It’s been a good month for us here in these Eastern Mountains, but not without bumps and scrapes. Do you remember how I told you last month about Becky’s new job at the museum? Well it appears it was too good to be true, at least for now. On the first day of her second week of employment the museum director came and asked her to stop by her office before she left work that day. When she stopped in the director told her that she would have to let her go. She felt terrible about it and hoped Becky wouldn’t be angry. She said that one of the board members took issue with the way in which the director hired Becky; apparently she didn’t go through the proper channels. It seemed to me like it was a power struggle between the director and the board and Becky got caught in the crossfire. So after just one week of work Becky is looking for a job again. We know that something will work out eventually. I’m proud of Becky for keeping her spirits high even though I know it is difficult.
I have been on Thanksgiving break for the last several days and am really enjoying the time to relax. I needed it. I had two big tests right before break and I was near my breaking point when the vacation came. I only have 3 weeks of class left before Christmas break (you can do it, you can do it). We had a fun Thanksgiving Day visiting a family from church that invited us over. We ate too much food and napped after lunch. You can’t beat that can you? Later that evening we went to some other friends’ house and played games. We do miss our families, but we know that we will see you again soon. You are in our prayers and hearts.
We wish you all the best this holiday season!
Stewart and Becky
Monday, December 14, 2009
2009 November: Robertson
Greetings Everyone,
November went by rather quickly. I am still trying to figure out everything that happened during the month. I know that we were booked every single weekend. We had a temple baptismal trip with the youth at the start of the month, a stake activity day the following weekend involving a volleyball tournament and a lot of meetings, Thanksgiving with Morgan’s family, Meals and joint teaching with the missionaries, and a stake priesthood meeting for me.
This month the primary gave their Primary Program in sacrament meeting. They did very well, and Morgan is grateful that the kids behaved themselves on the stand and actually sang the songs. She is happy that it is over and doesn’t have to worry about it for another year.
Apart from worrying about the Primary program, Morgan has been making several trips to various doctors this month. For a little stretch she was going every single day. Things started to go downhill when Morgan developed a fever and became very tired and achy. We thought at first that it might be the flu, but she never developed any other symptoms. Her symptoms worsened over the weekend (when the doctor’s office is closed – of course) until other symptoms developed, and she knew exactly what she had. Early the following Monday she went to the doctor and was prescribed some antibiotics for mastitis. Since she is still breast feeding, she had to get a low does antibiotic. She has been taking four pills a day for about two weeks now. She should be finishing up the treatment soon. Other than that, Jamis has been to the doctor to get his 2 month check-up and again for his immunizations. He is a big boy. He is pushing 15 lbs and is in the 97 percentile for weight and 95 for height. I think that his bulk is what is keeping him alive when his sisters start to get too rambunctious. There have been a few instances so far when the girls will get to riled up they stop pay attention to what they are doing and make a running leap onto the couch only to land on or kick Jamis while Morgan or I am holding him. Our attempts to shield him don’t always work. Of course, when he starts screaming, the girls just look around bewildered and wonder what just happened.
I have been busy with school and just getting ready for the end of the semester. I also learned this month that I will be losing over half of my young men in January. Two of my young men will be moving to California where their dad found work and another young man will be moving to his father’s place because his mom just lost custody of her kids. This will take my active young men from 5 down to 2 (and I use the word active very loosely). Sigh. On a happier note, we are all getting really excited to head to Idaho for Christmas and see everyone who will be around. We leave in 12 days. It will be a sorely needed break from school.
We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing those we can in a few weeks,
Derik, Morgan, Jamis, Daria, and Kyla
November went by rather quickly. I am still trying to figure out everything that happened during the month. I know that we were booked every single weekend. We had a temple baptismal trip with the youth at the start of the month, a stake activity day the following weekend involving a volleyball tournament and a lot of meetings, Thanksgiving with Morgan’s family, Meals and joint teaching with the missionaries, and a stake priesthood meeting for me.
This month the primary gave their Primary Program in sacrament meeting. They did very well, and Morgan is grateful that the kids behaved themselves on the stand and actually sang the songs. She is happy that it is over and doesn’t have to worry about it for another year.
Apart from worrying about the Primary program, Morgan has been making several trips to various doctors this month. For a little stretch she was going every single day. Things started to go downhill when Morgan developed a fever and became very tired and achy. We thought at first that it might be the flu, but she never developed any other symptoms. Her symptoms worsened over the weekend (when the doctor’s office is closed – of course) until other symptoms developed, and she knew exactly what she had. Early the following Monday she went to the doctor and was prescribed some antibiotics for mastitis. Since she is still breast feeding, she had to get a low does antibiotic. She has been taking four pills a day for about two weeks now. She should be finishing up the treatment soon. Other than that, Jamis has been to the doctor to get his 2 month check-up and again for his immunizations. He is a big boy. He is pushing 15 lbs and is in the 97 percentile for weight and 95 for height. I think that his bulk is what is keeping him alive when his sisters start to get too rambunctious. There have been a few instances so far when the girls will get to riled up they stop pay attention to what they are doing and make a running leap onto the couch only to land on or kick Jamis while Morgan or I am holding him. Our attempts to shield him don’t always work. Of course, when he starts screaming, the girls just look around bewildered and wonder what just happened.
I have been busy with school and just getting ready for the end of the semester. I also learned this month that I will be losing over half of my young men in January. Two of my young men will be moving to California where their dad found work and another young man will be moving to his father’s place because his mom just lost custody of her kids. This will take my active young men from 5 down to 2 (and I use the word active very loosely). Sigh. On a happier note, we are all getting really excited to head to Idaho for Christmas and see everyone who will be around. We leave in 12 days. It will be a sorely needed break from school.
We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing those we can in a few weeks,
Derik, Morgan, Jamis, Daria, and Kyla
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