It's wonderful to be part of such a terrific family.

The intent of this, separate, "Bulletin Board" page is to make it a little easier to share our experiences, thoughts and even jokes and stories with one another. While my goal from the beginning was to include a BB like this, events overtook plans and we went in a different direction. I did learn a lot, however, from getting Grandma's Update Page organized, so it's time to move ahead here. Please feel free to use this page as a sort of Sticky Yellow Note, as a postcard to family, or whatever. Just keep in mind that EVERYONE can see what you write, including all of our Grandmas, if they so choose.

First order of business. Family chat: Date and Time suggestions, please.

What a cool idea!I suggest Sunday evening say 7pm my time for a chat. Weekends work well. Also a big hello to everyone from Josh in Taiwan. He can get email, check the secured section of the site for his address. He would also love regular mail, a letter can go with a normal first class stamp. Call me for a mailing address.

Tom, I started looking at Medicare and have more questions than answers. Cindy says mom has part B insurance. If I understand right, she must be paying a monthly premium for that, correct? Also, does she have Medicaid? I think she would be eligible. I know Jane does. I looked into the care center in Afton. They are not a Medicare participating facility. Also if I'm getting it right, Medicare will pay for skilled nursing needs ie respiratory/dialysis etc, but not custodial care like dressing,bathing,bathroom assistance etc in a nursing home setting. It looks like the longer she stays in the hospital, the higher her share of the cost will be. It goes up significantly after 60 days. Maybe we should be talking to someone with experience like a billing person at the hospital. What do you think?

I agree with Nancy. What I've learned so far here is that Medicare pays for up to 20 days of rehab after the hospitalization. After that it becomes the family responsibility. What does it mean that the Afton Care Center is not a medicare participating facility?

George, did you mean May 22nd? Is time slipping away from you so quickly?

All you artists out there. We need a logo. A picture or drawing that uniquely captures the spirit of the family. My artistic talents are amply on display already, so you can easily see why I need help here. Thanks in advance.

May, June, Who's keeping track? Besides, I have the power to EDIT anything you say…..

I have a great photo of Mom and Dad that might make a good logo for our site. It was taken up Grover Park many years ago, I was about 14 years old. Jerry Chandler Sr took pics of all of us, you may remember the day. Problem, I have no way to scan it and send it on. Suggestions?

Nancy, Mail it to me, I'll scan it and send it back.

Nancy and family. The person I spoke with was the medicare/medicaid biller at our county hospital. She explained to me that medicare is the federal medical program we get at age 65. Medicaid is a state program, each state is a little bit different. Previously she plugged in moms medicare number directly into the medicare system and it showed she has both A and B which can be taken directly out of her check so she does not need to make a payment. That is what the system showed. She said A pays inpatient for 60 days and B pays the doctor with a $912 deductible. After 60 days up to 90 days there is a daily co-pay of $228 and 91 to 150 days a larger co-pay. After 150 days mom is responsible for all cost inpatient. She said medicaid will often pay the copays so we need to contact the Wyoming dept of health and welfare and apply. She said we may be able to do that on line. Again each state is different. She should quality for the medicaid services. When mom goes to outpatient services everything changes. She suggested going to the medicare.gov website and looking at that information. She said it also has a great search and question area. I called Jenny again today and had her pull mom up in the system and it does show her having both A and B so unless mom cancelled the B $78.20 is coming out of her social security checks each month to pay for that. It is quite complicated and Jenny is very helpful but suggests we apply for the medicaid through Wyoming. I will look into this when I get back to work Monday. My indigent department can help as they deal with medicare/medicaid in Idaho. This should get us started and if I can help answer anymore questions let me know. I would have gotten back sooner but I just spent a wild four days with my 93 year old grandmother. My mom and I ended up having to call 911 and after spending some time in the hospital with her we had to put her into a long term care facility so we are learning many things about the care system. Maturing is pretty interesting. Cindy

Oh, mother also has a perdiem policy through Physicians Mutual that I don't know a whole lot about but they said it paid a flat $82 per day room benefit/accute care. Jenny said to check with them. Sometimes you have to bill that yourself but she said the check should go to mom so that could possbily be used towards her co-pays as well.

Thanks Cindy, that is good news. I didn't know about the other policy. I spent some time on the Medicare web site yesterday. It is quite helpful but I couldn't find anything on what may happen to Mother's personal assets, ie would the government seize them and under what conditions.I'll keep looking.

The Physicians Mutual policy is long-term care insurance (which is what the company I work for sells). LTCI is purchased, much like life or health insurance, as an indiviudal policy.Here's what I've learned about "Asset-Grabbing". The gov't. pays the monthly bill for nursing facility costs, but, at the person's death, they will attempt to recoup as much of that cost as possible from the person's estate. So, if the stay was 12 months at $5,000 per month, they'll want $60,000 from the estate. If the costs exceed the estate, the feds eat the difference. The trick is that any transfer of assets out of the person's estate prior to death is only valid if it occurs 3 years or more before thedate the person enters the facility. This is called the "Look Back Period".

Would a sale of the property at fair market value be considered a transfer of assets? Would the "look back" rule then apply?

Probably not. The idea is that they want to prevent sham gifts.

Hey all, I may have to leave early from the Sunday evening chat. But I will be there. 6pm PDT, correct? Love to all!

Jack, Your math is impeccable

Wait a second I'm becoming confused. Who is the smart one in this family? I suppose every 5 years we should run a consensus to determine thoughts and opinions regarding who is who and what roles they fill. Perhaps I’ve gained enough age and a small degree of wisdom, compared to you all, to nominate myself as the fisherman of the family. I know that you’ll argue pops however I did spend the last weekend of April catching 61 fish on the green river. It was for the most part a feisty catch and release outing, I can say I didn’t starve. And I agree Unca Jack, your math skills are putting you a nose ahead of competition in the running for the smarts of the family!

Allan, your opening remark in the last message is very telling. Becoming confused automatically puts you out of the running for smartest. As for best fisherman, I have never felt the need to pit myself against the wits and abilities of a fish so I don't really care who gets that honor. Seriously, I am not the oldest or youngest or even middle child. I am not the smartest, most successful, most talented or most accomplished. But I have a title, luckiest. I get to be a part of this amazing family.

Well Allan, I think you have earned, or deserve the title of fisherman in the family. Aunt Nancy, being a parent automatically puts you into the 'smartest, most successful, most talented, and most accomplished' catagory in my opinion!! For those of you that are pesty-mistic about luck, learn to live...

I agree that being part of this family is a very good thing. And I concede that Allan is a better fisherman than I am. It is important, though, to keep in mind who it was who taught him to fish. And also who it is who has the power to EDIT any and all posts here. I suppose that calls for a promise to use that power only for good--things like correcting spelling or removing a post if you change your mind later. As I get more experience with this stuff, I should be able to make an editing function available so you can do that yourself.

Nobody has ever said that about my math skills. I must show this to my wife. Impeccable! I've never been impecced before.

I'm working on the edit function, but it turns out I overlooked a critical point back there when I was setting all of this up. Apparently, I'm losing ground in the "Smart" department. So .... while it will eventually be possible to edit/delete posts individually, it's not going to happen today.

Ahh so, it appears that I've dubbed myself as being the "confused that can fish" in the family. Aunt Nancy you certainly put a smile on my face. The evolution of those smart fish has really come a long way since the last time you dueled the species. By the way, when are you going to bring those lads of yours out to the country? Your welcome any time and it’s only about 2.5 hours N.E. of your fine city. It's an amazing time of year here with 75 degree temps and 10 feet of snow in the high country. Locals say this hasn't happened for 20 years and they are very excited at the prospect of hopefully avoiding the flood and putting a damper on this drought for a while. Uncle George, you sure are asserting your power of editing here lately. Don't let the power go to your head! Hehe, anyway it's really good for me to be able to stay in touch with you all as I've found myself bogged down with work along way from family.

Well Allan, if you caught 61 fish in one weekend in the same place i don't really think that you were "deuling" the smartest ones so, just keep that in mind. HAHAHA

Good stroke Bill, Do you think he caught the same fish 61 times?

I know that I cannot quality for the "smartist" title untill I can remember to hit the tab and not the enter key to start my messages. I found that I can get out of bed at 1 a.m. Phx time, catch a flight on a two prop plane, sit around in Pittsburg for a couple of hours, sit on a flight full of barking dogs and screaming children for 4.5 hours, and return to 110 Degrees of heat and not die. I will refer the fishermen children that are mine to comment, Allan. You may receive some flak from Jerry and Jim, deserved or not. Sure do love and miss all of you. Will keep you posted on the kitchen progress. The cupboards look weird without counter tops. Teaching what I do to a group of doctors and assistants proved to be scary, mostly fun, and really rewarding. I have been invited to return in September, so I think that means that I did okay. Is the chat 6 pm mt or pacific time? Jo

The chat is at 7:00PM Nancy time, so if you are in the same time zone she is, that's also 7:00pm for you. If not, it isn't. My plan is to log in around 4 and wait to see what happens :)

When you all learn how to fish, and learn how to spell, (Jo it's qualify not quality) and learn how to do math,then you will be half way to the level I left some time ago.

Still wrestling with the intermittent problem of the dreaded "Appointments Only" page when you try to submit a post. I finally experienced it myself and have a little better insight into it. The post is actually being submitted even though you get the error page. So, if you hit "Refresh" button, or if you go back and submit the same message again from the same page, you'll end up with multiple copies. Until I find the culprit and fix it, please try this instead, if you get the error: 1. Use the "BacK" arrow to get to the page where you composed your message and copy it (just in case it didn't get posted). 2. Return to the Home Page. This will clear the message. 3. Return to the message page to see if the message actually did get posted. If it did, you're golden. If not, paste it back into the message box and try again. Again, my apologies for the inconvenience.

I'm waiting, on this site until 7:00 NST so that I don't space it off and remember tomorrow morning. I just like fishing and am lucky to be able. I realize the title doesn't belong to me, just casting a bit of fun. Really just trying to lure everyone (and your poles) to my home for a visit. Ok read you all later!

I think I found my problem--apparently spelling does count. :( Please let me know if you get the error again.

The same back at you, Allan. I know two guys who are more than willing to take you salmon fishing.... And they both know what they are doing.

Unka, would love to try fishing for those good tasting salmon. I think some day me and the old man will have to take a trip to visit you and fish! What time of year is best? Hopefully late late fall or early early spring.

I'll have to ask Alex and Alex what's best. BTW: What do you consider "early, early spring." Two months ago?

Yes, Catching 61 fish is impressive. But, catching 1 fish in a place and time where no one else is catching any, that is priceless my friends. Watching the fish come up and take the bait, is worth leaving with only that one fish. To be a fisher of souls like our fine young Josh, is to leave we ordinary men behind and step into a new level lifes great pursuits. For Amanda and Emma, god bless you and my love and best wishes to you and your families. We mere men think we are strong and impressive. But, the women of this family and any other are the glue and the true strength. Allen. I will see your 61 fish, and raise you 62 when I get a chance to meet you on the green river. 'Give me a couple days head start' ;-P Gramma. There is not a more pure or simple love than that of grandchild for their grandparents. Words cannot express how loved and appreciated you. Get well soon. My love to all. Jim

Somehow I've been kicked out of chat and can't get back in. Bummer! Twas nice while it lasted. Take care everyone!

That's great news, Em. Please give her our love.

I just spoke with a Health and Family Services rep in Afton. she says the process for applying for Medicaid is quite lengthy and will require 2 or perhaps 3 visits to her office to go over all the material and resources available and a health assessment on Mom will need to be done after she is back in Wyoming. If she stays in Idaho, all this would need to be done there. She can provide us contact info if needed.I will contact Sam and see if he can go in to see her.

Can you please pick a family chat time that does not coincide with my favorite tv showtimes! Just kidding! LOL! I would like to participate, but Wednesday night at 7 just happens to be my favorite tv night. Well, maybe I can sneak in on the commercials. Could this be a hereditary condition?

Renee. If you sign in, you can influence when we schedule the next one.... And just out of curiousity, what is on TV at 7PM on Wednesday in AZ?

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I just spend the last hour 'catching' up on this new (it is new, right?) board. I am quite impressed by the amount of wit and wonder this family can 'catch and release', wouldn't you all agree? Love being able to keep in touch with you all! HBWM, thanks again for those brains (yes, to me, you will always be the Smart One). Love, DnA~JnT P.S You were kidding when you said you got the error message too, right? Come on, don't let me down HB!!

Yes, Amanda. It caught me finally and that is a good thing, because it helped me figure out at least one part of the problem. Let's just say that spelling really does count, especially in code. ;)

Rock and I are planning a trip to Cody to see his mother and then to Afton for memorial day. I will miss the family chat but I will leave my oldest son to fill in for me. Seeing us close has made him want to visit his mom and his father's grave.

