Busy Week

We have experienced a week of mixed emotions. We helped Barrett and Chantel move out to Missouri so he could start his residency. The trip was very eventful, with two blown-out tires on I-80; one just into Nebraska and one about 100 miles from our destination. I was very nervous there on the side of the road in Nebraska. Garth was under the trailer on the freeway side of the road with lots of traffic whizzing past. After changing the tire we drove on into Cabela's (hard place to have to stop), got a new tire, and headed out again. Fortunately (?) for us, the second tire was on the right side so it didn't appear to be as dangerous, although it was getting dark. One thing I learned about the flat-lands, when it looks like a car is approaching it can still be miles away. It took those headlights a long time to arrive and speed past. We pulled into Barrett's new house quite late, but all in one piece.
We spent the next day unloading the truck. It was great to have Chantel's brother and his wife there to do all the leg work because the stairs were steep for the old people's legs. On Monday Garth and I drove up to Jamesport to pick up a swing/glider that I wanted for outside. I also picked out a breadbox, which was a difficult decision to make because of all the beautiful items, and everyone knows how difficult it is for me to make a decision. But the roll-up won out.
Knowing we were going to have to tell Max and Morgan goodbye was very difficult. I read them books, and tried really hard not to cry. We loved those kisses and hugs we got from them. We left really early the next morning because we couldn't stand to say goodbye again. Barrett, thanks for asking Dad to give you a blessing before you started your new "job". It really meant a lot to him.
We drove through Kansas without any problems, but hit a big storm in Colorado. We drove to Calhan and spent the night with Duane and Kaye, who are serving their mission there. We enjoyed the time there very much, ate a good breakfast of pancakes and eggs, and head out in fog and rain. It rained all the way from Calhan to Orangeville.
While we were gone we missed telling Nancy and Dallas "Happy Anniversary." We hope you had a great time in Vegas! I wish we could get up to SLC to see you, but Dad has towork and I am having difficulty breathing, walking, and talking all at the same time. I am coughing all the time trying to get air. Because of that I am taking my water pills and can't be more than a few feet away from the bathroom.....Hopefully as the day goes on I can breath better and stop coughing. Maybe you could drive down here to see us?????Or you will just have to plan on a vacation to Orangeville...Hopefully we will get top billing next time.
Garth is getting as much work in as possible before his knee surgery in two weeks. I have two weeks of classes this month and need to get ready to teach a technology class next month, so we are very busy right now. At least that doesn't give us time to get too bored.