May 9, 2014:
Michael went back to work last week!
He is doing yard work for the school district. His first week of work was interesting because his hands don't work the same way. He is having to learn the tasks in a new way and adapt. He is working 40 hours a week. We are so proud of him.
Happy mother's day to all mothers!!!
more later and so we go
JaCee
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday: January 5, 2010
Happy New Year!
I hope all of you had a lovely Christmas holiday and New Year Celebration.
Mike is doing well. It seems that he only has a very small area on his head that needs to heal. His face mask is making great improvements but he has a big ugly sore on his wrist. His arms seem to be having problems so he can't wear his compression vest. His next doctor's appointment is next Thursday. He finally went down to the disability office and it will be 3 - 4 months until he gets an answer.
Bette says he's the only man she knows who can shop and shop and shop and end up with a can opener for all the effort. He is getting things little by little.
We wish to extend good wishes for this new year and hope and love to you all.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Happy New Year!
I hope all of you had a lovely Christmas holiday and New Year Celebration.
Mike is doing well. It seems that he only has a very small area on his head that needs to heal. His face mask is making great improvements but he has a big ugly sore on his wrist. His arms seem to be having problems so he can't wear his compression vest. His next doctor's appointment is next Thursday. He finally went down to the disability office and it will be 3 - 4 months until he gets an answer.
Bette says he's the only man she knows who can shop and shop and shop and end up with a can opener for all the effort. He is getting things little by little.
We wish to extend good wishes for this new year and hope and love to you all.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday 12/16/09
Mike sounds good on the phone. They are slowly trying to unpack boxes and get things settled in Bette's side. His doctor's appointment last week went well. His wounds are almost healed on his face and head, with the exception of one small area on the back. He got his face mask re-adjusted. There are annoying areas on his arms that break open, heal, then another area breaks open...the healing continues, thankfully. His next doctor's appointment is not until the middle of January. He still doesn't have much furniture. I guess he'd like a sofa that is firm or high or big enough that he can get up without difficulty. They have been looking but there isn't much to choose from in Pocatello. He visited the people at work and he said it was wonderful to see them. They are good people.
As you prepare for this winter season and the holidays, we'd just like to extend our gratitude and love to all. Your prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated. I expect this blog to wind down a wee bit but will keep you posted on any new developments. Love and Joy to all of you during this beautiful season of Light.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Mike sounds good on the phone. They are slowly trying to unpack boxes and get things settled in Bette's side. His doctor's appointment last week went well. His wounds are almost healed on his face and head, with the exception of one small area on the back. He got his face mask re-adjusted. There are annoying areas on his arms that break open, heal, then another area breaks open...the healing continues, thankfully. His next doctor's appointment is not until the middle of January. He still doesn't have much furniture. I guess he'd like a sofa that is firm or high or big enough that he can get up without difficulty. They have been looking but there isn't much to choose from in Pocatello. He visited the people at work and he said it was wonderful to see them. They are good people.
As you prepare for this winter season and the holidays, we'd just like to extend our gratitude and love to all. Your prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated. I expect this blog to wind down a wee bit but will keep you posted on any new developments. Love and Joy to all of you during this beautiful season of Light.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday 11/26/09
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
There is so much to be thankful for on this beautiful day and I hope all of you have peace and love today and every day.
Mike and Bette went to Spencer, Idaho to spend Thanksgiving day with Uncle Ted and Mary. They had a lovely time and Mike was in good spirits. He has been able to find some things as the unpacking continues. When everything has been gone through, I think they will be able to go to the insurance agency for the house and request some replacement items for Mike's house. He did find some knives, forks and spoons but there is no cookware, dishes or glasses. His kitchen is beautiful. It has new cabinetry and extra counter space. I didn't see the new stove, refrigerator or microwave but Chris said they were better than before. I am, again and always, thankful that Mike and Bette survived and all was not a total loss. Mike's favourite quote is that there are only two rules in life: #1 Don't sweat the small stuff. #2 It's all small stuff. That's a great attitude to have and I have used it frequently in life and work.
Thanks to all who are continuing to view this blog and I will continue to post updates as I learn of them. Our cousin, Klaren Koompin, started radiation therapy this week. Bette will talk to him or his wife tomorrow to see how it's going. Please keep him in your prayers also. Love to all.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
There is so much to be thankful for on this beautiful day and I hope all of you have peace and love today and every day.
Mike and Bette went to Spencer, Idaho to spend Thanksgiving day with Uncle Ted and Mary. They had a lovely time and Mike was in good spirits. He has been able to find some things as the unpacking continues. When everything has been gone through, I think they will be able to go to the insurance agency for the house and request some replacement items for Mike's house. He did find some knives, forks and spoons but there is no cookware, dishes or glasses. His kitchen is beautiful. It has new cabinetry and extra counter space. I didn't see the new stove, refrigerator or microwave but Chris said they were better than before. I am, again and always, thankful that Mike and Bette survived and all was not a total loss. Mike's favourite quote is that there are only two rules in life: #1 Don't sweat the small stuff. #2 It's all small stuff. That's a great attitude to have and I have used it frequently in life and work.