Congratulations Beth!!! I am very proud of you dear one. It hasn't been easy for you to go through this special time in your life with the other happenings around you. My very best to your Mom, I love her and hope she is getting better.

This is a list of things that I found out to report on: 1. Hospice is not an option for mom for in home care, they only deal with terminally ill people. 2. There is a company out of Idaho Falls called Apprea who provide durable medical equipment i.e. oxygen suplies, and send rep. to home to train patient. They are also on call for emergencies. 3. There is an assisted living center in Thayne who have CNA's available for skilled nursing in home. Medicare pays for this skilled care. 4. As we allready know, medicare will not pay for custodial care in home. 5. Nita Hirschi is a former CNA who has offered to contract with us to provide limited custodial care for mom in her home if needed. 6. The application for medicaid needs to be completed in office in Afton and will require two to three visits they also provide info on all resources available for long term care. they prefer to speak to us face to face not over the phone. I will have one of my boys sit in on the family chat tommorow.

Thanks, Nancy.

I wanted to tell everyone that for the first time in 6 months I actually made it into the forest and utilized muscles I'd forgotten existed. There was a time I could put it out of mind... leave it all behind... that time is gone. Sad story. Love you all! Oh and Amanda and Em, just because you kids are pretty much my hero's, don't let it go to your heads. I'm still bigger (just kidding Ike & Derrick!), but I am. :)

Allan, just wait. It gets better with each passing year. Pretty soon you won't even want to walk to the mail box alone. :)

Hello, I finally figured this page out. I think I am the blonde of the family, but I guess there has to be one. I'm hoping that Dad and I can get chat on Wednesday, but with graduation pracgice and everything else, helping mom, and wedding plans for Katey, who knows. Plans have changed, and hopefully Dad and I will come on Sunday or Monday. I send my love to all my gifted family members.

I want to climb up on my soapbox for a minute, if you'll indulge me. On Grandma's page, Amanda made a reference to "Uncle George's website" and I want to set the record straight on how I feel about that. This is, in fact, OUR website. And there is a practical reason for making that distinction. Because it is ours, we can all participate and contribute in any way we see fit (within the boundaries of good taste and civility, of course) and to any degree we want. Over time, it should evolve with input from everyone; if others want to get more involved in maintaining or developing things, I'd like to see that happen as well. On the other hand, if it really were mine, it would very quickly become "all about me" and it would lose most of its value to everyone else. And that would mean I'd failed in one of my goals for the site. So, while I get to have all of the fun of pulling it together, it really isn't "mine". Of course, I can't help putting my stamp on the look and feel of things, but one of my hopes is that someone with more artistic bent will want to make it look prettier. Thanks, and now I need to get down off this soapbox, which is starting to look a bit shaky, and even a fall from this low height would hurt a lot.

Wanted to say happy birthday to Amanda. Sorry I'm not there. I'm hiring, training, and burning bug killed slash in two of our flooded campgrounds. I hope you have a good 30th sis and don't worry about it! Life happens! I'll try giving a call tonight if we get in early.

Happy Birthday Amanda!! We love and appreciate you. There are lots of jokes about getting older, but in our hearts you will always be a little girl called Manda Goose!

Happy Birthday Amanda. We love you.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Amandy Sue, Happy Birthday to YOU! Love you!

I'm working late. I may not be home in time to sign in.

oohh, thank you guys! So sweet of you all! I had a great day with my family, and just got home from a hot date (derick fed me snake bite jalapenos, wow spicy hot!!!)and I only feel a little bit older (massive heartburn from dinner; i guess i oughta get used to it!). If i could only wear my age as well as my brother does, i would be just fine! love to all. . .

Reference: George's post on Wednesday 5/25/2005 (PDT) Fact is It may be "our" website, but George is paying for the server capacity. I think whoever feels appreciative of the design and work and love put into this might want to send a few $ to help defray his expenses.

Because of my business, I would have to have the server anyway, so this is not a significant extra financial burden on me, at least not till we increase the traffic by a factor of about 100 times or so and they start to charge me more. However, I really appreciate the thought. If you want to make a contribution somewhere, how about a donation to the American Lung Association?

Of course I missed the opportunity to wish Manda happy b-day so better a day late than never. hope dinner did't keep you up all night. Again, we love and appreciate you more than you can imagine. Kiss the girls for us. Love Auntie Jo

Amanda, sorry for no call sis! Will try again tonight. So how does it feel to have breathed 30 years of atmosphere? Take care!

Hey, sorry we missed you. Question for U. George. Do you have to have Outlook Express to chat? Graduation was great, I've never stayed up all night before!!! Love to all!

Hey, Beth. Congrats. I thought graduation was tonight, though.... You only need to click the link, register and log in to chat here.

I added a few links to Grandma's page. Check them out and let me know if you think they are appropriate. Thanks. Also, I'm trying to "fix" a few things today, so if you get strange pages every once in a while, be patient.

If you find something that doesn't work right, please let me know. I fixed some things until they didn't work any more and then I had to re-fix them again. I'm tired and it's hot and I need to go play in the sun for a while.

One of the features of the hosital website that George has linked to is that you can email Grandma Hepworth from there. There is no means for the patient to respond to your email, and there is no privacy with yours to her; the staff print it out and take it to her. All you need is her name and room number. If you don't have the room number, contact one of her children.

Doh. I didn't even see that link on the IERMC page yesterday. Thanks, Jack, for spotting it. Let's flood her with messages.

Let me know what you think of Jane's page.

Where is Jane's page?

Check your email.

In case the email doesn't through to some of you... I emailed the state of Wyoming about the state song. They responded and are going to be sending me a copy of the music to "Wyoming" (if that is what it is). Hopefully I will be getting it in the mail soon.

I don't remember Elmer's Tune, does anyone remember any of the words?

disregard previous note, I found the lyrics on line, now I'll just need some help with the tune so we can sing it at home

What is an "Elmers" tune?

Hey all! Hope everyone is doing well. i am planning on taking the girls to see grandma sometime tomorrow. Wanted to go today, but am spending the day washing every bit of laundry that might have went camping with us, thanks to a skunk I named 'Smelly A*%' (it was our terrier named Roach that got sprayed oh my disgustedness). Uncle HB, do you think you could, when you get a sec, make this page printable, as well? I think Granda would enjoy reading about the 61 fish-in-one-weekend 'tale' as well other kind words of family gospel! Thanks and love to all!

Wow this is great! Every day is Tuesday...if you like Tuesday's! LOL

One or two minor bugs ... Thanks for noticing.

Thanks Unc HB! Only 3 pages front & back this time! love to all!

Hey again. Sorry I missed your kind words during the latest chat! I wanted to say something about Memorial Day as I was trapped here working and unable to give anyone a handshake or really do much more than remembering those I've loved. I wish that grandma's brother Jack would happen to read this as I say thank you sir for those years of your life you gave to this great country. Although I've missed many chances of shaking your hand in appreciation, I've always known you as my grandma's brother the soldier! I'm sure you and my Uncle Bubba have so many good and bad stories, but Uncle Bubba did once say that those who talked the stories weren't really there. I'm not sure if any of you have watched a series of HBO movies titled 'Band Of Brothers' but you should if not. It's an amazing real life type movie that tells stories of some amazing givers who gave and gave of themselves so that we could all enjoy this love and freedom that sometimes takes gifts like this groverhepworths page to remember! Well I hope is well and I'm thinking about you all!

Thanks, Allan.

Yes, Thanks HB. You're awesome!

Next Project--Picture Pages. Send me YOUR pictures, please.

When a door is opened, I can't resist walking through it. Jack, tell us about the UHP on that long ago trip. I've never heard that story.

Amanda,try tomato juice on Roach if he is still aromatic. It is an old remedy but it works. Just rub it into his fur thoroughly and let it sit for just a minute, then give him a regular bath.:)

I'm bored today so I'm spending time at the computer. Please indulge me in a little bragging. David won the coveted "Mighty Trumpet Award" given by his band teacher for outstanding acheivment in the trumpet section of the Eisenhower Jr High Band. He really loves to play.

When Mom, Jane, and I went to Jo's for Christmas the first year after Dad died, Mom complained about how fast I was driving. Mom took a turn in Southern Utah. Needless to say she followed my example and exceeded the posted limit, HOWEVER, her "luck" was not as good as mine, and an UHP soon had her pulled over. Just as he got up to her window, she turned on her "Grandma" charm, and in her sweetest grandmotherly voice said, "Oh dang, oh dang, oh dang", and laughed a sweet granmotherly laugh, totally disarming the officer. "Do you know how fast you were driving, mam?", "Oh, yes officer, and I am sooo sorry and embarrased." "Well, slow down, and I'll let you go this time." I am in the backseat swimming for dear life to stay above the sticky, grandmotherly sweetness, and wondering how she got away with it. Mom never complained about my speed again.

Oops! Ok I officially have declared to my boss man that I'll be leaving duties behind to head for big wonderful Wyoming for the weekend. I have yard work, window washing, and some indoor cleaning on the agenda and now ask for you all to send any needs or ideas this way. I'll bundle up a rake and weed eater and head for god's country come friday evening. In the last 16 years of being away from home I've never looked so foreword to returning! I hope to find the clippers and gloves that don't fit in the same spot. How about entrance? Perhaps Uncle Sam?

Hey! Itis great to hear for you all. Dad I and Visited Grandma on Sunday, but this is the first chance I have had to write, because I have had to work at Chevron. It has been soo busy, with everything 50% off. For those of you who don't know, Chevron and Subway ARE CLOSING! Kind of sad, I know. Subway should reopen somewhere else though. Allan C. I am looking forward to seeing you, so you better stop by and visit. My Dad does have the key to the house and shed, so you will have to stop and visit to get them. Uncle George and Uncle Jack, sorry I missed you guys calls. I was at work and my phone at home, I got them about 9:30 that night, a little late for the chat. Love to all!!!

Beth, can't you just put the key in your mailbox or something? Hehe, not really! If all goes according to plan I should get into Afton sometime tomorrow evening (anywhere from 5:00 - 8:00). Thanks!

I think I forgot to pass this along but Bob McKuen tells me they are not currently providing any email service to clients at MRSI in Evanston. Sorry to those who tried sending email.

Hello to all! A really big (better late than never) CONGRATS to Beth and to David!! It's something else, little cousins growing up. My 'little Bubba' will be one on Wednesday, and I just can't believe it. What a year it has been for everyone, full of happiness, and heartache. But as they say, what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger... and might I say Damn, what a strong family this is!! Oh yes, to Allan, you Rock bro! My love to all

Happy Birthday to Bill Brotherton today. He is 18!! I love you son, and I am proud of the good decisions you have made.

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dearest Bill, Happy Birthday to you!

HBD, BB. :) Hope it's a happy one.

I probably won't be home in time for the chat tonight. Sorry.

Hello all! Sorry I forgot the digital camera as I had intentions of taking a few pic's to send to ya'll. It is so beautiful in the valley! Can't believe how green it is. Don't believe all those people who say you can't mow a wet lawn. You can even mow a wet lawn while it's raining! Tisn't easy and you can't provide an aesthetically appeasing product however it is possible! Sorry all you young cousins, I saved all the stick picking up for you. Well all my love! Oh and Em, you rock the rock!

Lordy, I forgot the chat. I'm really sorry; hope I didnt miss anything too important. If I did, somebody please send me an email. I'm going to IF tomorrow afternoon, will hopefully have more information about xrays, etc.

We attended my office barbecue yesterday and didn't get home in time for the chat. Sorry.

In Afton, there are some individual cabins right next to Colter's... Does anyone know the name of them? Ike and I stayed there last year, and are planning on staying there again this year. I can't remember the name to call and make reservations...

Colter's Cabins? ;)

Hi Em we stayed at the Corral Motel, log cabins, last year. Is that where you were also. It was not too expensive and really nice. Happy b-day to that boy. Love you so much. Aunt Jo

Em, the cabins are not managed by Colter's, I don't think. There is a sign and a phone number on the end cabin, but for the life of me, I can't remember either the name or the number. Squeeze Koby for me, he won't let me do it myself. Love you guys lots

Oh thank you for trying to remember! It was a really nice cabin, and worked great for me and mine, as Koby is still the ultimate 'boob' boy! (likes to sleep with mama)! That, and it would work for us to be there, but also be out of the way if Grandma gets to be home. As not to worry about us on top of everything else she likes to worry about. I will give baby bubba a hug for everyone too!! Will send Unca some footage of the !st birthday party, so everyone can enjoy it as well!! My love to all...

Auntie Jo, you stayed at the cabins as well? The ones we were at were located right next to Colter's and right across the main road is Pizza Hut..

Hey everyone! The Brockster is doing good in Manteca. I can't wait to see all of you this summer! I love being able to e-mail grandma. What a great thing technology is! BiG NEWS... I started driving yesterday! So ya'll better stay off the sidewalks! See you soon! <3

Brock, Congratulations. Now, slowly put the keys on the counter and back away. Thank you.

