Hey Sweetie!
How's it going? Things here are moving right along. I took my test on Wednesday. It blows me away how HARD these tests have been. I have really been studying, yet am barely passing each test. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one in this predicament. I know that shouldn't make me feel better...but misery loves company. Also, it shows that it really is hard! I just can't seem to figure one of the teachers out. I get everything correct that the other teacher writes. unfortunately, the bad teacher usually writes 2/3 of the test! Oh well. I will keep plugging along!
The Leftwiches are in town right now. Bro. Leftwich is retiring from the Airforce. He has his retirement party at the Academy tomorrow. Dad and Ryan and I are supposed to attend. I am not real excited about it, but it seems important to them. Only problem is that I did not have it on my calendar, and I scheduled mine and Ryan's physical therapy at the same time. I am going to call first thing in the morning. We will probably have to pay a cancellation fee, but I feel that our attendance is important! I made a cake for it. (that is another story!)
Ok, I will tell you what happened. I made the cakes--it is a 3 tier cake. Anyhow, they wanted a white cake with a raspberry filling. No problem, right?? Well, I made the cake with no probs. I was able to freeze the cakes so that I could frost them with no difficulty! So far, so good. I got up early this morning and assembled the cakes and made all three layers white with butter cream frosting (yum). They all looked pretty good. This evening, when the Lefty's showed up, I put the cake together. I didn't realize how heavy each layer was....the cake started tilting...then tilting some more...next thing I know, the bottom layer has cracked and the cake is falling. I was able to remove the layers. Scary part was---I had a base cake that was cracked with a huge on the top that was hallowed out...Now what to do. I had no dowels to prop the upper cakes with, so, dad took some molding-type wood and cut it up for me. I put them in the bottom layer and then filled in the hole and the huge crack with frosting (hope someone likes a little cake with their frosting.) I then put more wood on the next level and added the 3rd cake. It looked HORRIBLE! Part of me wished I could do it over again (no time). Surprisingly, I was able to make it look alright. It is probably the UGLIEST cake I have ever made. It is white with dark blue ribbon around the base of each cake. Sister Lefty is making a flag out of fondant to drape from the top to the bottom of the cake. Then Maddie (her daughter), made an Air Force emblem to put on the cake out of fondant. When they left with the cake, I told them that I was worried that the cake wouldn't make it to the cabin that is on the Academy. They laughed and said "if there isn't a cake tomorrow, you will know why"..ha,ha. It is sad because I really did put a lot of work into it. I should have known that it would have been too heavy to not have supports. I just have not had a brain lately!
Gpa is having surgery on his back on the 12th. They are going to put in a permanent unit that sends electricity into his spine (like a tens unit) that will block the pain that he feels when he walks. They stick the wires into the spine, then tunnel down and put the unit in under his skin. I guess he will sit against something to charge it. I really hope this helps him to walk. When he did the trial, it made a big difference in how he walked. He still felt the pain, but was able to walk more! So, I guess extra prayers would be in order!
Ryan is getting better each day. He still has a long road ahead of him..but he is working hard. Recovery is NOT fun! I think it is hard on him because he has no idea what he is going to be doing in January. He is waiting to hear if he was accepted into BYU-I. I sure hope he is. I think it will help him to recover even faster. I know it would be good for him to be in that environment! Part of me would love for him to stay home, but that is selfishness on my part! He was called as a Sunday School Teacher today. He is teaching the 12-13 year olds. I guess there are like 5 girls and only 1 boy in the class. I think it is really good for him!
I am still teaching Gospel Principles. I took a little time off when you left. With all the surgeries, I was just not up to teaching. It feels good to be doing it again. I wish Ryan could have stayed in with me. I think it helps to have one of you boys with me. Dad continues to go, and so do the Angels. This Saturday is the Relief Society Christmas Dinner. I am singing with 2 other women for it. Say extra prayers for me...I don't want to have a panic attack and not be able to sing! Then I will be singing in the Ward Christmas party--I am trying to be brave!! I am sort of proud of myself for putting myself out there :)
Well, it is getting late, and I really don't have a whole lot more to write! I am so proud of you for your willingness to serve the Lord! I had to chuckle to hear that you are the district leader of a relief society! That is how it was with your dad when we were in the same city. It was him and his companion, and 2 sets of sisters! I am sure you will do great! You have a lot of patience and compassion when it comes to females!
Always remember who you are! Mind your p's and q's. Be strictly obedient! Play as hard as you work. Know that I love you beyond measure!
Love ALWAYS
Mom
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