Thursday, December 18, 2014

"From little things come big things.  This is the real spirit of Christmas - to give whatever we have, no matter how small the gift."

-Tom Brokaw

 Have I ever told you about my sister-in-law Vickie who is married to my brother Harold.  She is fearless, not afraid to try anything, and so willing to give service whenever it's needed.  If I ever need help I know I can call on Harold and Vickie and they will be here in the time it takes to drive from Linden to Vernon.  I really do appreciate them.

I left for the valley this morning in time to make it to my 11 o'clock appointment at Dr. Allen's.  The results of my blood test are this: My thyroid is working at 54% and I have absolutely no hormones!  No wonder I am tired and listless much of the time.  I started on a new thyroid and will gradually add in hormones, the first being progesterone.  I really do like Dr. Allen and how he operates.  Here is to feeling better in 2015!

After my appointment I did some shopping.  My first stop was Deseret Book in Gilbert and then Costco which is next door.  I couldn't find the towels I wanted for Kim & Brian at Costco so I went to Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond in Chandler and then to the Chandler Costco.  Finally I had to settle with what they had at Chandler Costco.  While I was out and about James called me and asked if I would pick up his check from President Hatch's dental office in Tempe, which I did.  

I wanted to go to the temple this afternoon but I was so tired that I just went home and crashed.  I ended up taking a 2-3 hour nap. 

When I got up I asked James if he wanted to go to Bass Pro and get James Hayden's hiking boots.  Although he doesn't like to shop, Bass Pro is his kind of store.  We couldn't find size 11's so we got size 12's knowing we would probably have to take them back after Christmas, but I wanted to have them under the tree for him.  

After shopping we were hungry so we stopped by Logan's Roadhouse.  I wasn't impressed.  The service was extremely slow and the food was just ok.

 Sheri, Kim, and Trina took their kids caroling to Lois's this evening.  

Seth came too. 

A picture of our family for Throwback Thursday.

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