2013 Reunion

We're putting a stake in the ground and designating June 18-20 for the summer reunion in Utah county. That fits in between the travel plans of the two farthest travelers  so hopefully it will work for the rest, even though it isn't over a weekend.

Of course, we leave the planning somewhat vague in case other joyful events should overtake us and trump the reunion plans. In the meantime, reserve the date.

Mercy's Baptism

We are so excited for Mercy to turn eight and be baptized.  (She is SOOOOO excited that she practically levitates everytime someone mentions "March".)  We know not everyone can make it to her baptism, but we wanted to tell you all the date and time.

Mercy is going to be baptized on March 30 (day before Easter) at 9am, in Lindon.  She is the only one in our ward that is getting baptized that day, so we are combining with the Fourth Ward (I think), who also only has one baptism that day.  We would love to invite anyone who can come to come by the house afterwards and join us for a brunch.  We love you all!

Happy Birthday Mom!

On Tuesday I went to the Jordan River Temple and did my mom’s initiatory work along with five other ladies from the 1800’s. My mom, Dorothy Amalia Buck, passed away on January 3, 2012.  I decided to wait until today February 7, when she would have turned 95 to do her endowment.  I hope she is pleased and ready to accept the work done for her in the temple. It was a privilege for me to do it for her. I love that we can be bound together forever.

Eye Update

I went to the eye doctor today for my follow up after the bad experience of my last visit in January. Dr. Mehr said he will not use the dye to take pictures of my eye again because of the bad reaction last time. He said he can find what he needs in other ways.

I had two questions for him today. Does he have and AED in the office and the answer was no, but he made a note that he will get one for the new office downstairs. He jokingly said he will name it "Eva". The other question  was,  does my condition have a name? Dr. Mehr said that I have a branch retinal vein occlusion. However, he said that the Lord must want me on another mission because the one in the right eye appears to be healing itself. He had to do laser surgery on the one in my left eye. He didn't mention the progress of the cyst that is growing in my left eye.  I go back in two months.

The pressure in my left eye has been normal since returning from our mission. Previously I have had shots two different times to re leave pressure in the left eye. The vision in that eye has not gotten worse, but I notice some depth perception problems with threading a needle and playing pickleball. The left eye is affected by bright lights.

I have a testimony of priesthood blessings. Dr. Mehr mentioned another time that I must have been blessed because of the mission at Cove Fort when he found the high pressure in the left eye had not returned. I had had a priesthood blessing shortly before that visit as well. I am grateful for a righteous husband who can administer them. Thanks for your prayers in my behalf.