Tennis Elbow

On Monday, I finally decided to see why my arm hurts so much, especially in the mornings or whenever I try to grip something. I went to see Logan Higbee at Health West. Yes the same Logan Higbee that is Lynn and Leisha Brower's son-in-law. He told me that I had tennis elbow. I have had since I cut the limbs off of the tree in the backyard. He ordered a brace for me to use to help it get better.

On Tuesday, Angie and I went to Soda Springs to watch Marsh Valley and Soda Springs play a boys basketball game. It was a pretty good game that went into overtime, but MV lost by three. Angie wanted to go to visit with her friend Marta and to see her cousin Braxton Gambles play. Braxton played well scoring a three pointer in the second quarter.

On Wednesday, Angie and her cheer team performed at halftime of the girls basketball game. She did well, and it was a lot of fun to see her perform after all of the early morning practices that she went to. As a side note, the girls lost to American Falls which really cost them. A victory would have meant the district championship, but that loss and a loss to Snake River meant that all three teams tied for the championship with identical 2-2 records. Through the luck of the draw, MV is the third seed. They went from a first seed to the last seed with the two losses.

On Thursday, Angie and her cheer team performed again. It was a different routine. Again, she did wonderfully, This time the game was a much better outcome for Marsh Valley. At one point, MV had a 50 point lead. They easily won. They defeated American Falls who is now coached by MV's old coach (and Deb's relative) Jason Brower.

I took Friday off so I could watch Angie at her cheer competition. I thought they did really well, but they took third place--out of three teams that were competing. They will have some more competitions. Hopefully, we will be able to go to them also.

BYU lost to Pepperdine as they struggled to the loss then almost lost to Pacific. They are not playing very well.
 

Celebrating MLK

 

The week started with Martin Luther King Day. I had the day off, but Deb and the girls had school. I spent the day relaxing. First off, I put some things away in the kitchen then I spent the rest of the day watching Last Chance U on Netflix.

The country got a new president on Wednesday. I am fearful of what this administration may do to our freedoms, but I will pray and work to make sure our freedoms remain. My faith that it will happen, though, is very weak.

Angie's cheer team performed at halftime of the girls basketball game on Thursday. We were unable to go due to COVID-19 restrictions although Governor Little that day did change them. The next time she performs we will be able to go.

BYU went 2-0 this past week defeating Portland and Pepperdine. The Cougars struggled in the first half of the Portland game and then struggled in the second half of the Pepperdine game. At least they are in second place in the conference standings now.

Nothing New

 

It was a very boring week. We did not do much as a family, and we just trudged along with life.

The one really bright spot was BYU winning both games in California. The first win was against BYU's nemesis of St. Mary's. It was a really good win. Then they defeated San Francisco.

Back to the Grind

We went back to our normal stuff. Girls and Deb went to school; I went to work. The Christmas break was way too short!

It was nice to be able to see Kristi and Mike. Mom had a farewell party for them on Friday. It was a lot of fun being with them. While she was here, we celebrated Kristi's birthday which is January 9. She is 52 years old.

On Thursday, we got a devastating call. Connie called Deb to tell her that Paige's cancer has returned. Since they had to stop the last cancer treatment because it was so harmful to her, she will not be able to receive any treatment. The doctors told Brad and Kim that she has one to three months left. It is at times like these that I wonder about the pain that we sometimes have to endure. She is such an angel, apparently heaven needs her more than we do.

The "party of unity" is trying to shove the wedge in deeper. The modern-day Gadianton robbers in Washington, DC, are completely unhinged and are pushing this country further and further away from Christ. We are headed down a path of destruction that will bring a lot of misery and heartache for everyone. Unfortunately, it was prophesied so I am pretty pessimistic that it will get better. We will need to focus more and more on Christ and keep his commandments to be happy in such tumultuous times.

Happy New Year!

The week started with a visit to the dermatologist. I had developed a painful lump in my right armpit. I had had one before, and the last time I had MRSA. So, off to the doctor we went. Later in the week if I have read the lab results right, this too is MRSA. I suspect the dermatologist will call Monday to get me a new prescription for the infection.

We went to Connie and Bill's to have some fun playing games. David and Laura with their children were there. They had asked to specifically have Lilli come to be with the kids since they have enjoyed being with Lilli. While they played, we played--games that is. We played Phase 10 with David, Laura, and Connie. Bill was doing his bishop duties. Connie then went with Bill to visit a family in Arimo who had just lost their husband and father. I did not know the family, but Bill said that the gentleman had struggled with serious health issues over the last few months (not COVID). While they were away, Deb and I played against David and Laura a game of Pinochle. On the last hand, I drew a round of aces and double pinochle. It helped us win the game. When Connie and Bill got back, we then all played Cover Your Aces. David won that game.

Kristi, Mike, and Amanda arrived from Georgia on the 30th. On New Year's Eve we went to Mom's to bring in the new year and visit with the Wisners. It was a fun time. On New Year's Day, we returned to Mom's for some fun and games.

On Saturday January 2, we went to the Anderson Christmas Party. We went to Lava Hot Springs to swim then to Arimo for dinner--about a dozen different soups. It was really good. The afternoon, we spent napping and relaxing.

We started the new year with a new schedule for church. We now go to Sacrament Meeting at 9 am. Deb bore her testimony in Fast and Testimony Meeting. After church, we went to Mom's to have dinner and more visiting. While there we celebrated Kristi's and Shauna's upcoming birthdays. It was a lot of fun.