HBWM, I thank you, and the California Highway Patrol thanks you.

Brock,driving isn't all it's cracked up to be.1. you become the chauffer for everyone you know. 2, gas is wicked expensive. so make sure that your Dad is the one driving when the tank gets close to empty. Have fun!!

Happy Birthday Bill!! I remember when you were just about 2 and came to live at my house. What a cutie you were and still are I'm sure! Can't believe it was that long ago!

Happy birthday dear Koby, happy birthday dear Koby, happy birthday dear koby joshua, happy birthday to you!!

Hey Koby, from one bubba to another, HBD.

Happy Bday Koby from the California Hepworths and associates

per our chat last night, I think it would be awesome to create a memory book for Mom. Please,everyone, take a few minutes and write down your favorite memories of her as mother/grandmother/friend. perhaps include something of importance you learned from her. send it to me in an email and I will compile them for her with some pics like a scrapbook. Hopefully we can present it to her as a welcome home present. Or make a video of the messages spoken aloud while we're home. I feel strongly that it will make a difference for her. And it won't hurt any of us either!

Anyone have info on John W condition? We would like to know how things are going in Az.

John had a heart attack on Tuesday and had another stent put in. He got out of the hospital yesterday and is doing fine. We are having a birthday party for Rachel on Sunday, so it will be good for him to spend time with his daughters. We think that stress from not working, high blood sugar & cholesterol, and not taking the Plavix caused it. Otherwise we are doing well here in AZ.

Nancy has asked for contributions to a memory book for mom. You can send them to her at her prestigious email address: nancy@groverhepworths.org. Moreover, you can also contribute pictures, documents, even video or audio directly to the website by using the new upload page. Anything you want to share can be uploaded (just be aware that the larger the file, the longer it will take to upload it). We'll start using your contributions to build a picture gallery and story collection.

Hey Ya'll. Sorry I've missed everything this passed week. I've been at girls camp and packing to move. Yes Move. I moved today to West Jordan, Utah, with Heather and Jared Barnes (my cousins) Don't worry, I'll come up for at least Saturday and Sunday of the reunion. Hey Brock, I agree with Bill, only Bill, I have to pay for the gas all the time. don't get your own car until you absolutly need one. I send my love to all!!

I have a suggestion that Nancy and I discussed last night. A memory book for Mom is a wonderful idea, but I want to see the reciprocal of it created, too. Please draw up a list of questions you want to know about Mom/Granda Hepworth/Anagene, and her life and times. We will have to prep her for it obviously, but at some near future date(s) we approach Mom with a tape recorder and video camera and ask her a compilation of the questions. It will probabley take several sessions as her strength and patience permit. But the rememberance of her legacy will be priceless.

Hey Beth. I was cleaning my desk and found your graduation card. Oops! sorry. I need a new address in UTAH, and I will send it along. hope you are having fun and staying pretty much out of trouble. love you

Beth, for goodness sake call me since you're only a few miles away!! Maybe you can ride home w/David and me for the reunion. I am going on Fiday and staying till Monday pm. Have fun in the city! auntie Nancy

Hey, you can send anything to me at my mom's and dad's address and they will forward it to me, or call my mom and she will give my address to you. Thanks a bunch, Love ya tonz.

Pictures, Anyone? Please?

I started working on pictures but haven't had time to get them ready. By the way, what about image dimensions, formatting issues, etc. Any guidelines to make it easier to get them posted?

Almost anything will work. Higher resolutions (300 dpi or more) are better than lower resolutions because I can always reduce them if needed. I don't have fancy photo editing software, but I can convert most formats to jpgs for the web. I can shrink large images, but growing small ones tends to make them break up. Try to keep file sizes under 5 MB (which is still pretty large).

You won't believe this. This morning Helen S. (Susan's mother) fell and broke her hip. She and Kay are visiting Helen's sister in Lander Wyo. and were enroute to Pocatello. She had surgery today and I understand things went OK. Sounds like they did a total hip replacement. I'll try to get more information when I can. Cindy and I had a good visit with Jane in Evanston. We went to lunch at McDonalds and took a short drive around town. Jane seems OK and is looking forward to going to SV in July. I guess we need to sort out how to get her home and back, and how to take care of her while she's home.

I realize how busy everyone is, myself included. However, I repeat my request for submissions to our memory book. So far I have 2, mine and George's. I know how difficult it is, and emotional. Please, take just a few minutes and send me a paragraph of your favorite memories of Mom and a simple thought on something you have learned from her. It doesn't need to be long, just heart felt.

OK Nancy, my rememberance has been sent to your highly prestigious GroverHepworths email address. Let me know if you think it needs revisions or editing. Writing is not my forte.

I'm thinking, I'm thinking. I think I got yelled at more than most.

Helen S. came throught the surgery well. Last I heard she was sitting up. Still not sure what is going to happen with her.

Hey, does anyone know when Katie's wedding is scheduled? Mom thought it was supposed to be in June.

Hey Katey's wedding date is August 19th. Thanks again.

In the absence of contributions, I have decided to postpone launch of a family photo gallery indefinitely. If anyone wants to tackle this project, let me know.

Unca George I sent you some pictures.

Happy Birthday Big Brother!! We love and miss you and hope you are doing well in this fire season!

Big Happy Birthday to the litle bubster, who I hear is not so little any more. This Ones for you DAVID BUBBA. I love Ya!

Happy Birthday to you,! Happy Birthday to you,! Happy Birthday dear Allan, Happy Birthday to you!!! Hope your greys are 'sophisticated' and your joints keep holding you up! :)

Cindy's grandmother passed away Thursday during the night. Cindy will not be able to attend the reunion in Grover. Cindy's mom is traveling here Sunday; the funeral is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday next week.

Bill called from NY. he has decided to stay there again, he wants to believe his father has changed and will keep his promises this time. My heart is broken, but I can't stop him. after all he is 18 now. what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. right?

Nancy. It's hard, but you know we're all together in spirit. The last few days have taught us that, if nothing else. Keep your spirits up and look ahead with confidence.

Brock Bubba: "No more monkeys jumping on the bed."

I have been thinking of the words to one of my favorite childhood song. I hope you don't mind if I share them Oh dear Lord in Heaven Hear me while I pray Thank you for the blessings You send to me each day For food and for my clothing That keeps me snug and warm For the house I live(d) in That shelters me from harm Thank you Lord in Heaven For my family For my baby sister Who keeps me company And thank you for my mother And for my Dad so fine Oh dear Lord in Heaven Please hear this prayer of mine Amen

Home from the funeral which was really very simple and beautiful just like grandma. She would have loved it. Your flowers were thoughtful and very pretty. It was very sweet of you all to think of me and my family and made me happy. Mother thought it was very kind and hopes someday to meet you all. I think she is finally going to retire. She will be 70 on Christmas Day this year. I will put her on a plane back to Kansas City tomorrow. I thought of you all and really missed seeing you, some of you I haven't seen for a very long time. Looked at pictures Tom took and was amazed how grown up the teens looked and how gracefully you have all aged. (Was that tactful?). Sounds like it was a great time even with the stressful discussions that were necessary. My love to you all.

Danell and I signed the papers for the house. We are happy home owners! Anybody got a dime?

Skipp McCreary remembers Alan Hepworth with great fondness and also remembers Russell wrestling. He sends this advice: that a family trust be organized of mother's heirs, that within this trust, if the property is bought at fair market value, a property line adjustment can be made with one person as owner of a section, after one years time, this section is marketable. Perhaps an enhanced septic system might be required. Love to all.

Thanks Sam. Great to have you aboard ;) I remember Skip with respect. He was tough and fair. With regard to the idea of a trust, it seems to me to be the most desirable solution. One issue remains --$$$ to make that fair market purchase.

Jack and Danell. Way cool. I'll put a dime in the mail on Monday.

Allan, just wanted to say hi and see how you are doing. Hope you are hangin in there as I know you are busy this time a year. Been on any grand adventures? The kids say hola and ask about you also. We want to plan a trip up to see you sometime, maybe this fall? Keep in touch bro! Love ya. . . The Petes

Hello all, just a note to let you know that we arrived in Phx last nite and as usual after we breathed in the 107degree air we decided to turn around. Jst kidding. We did bring mother's car as the van won't be finished until Wed or Thurs. couldn't wait. the girls were wonderful and Jim is great at driving long stretches without a break, so we made it. Lets talk about a work date soon so that I can plan my trip back to get my van. I would like to coordinate if possible. It was so great to see you. Love Jo Thanks again, amanda and derrick. you are the best!!!

Hello family, Again I've again gained appreciation for this cyber cite! I've been in lovely Caliente, Nevada on a fire and am now in St. George on an initial attack assignment. It's so good to keep somewhat up to date when I can. Thanks Amanda, it's good to see words from you sis! Give those little angels a hug for me! How are those drum lessons coming along? Hey Emma, give yours a hug also! Aunt Nancy, I'm sure you know how much that little/big man of yours loves you. He's just an in the closet Met's fan and feels the need to stay close to his team during the season. Right wild Bill. Unca Jack, Congradulations and your lucky to have some little ones who can mow the lawn, water the grass, pick weeds, and do all those things grown us don't have time to do. And everyone, I understand the $$ issue and hope want you all to know I can and will help! You know those times in life, when you think back and regret doing something and wish you could do it again. Anyway I wanted to tell you all that I love you and am thinking of you! Unless your aunt Jo, enjoy the nice cool weather! If your aunt Jo, why and how?

I want everyone to know how grateful I am for my wife and family. After the chat on Sunday I felt sadness and regret that I had not spent more time with Mom. To be honest, I was a real jerk Sunday night to Danell and the kids. Monday morning Danell and I had a good talk, and decided to forgo our trip to Martins Cove and come back to Idaho Falls. I felt like I needed time alone with Mom. We asked the kids if they would support a change, and they agreed without argument. I am so thankful for a family that would sacrifice for someone who wasn't exactly deserving. I also want to thank Derrick and Amanda for allowing us to stay "One More Night" at Petersens Best Western on short notice; especially since they have company already. We are so blessed to have family that is willing to give for each other. I hope I don't offend, but I believe Heavenly Father has shown his tender mercies as we go through an extremely difficult time.

Hey evryone, the reunion was awesome, and I am glad I got to see everyone. Aunt Nancy, I've lost the paper you gave me on how to get to your house, and your number. I would loss my hair if it wasn't attached. Guess What, I got a job!! I work at 1-800-contacts in the call center. If anyone wants contacts,I can get them cheaper for you because you are family. I Love all of you so much, and it seems I miss you more every time I see you.

Congratulations, Beth. I bet you'll have lots of interesting stories about people's contact before too long.

I received an email from Hannah tonight. (The photo she sent is on the new picture page with some other recent arrivals.) The Demersons going to be in Star Valley in August. She also says that Uncle Homer had bypass surgery. He seems to be okay at last report.

Beth, look in the family phone list here for my phone number. I am going to IF this weekend to visit Grandma. Or send me an email and then I will email you my home address. Jack and clan left here this morning on their way to the coast. It was a great visit.

Sunday Chat: I forgot I have a very important birthday to celebrate tomorrow, so I won't be available for the family chat. Can we move it to Monday?

A 'better late than never' Happy Birthday to Unca Sam! And a 'couple of days late' Happy Birthday to Lyndsey!!

oops, missed saying happy birthday to Sam and Lyndsey. Much love and best wishes from the Salt Lake crew!

Emma, hug Koby for me. hang in there honey, it's part of raising a boy!

Help! Question? My computer is set up for a default email address that I can't remember the password for. I want to send an email to grandma but when I click the link this computer asks me for my email password. How do I change my default email address to a different address that I do remember the password for. Whomever answeres the question first wins a ride on a Bell 407 helicopter tomorrow morning (7/21/05) at 0700 hours. If you happen to show up at the Vernal Airport just tell them that your working with KSL news and have been granted permission for flight by Fred Kaminski. Bring a big camara with lot's of cords and please don't mention my name! Thanks family!

Oh, and Emma, what's up with my little nephew?

And also wish to say happy birthday to everyone whose yearly clock has or will turn a click this month!

Allan, Call me tonight (after 5:00PM PDT--that's 6 for you).

HBWM -- Will do. If you don't hear from me though know that I'm duty officer for the zone and we received quite a bit of lightning last night so could be on the run. Thank you!

HBWM, I have sent you a few pictures from our cruise to Ensenada. No, the person with his back to the camera is not me.

Silly me. I thought it some sort of prank and deleted it as soon as I saw it. I opened the one of Nicole afterwards and realized I had made a mistake. Sorry.

