Send your prayers this way

So a few weeks ago Jones started to get heart burn really bad. We tried a few over the counter meds but none of them worked so we decided to take him to the Dr.. The Dr. was a bit concerned because of my medical history so she gave him a prescription and took some blood. The next morning I received call from the Dr. who had a weird tone to her voice. She said she needed to talk to me about some issues with his blood work. This is when I got a knot in my stomach. She informed me that his eosinophil level was too high, his white blood count was too low and one of his kidney levels were too high. She told me that the kidney level could have been due to a high protein meal the night before the test but she also wanted me to make an appointment with the Primary Children's GI clinic for a scope and then said to repeat the blood work in 5-7 days. So at this point I am freaking out not knowing what to do. I couldn't stand the thought of something being wrong with my little one and of course going online and looking at all the possibilities of what it could be didn't help.

So 6 days later we went back up to the hospital to get his blood taken again, this time making sure he didn't have a lot of protein the night before. Well once again the Dr. Called then next morning. The first thing she asks is "does he feel sick at all?" "Well other than the heart burn no" I replied. Then she kinda paused for a minute and then said "well the good news is his kidney levels are back to normal but I am a concerned with his white blood cell count". Once again the knot returns but even worse. She informed me that his white blood cell count should be above a 5 and the first blood test they came back at a 4.6 and this last test they came back at a 3.6. She seemed worried and told me that she now wanted me to take him to a Hematologist down at Primary Children's to see what is going on. She told me that she knows the first thing they would have us do is repeat the test in 2-3 weeks so she decided to just have me repeat the test up here and then as soon as the results are in she will call and get us in at Primary Children's.

It has only been 5 days since the last blood test was taken but it seems like it has taken forever, I just want it to be time for the next test. I want to know that he is okay.

For the most part I have been calm about the whole thing (not necessarily on the inside) but I have had a few break downs. The thought of something being wrong with him just kills me. So I am asking for all of you no matter what your beliefs to please pray that he will be okay and this is just some sort of random fluke.

Last Saturday we were pretty bored so we made a last minute decision to go fishing. We decided to go to a pond that is pretty close to our house that we had never been to. It was pretty small but perfect for a quick trip with the boys. Unfortunately (I was happy) all we caught was moss. Probably due to the fact we only had power bait. Next time we will have to bring worms.

more summer fun

Here are a few more pictures of some of the summer fun we have had. Can I just add that I am really upset that it is almost August. The summer has flown by way too fast and the thought of my boys starting school makes me a bit sad. I love having them home with me, they are a lot of fun to be around.

This was actually more towards the end of the school year but I never put any of the pictures up. Anyway I took the boys to the Flow rider at the Junction in Ogden. They were so excited! Jones loved it and got the hang of it pretty quick. Jaimin was really excited and didn't even hesitate getting on. He seemed to really enjoy it until he wiped out and then he was done. He refused to go again which is why I have no pictures of him doing it (I actually have a video but for some reason it won't upload). Oh well at least he was willing to try it.


Here are a few pictures of us at Lagoon. We try to go every year. The older the boys are getting the more fun it is for all of us. Jones is starting to go on the big rides and actually likes them which makes it more fun for me due to the fact that Mark isn't big on big rides. They both just love every minute of it. I took this picture of Mark and Jaimin while Jones and I were on the one in front of them. As if I didn't like that ride enough already Jones decided to make it worse. The whole ride he kept talking about what would happen if an earthquake happened while on the ride, he also kept pretending to slide/jump off and actually kept pretending to push me off. I am glad he thinks he is funny (okay I kinda thought he was funny too).

Bumper cars, one of their favorites.

Here they are at the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo. My dad is the Executive Director of the Pioneer Days so he gets us tickets every year. The boys look forward to going all summer. This year we were asked to have them dress like cowboys to have their picture taken. I haven't seen the pictures yet but I am glad that we got them dressed up, they thought they were pretty cool.

Notice they aren't wearing boots. Well if you know me at all you know I am not the cowboy type at all and I just couldn't bring myself to buy them cowboy boots. I couldn't spend the money on something they would only wear once so we went with the Pumas.

This one I had to throw in just to show how silly Jaimin is. Notice the flippers on his feet. Granted he had been playing in the pool but he has a tendency to wear them more out of the pool than in the pool. Oh well I guess whatever makes him happy.

Where did my baby go?

07/06/05
07/06/10

Last week Jaimin turned 5. I still can't believe my baby is 5! I think from the day my kids were born I have always said I didn't want them to grow up , I just wanted them to stay just the way they are. Even though I do miss my little baby I have absolutely loved every minute of his life. He is such a joy to have around, I have called him my Prozac many times. You can't find a happier kid! He greets everyone with a huge smile that just makes your day. Anytime I come home from going anywhere he comes running and yelling mommy like he hadn't seen me in a long time. I really couldn't asked for a better kid, well I should say kids, both my boys are the best!

