Thanks to all!

I just wanted to personally thank each one of you for remembering my boys on their birthdays.
It has been a fun month with all the celebration. As I said in my personal blog, I have enjoyed the celebration that has brought us all together. Each one of my family members have individual values and wonderful characteristics which I hold dear. It is those characteristics that have influenced my life and make up who I am.

I especially want to thank you mom and dad. You both have been a great example many times throughout my life. It is nice to know that even as an adult, you continue to be at my side. My sisters equally have inspired me in so many ways. I know that I have my weaknesses and I am far from perfection.(This is a secret from my boys, lol. Like my father, I tell my boys I am perfect.) However, I hope that you know that each one of you know my love for you and my actions have been nothing less.

I hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day tomorrow as well. No worries, dad. I will be hard at work.

Thanks again!

birthdays?

I have been a little crazy this month and I need to tell two very special boys happy birthday.

First Jordan, I hope you had a "totally wicked" day. I cant believe how much you have grown. From what I've seen you are a great big brother. I wish you the bestest year ever.

Now Brendan, happy birthday. you are your dads "mini me" (your mom can explain) I love seeing you at the family parties. you too are growing so fast. have a great year and get into just enough trouble to keep your parents on their toes.

Happy Birthday Brendan!!

Brendan, I hope you have a wonderful birthday! You always make me smile when I see you and I am so glad to have such a great nephew! I love you!

A birthday song for Jordan

Happy Birthday Jordan!

Jordan, I hope you had a wonderful 9th birthday! I am jealous of grandma for having lunch with you, I wish I could have been there too!

Faithful Service

After 5 years 4 months of faithful service, Robert Michael Breitling was released as bishop of the Draper River View 2nd Ward today. The sacrament meeting was very spiritual and the farewell talk that he gave was exceptional. What an amazing, choice man our ward was blessed to have as bishop. The picture you see shows him with his first counselor and his wife, who are the new bishop and mother of our ward. We have a great love for them and know that they will serve faithfully with an eye single to the building of the Lord's kingdom. There have been many faith-building experiences throughout this time and we are grateful for the opportunity we have had to work with such a wonderful ward. When Mick was called to the position of bishop I was told that it was a calling extended to both of us. The work has always been done by him and the weight has been his to bear, but I am grateful that I have been able to serve in the capacity of his companion. It is an experience like no other. Watching him grow in his love for the Lord and his dedication to doing what is right has been so wonderful. Of course he and I will continue to do our best to serve in whatever capacity the Lord has in store for us with grateful hearts that this gospel is one of love and service to each other. Robert, Andrea, Jordan, Brendan, Trevor, Dad and Mom Breitling, Barbara and Mark were with us today and we are so grateful for their love and support. We truly feel blessed beyond measure.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Davies!

I have been thinking of you a lot today. I am so thankful that you are my grandpa! I have so much love and respect for you. I hope you are having a good day even though Grandma is not quite ready to celebrate with you yet. I wish I could give you a hug in person! I am sending one to you across the country, I hope you can feel it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!

Mom told me that you are at camp today- what a way to celebrate your birthday! I hope things are going well and that you have a good day. I am thankful that you are my sister!

Notes on Newest Surgery for Grandma Davies

Grandma Davies is in St. Mark's hospital recovering from her back surgery (August 8). She is in room 50W30 (phone number for St. Mark's: 268-7074) and will be released today or tomorrow (if there are no further complications). The surgery she had was to fuse five of her lower vertebrae in an effort to relieve the constant pain she has had to live with. Your prayers and calls and/or visits will be of great comfort to her and to Grandpa. Update: Grandma has been moved to Health South as of this afternoon at about 4:00. She needs more specialized care before being sent home and this will be better for her than long-term hospitalization. The phone number that goes direct to her room is 565-6722. (Room 1021, Bed 2) I haven't been able to visit with her today, but Grandpa says she is doing as well as can be expected considering what she has been through. She smiles, but he says that it is clear to see that she is in quite a bit of pain. When I tried to talk to her just now she said there is a physical therapist in her room making her work through the pain. I've been told that the only difference between a physical therapist and a terrorist is that you can negotiate with a terrorist! Thanks for that information, Mick! :) The doctor's are not sure how long Grandma will need to stay at Healthsouth. It is lonely for her there so your calls and visits would be greatly appreciated by her and Grandpa, too! And please keep them in your prayers. Another update: The address for Healthsouth is 8074 South 1300 East. It is on the west side of 1300 East just a little bit south of Macey's.

Wyoming Wind is Calling

Mom and Dad, I hope you have a good trip to Wyoming today! I wish I were going with you! Dad, please drive safe! Mom, please please keep Dad awake!

I hope the tunnel still honks! :)

Happy Birthday Charlie

I want to say happy birthday to Charlene too. I don't have a pic either cause I don't know how to use my computer.=) I cant believe you are already eight. I hope you have a great day. We all love you

Happy Birthday Charlene!

I can't believe you are eight!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I wish I could celebrate it with you. This is one of my favorite old pictures of you (I think it is from Christmas in 2004)- you have grown up so much! I am so proud when people say you look like me. You are such a beautiful girl and I'm glad to have such a great niece!

Happy Birthday Knighton!

This is a picture I took of Knighton on his 10th birthday. Knighton, I can't believe you are 10 already! It has been a lot of fun watching you grow. I'm glad you are my nephew! I'm also glad I got to see you on your birthday. I hope you had a good day, even though you shared your birthday night with the whole extended family. And I hope we really can play Pokemon next time I see you!