Well, my 13 month old son was running with an empty coffee can (the molded kind, so you all know I don't let my kids run around with sharp objects) and tripped over his little feet. The force of the fall put a hole about an inch long right below his bottom lip. Yes, a hole clean through to his mouth!! They put him in a papoose (straight jacket type thing) and gave him 6 stitches. As they say, boys will be boys, but good grief... I think I took it worse than he did. And although Ike was concerned as well, he was a LITTLE proud that his first set of stitches was 6, and not 1 or 2!! The stitches come out on Monday. Allan, hope you are safe and well. My love to all.

Emma. Glad it wasn't any worse. Take good care of that little guy and keep him off coffee until at least the age of 12.

Emma, Josh did almost the same thing at a slightly younger age. He feel from the bench in church and split his mouth on a floor heater vent. I remember the papoose thing vividly. Pete was a wreck that day. My advice: write down these things in a journal, especially how you felt. It becomes a treasure after the pain is gone.

Em, sorry to hear about the little man! Hope he is doing good! He's got a good head start on me in the stitches catagory. Sorry HWMB for no call. Busy busy!! Pop's, hope all is well and sorry no call for a while! Maybe I talked to you a few days ago but it's the time of year when things outside of day to day stress begin to blur!! Also Em, give ma my love and hope she is good! Love you all...

I need a favor. Check the Phone and Email lists for you and your family. Let me know if there are further additions or corrections I need to make there. I 've updated everything I have so far. However, due to an unavoidable "operator error", some of my email addresses have taken a long vacation somewhere out in the ether.

I sent along some pictures I got from Josh in Taiwan. He looks skinny and happy.

This is a repeat request on updating phone/email, etc. I've added or corrected a few entries from the responses I have so far. You'll need a username and password to see those pages. Thanks. HBWM

I talked to Uncle Homer and Aunt Cindy last night. They're both fine, but uncle Homer had just returned from the hospital when he returned my call. He had bypass surgery about a month ago. Yesterday he experienced some problems and decided to go get checked out to be sure everything was okay. Anyway, we chatted briefly and I got a phone number and email address for them.

I am taking Mom(Helen S.)and Dad(Kay S.)to Idaho Falls tomorrow. We will be visiting Anagene. The grandchildren....Allan, Amanda & Emma...have two Grandmothers who in the last months have both had to have hip replacement surgery, both have been diagnosed with emphysema and both had some sort of infection to fight off. Mom was able to receive immediate care, which I think made her physically and mentally able to heal a little faster. She walks with a walker or uses a wheelchair, carrying her oxygen on a dolly behind her Dad is with her at all times. She has certainly got her spunk back! Thank you all for sharing your good thoughts and a special thank you to & for my children who stepped up without a thought and did what they could to help through all their trials in the last months!

Susan, plz give your folks a hug for me, I remember them so fondly. I wish you all the best of luck.

Well, Tarzan (Sir Derick Hotelier Par Excellance) was cutting dead tree limbs from our big Weeping Willow in the back yard, when the ladder slipped out from underneath him. 20 ft later and a not-so-smooth trip to the Er has left him with stitches, bumps, an assortmant of really rather colorful bruises, a sprained left wrist and broken right elbow. (Not to mention feeling like he. . .fell out of a tree!) A visit with the orthopedic surgeon Monday will answer the possibility of surgery on the elbow. Needless to mention, Derick is royally grounded. Literally! Love to all

Derick, I am so sorry to hear about your "fun" trip. I hope you are feeling better soon. I send my love to all.

Derick. It's that other superman who can fly.....

Derek, stick to hospitality management, obviously maintainence is not your forte. Seriously, we are grateful that you are not injured any worse.

Derick, leave the tree alone and it won't fight back. Just get better soon!

Oh Derick!! Glad I got to see for myself that you really are temporarily handicapped...or else you'd have gotten no sympathy! Family, Derick really does have stitches, and wild bruises, and an immobilized right arm... We love you so!

Oh and Aunt Nancy, I did just as you suggested, and I am thankful to have words to look back on already! Knowing that these probably won't be baby bubba bruiser's last set of stitches. It's something else, being a mother!

I was just looking at the pictures of JR and Katey and DJ and Lyndsey. I can't decide who is prettier, the boys or the girls? (I think it's the girls though.)

Call it personal bias, but I have to agree, Tom.

Such wise brothers.

What's the word on Derrick's elbow? oh and big brothers, of course the girls are prettier! duh!

oops! the last post was from me, directing the question to Manda. please disregard the duh! boy am I red faced right now!

Aunt Nancy, it is ok, I still love ya. just wanted to check up on everyone. love Ya'll.

from Tom

Sorry guys!! Have been running in 5th gear non-stop lately! Good news; Derick does not have to have surgery. They will re-xray next Monday to make sure the bone hasn't moved, and I guess things could change, but seems unlikely at this point. He is getting along fairly well now (from the ground, I might add) and will probably be going back to work next week on limited release. His Grandfather Peterson has purchased a pull saw for him!! (Oh Say Thank You!). Love to all

Just a sad note, we lost our family pet this morning. Max, our beautiful, jet-black cat came up ill about 2 weeks ago. After some babying, and much worry, I found him this morning. He will be greatly missed. Love to all

I'm sorry for your loss, Em.

This must be a bad time of year for black animals. Janell and Nicole's black Guinea Pig passed away last night. He was buried with full honors.

Janell and Nicole, sorry to hear of your loss.

It's comforting to think dear old Max is happily chasing a black guinea pig somewhere across the pale in the great beyond.

Your right Dad, that is comforting. And, if you throw into that scenario the three trophies that you have of stuffed animal cat heads (from Lacey the dog) mounted on your garage wall, it would be the ideal 'pet cemetary'!!

Happy Birthday Dearest Unca High Bubba Web Master George!!! Our birthday wishes to you!

Happy b-day unca bubba the smartwisegoodlookingtalentedmusicalintelligenthumbleone! Hope your day was good. Sorry to hear about your cat em! It's so good to hear grandma has made her return to the valley! Love you all!!!!

Also, for the curious minded out there... http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/fire/wfu_fires/sheep_creek/index.shtml It's been my home for the past 3 weeks and I'm finally home for a day off. Understand there is mixed emotion with regards to allowing lightning fires to burn (i,e, Yellowstone 1988), but my opinion is that it's the best thing to do. Lodgepole pine is a fire dependent species! This is also the Ashley N.F.'s biggest 'Fire Use' fire and also the first outside of the wilderness which is an amazingly huge deal! Ok again love to you all!!!!

Glad to hear you're safe Allan. For a second there I thought you had been up Greys River. I agree with you about "letting it burn". I think the best course of action is to do what's best for the health of the forest.

a very happy well intentioned slightly belated but with all love and good wishes happy birthday to you, George. Just think, if you hadn't given of your time and talents, we wouldn't have this wonderful medium of communication wherewith to hail you, although after the fact, on the anniversary of your birth. 3 cheers to HBWM from all the Salt Lake crew!

Another sad pet story from the Sutherland residence. Ike tried really hard to save an orphaned baby bird. He built a little nest and Kiya tried feeding it bugs and stuff. Unfortunately, the poor thing did not survive the night. Options for Max the black cat are sure looking bright though.

We need your prayers. Rock heard bad news from his MRI. He is being referred to a neurological surgeon. He has a grade 3 injury to the c5 disk in his neck. We don't know if surgery is the only alternative until we see him on Sept 7th. I don't really understand what his condition is, but the doctor today was very serious.

Our prayers are certainly with you. Give Rock our love.

Oh yes, a HUGE, CONGRATULATIONS, JOB-WELL-DONE, SO-SO-SO PROUD OF YOU, SHOUT OUT to Amanda for successfully completing her first day back to school!!!! I am SO proud of you sister!! To Taryn as well, for her first day at day care...without her momma! All our love!

Phil Kelley, Jane's case manager from Mountain Regional Services, called yesterday (Monday 22). He said they had taken Jane to a foot doc to see about her bunion. The doctor said the bunion is very severe and is causing Jane lot's of pain (no kidding). He said corrective footwear would not help and is recommending surgery. The Dr. is supposed to call me to get approval and provide more information. I guess I have mixed feelings. Jane needs to be able to walk without pain but I understand recovery is long and difficult. I'll pass on any information.

Tom: my limited experience with bunions tells me neither course is pleasant. Surgery will not be pleasant nor recovery quick, but the constant foot pain must be very hard on her.

Hey hey hey, I thought bad things happened in threes! Think this family has exceeded this quota now and everyone can mellow out and stop hurting themselves, please!

mom fell at katey's and JR reception, her ankle is fine, but she either sprained her wrist, or broke it. i have made an executive decision, nobody else gets to have ANY problems, i think we have had enough. My love to all!

Emma reminded us a while back that anything that doesn't kill us makes us stronger. We could probably put together a world class rugby team with members of our 'strong' family. Kidding aside, our strength lies in the bonds between us. I am grateful to know and love you all. Beth, very good executive decision. I vote to pass it as a family rule. All in favor?

Okay...I am in favor! Of course, that'll have to be after my mastitis heals up.... yup, finally weaned baby bubba and holy moly, it's been a rough few days! I think that I miss is more than him. Our love to all

i say unanimous on the no more problems. it was nice to see those of you who came to the reception. i'm sorry to hear about rock, my blessing will be with you guys. yea for going back to school amanda! love to all

Rock and I have a beautiful new grandson. Daxton Jospeh Hoskins was born Thursday morning weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. He has a full head of blond hair. His grandpa was very proud and shed some quiet tears when holding him for the first time. I will try to post a picture or two as soon as his parents email some to us.

Grandma Nancy.....

I will miss the chat Sunday since I'll be in Grover. I can be reached on my cell.

David had a rough day today. His little pet parakeet, Smeagol,got caught in a door and died in his hands just a little while later. We are all going to miss her.

David, I am so sorry! We know how it feels to loose a loved pet. But, be prepared for a... joke...from my dad (Tom). Something along the lines of Max the cat, the guinea pig, the baby bird, and now your parakeet!! Oh boy!

No more bad jokes about lost pets, I promise. I know how much you enjoyed that bird.

hey,did anyone find a Rulon Gardner shirt that was signed by him, i brought it to Gramas to show Brock and i forgot it, i don't need, but i kind a want it back, if someone knows where it is, i'd appreciate it, i send all of my love

well, we got a new pet today, a beautiful pied cockatiel. David named her Chi-Chi(pronounced chee chee)she is gentle and should be a lot of fun for him to train. He misses Smeagol but has his smile back at last.

Aunt Nancy... would you let me know a good time to call you? I have a few questions about lactose intolerance, or milk allergy, or something that is going on with baby bubba. I would love any input or advice you could give! Oh, and family, I shaved my head. Really, I am bald. A long, intense story. Our love to all!

Em, call me any night after 5:30 or on Sunday's, I'm home after 2 pm. What's up with my nephew? Oh and the only difference between a great haircut and a not great one is a few weeks.(it always grows back)

It's been almost a few weeks, and am still waiting for the perfect haircut!

All right you guys, I am scowling with my 'stern mommy face' at you who have not sent me your memories of mom/grandma. Seriously, sit down, open your email, type 2 paragraphs (or so) and hit send. should take about 10 minutes. You who are her grandkids are not off the hook here. I really want this to be a birthday gift, not a hope it gets done in time for Christmas gift. Also, I am missing the regular messages and updates from all of you that used to come in every day or so. Let's not get out of the habit of staying in touch. This is just too great a gift to waste.

I agree with Nancy. It's important to get that project done for mom's birthday. For those of you who might be wondering, that's only a couple of weeks away....

Just a friendly reminder. You have less than a week to finish your proejct for Nancy......

Ok I have lots more entries for the memory book now, but not one from everyone yet. Should I A: put the book together with what I have and send it Monday so it gets there for her birthday, or B: wait for the rest and give it to her complete for Christmas. What do you all think?

I think that you should give it to her for her birthday. After all, you started this several months ago. Everyone who wants to participate has had plenty of time to do so.

I agree with Unca George

I ran into two old, familiar faces over the weekend. I saw, and spoke to briefly, Neil and Nelda Tippets. They have aged very well, seem quite healthy, just are much older than I remember them! They have fond memories of our family and offered a heartfelt and loving "Hello" to all of us. Their son Jerry was with them. I don't know him, but he said to say "Hi" also.

I sent the memory book with pages from everyone who had sent something to me. I arranged so that other pages can be easily added, so we can send her other letters, messages etc and add to her book. I think it would be nice to send additions for special occasions. For example, memories of Christmas' past would be fun to add as a Christmas greeting. This means those of you who haven't written anything to me yet (you know who you are) can still write something and contribute. It turned out pretty nice. We have some writing talent hidden amongst the grand daughters in this family!

Nancy, you're a superstar!

