you James, thanks for a great day!

Grateful for Free Entertainment Day 22

O what a fun day we have had at the Larson home. James has been preparing the last few hours for his Colonoscopy tomorrow. He has been drinking his Golytly every 15 minutes, and we get to see him gag and then hear his stomach rumble. It has been very entertaining! We are not laughing at him, only laughing with him. We love you James and will be right there for you(actually not right there, but close enough).

Grateful for Great Girlfriends Day 21

Today I got to hang out with the best girlfriends ever!!!

Katie and Paul let me take care of their little beauty today and it was so much fun. Their little tiny was walking all over the house. She kept me smiling and entertained.

Hannah Banana spent the night last night with Olivia. That girl never sleeps. She, like Nora, was walking all over the house. I think she might be a lot like her Uncle James, and doesn't need much sleep. Love her!

Olivia always keeps me laughing. She runs on full blast until she finally collapses. Today she took a three hour nap on the sofa....O how I miss those days. Love her too!!!

Grateful for Good Doctors.....Day 20

It has been a long day......again. My Dad is back in the hospital. He is not feeling very well, he is very weak, and the doctors don't know exactly what is wrong with him, but they are determined to figure it out. My Dad has the best Oncologists and they are taking great care of him. So tonight, I am grateful for those doctors and grateful that they will figure out what is wrong with him and then help him.

I am Grateful for the Men in My Life Day 19

Today I am grateful for the men in my life. I had a great Day-Date with James today. It is the first time in so so long that he has been able to do anything with me at lunch time. We went to Real Deals, which we both love. Then we went to Los Rios, my favorite restaurant. The food there is so hot (spicy), that you are literally sweating while your eating...It's Awesome. So Thank you James for a nice surprise.

Later I met with another one of my favorite men....Elijah. We went to the college so that Elijah and I could work on his Science Fair Project. It was fun to watch him get so excited about science....and I admit, I had fun playing around with him.

Tonight I was also able to laugh a little with Ethan. My Mom came into my room laughing. She told me that she came into the kitchen and said that she was sick of hearing about Sarah Palin, and Ethan said that everyone has been so mean to her. He said "didn't you hear about that joke that they are saying, that her younger daughter got knocked down by a baseball player". I am grateful that he is such a sweet boy and naive.

I love these three guys so much, I am grateful for them!

Grateful Day 18.....For James' Job

Today I am grateful for my husband's job. He loves what he does, and we are grateful for everything our Heavenly Father blesses us with!