I know I have talked about this handsome little guy before, and you have all heard me talk about him more than once, but he would have celebrated his 4Th birthday on the 18Th of December, and all though I was not near my computer to talk about him or leave a memory of him I was thinking of him just the same. I remember the day he was born very clearly. Ray and I were on our way to Ogden for a day of shopping, dinner and a movie. We were on the freeway when we got a call from our nephew Cliff telling us that Courtney had gone in labor their in Rexburg. We took the next exit, turned around and headed North, hoping we would make it in time for this beautiful babies birth. We made it to the hospital as Cliff's good friend Sid was leaving with his wife, and they told us that she had not yet delivered. Some time later she delivered, and what an amazing spirit this boy brought with him. What a sweet little boy. Ray and I felt very blessed to be able to be present when he was born. Then came the yellow skin, and a sick little Alex. Ray and I were sitting at home and got a call from a very worried Cliff and Courtney. They explained that the doctor had suggest they take Alex into Primary Children's Hospital, and they asked us if we could help them get there. We told them we would be waiting on the freeway on ramp for them and I remember praying that he would be OK. I remember praying to my Father in Heaven to bless Cliff and Courtney with the strength and Courage of Heleman's Army. It is something they needed as they were given the news that their precious Alex had Biliary Atresia, and would have a hard road ahead with surgeries, and pain. I remember more than once going with Courtney to the Hospital because of a sick baby, and with surgeries. I remember one day while Alex was in the Hospital, I was in the back with Courtney and a bunch of alarms and beepers started going off around Alex, I panicked and ran to have Cliff go back to be with her. I quickly slipped into the bathroom to catch my breath and pray to a loving Father for continued strength which I could only imagine they must need. I felt like my chest was collapsing, and he was not even my baby. I remember the day I woke up crying, sure that it would be the day they would be saying goodbye to their sweet angel. They had been in the hospital with him for quite some time and their family was their with them holding and loving him. I remember thinking to myself that Cliff and Courtney must have done something right in Heaven for our Father in Heaven to entrust them with one of his choice children. I stood amazed at his funeral at how composed they were, so strong and full of a faith like non other. I fell in love with Courtney the very first time I met her, but never knew how much my love for her would grow as I watched her go from just a niece-in-law to someone I not only admired, but was in awe of. She has taught me so much about trusting, loving, and honoring our Fathers Will. She is one of the most amazing people you could ever meet, and she is family. (how lucky am I) I was talking to a good friend of mine and I was telling her about Cliff and Courtney, and about their journey with Alex and she said that she would love to meet them. She said she was envious of me because it is not everyday when you get to talk with angels, and in her opinion that is exactly what these two were. I told her I imagine quite often that day when Cliff and Courtney are in Heaven and are reunited with Alex, and he thanks them for helping him full fill the earthly mission he agreed upon taking to earn his spot in the Celestial Kingdom, and how wonderful it will be to see him whole and well. What a reunion it will be. I love you Cliff and Court, thank for being who you are. Happy 4Th Birthday Alex, I love you!!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Alexander Pierce Luff (Flashback Friday)
Friday, December 12, 2008
Flash Back Friday
This next picture makes me laugh all over again. This was taken at Grandpas 80th Birthday Party. We made this giant cake, and then my uncle Jerrol jumped out of it. I remember how surprised my Grandpa was, and how much he laughed. He had a good sense of humor, which I loved. He knew how to have fun, and he wasn't afraid to do so. Check out that sweet face of his.
I love you grandpa, thanks for the memories. Merry Christmas. Monday, December 1, 2008
Flash Back Friday.....
A friend and I were chatting the other day about our blogs, and the things that we want to put on our blogs for memories sake, and the fact that we want to make them into books. She said her sister-in-law has a Flash Back Friday on her blog, and the more we talked about it, the more I liked this idea. I like that she puts a picture on her blog and tells the story behind it, or tells a good memory she has of the person or persons that are in the picture. She said she doesn't always do pictures either. She sometimes just tells something about someone who has been on her mind a lot during that week. I thought this was such an awesome idea being that I have lots and lots of pictures I would love to post, and lots of memories I would love to share, (especially with my kids and with Ray) so I am jumping on board the Flash Back Friday wagon.
Tagged by Brandi
I Am Thankful For
I Am Thankful For
30-The opportunity to serve others
29-The day spent with Ray and the kids
28-Leftovers
27-The Christmas music I get to start listening to
26-Cartoons, they seem to help a sick boy not wine so much.
25-Family, both near and far.
24-Whitney (my venting partner)
23-The FREEDOM I so often take for granted
22-My Eternal Marriage
21-Sisters who are also my best friends
20- The spirit that comes with being thankful
19-My Dishwasher
18-My Licence (love ya Brandi)
17-A Daughter who tries to please
16-Sunday dinner at Mikes house
15-Daddy Daughter Dates
14-A Happy, Smiling Son
13-Music
12-Carmex
11-Nap Time
10-My Washer and Dryer
9-Tylenol and Tissue
8- Sisters, who are also my friends
7- My Cameras'
6- A nice warm bed
5- Comfy Tennies
4- The outporing of love from family
3- My Kids
2- My Loving Husband
1- The Gospel
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Daddy Daughter Date
On Saturday Ray and Ellie went on a Daddy Daughter Date. They left Saturday morning for Cedar, where they stopped in and visited Mike and his family. Mike had asked Ray if he would be willing to help fix lights out in his barn apartment that Ben will be living in. After leaving Mike's they headed off to the SUU 
football game. Ray said Ellie tried very hard to get into the game, and loved watching the Cheerleaders. Ray even had the opportunity of catching Ellie a little football 
that was thrown into the crowd. Ray said that he even broke down and bought his first ever nachos at a football game. (He must really love his Ella Bell)
After the game they headed over to Appleabee's for dinner. Ellie had received a gift card to Applebee's for getting 100% on her spelling. Ray said he enjoyed spending time with her, and had fun watching her trying to be such a big girl, ordering her own food, and drink without hardly any help. 
After they were done eating dinner, they headed to Wal Mart where my sweet husband picked me up a dozen beautiful red 
roses, and he picked up a dozen pick roses for Ellie, Which she just thinks are the prettiest. 
When they arrived home Saturday evening she was on cloud nine, and was talking ninety miles an hour about all the fun things her and her dad had done together. She said it was one of her best days ever. (haha) Thank you sweet heart for making her day so wonderful, and remember, Jake's next.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Corn Dogs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHXYzs2UFc
Go check out this silly song. We went to the fair during the summer and the band sang this song. It seamed the entire audience knew the song, and we were out of the loop. Pretty funny, Pretty silly, Pretty dumb.... haha