Manda, How is school? Emma, How are the babies? Tom, everthing ok in Pocatello? George, Any news on the job? Jo, How did the show down at work go? Jack,Everyone ok in Cal? Beth, what's happening with you? Becka, ditto? Alan, Things quieting down for the winter? In other words family, how is everybody? Rock's surgery is scheduled for 11/3. David is now playing trumpet with the Granite Youth symphony. I got offered a transfer to a new job assignment but turned it down because they wanted me to take a cut in pay. LOL. Josh and Bill send their love and Jim just works all the time. I hope to see some answers here soon!

Nancy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Rock. We hope everything works out for him. We are all great. Love to all!

everything is going pretty good, is still check the site everyday, and like Aunt Nancy said, we still need to be posting! Good luck with surgery Rock! i just work all the time, cuz i'm an adult now,HEHE. I send my love to all!

Is our Bethy really an adult? geez, that makes me feel old. anyway, I am good, but busy. school and work make for a tired becky. semester is halfway over, where did the time go? my love goes out to all.

It's good hear from you all. We're all doing fine up this way. Beth is an adult. Congratulations. Oh, and join the rest of us poor working stiffs paying taxes. LOL. Glad to hear the Rock's surgery is finally scheduled. We'll be praying it all works out. Lyndsey is working two jobs and taking physics and some kind of math involving "derivatives" and a study partner named "Rick", so we don't see a lot of her these days. Yolanda started teaching a Spanish class one night a week at one of the local community colleges. It's been fun so far, but it makes for a long day on Mondays. I visited a "large, local software company" a couple of weeks ago to preview the next version of a major software program that you all probably use (wink). Bill, my publisher is starting to talk about updating the book based on that next version. That software package will be very different and some of you will like it a lot and some of you won't. Bill was here for dinner while he was in town to visit "large, local software company". He is agonizing because he has literally thousands of screenshots in his authors' books that will be obsolete about this time next year. It's a lot of work to replace them all. I can't decide if I'm looking forward to the re-write or not. Take care of yourselves and stay in touch.

Nanc : I will get that spelling issue addressed one of these days, I promise.

Sure is nice to hear from some of you once again. Beck, do you really feel old? Cuz if so... you can't imagine how... Amanda feels! Oh just kiddin my 30 year young sista! I myself just turned a very youthful 28. And you Aunt Nan? Since we share the same special day? How's this for 'where'd the time go'... we (my family) moved to Pocatello when I was 10. Been here for 18 years now. WOW!!! The news update here: biggest thing right now is my mama (Susan). Her parents relocated to Kingman where Ken lives. She recently found out that Ken and another gentleman (apparently from The Valley) have started their own surveying? company and where in need of a bookkeeper/accountant. So they offered, and my mom accepted. She will be moving there in 2+ weeks. Doing some bookkeeping as well as taking some extra good care of Kay and Helen. She is extremely excited, and somewhat nervous. Amanda and I are going to have a rough time, but we know she will do great. Ike is still hard at work... when isn't he? My babes both have the wonderful '12' hour stomach flu.. haven't changed my clothes this many times since I was a teenager! Well, thats the happenins on this end. Glad to hear that everyone everywhere is doing fair to great! Rock, just remember to keep your middle finger in closed fist. We sure wouldn't want you to accidently lose it! LOL! My hugs, kisses, and love to all! Em

I only feel old when, well, not that often. Only when I think that my baby sister is out on her own. I am very happy for Susan. Good luck with the surgery Rock and especially to Aunt Nancy when you get to take care of him. Hope everyone else is doing good. My love goes out to all Beck

Spent the weekend in Grover. Mother seems to be doing well and is quite content. She has lots of orders for baby blankets and spends her days knitting and playing solitaire/yahtzee (except the solitaire game seems to be malfunctioning. Sam is taking great care of her and sees her nearly every day. I hung the yellow gate and finished the east end of the rail fence where the barn was. I also turned off the water, pressurized the house water lines and put some antifreeze in the traps and toilets. I think we will leave the living room heater on low through the cold months, hopefully keep the house 50-60F.

Thanks EVERYONE (hint-hint) for keeping us up-to-date. Latest from here--car shopping. Heaven help us.

Thanks Tom for taking good care of Gramma's house! We are all 4 now down with this stomach flu.... will be willing to help with anything else when feeling better. (If fishin is involved)

Jacquelyn Sue has taken, and received her very first school pictures! She looks all grown up, and incredibly intelligent! Manda or dad (Tom) will be putting the pic. on here (hint-hint) so everyone can enjoy it too! Keep in mind, it's dad's (Tom's)first grandchild's first school picture!! Sniff-sniff

Has anyone heard anything from Nancy about Rock? Please post it if you have.

Hello everyone! I do apologize for not keeping in touch via this great system. Have been so busy! Myself, Jacquelyn and Taryn all went back to school, and I have had to inquire about putting in a 6th drive, as my overdrive is getting worn out already. I am so thankful to my husband for being an awesome support to all of us. Jac is doing great in kindergarten and is picking up on reading a few words. Talk about a weird happy-but-sad at the same time feeling for me! How she is growing. Taryn is enjoying her preschool at the Calvery Chapel. She is growing socially like a little butterfly. I am doing good myself; enjoy my classes and happy to have a life again! Derick is doing great also. He stays busy at work then busy busy with home repairs. Just saw mom off, she will be heading for Az. early in the morning. I will miss her terribly but I know we are a strong family and we will continue to support each other with the technologies available! My love to all. . .Us Petersons

Rock's surgery is still coming up next week on 11/3. He saw our family doc and is found healthy enough to go through the procedure. He is getting a little anxious. the boys are all fine. I have been working overtime to keep up on bills. Workers comp denied Rock's claim for the injury. They say it was a pre existing condition. We hired an attorney but it will be at least 6 months before a resolution is reached. At least the lawyer only gets paid on a contingency basis. Happy Halloween!!

Good luck with all of that Aunt Nancy. Hopefully it will all work out. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well, at least those who have posted a message lately. Just wanted to say Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday to Bethy. Love you all

Rock and Aunt Nancy, just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you also. I know you know this, but you are loved and appreciated. Let us know how things go.

Rock's surgery went fine, doctor thinks he will recover fully. He had some trouble coming out of the anesthesia though, it was a little scary for a while. We both thank you for your love and prayers. About 3 months of recovery time now. Hello to everyone from Josh also.

That's great news, Nancy. We'll continue to pray for a full recovery.

It is so great to sit at the computer and catch up a little bit. we have been busier than ever. One of the drs. I work for took his entire staff to Puerto Vallarta for a seminar/fun trip so was gone five days, of course came home with upset tummy, worked anyway and went to Kansas City early thurs. worked thurs afternoon and all day fri then flew home last nite. I am trashed today, but the inevitable housework and laundry awaits. Renee is 37 today. time does fly. Nan, I have tried to call but the phone just rings once then nothing. hope all is going well. l0ve to everyone. jo p.s., it is past time to start planning the next get together. that I know today.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We are doing well. Rock is slowly getting better. I put an important message on Grandma's page re additions to her memory book. Take a look and respond soon. You'll be glad you did!

I chatted for a while today with Sam. They're all doing fine. He visits mom regularly and is looking into Medi-care prescription plans for her. It sounds very complicated.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. I visited grandma for a few minutes until she shooed us out( Beth came with me). She looks great, It was wonderful to see that. Glad to hear Rock is doing okay. Love to all Becky

Hooray, a new Chandler arrived Sat. Dec. 3rd. She is 5lbs. 12 oz and very short. She has a Chandler nose, not unlike her aunt Renee. Both mom and baby are doing well. Grandma has had the other four all weekend. We are also doing well, but tired. Her name is Sabrina. Love to all..

CONGRATULATIONS JERRY AND CINDY.

Whoopee!!! Our love to Mommy Cindy, Daddy Jerry, new Baby Sabrina, and all the rest... and speaking of rest, we hope Gramma and Grampa get some!!

Your Name, or mine as it were, is Jack

congrats Jerry and Cindy! Hope everyone is doing well.

Michael had his Eagle Scout Board of Review last night. He passed with flying colors! The paperwork gets sent off to BSA National Headquarters for a final review. Michael has worked hard and I could not be more proud of him!

Welcome with all our hearts to Miss Sabrina Chandler. All our love to the whole family!

Howdy. Not much going on out this way at the moment. We had snow for a day or two and plenty of cold, but it was short-lived. Lyndsey and Yolanda are packing for their trip. That's the way the days go.

For many years, my one remaining vanity (other than my voice) has been my eyesight. Seven years ago I experienced a partial collapse of that house of cards when I needed reading glasses. Yesterday, the fell wind of creeping age has completely undermined the vestige of that vanity. Yesterday, sadly, with no fanfare, and with no little discomfort to my ego, I was given the prescription for bifocals. I have achieved something I had wished to avoid, the permanent moniker of "Four-eyes". No longer can I secretly, within my heart, go "Nah nah nah nah nah nah, I don't have to wear glasses" to my siblings. The end of one era has come, and the dawning of another comes in about 10 business days. Creep on you ever advancing age, you may be taking my eyesight, but you will never take my hair... oops, to late. (Now where did I put those dang glasses again.)

Hello Everyone! It's that time of year when we all are thinking about the gifts we need to remember to get for so and so, when we are busy writing Christmas cards to mail by this day so they get where they are going in time, busy doing everything and anything that is involved with the holiday season. So, with that in mind, I am writing my Christmas card here, as I have run out of time to mail any...:) A wonderful, hard year it has been. Here at our house, Kiya has 'officially' stopped wearing diapers. At 32 months (2 1/2) I am very proud of her! She woke up one day and told me "no more diapers for me, I am a big girl".. little does she know how I miss those days already. Koby, well, his days (at 1 1/2) consist of.. "Koby sit down, Koby get off of that before you.. Koby don't pull the cat's tail like that, Koby..." About a month ago, I put his bottle in the freezer so I could hold on to it... Ike threw it out a couple days ago. So, my babies are now toddlers, growing into 'kids'. Ike is still as busy as ever, trying to get our new place ready as well as a total kitchen renovation elsewhere. A HUGE congratulations to my sister (Amanda) for finishing her first semester back to school with success!! Thank you Aunt Jo for carrying on such a thoughtful, heart-filled gift. I to remember the soup boxes well. A very special thank you to Unca George, I can't remember a time when the family actually kept in touch so often then they do now! What a wonderful gift! So with all of that in mind, remember that when you say Merry Christmas to family, friends, or passer-bys, put some meaning into it! From our house to yours, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and ALL OUR LOVE! Em

Emma has set a wonderful example for all of us, again. Our year has been challenging but we have many blessings. Josh will be calling home on Sunday, I am already crying as I think about it. David is now taller than I so forever more I will be the shortest in our house. That brings tears also because his days as a child are over. Bill is planning his graduation and college days, more tears for me. Jim works and shoulders as much of my cares as he can. I often cry tears of gratitude for him. Mother moved out of her home and into the last journey of her life. You all have cried with me. Rock struggles each day with pain and frustration. I feel we have to adjust to life being this way for a long time to come. Still, I am happy and excited for Christmas and optimistic about the future for all of us, including all of you far away. Life is good. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and ask that instead of 'having' a happy holiday, you give someone else happiness by giving of yourselves. I promise you will be blessed if you do. Look out 2006, here we come!

Hey I just wanted to say Hi to everyone and remind you how much I love you all. Work is going really good and my manager has me doing special projects on the team. I have lots of new friends and a new church job, I am in the nursery. The end of the year was kinda tuff for me seeing as how this was the first Thanksgiving and Christmas that I had to worry about getting home, otherwise same old same old. I feel so old now that I have a full time job and pay bills! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love You All!

We wish you a Merry Christmas. We Wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.... (You all know the melody, right?)

I just discovered that the Web Host for our site has made a "real" photo album application available--at no extra charge. So... I'm going to be working on getting it together over the next couple of days. It's not live yet, but here's a temporary link http://www.groverhepworths.org/thefridgedoor.asp Cut and paste that into your browser to get a preview look. As soon as I get it all working right, I'll replace the current "Fridge Door" page. HBWM

Hi everyone. It was a good break for us Hepworth's in the valley. Grandma is doing great and loves her hand held games she has. It is so nice to be able to log on and see how everyone is doing. I missed saying merry Christmas but a happy new year to everyone. I am so proud to be part of such a wonderful family. love you all.

Hello, Cousins! I finally have a working computer and can get online regularly. I have missed you all! I spent Christmas with John, Debbie, Olivia (14)and Greg (12). We had a good visit, and I had "figgy pudding" for the first time. I am sending George my e-mail address, so I hope to hear from you. I just read all 277 messages, and it looks like I have some catching up to do with who's who and where you all are. Amanda and Emma have kids! I have pictures. I'll see if I can get them to you soon, George. Love to you all and Happy New Year!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention that my son, Aaron (29!!) and his partner, Sheila, and her son, Gage (11), are living in Hawaii this year, and may make the move permanent. Hannah Lynn and Charles had Rainy and Spirit fly home to San Jose from Brooklyn, NY for Christmas. BTW, I live in Olympia, WA. Again, love to all.

