What's Up

Still no test results for Jarom.  Tomorrow is District Science Fair and we hope to see Dallin run in one of his last track meets.  had to cancel Josh counselor and 2 piano students to be able to make it there.

No More Primary Secretary

I was released Sunday the 25th as the Primary Secretary and called as the Bear leader with my friend Wendy Hargrave as the assistant.  It will be fun but I'm sad I miss Jarom as a Webelos.  They haven't had active Bear leaders for at least the 8 months we've lived here so these boys need attention too.
Today was a bit overwhelming with all the things going on but I'm sure I'll be blessed to work it out.

Science Fair 2012

Brennen's Propeller Size Project

Brookly's Magnetism on Plants Project

Jarom's airplane launcher project

After months of work this is the final result of the science fair.  Brennen placed 3rd overall for Jr. High and will go to District tomorrow. Brookly was in the final few but didn't place and Jarom's just looks awesome!  They worked hard and we are glad to be done!



A Visit from Rita

Grandma and Grandpa Gardner enjoying the sun

Wes and Nicole with Rita

Crazy kids convinced Eric to hop in the pool with them.

Vicki and Verle's crew that came

Ben was a little chilled

Maybe getting in wasn't such a good idea

Saturday March 3rd

Karisa, Vicki, Rita and Karen

Rita came to town and we decided to throw a famiy BBQ!  We had a great time and loved visiting with everyone!  The kids jumped in the pool and convinced Eric to get in with them.  It was a wonderful time of reconnecting with family and relaxing.





Jarom's Tests

Jarom at PHX Children's Hospital for EEG

March 16th.  All hooked up and ready to sleep:)

Sometime in December Jarom began having awful headaches.  We are hoping they are just migraines.  Dr. Bhakoo ordered an MRI in January and the results showed an enlarged right ventricle and a shadow he didn't like and it was the recommendation of the radiologist to see a neurologist.  Finally we got an appointment on Feb 28th with Dr. Alarcio and she felt he needed another MRI  to compare with contrast in it and then an EEG.  This is the EEG over Spring Break which is good because he had to be sleep deprived for this test.  He went to bed at 12:15am and got up at 4:38am because our alarms didn't go off right.  He was plenty sleep deprived and so were we:)  We are waiting for the results of this test.

Today, March 21st, was his set of MRI's.  He was excited to miss school and nervous about the IV for the contrast.  We got to PHX Children's Specialty Clinic and the tech told us he may not have to have the contrast if the radiologist thought the MRI looked good.  This is different than what Dr. Alarcio told us so we'll see how this plays out.  After about 25 mninutes in the MRI Jarom began to cry and bite his lip.  He finally pushed the emergency button and said his head hurt terribly.  After getting him to lay back down he pushed the button again a little while later.  The tech was patient but told him he had to wait for the end of the 3 minutes to finish the 15 minute series or restart.  This time I gave him ibuprofen and they brought him juice and I held the cold cup to his head but he didn't feel much better. 

The whole time I was praying he could do it and when he said his own prayer he felt peace and knew he'd make it even though it was painful.  It was very hard to watch and not be able to take the pain away.  The tears slid down the sides of his face as he lay there.  My prayers were for him to be able to stand the pain so we didn't have to do this again.  Sweet boy.  I love my Jarom!

Jarom was able to finish and the radiologist thought he didn't need contrast.  We hope this is the end of the MRI's.  We are waiting for these results now as well.

He began to feel better after lunch and did go back to school.

2012 Queen Creek North Stake Trek

Before:  Josh and Dallin

After:  Josh and Dallin

A little dirtier and exhausted but spiritually fed.

March 15-17

What a blessing having the Stake interested in the Youth is!  Dallin and Josh were blessed with 2 different experiences with Trek with our old Apache Junction Stake and now here in San Tan Valley.  While there were definitely things they liked from one or the other and others they didn't they would agree it was a great experience and I'm grateful for the bonding with our own ward members it brought this time.  Bishop Hyde said both our boys worked hard and he was impressed.  The Women's Pull needed explained to the boys better this time so they weren't goofing off but our boys tried to catch the spirit of it. 

The main thing our boys learned at each Trek was that they can do hard things!  Rely on the Lord and together you can do anything.