I guess that's one way to cool off!

Bear Lake

Here are a few pictures of our trip to Bear Lake. This is a trip we take every summer and the boys just love it. They love just being able to get on their bikes and scooters and just ride whenever they want. This year was a bit colder so we decided not to take the boat or jet skis. We still seemed to have a lot of fun. Here is a picture of Mark and the boys on Fathers Day going for a quick skate around the condo. Here are the boys and Lydia playing miniature golf.

The lake water was way too cold to swim in, luckily there is a heated pool.

Here is Jaimin showing off his muscles. He says his muscles are so big he has to walk like this.

The kids had gone outside to ride bikes and when we went to check on them this is what we found, Jones riding Lydia's bike with her on the back of it.

Jones was so excited to finally be able to play tennis with Mark.

This year we decided to try a hike that we had never been on. It was perfect for the kids, it only took about an hour and a half and was fairly easy. The hike led to this tree, I can't remember what it is called but it is one of the oldest in Utah.

For those of you who were not able to attend Travis' funeral but would like to listen to it, go to www.lindquistmortuary.com . Just do a search for Travis Roy Poll in the recorded services.

Fish Lake

A few weeks ago we went on a weekend fishing trip with some of Marks friends he grew up with in Colorado to Fish Lake. The boys had fun, it was Jaimin's first time fishing and of course he caught the most and the biggest fish (who says toy story fishing rods aren't any good?!). Jones had a lot bite the line but somehow got away as he was pulling it out of the water. Unfortunately it was a bit cold and even started snowing on the second day so they didn't get to fish as much as they wanted which was fine with me, I am just not into fishing. I am just glad that Mark and the boys have something they enjoy doing together.

Obituary

Here is an obituary for my cousin that just passed away. He was an amazing person. He will be missed terribly by many. To read his story go to the wonderings of a wanna be link at the right of my blog.

Travis Roy Poll“T”

SOUTH WEBER- Travis Roy Poll passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2010, one day before his 36th birthday, after a courageous and miracle-filled 2-1/2 year battle with esophageal cancer.

He was born on June 19, 1974, to Reed and Lana Covieo Poll. He was raised in South Weber where he had a wonderful childhood full of fun and mischief. From the time he was small he had a spark for life and a special way with people, which made others want to be around him. If you knew T at all you were a friend, and if you were a friend, you were his “best friend.” He had a special way of making everyone he came in contact with feel accepted, loved, and important.

Travis was a gifted and natural athlete and a fierce competitor. From the time he was young he loved many sports and participated whenever he could (and usually won), even throughout his cancer treatment.

He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1992, where he was a class officer and played on the baseball and basketball teams. After high school he served an LDS Mission in Leeds, England, where he made lasting memories and eternal friendships.

Travis married Mandy Keime in the Salt Lake Temple on September 14, 1996. They have 4 children; Gavin, Cooper, Skyla, and Reese. Travis always put his wife and children first no matter what, and no matter how busy life was. He loved to watch ball games and play ball with his boys and take his girls on daddy daughter dates. He was a kind, patient and loving daddy.

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Weber State University and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from University of Phoenix. He was a teacher and coach at Central Davis Junior High School for 6 years, and then at Northridge High School in Layton for the past 3 years. He felt blessed to be able to do what he loved, no matter the pay. He genuinely loved and respected his students and co-workers and they, in turn, genuinely loved and respected him.

He was a member of the South Weber First Ward, where he served faithfully in many callings including Young Men’s Presidency, Elders Quorum Presidency, and most recently as a ward missionary.

Travis is survived by his wife and eternal companion, Mandy; his children, Gavin, Cooper, Skyla and Reese, his father, Reed Poll, his father and mother-in-law; Al and Judy Keime, his brothers and sister, who were also his best friends; Curtis (Tammy) Poll, Chad (Angie) Poll, Steven (Angie) Poll and Aleesha (Matt) Merrill, several close brothers and sisters-in-law, his grandmothers; Elaine Poll and Dorothy Covieo, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Alfred Covieo and Marlow Poll, and by his mother, Lana Covieo Poll, with whom Travis had a special bond. We take comfort in knowing there is a happy reunion.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the South Weber Stake Center, 7989 South 2250 East. Friends may visit family on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the stake center.

Interment Uintah City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Poll Children Charitable Account at any America First Credit Union.

Summer Fun

Here are just a few pictures of some of the fun we have had so far this summer.

Here is Jaimin showing us his dive.

And here he is finishing his "dive"

Jones after his last baseball game. This was his first year playing and he absolutely loved it.

Sleepover with their cousins. I was quite surprised how well they all did, we had no problems at all. It was even Lydia's first sleepover.

Fun at the new splash pad. As you can tell by Jones it was a bit cold that day.