Hi, Anna. It's been way too long. Your "prestigious" email address is now ready. I'll finish adding your info to the email pages tomorrow.

How the heck are you? It has been way to long. Great to hear from you.

That was directed to Anna, by the way.

Seems my brain is only loosely connected with my fingers today... Way good on the photo album George. But that may be the wierdest music I ever heard.

Thanks, Tom. I picked the music especially for you.

The girls are home. The flight was long and they're tired. Nonetheless, tomorrow we all get to go back to work and school.

That last line could have been from me - the girls are home - but they are back home in Brooklyn after the great Christmas visit we had with them - I mean Rainy and Spirit. Thanks Yolanda and George and Lindsay for the lovely card!

Note about mom on her page. Sam also called tonight. He and his family are doing fine. Becky is in her LAST semester at ISU. She is thinking seriously about applying to medical school, he said. I'm negotiating with another publisher to write a new book this spring. I can't wait to spend all day every day, seven days a week working. I guess that's about it for now. Love to all.

Can I get a little help? I need examples of real-life Excel spreadsheets for my new book. The kind of SS I need is one where you are using it like a database, i.e., collecting and saving information. I'd like to collect half a dozen to choose from for the book. If you think you can help, please email me and I'll explain what I need and why I need it. Thanks. George

Mom told me she would like some more pages for her memory book. Everyone, not just immediate family, is welcome to send something. Childhood memories, special occassions, funny stories, sentimental moments, anything at all. It doesn't have to be just about Mom. She loved reading the pages we sent and would love to have more to rekindle her memories of past days. You can email them to me or send them directly to her. We have such a precious opportunity to fill her days with something special, let's not let it get away.

Happy Birthday dearest Dad... Happy Birthday dearest Papa... Happy Birthday dearest Tom, Happy Birthday to you!! We love you!

It says Tuesday, but it really is Monday, the 13th of February!

Don't miss the family chat tomorrow 2/26/06 7 pm. it's been a while and I'm anxious to hear from all of you.

I am sorry, I have a primary fireside to go to tonight. I will be sad to miss you all. We are all good. Love to all of you.

Hey, sorry I can't chat, although I wish I could. I don't know if I told you all but I got a new job. It is still at 1800CONTACTS, but in a different department. I'm not considered part of the call center anymore, although I am still on the phones. I deal with online customers. If they have problems online then they can call in and I help talk them through it over the phone. The funny thing is, I'm not that internet savy. I mean I can do my own thing and I can navigate okay online, but I'm not really good at it. Not like some people I know. They trained me on our site only, so I can do that site really good. Sorry I am writing so long. I am hoping that you guys will write this much too. I want to hear what is going on in all of your lives! My love to all! Beth

Good to hear from you Beth. Congratulations on the new job. We're all mostly good, although the last week has been a bit on the difficult side. Penny, the dog, had a seizure on Sunday and spent the night at the doggy clinic. She's almost 16 and we can only anticipate more such episodes. Otherwise, things are good. I recently made a change in the database behind the pages. I don't see any real improvement in speed, but I'd appreciate any feedback.

We got some good news today. The independent doctor who examined Rock has determined that his injury was sudden onset and work related. Our attorney says that Workers Comp has no alternative but to capitulate and pay on our claim. What that means is, they will pay him lost wages from 9/1/05 through whatever date he is released to go back to work. They will also pay any and all medical expenses not covered by our insurance including mileage to doctors appts etc. And finally, the doctor gave him a 17% disabilty rating which will mean a small cash settlement based on his decreased ability to earn. Bottom line is we ain't gonna get rich, but we should be able to pay off the bills.

Hooray Nancy! Just getting out from underneath the bills will be a huge relief. Anything extra is icing. Enjoy it. What is Rock's long term prognosis, then, for getting back to work?

The concensus among the docs now is that the nerve was pinched for too long and is either extrememly slow to recover or is permanently damaged. In other words, still don't know exactly what to expect. His neurologist says 3 more months at home and that may change pending the results of the latest MRI.He may never drive a truck again, so who knows what the next part of life will bring?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATEY! I LOVE YOU!

Everytime I get on here, I will say the same thing... It is so awesome to get on here and say "hey, My Aunt Nancy and Rock have a little less financial stress now, or, hey, it's my cousin Katey's birthday (happy one to you)"... How I love it!! Well Aunt Nanc, everything happens for a reason, and if Rock cannot drive again, there is something other that he is supposed to venture upon. Here is 'The Sutherland's' latest on blessings... we recently took on buying a new"er" double wide mobile home, not knowing the extent of..water damage, plumbing problems, past animal-...leakage, etc... we have put in many, many man hours. Including blood sweat and tears! A huge thanks to my daddy (Tom) for babysitting my babes ALOT. We filed our taxes knowing, or 'assuming' we'd lose most, if not all of it from recent-past finacial upsets. Amazingly, we got a phone call saying we could keep it all. With that, we're able to finish things at the 'new house' and will be moving in 1 to 2 weeks. That is our "Hidden" blessing! Now I am going to get a little emotional, if ya'all can bear it. If my dad (Tom) has mentioned to you in chats, which I am sorry I haven't been to lately, about my sister (Amanda), you'll know where I am going. She has been in alot of pain lately.. for awhile.. and after many, many doctors appointments and blood work was told she might have Lupus. My sister is my best friend, and I know in my heart of hearts that it is not Lupus. As of now, they (doctors) still do not know what is going on with her. At one $700 doctor's appointment she was told she was just tired, not sleeping well at night!! I am asking for your prayers. She is starting to lose her belief in what she has been given (not that I blame her). She has this incredible inner strength, has had it all our lives, but she has buried it somewhere along this hard journey. She is a beautiful woman, a wonderful wife, a 'how I want to raise my kids' kinda mommy, an awesome sister, and even went back to school... it goes on and on.. !!! I am devastated that someone somewhere has taken all that away from her by saying 'hey, there's something wrong with your body'. Please, please send her your prayers. Give her the strength to regain her strength and slap this, or whatever this is, in the face! Oh my goodness, if you could see me now! SNIFF SNIFF...I love you sista! So, my mom, (Susan) moved to Kingman, Arizona to take care of her aging parents and get closer to her brother. She is doing very well. Very healthy and happy I am glad to say. My Grandmother (Helen Shumway) has her on again off again days, but seems in fair health. And last, but SO not least, Allan, we miss you and yours very much! Kiya loves to look at pictures and points you out first everytime (Uncle Allan)! We hope to see you and Hannah and Donovan for our "Open House" party.. any time from now till March 2007! WOW.. so I just wrote a chapter in a novel, but might I say again.. it's so awesome to get on here and say... so that's how their doing.. Rock, I hope you find yourself happy in whatever it is you decide to venture upon. Unca George, Aunt Yoly and Linds, I hope that your beloved Penny doesn't have any more episodes, and finds her last adventure a sweet one! Unca Jack, what's going on with you??? Miss you and yours much too!! With all that said, my love to all!! Emma

Emma, thanks for letting me know. I had no idea! Amanda I am so sorry to hear that what you are going through. If it is Lupus, which I hope not, I have an Aunt who has it. She got it from a blood transfusion. I could see what she does to help the symptoms. Just let me know what I can do to help, and I would be more than happy to do it. I love you! Also, I know you don't know my Grandpa Hoopes, but he is not doing so well. My mom hopes that he can make it through the summer. Dad thinks within the next 6 months. Just to let you all know. On a happier note, I have been talking, well texting, Brock. He seems to be doing good. He did say that Choir is keeping him busy. I love ya'll tonz!

I know, I know, here am getting "churchy", but, consider getting a priesthood blessing Amanda. You are loved more than you know. Same to you Rock. You will be in our prayers. Emma, you are the best "Em" I know. Your parents did something right, because you and your siblings turned out so well. As a side note, the pictures I sent to George are of my family with our two Japanese exchange students Koh (with the $60 felt cowboy hat), and Kohei. We enjoyed them very much. The other picture is Janell and Nicole in their flower girl dresses for their biological father's wedding. Our two princesses!

Pictures? It turns out I AM an idiot after all. I keep getting these weird messages in my email that say somebody sent something and I delete them cause I think they're spam, only they're not. They're the automatic messages I set up to let me know somebody posted a new picture for the picture page and I should go add them to the page. And so now I feel TWICE as stupid cause I set up the whole automated email thingee in the first place and forgot what it was for.

And I am also sorry for the bad words I said about people who spammed my email with weird messages; turns out I was spamming myself, sort of.

I had no idea Grandma Hepworth owned a grand piano!! How my heart aches that I can't find a place for it. I sure wish one of you would. I would like to see and play it some day. Manda, we love you. I second Jack's suggestion of a preisthood blessing. Consider it a message from Heavenly Father delivered to you from a mouthpiece speaking for Him. Miracles can happen sweetie.

You can see by the last message that I am still crying. I haven't looked at this site for a couple of weeks, so I was overwhelmed at the messages here today. Amanda, my darling, you are loved more than you can imagine. I learned a long time ago that discouragement is the biggest and best tool of the adversary, so please continue to struggle against it. Shame on that ignorant doctor!!!!! There are answers available if we continue to search. Congrats on the move EM. I love my kitchen soo much. the best advise I have it to decorate in colors that you love so you will be peaceful there.Jack, don't you have room in your house for that piano. It would be such a family treasure. It is so good to hear from Beth and Becky also. Mom sent me the clip from the paper about Katey's graduation Way to go all of you. I am curious agout that piano. I am not really sure it was grandma hepworth's. let's ask sam to ask mom about it. Arizona it dry. of course it will probably rain this coming weekend when we have a party for our one year old grandaughter, Serenity Chavez, and one for Jim planned at the park. oh well such is life. Susan, if you ever get the the valley PLEASE call. I would love to see you. I am writing the journal today, but want you to know I love you all. Auntie Jo

This too shall pass.

What a relief. So glad to hear at least the financial end of it is going to be eased. Of course, we'll all still be hoping the pain eases for Rock.

Aunt Jo, Unca Sam, and Jane, I didn't leave you out intentionally!! I hope that all is well with all in your families as well! Nice kitchen Aunt Jo?? Any tips on decorating mine? :) Wow, your little niece is growin' up! Hard to believe I'll be 30 years old... soon!

Thanks, Emma, for reminding us of the important things in life. It's so easy to get sidetracked by life's little ups and downs and lose sight of the big stuff. We'll keep on praying for Amanda and Rock and everyone else. Love you all. Bubba George

Wow, I need to make time to use this wonderful way to keep in touch more often. I am happy to hear all the good news and sad to hear the bad. Amanda you are in my prayers. I hope penny is over whatever she has. I am so glad to hear your good news Aunt Nancy. Emma, I would love to help you move or whatever you need since I am hear in poky, just let me know. I really hope we can find a home for granda's piano, it would be a shame to not have it in the family. I am doing well, just finishing school (YEA!!!!!) and working. I love you all very much.

I was told that Grandmother Anna Philena Mathewson Hepworth purchased the Sterling Concert Grand in 1929 for the sum of ten dollars. She had the kids learn to play and my father hated the lessons but took them anyway. I dont know if we acquired the piano at the time of Grandmas going into the nursing home or if it was before she went. I was told that Aunt Alice wanted the piano but my father wouldnt let her have it and it has been in our family since. It was made between 1901 and 1905 according to the serial number. It has a solid steel back on it and weighs between 1100 and 1300 pounds. It is beautifully carved but has a few broken keys. The keys are ivory covered and there are some names carved in the side. They are ours as children. One of the keys used to fix it is marked 1895 in pencil. As my father is deceased I have no one to ask so must go by what I have been told over the years. I only heard my father play it one time and that was in a fit of rage. He could play quite beautifully and it is a shame that no one has heard its beautiful tone for all of these years.

We love you Amanda and we're all pulling for you.

Just so you all know, my Grandpa Hoopes died today. He went fast, and didn't suffer. I will leave more later. Love you all!

I attended Gerald's services today. Sam gave the invocation, Paula and sister Sandy gave the life sketch, the grand kids sang primary songs and the three brothers all spoke. It was very nice service and, as they claimed Gerald would have wanted, not too long. Lots of grandkids everywhere. You cannot believe how much snow there is in SV. It's reminiscent of the good old days when we had to wade through waist deep snow three miles to get to school across the highway.

Becky is a microbiologist! I get to brag about that even though I have no idea what it means. Don't we have an amazing family? Things are looking up for us as well. Rock is enjoying physical therapy and we are getting long awaited financial relief. David just registered for his 9th grade year, although it is still at the middle school, he is truly a freshman. We bought him an electic guitar and he is signed up for a guitar class next year. I hope I don't regret it.

