Waiting and Change

If you didn't notice, the last two posts were written by Jess.  It was great to have her step up while I was in Utah and keep us all informed.  I am grateful for the work that she has done for our family.  She is a great mom.  I love her very much.

The end of this past week went by without a bunch of fanfare.  Sarah had an appointment on Friday.  Her ANC was 322, so she gets another week off, waiting for her numbers to get back up over 750 before continuing with the next chemotherapy.

I took Lilly to the Pacific Science Center on Saturday for her birthday date.  Her birthday is Tuesday, but with the state Sarah is in, we decided that she shouldn't have a party this year.  We will have a cake sometime this coming week or weekend, and have her open her presents but we are keeping it low key.  She and I went to see a show in the planetarium on our visit.  It was fun to learn about some of NASA's current missions to Mercury and to the Asteroid belt.  Lilly thought it was fun.  We are glad that we bought a pass last year and will probably renew it for this coming year.

Lilly learning about the food chain

There is some changes going on in my life.  While I had this past week off to teach skiing, I start back on Monday in a new position at work.  I will be managing a newly formed team split off from my current team.  It will be responsible for the qualification of new hardware and software for Amazon Linux.  It will be challenging and a whole different set of things to learn.  I also got released from my calling at church.  I have been working with the young men for the past 3.5 years.  I got called to be the ward employment specialist.  Both my new work position and the new church assignment will be challenging and new experiences for me.  I am looking forward to both of them.

Lilly and Gus before church

Gus is cute as can be.  After being gone for 6 days, I came back and could see that he had grown.  He is stabler on his feet and is running around after the girls.  He is also talking more.  How fast time flies.

Gus in his cute Sunday outfit

I am grateful for all the support that my family receives.  We know that many people sacrifice to serve us.  We hope the Lord blesses you for your sacrifices.   We are also very grateful for all those who pray for us.

Gus liked his picture taken.  He is saying more in sign language.

Sarah and her cheeky smile