Dad went to work yesterday (Friday). I picked him up for lunch and asked if he wanted to go home and nap. He said "No, I feel very energetic. I think I've been missing my classroom and my students so much that I'm feeling an adrenaline rush." As he is telling me this he is yawning continuously. Who is he fooling?
After school, Anson and dad went upstairs and started ripping the carpet out of Anson's room. Anson's allergies have gotten so bad. That is all dad has been thinking about, a way to help that poor kid. I worry that Dick is doing so much.
He is at it again today. There is lots of noise coming from upstairs. Dad can't slow down and he never will. I hope that if I ever get seriously sick, I can put it in the back burner like dad. He still thinks the doctors have misdiagnosed him and that he is not sick. When they get his tumor out and his leg is the same size as the other one, he'll probably say..."Oh, I guess I did have something growing in there."
The oncologist told us that she was going to visit with his surgeon and move his surgery up a week. So I guess surgery won't be on April the 3rd. He also told dad not to plan on going back to work until June. Dad still says he will return to work the following week. He told me that is what wheelchairs are for.
I'm back to my old and comfortable routine. Taking the kids to school and picking them up. Cuddling with my kids whenever I want to. Grocery shopping, fixing dinner, dishes, cleaning house, and laundry. I love it!

Anson has a blog now!
www.acsmiles.blogspot.com

Home At Last!

This was a busy week for Dick. On Tuesday we met up with his dad and his friend, Yoko. Grandpa Vosco took us to lunch at the Broiler in SLC. We had a good visit while we were eating. Afterward, Grandpa was in a visiting mood but Dick could not stay awake. So we went back to Edye's and he took a long nap.

On Wednesday we had a fun visit with Kellan. We had lunch at a Mexican restaurant with him. It's hard to believe that over 31 years ago these two gentlemen were 19 year old missionaries in the state of Texas. Kellan looks really good. He took us out for lunch last week too. It has been great spending time with him. Dick has really been missing him. We both love Kellan.

Every morning when I would get out of bed at Edye's, Dad's bed would be right next to mine. In the middle of the night, he would slide the bed by mine. I thought I was just dreaming that we were hugging at night, but we really were.

Goodbye cute little room. Thanks for letting us stay here. We will always be grateful to Reed and Edye for letting us impose on their family.

Dad graduated today. They gave him a certificate and a blanket. I'm glad he had his 25th treatment today. He is just so physically fatigued to go on. Can you tell?

Dad and his Oncologist. Dad did not feel very good today. He had a bx taken from his nose today and it really stressed him out. We will get the results in a week.

When we came home, we found this in our front door. Our kids said it wasn't them. I think it was Julie, Karen, or Mindy.

Things I've been missing.

My three babies.

How happy camping makes dad.

The peacefulness when we go camping.

Their cute conversations.
Richard Burleigh III Papa moments like this one.

Richie III sleeping in the little yellow bed.
Summer and popsicles.

Relaxing days.
Sophie in the middle of our flower bed.
Planning Bree's wedding.
Crazy Dad and Anson teasing Travis.
Camping with family.
Anson's wrestling. Yes, Anson I miss it.
Dad's beautiful garden.
My grandson hugging me.

Visiting with Sissy after her long flight.

My daughter in law, Chrislynn.

The night before Christmas.

Our Christmas lights.

Anson's football games.

Sissy baking in our kitchen. She's the only one that ever bakes.

Dad being a stinker throwing snow on my face.

Halloween

The beautiful yard.

The wedding and everyone being together.

Lagoon with Richie III.

Telling our grandson bedtime stories before we tucked him in.

Dad's vegetables.

Aubrey's huge cabbage.

My girls.

Our magical grapevine.

Family fun.

Camping, camping, camping!

Swimming pools.

The relationship between Aunt Aubrey and Richie III.

These moments.

Anson holding Sophie. (so tender)

This little guy in our backyard.

This summer.

Anson skating in our driveway and his hockey games.

Anson #81

This last one isn't the best video, because it was made with my old cell phone.