Congratulations Becky!! Writers and scientists and musicians, Oh My!! For sure an amazing family! Well, the next time I get on here, we will be living in our new house. So until I get this computer hooked up again... everyone stay safe.. Love you all.

Please Pray for Renee and her family.

Does anyone have any details of what happened? You are in my prayers. My love to all!

JoAnna called me earlier this evening, around 5:30PM. Tressa has passed on and Renee is in critical condition after an auto accident. Jack talked to JoAnna a little later. Renee was being given a CAT scan and they were waiting further word at that time.

I talked to Jo. Renee is going in for surgery later this afternoon.

Thanks for the information Unca George. Renee we love you and are continuely praying for you! I send my love to all!

I thought I would try to post. I just got home from the hospital it is about pm. renee had surgery to repair T13. the thorasic surgeon removed a rib and they went in from the front. They stabilized with plate and pins. she has feeling, but not much movement. the prognosis is extremely guarded. I dont know about arrangements for Tressa yet, hopefully by the end of tomorrow. please pray for renee. she is so hurt physically and emotionally. I love you all. Jo

I am stealing a few moments to share with the Family my love for you all. I miss you guys so much. The lord loves you and may he watch and take care of you. I have often come here to find out what my loved ones are doing and I always know that no matter shat happens, happy or sad, this family fights for righteousness and good. I love you all. Blessings for Renee, Amanda and Uncle Sam's family.

JoAnna...I can't even imagine the pain in your heart right now. If I can do anything at all to help please let me know..I am not that far around the corner. You have my prayers and my love. Again, I hope no one minds my posting, Amanda & Emma keep directing me to this site for different udates on family. This one, such a sad one... JoAnna, again...my love goes out to you & Renee. I know that there is such a massive amount of people who would wrap their arms around you & Renee if it could help.

Renee, there are not words enough to express my sorrow and pain for you and your family. But there are prayers. Please know you are in our thoughts every minute of every day. I send my love, concern, and indeed my prayers to you, in hopes that you can find your way. I will help in any way I can; every member of this family is in some way carrying some of your pain. We love you.

Spoke with Jo and Nancy. Very positive news about Renee. Jerry was in the room with the doctor this morning and was extremely pleased with Renee's response to strength testing. She may be up walking by next week. Nancy and Rock arrived safely. She is "shepherding" JoAnna, making sure she is eating, bathing, changing clothes. One story that I think is pertinent. The first EMT on scene was LDS, and recognized Renee. He was able to give her a blessing then and there. Heavenly Father was watching over her in an hour of need.

Sorry, I should always edit what I say in these things. Jerry was in Renee's room with the surgeon who operated on Renee during today's post-op exam. The doctor was extremely pleased with Renee's strength.

Even though I am thousands of miles away, you will always be in my heart and in my prayers. Renee, I am truly sorry for your loss. You will always be in my prayers. I am extremely happy that you are doing better. I love you all. Once again I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry cousin Renee! Although I've missed out on really getting to know your little ones, I've always cherrished them as my sweet family. Words here can't do anything for you but I wanted you to know how my heart is saddened for you and yours!

Each day that passes brings changes good and difficult. Renee is still improving physically and although we are grateful that she is out of danger it will be many long months of recovery for her. The many people touched by this tragedy are struggling in their own grief and sometimes there is tension. We are so lucky to have a strong support system in each other. Prayer is so important and it is also important to remember that we are the hands that do the work of answering the prayers. Please help each other all you can.

Dr. Theodore says RENEE WILL WALK AGAIN!!! I am so overwhelmed. It will take several months of in residence rehab. Maybe that is a blessing that will allow her to heal her grief along with her body. Because she is getting moved to rehab tomorrow, she will have a pass to attend the funeral, which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday or Friday. It is hard to wait so long but Jerry Sr. has been helping John and it is mostly arranged. Thanks for all the messages please keep them coming. I will print them for Renee. Please keep praying for her. We love you all. Thanks for the little rule break, Elder B. It meant so much. we will update Love and gratitude to everyone. JoAnna

Thanks to you all for your prayers and concern. The flowers were such a nice gesture. Thanks Tom for attending the funeral. We wish we could have visited with you. We are so saddened by Tressa's death. Maybe her and my dad can have some nice visits!!! Renee, We are praying for you and hope for a speedy recovery. Our love to all. Paula and Sam

I just returned home from the hospital. Renee is now living in the rehab unit at St. Joseph's hospital. I will get the address. She can receive mail, and will be internet active in a couple of weeks. The funeral is planned for Thursday April 6. It will be in Buckeye, AZ. It is hard to have to wait for the funeral, but Renee will be able to attend the service. I am so grateful for this family. we are so blessed to have each other. love to all JoAnna

Jack just called. Apparently Renee is experiencing some difficulties and they've decided to push the funeral back a week to be sure she's able to attend.

Rock and I are home safely. Long drive. It was hard to leave my sister this morning. Her shoulders are hardly strong enough to carry the load she is bearing. Luckily, she has a loving husband and 2 strong sons and many loving friends. We had a good visit with Jerry and his kids last night. They are beautiful little ones. Please pray for Rachel as well as Renee. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

I just spoke with Jo, she sounds tired. Renee has some physical/medical setbacks. She has an intestinal blockage which is extremely painful for her. And there is a blood clot in one of her lungs. It is not life threatening if they treat it quickly and correctly. They have not moved her out of the rehab unit to treat her and hopefully they won't so she won't lose her bed there.

We are DONE! Not one more thing! My mom now has Shingles. It is hard with all the illness in the family and deaths and I can't take anymore! Okay, thanks for letting me get that out. I feel better. I always have a prayer in my heart for the entire family. Hope you are all well and I send my love to all! LDH! Long Distance HUG!!!!!! Beth

Thank goodness that Renee is doing better. She, Aunt Joanna, and Rachel are constantly in my heart. What a wonderful family I am blessed with. My love goes out to all. I talked to my mom this afternoon. She is doing better, although she still has swelling near her eyes. I guess the doctor said that she will always have them and break-outs will be more common. Is there any way that we can email Renee or just send letters? again, I love you all! The Most Blonde of All, Beth

dear ones. Life does go on. What a difficult time. Renee is making great progress. the current assessment is that she will be in facility rehab for approximately 8 weeks. then who knows what will come. it is really an adventure in the rehab unit. approximately 60 patients with all levels of abilities, both physical and brain injuries and strokes. she had her first shower and hair wash yesterday. oh, the things we take for granted, clean hair. her spirits are good for the time being. it is such a great blessing to have Tom here for a few days. he went to the funeral home with me today. I couldn't have done it without him. will post more tomorrow. love to all Jo

Beth, Call me at home or my cell and I will give you Aunt Jo's address to send cards etc. I don't want to put it here. Later Renee should be able to get mail at the hospital but I don't know the address there yet.

For those wanting to send flowers,the funeral home address is: Greer-Wilson Funeral Home 5921 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85033 As an alternative, I would suggest a donation to help with funeral costs. It's questionable whether there will be enough from insurance and other benefits to recoup mortuary and cemetary expenses. The last thing Joanna and family need is to worry about money. Also, it may be several weeks before benefits are actually available, so they are having to front the money. If we all pitch in, we can each share a little of this. Anyone wanting to contribute can call or contact an immediate family member for address info.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on this day. We are giving as much strength as we can to Renee and Rachel. Our love to all. Emma, Ike, Kiya, and Koby

The funeral was a sad occasion, of course. However, it went well. There were many, many people there including some from Jo's family, from Jerry's family, from John's family, from Leeroy's family, and many others from her church and school. The school let her classmates out to attend and most of them did so. Two or three times, Tressa's bishop commented--with some surprise, perhaps--on the size of the crowd. Tressa's grandfathers both reminisced, Jerry Chandler in person, Gene Wood on tape. Jack sang "Abide With Me" and her youth group sang “I Walk by Faith”. Her youth leader from church talked about his experiences with her. Renee decided that she felt strong enough to go to the cemetery after all. The trek to the cemetery turned out to be just that, a trek, and Renee returned to the hospital immediately afterwards. Nonetheless, it is a lovely place and Tressa's close to her great-grandmother and name-sake, Tressa Chandler. Tressa was well-loved. And she was respected. I guess that isn't an attribute that comes to mind when speaking of most 13-year olds, but it was quite clear to me that everyone who knew her felt that way.

I know most of you get Josh's family e-mails but I wanted to let everyone know that he has been made a District Leader. I received a nice letter from his mission president which says Josh's new responsibilities will be to train other missionary's as well as provide leadership. I can't help feeling a little maternal pride.

Aunt Nancy, can you forward me Josh's emails, I actually don't receive them. if not, that is okay too. I am way proud of him! YAY JOSH!

I sent some to your groverhepworth's address. don't have your yahoo one anymore.

THANK YOU!!!

thought I would send an update about Renee. she is progressing so well. she can transfer herself from her chair to the therapy table or her bed with a minimum of help. she is learning to dress herself with a stick that has a hook on it to pull up her pants, etc. she got to go to lunch at a nearby cafe on thurs with others in the therapy group.she pushed herself most of the way. she is gaining upperbody strength. her left toes moved on sun. I understand movement and control starts at the point of the fracture and moves downward, so it is a big thing to have toe movement. most of the bruises have gone, but she is on a heavy dose of cumidan, blood thinner, so she gets new bruises exceptionally easy. the latest prognosis of time in rehab is about seven more weeks, then change. probably to my house or her dad's for several months. thank you all again for prayers and help. please keep praying as this will be a trial for a long time to come. love to all

Way to go Renee! I think of you and Rachel daily. Everything seems to be getting back to normal here. Hope everyone is well. My love to all.

I too think alot about Miss Rachel. Does anyone want to share how she is doing at this time? We all hope that she knows we have open arms with many embraces, even though they are extended. Love to all..

Aunt Nancy, I really do hate it when you make me cry. Thank you for the poem. Thank you.

No one has posted for a while. it is hard to sit still and type. We are good. Renee is getting stronger every day. She can get herself upright in bed, and get from her bed to the wheelchair virtually without help. An incredible improvement in a very short time. She can also get into my Frontier truck, so she is coming to my house for several hours on Sunday on a pass. She has therapy for about 5 hours every day with a shortened schedule on Sat. She has two hours tomorrow. She has learned to almost dress herself without help. We are going shopping for new shoes on Sun. She is starting to more openly grieve, although her night tech told me that she catches her crying in the night. as her body heals, she is starting the emotional process. We got her a laptop, so she can do some of her work from home, she is wanting to do that. We are expecting that she will live her for at the least six months,maybe up to a year to continue therapy. If you have her E-mail address, she needs messages. I don't know them off hand, but I will look them up and post them. I want to thank you all again for your support and love. Please keep praying for her and all of us. JoAnna

It's so good to hear that Renee continues to improve. There are three email addresses for her in the Family Email page, one work and two personal. Jo, can you check them to see that they are current and accurate? If anyone needs their password and username to get to the email (and phone and birthday) page, let me know and I'll email them to you privately.

Come January everyone will be calling me Grandpa. We are in Salt Lake visiting the girls and Nancy. Good news needs to travel fast I guess. Katie and JR are expecting. Love to all

Congratulations! We are very happy for you JR and Katey. And you too Grampa Sam and Gramma Paula. Hooray!

Just to let you all know, Daniel is going to shower now. We told him we would post this glorious news on the internet.

You can tell things are a little slow around here tonight if we are posting our shower schedule.

TOO MUCH INFORMATION!

Congratulations Katie and JR!! Another addition to our wonderful family! So, someone needs to post on the reunion page, as I wrote the last one a very long time ago... and need some feedback!

Hello and love to all, especially you wonderful mothers out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is good and busy in Utah. It should be a day of rest but it seems with this boss of mine there is always work to be done. Anyway I hope you all find yourselves smiling today and enjoying what it is that you’re smiling about! For the rest of this nice day I am going to make a few phone calls and spend the rest of the day remembering little stories about all our mothers. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Aunty Beth! Doesn't sound great? Can you tell I'm excited?

That was supposed to say, "doesn't IT sound great"

I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing good. And, yep, I'm excited to be an Aunty too. Happy day late Mother's day to all. I was home and saw Grandma. She is doing really well. She loves the DVD's, GREAT IDEA. Anyway, back to work. I'm not sure I like this full time stuff....school had more fun times, but less money. Oh,well. Love to all.

Congratulation to James and Amber and Tobyn!!! And to all the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Our love and prayers go out to Josh and family. What a hard thing to be hurt so far away from home. On a lighter note, renee called me at work today and told me she had a date. I thought she meant with Guido, who is a paraplegic character in rehab with her. He is really nice. She meant that she has a come home date. MAY 30. What great news. we are so excited. she has custom braces for her legs and they enable her to walk quite a ways with a walker. she has made remarkable progress. Will post updates. Love to nancy and all.. Jo

How can one day be so down and up. Josh getting hurt, yet wonderful news of Renee's progress. Our prayers for Elder Josh, and continued ones for Renee. The light of hope burns on.

