Geilmann Grandchildren

I want to just show you the loves of my life once again. While visiting them today I took each of their pictures. I haven't seen the new baby since he was born because I've been sick.

Jared's kids: Hudson 2 1/2 weeks, Wyatt 5 years, Owen, 3 years, Hannah 8 years

I'm wiped

I am so not feeling well. Over three weeks ago I got a cold. I thought to myself, I hope that this can just be a cold and then be done. That never happens anymore. I had the cold for a week, it goes and settles in my chest. I stop using my Advair(ashma med) so it doesn't disturb what ever is brewing in my chest. Another week goes by and I find myself in trouble (can't breath) SO I return to using the Advair. Sure enough the goop goes deeper into my lungs. Now my ears and sinuses hurt. I can't get to the doctor so I treat myself to a new antibiotic that I have from before. Another week goes by and I'm not any better. I finally go to the doctor. Both ears, sinuses, bronchial and throat are infected. As you can see, I'm sitting in Johns recliner, under Maxwell's new quilt for his bed. The ladies in his ward tied it for him and I'm binding it. I hardly have the energy to do that. I feel like somethings is clearing up, but I'm not getting better. Well tomorrow is Monday and I have an appointment Tuesday. Maybe I need a shot of Cortisone.

What can I do to improve my immune system?

Sometimes children need their grandma

I spent three days in Rose Park at my daughters house this week. I watch the two little ones on Wednesdays while their mother works at the elementary. The other two days that she works they go to a friends. I committed to watch them all three days this week and when I got to their home I found everybody to be sick. The two older children were home from school sick also. All four children had coughs, running noises, and fevers. There was someone coughing constantly the whole time I was there.

These three days were the best time I've ever spent with all four of them for a good number of hours. They weren't sick enough that they had to lay down all the time, and they weren't well enough to be miserable. They kept me busy all day, but they each took their turn for my attention. They loved the special little things I did for them. And they all returned love to me in a big way.

He was almost born in the car

5:30 in the morning on Wednesday the 28th of January Hillary says, "We gotta go, this baby is coming". Jared got the whole family in the car and headed for the Ogden Hospital. He called me and I said that I'd meet him at the hospital. I called Kylie, because she lives in Ogden, and ask her to go to the hospital and get the kids and take them to her house and I would meet her there. Kylie got to the hospital in time to get the kids so Jared could go back in and see the baby be born. Thank you Kylie. Thank you Hillary for holding your legs together for 45 minutes so he wouldn't come out and for going through this life giving experience. Thank you Jared for acting so quickly. And thank you Father in Heaven for such a handsome and healthy baby boy. And also for helping grandma drive to Ogden, in traffic, in the dark, at 5:30 in the morning, without any anxiety.

She's been wanting to do this

Kacie Joe Parke, age 6, having her first ironing lesson. A friend of mine, Maryann Marler instigated a Purple quilt gathering. Several ladies in my ward brought squares of purple fabric. About 7 or 8 of us each gathered up some of everything that was there. We ended up with enough to make a quilt.

Today Kacie and I sewed the squares together. Kacie pressed each square section laying the seams all to one side. Kacie followed a little rhythm and enjoyed the process so much. The next step will be to sew the sections together. They will have to be pressed and then we can put a boarder around the whole thing. Then of course, press that. This will be mine and Kacie's first quilt. We're so excited.

Jackson's Babtisim

What a beautiful day and what an amazing boy. Kevin Jackson Parke, 8 years old, baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. You will always have the help you need with the special gift that was given you by your father. You have the rest of your life to gain greater understanding.

We love you Mr. Jacks.

HIP HIP HURRAY

YES, Dallin took the National Pharmacy Technician test today. He found out that he passed as soon as he turned his papers in. He will receive a certificate from the state in a couple of weeks and then he will be able to find a pharmacy that he wants to work in. I'm proud of you son.