Thanks to all who are continuing to view this blog and I will continue to post updates as I learn of them. Our cousin, Klaren Koompin, started radiation therapy this week. Bette will talk to him or his wife tomorrow to see how it's going. Please keep him in your prayers also. Love to all.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday 10/24/09
Talked to Mike yesterday. They were on their way back from a doctor's appointment in SLC. He said he got his mask adjusted so it doesn't pinch anymore. He has to wear it more often now to reduce scarring. They also told him he could use a little lidocaine jelly (my idea!) on some of the really tender areas on his face for wound care. They stopped by Paul's house on the way home and saw Edna and said it was nice.
He spent his first night in his house on Sunday and said it was a bit difficult but not impossible to get out of his bed. There are some things in the bedroom that he is going through and it is possible that some things were put in Bette's house. They won't know what was salvaged until all of the boxes are unpacked. He says there was nothing left from the kitchen. I told him that he could get his dream kitchen utensils and how much fun he's going to have shopping!! (I would have fun anyway)
I don't know what their plans for Thanksgiving since they are home. The may go to Ted's or Judy's place. I will find out.
One thing I know was that when I was visiting, Mike talked a lot about his work at the school district. He really enjoyed the work there and talked at length about the people. It was nice to hear some of his stories and I am glad he made some good people connections. I am thankful that they were so generous and loving towards him. Thanks to all who are checking in on this blog. Our family is very grateful for all of your prayers and help that you have extended to us. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving and be well.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Talked to Mike yesterday. They were on their way back from a doctor's appointment in SLC. He said he got his mask adjusted so it doesn't pinch anymore. He has to wear it more often now to reduce scarring. They also told him he could use a little lidocaine jelly (my idea!) on some of the really tender areas on his face for wound care. They stopped by Paul's house on the way home and saw Edna and said it was nice.
He spent his first night in his house on Sunday and said it was a bit difficult but not impossible to get out of his bed. There are some things in the bedroom that he is going through and it is possible that some things were put in Bette's house. They won't know what was salvaged until all of the boxes are unpacked. He says there was nothing left from the kitchen. I told him that he could get his dream kitchen utensils and how much fun he's going to have shopping!! (I would have fun anyway)
I don't know what their plans for Thanksgiving since they are home. The may go to Ted's or Judy's place. I will find out.
One thing I know was that when I was visiting, Mike talked a lot about his work at the school district. He really enjoyed the work there and talked at length about the people. It was nice to hear some of his stories and I am glad he made some good people connections. I am thankful that they were so generous and loving towards him. Thanks to all who are checking in on this blog. Our family is very grateful for all of your prayers and help that you have extended to us. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving and be well.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday 10/19/09
Talked to Bette last night and the insurance guy for the house called her and told her that their stay at the University of Utah Guest House was up on Friday (that's tomorrow!) He told her that Mike's house would be ready and they weren't going to pay for housing any longer. I hope that means that there are appliances and his bed is set up. When I was in Pocatello, I walked through Mike's house and noticed new carpet, a beautiful kitchen with new lighting and beautiful cabinets and more counter space. The walls were nice and there were lever handles on all the doors (except the front door, which they are changing to levers). Handles on all of the cabinets need to be put on. It sounded like the things in Mike's bedroom had only smoke damage and they were able to clean most of it. His computer will have to be replaced. He will have to go through the other things and take stock of what he has/has not. I told him that this was his chance to get all new "Rachael Ray" kitchen items!
So they are packing up and will leave tomorrow morning after Mike's wound care. Bette got a primary doctor for Mike and the next appointment in SLC is on Monday the 23rd.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
Talked to Bette last night and the insurance guy for the house called her and told her that their stay at the University of Utah Guest House was up on Friday (that's tomorrow!) He told her that Mike's house would be ready and they weren't going to pay for housing any longer. I hope that means that there are appliances and his bed is set up. When I was in Pocatello, I walked through Mike's house and noticed new carpet, a beautiful kitchen with new lighting and beautiful cabinets and more counter space. The walls were nice and there were lever handles on all the doors (except the front door, which they are changing to levers). Handles on all of the cabinets need to be put on. It sounded like the things in Mike's bedroom had only smoke damage and they were able to clean most of it. His computer will have to be replaced. He will have to go through the other things and take stock of what he has/has not. I told him that this was his chance to get all new "Rachael Ray" kitchen items!
So they are packing up and will leave tomorrow morning after Mike's wound care. Bette got a primary doctor for Mike and the next appointment in SLC is on Monday the 23rd.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee
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