News came from the Mission president late last night. I forwarded the email to many of you. Josh is going to be fine. He ran into a parked truck. I am not clear yet whether that caused his injuries or whether he was then hit by another vehicle. It was his hand that required surgery but he came out of it fine. The message says they are making arrangements for him to stay in the field and continue his mission, possibly in the mission home I am guessing. Letters or cards addressed to the mission home would be appreciated. Thank you for all your calls and concern. Love to all.

What a relief and what great news. (And if I wore lip gloss I'd call you Beth.) Nancy, since you mentioned the mission home address, maybe you'd like to make that available to those who contact you. We're doing fine up this way.

Congratulations Michael!! Per his Mission President Josh will not be allowed to ride a bike during his recovery. (ha ha) I will send out a group email with the Mission home address. I haven't heard much more, only that Josh will be staying in Taiwan and is saddened by this. He feels he has let himself and everyone down. Hey Beth, Mary Kay party at my house!!! Let's pick a Saturday some time soon. Call me.

Hello, all. Haven't been on for awhile. My goodness, what a lot of joys and sorrows! Love, hugs and kisses for all!! Happy (belated) Mother's Day to the mothers. Aaron, Sheila and Gage are still in Hawaii and still loving it. They are not coming back yet, but Aaron says he will graduate from Evergreen College (here in Washington) in June. I did want to insert a word in Becky's "ad" about the piano - it is an upright concert grand, so not much more floor space than a regular piano. Google the Sterling Piano Company to see similar ones. I do hope it can find a family home if Becky can no longer keep it. It's a beautiful antique and would be worth the effort to move it. ... Catching up on all these pages brings back so many memories. I do have pictures that I will try to get to George soon. Love, Anna

I received this email tonight from Becky Hepworth Walters. "Hi, Over the last 34 years I have had Grandmother Hepworths Sterling Concert Grand piano. I find that I am unable to move it any longer and have been thinking of finding a home. I was wondering if you had contact with any of the family that you could help me get the word out that I am looking for a home for her piano. It has been in my family for over 50 years but I would love to see it go to a home where it would be played and enjoyed. Anyway you could help I would appreciate it." Her phone number and email are available in the family pages.

Renee, I am so glad to hear you are healing physically. I think about you constantly, and you and Rachel are in my prayers. How is Rachel doing? Jacquelyn talks about her constantly, and sends her love. We would love to have her for a week or two this summer, if it might work out. Our love to all!

Josh called me yesterday. It was so amazing to hear him. He sends love and hello to all and thanks to those who email him. Those messages mean a lot to him. He says when he comes home at night completely exhausted and wakes up in the morning excited to go out, he is happy. We talked for quite a long time. He shared a few stories and experiences. It made me miss him a lot.

Amber is having...a boy! (Probably Clark) Koby is very relieved (so is Ike). Now someone else can wear the high heels with the girls.

Rock just called. Josh Brotherton was riding his bicycle on a busy road in Taiwan. He was hit by a truck. He has a broken collarbone and shoulder and damage to his fingers. He's in a hospital in Taiwan. He should be okay, but they'll post more as they learn more. Nancy is still at work

Aunt Nancy and Josh, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Renee, congratulations on the excellent progress. I love you all so much. On a little lighter note, I signed up to sell Mary Kay last night, so if you or any one you know are interested, just let me know! Again, my love to all. Beth

I have not been on the web page for awhile--too busy--but I have kept up from Beth. I, too, am glad to hear about Renee's progress and sorry to hear about Josh. We will definitely step up our prayers to include him and Nancy. Family is so important, I am so glad to have this information site and to be able to keep in contact with you all. Have a great day. Paula

A Happy Birthday to the Peterson Girls... Amanda is a young 31 and Taryn a "Big Girl" 3!! Our special Birthday wishes to you!

Happy Birthday to Amanda and Taryn. We love you!!

HBD Amanda and Taryn. Love to all.

Another busy week. HBD to Amanda and Taryn. Seems like last week when Amanda was the three year old. We are getting ready to bring Renee home from the hospital on Tuesday. Her nurse told me that she has already exceeded all expectations for recovery. She is walking fairly far with her walker. We are doing the remodel the sink and shower head in the bathroom thing. A work of warning, pedestal sinks are a bear to install, just ask Jerry. Wish we could be in Wyo this weekend. seems like a time to be home. hope all is well. love to all JoAnna oh yeh, congratulations to Michael for both of his great accomplishments.

Congratulations Renee on a big step forward. We love you and we are grateful that you are getting well. We all miss Tressa and think of her so often. We love and think of Rachel just as much and we pray for all of you. We are with you in spirit and sending strength from far away as much as we can. Also congratulations to Michael. What a week in that young man's life. Jo I wish you could have been home for memorial day also, but it was rainy and terribly cold so don't feel to bad.

Hey its Bill, its been a while so i thought i'd just write and say hello to everyone, i wish you all the best and i love you

Bill! Oh my Gosh! Happy 19th yesterday! Hey, I don't know if your mom told you but You have to come down to SV this summer, I command it. And nobody tells the most blonde of all no. j/k It would be so awesome to see you. I think of you up in big NY and me here in SL and wow! I remember the old days when we lived like 5 minutes away from each other! Hope you had a wonderful birthday and congrats on graduating High School. I love you all lots and think of you often! Bethy

We lost a dear friend to cancer today. We have known her for just a short time, but she has become a dear and treasured friend to Danell and I and the kids. We, I am sad at the lose. With Tressa passing so recently, the brevity of this earthly state has been brought distinctly to mind. I wanted to say this before, but I was hesitant to do it using this forum. Not now. You all need to know, that I know that life does not end with the death of one we hold dear. That eternal spirit that dwells within all of us lives on, and with death returns home to a loving Father in Heaven. I know this.

Hey, I just wanted to let you all know we're still here and still kicking. Love to all.

I appreciate the message from George. We are still here also and still kickin. The adventure changes from day to day. Renee has been cleared by her doctor to work 20 hours a week and her work is letting her tele-commute, so progress is being made. There has been some snaffu's getting continuing therapy started, but that should be straightened out this week. She is using my step ladder to walk around. I am trying to let her try everything she can and be a caregiver, not a MOTHER. Difficult assignment. Hope all is well everywhere. love to everyone. JoAnna

It's great to hear about Renee's progress. Bill and Micheal are graduating from High School this month. And all the birthdays. Oh my, so many things to be grateful for. I just want to add a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

A message hasn't been left for awhile, so I thought I would tell everyone Hi! I miss and Love you ALL!

Since there is not much going on on the reunion page, I thought I'd put a little message here.. We will be there weekend of the 8th and 9th. As I understand, none of the "Elders" will be attending this year. That makes me pretty sad... guess they really are just getting.. older!!! Love to all

Hey EmJ, I resemble that remark... we will miss you and yours, and everbody elses who are there.

Hello everyone. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I have not been able to read all of the posts until now. It's really weird to read about yourself from someone else's perspective. Congrats to all the graduates and achievements so far this year. Sorry I missed out on all the birthday cheers too. Good to hear from you Josh. Hope you're doing well. Rachel came to visit me this week and seems to be doing well. She had a hard time going back to school without her sister. It has been really hard on her and John. The full effect of my loss has just barely hit me since being home from the hospital. Not much time to mourn there. I had 2 really great priesthood blessings and know that is what kept me going while in the hospital. The physical pain was so great that I do not wish it on anyone. I know that I could not even have made it through all of this and surely would have given up long ago if it weren't for my faith and all of your prayers. Sorry that we won't make it to any reunions, maybe next year. Hope everyone is doing well. Hugs & kisses to all.

Allan, happy birthday, bro! Hope all is well in your world, busy fighting fires yet? Say hi to Hannah and hugs for Donovan for me, k? Renee, it is so good to hear from you! You are in our thoughts constantly. I am glad to hear you are healing and send you our love and prayers. Jac and Taryn sent some balloons to heavan for Tressa. Jac sends her love to Rachel. Take care, the best you can, ok? Love to all

Happy Birthday Allan!! Hope your safe and well in the scary world of fires.. our love to all.

We just got home from NY, it was an exciting and eventful trip. The graduation and party were fantastic. Had a little car trouble on the way home so the funds disappeared and we can't get to Grover. Look for a picture of Samuel Matthewson's headstone on the fridge door soon. I found it with some help at a cemetery in PA. It was a most remarkable and amazing experience. My special thanks to my husband and son for letting me go and helping me find what I was looking for. Now the search continues for his wife, the elusive Phelena Jones Matthewson. For anyone who is confused, these people are the parents of my (our)grandmother, Anne P Hepworth. I felt a connection to the past and I'm sure there were loved ones who have passed on who were glad to see me there. It was just a joyous time. I believe Phelena is buried next to him, that's what Annie P write in her short biography, but there is no headstone for her. We searched the cemetery looking for her but no luck.

Well, here we go again, I just THOUGHT I had had enough of hospital corridors. This morning Lee's appendix burst and he had emergency surgery. At this post he is resting and doing okay. more later. love to all.. JoAnna

Well, we arrived back home today after spending some very QUIET time in The Valley...hint hint!! Between dad (Tom) and Ike, the plumbing was repaired and put to a point where it needn't be that worried about. Lots and lots of mowing and raking and watering..etc.etc. Spent time with Gramma at the Care Center. She looks just wonderful! There is starting to be some anxiety about the house and property, and coming from me, the 'next' generation, I truly believe that it is time we all sat down and had some serious debates. Ike has some ideas, hopefully Tom will share them. Anyhow.... Aunt Jo, this to shall pass. Please Give Uncle Leeroy a hug from us. Our love to all! Emma

Lee got released from the hospital on Wed, but on Thurs at 11 pm he was readmitted with infection in his abdomen. he is even more miserable today, so we'll see. I'll keep you posted. love to all jo

I thought about calling each of you individually to share my news, but finally decided it would be easier (for me) to post it here and not have to make explanations to everyone one at a time. I have asked Rock to move out. He did not want to but has complied. There were many many troubles and issues and I finally reached a breaking point. I felt I had to protect myself and my sons and our future. Not to worry, there was no violence or abuse. Just a long long list of frustrations and disappointments and heartaches. I am a little depressed but mostly have a great sense of peace and relief so I know the decision is the correct one. David seems to be just fine with this developement. I think he feels relief from the stress and tension in the house. So, we shall see what this great adventure we call life brings for us next. I would appreciate your prayers though.

I'm sure I speak for most of us, if not everyone, in saying you have our love and support. It will turn out to be the best for all concerned, I'm sure.

I brought Lee home from the hospital AGAIN yesterday. He is much better this time. Will be bored in a few more days. What a struggle. hope all is well everywhere else. Love to all, oh yeh, happy Bday SAM!!! love jo

hey everyone, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY! Aunt Nancy and Uncle Lee, I am praying for you! my love to all!

Happy Birthday Unca Sam! I love you lots!

Wow, you all amaze me. Good luck and have fun in Wisconson Aunt Nancy. Renee you are awe inspiring. Lee and Aunt Jo, I hope all is getting better. Love you all.

When are we goin go have a family chat again?

I second Jack's request. lets schedule a chat soon! The trip to Wisconsin was successful. I won't say it was fun, I worked incredibly hard all week. Now, I have a new assignment; develope better training material/plan for the next time. Everyone here is fine. Did you all get the email I sent with the articles from PA? We have the marriage date of Samuel and Philena Matthewson but how sad to learn of her mental condition. No wonder no one talked about her much.

The Web-Hosting Service which hosts our site recently made some software "upgrades" that broke the picture upload page (and probably some others that I haven't noticed yet.) I had to change that page to get it to work again, although it still needs some tweaks. Howver, you can upload new pictures again. Please help us get up to date with what's happening in your lives.

We had a wonderfully successful Eagle Project for Daniel on Tuesday. We planted 17 trees at the local high school. 15 gallon buckets, if that means anything to you. He supervised about 10 kids really well (after I supervised him a little). The district yard maintenance guy was very pleased with the job they did. Also for your consideration: I have a job interview tomorrow at a school teaching K-8 music. Not that I particularly want to go back to a public school job, but you got to do what you got to do. Say a prayer towards Manteca about 1:30 PDT. Thank you in advance. Our love to all.

Unca Jack! Good luck! I will say an extra prayer for you. Well, um, Dad has gall stones and has to have his gall bladder taken out. He had a flair up and they have decided that it will be the best thing for him. I think the surgery is on the 15th. nothing too big. He should even go home that night. he will only miss about a week of work. Will keep you updated. My love to all!

Hello everyone! On Monday JR and I went to the doctor. We are having a little...BOY! We are so excited! My due date has changed to Dec. 14. I emailed everyone I had addresses for, but just in case I thought I would let you know. We send our love to all!