Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Thomas Francis Ross Yadao
On Saturday February 5th 2011 I delivered via C-section my newest Son Thomas Francis Ross Yadao! I was quite nervous on the evening before with many thoughts racing through my mind. Will there be complications? Will he be okay? Who will be administering the spinal block in my back? What will Dr. Chun find? I can't believe I finally get to meet Thomas! So much apprehension and so much excitement all at the same time! What will Thomas look like? Will he be calm or fussy? Who's coloring will he have? It took a long time before I could finally fall asleep I awoke the morning of the 5th excited and nervous. I took a shower, got dressed, put on my make up, and read my scriptures. I asked Michael to give me a blessing before we left our home. Traditionally we wait until right before I go in but I was so nervous I asked for one before we left. In the blessing Michael asked that all might be well for both baby and I. After that I felt completely at ease.
On the way to the hospital Michael tells me that the middle name we had picked for Thomas was not going to work. Originally he was to be named Thomas Michael Ross Yadao but Michael backed out of that at the last second...so then he says Thomas Kennedy Ross Yadao...I was like...nope. So we kept driving. In my head I was thinking well what would be a good fit...then I heard Thomas Francis Ross Yadao. I thought it was a perfect fit but was hesitant to tell Michael.
We arrived at Kapiolani Hospital exactly on time 5:30am and checked in at the Registration office. They issued us our parking passes and up to Labor and Delivery we went. We checked in again at Labor and Delivery and they moved us to the triage room. In the triage room my nurse Zandra took all my information and hooked me up to baby monitors. They put in my I.V. and Foli Catheter and took my vital signs. Then I met my anesthesiologist. Dr. Chan was very personable. He asked me what my concerns were and listened very attentively as I told him I had a cold and was worried that it might make me feel even more like my breathing would be restricted during the procedure. He told me that many patients feel like they cannot catch their breath and that is due to the spinal block used during the procedure. He said that it's because sometimes the medicine goes up too far and it makes the lungs feel numb so even though the person is breathing normally it makes them feel like they aren't. I felt very much at ease after he answered all my questions. After I spoke with Dr. Chan Dr Chun came in and drew a line on the bottom of my belly where he would start the procedure from. Then he asked me if I was tying my tubes. I said "NO! That's like the third time you asked me that!" He just laughed. I said "When you get in there you supposed to tell me if it is safe to have more children" That was our agreement. Once he removed Thomas we would know if we could have more children or not. So Dr. Chun finished drawing his line and said he would see us inside.
Once they moved me to the operating room Michael had to wait outside. They had me move from my triage bed to the operating bed where I sat and waited for Dr. Chan to administer the spinal block no matter how many times I have had this procedure done I still get very nervous. Zandra held my hands and had me arch my back so they could find just the right spot to administer the medicine. Dr. Chan talked me through the entire process. He first felt with his knuckle the spot where he would inject the numbing medicine. Then he said it would feel like a bee sting. I felt the sting and tried my hardest not to move. After that he told me I would just feel pressure. I felt the pressure but had to make sure not to move an inch. I was blessed that I only felt pressure. Once he was through administering the medicine he had me lie down and tilted my head towards the floor so the bed I was lying on was tilted backwards. He said that this made the medicine flow upwards faster. He did several tests to measure how far numb I was as the medicine traveled up my body. Being numbed up like that feels weird cause all you feel is warmth and an inability to move. Once they were sure that I was numb they put oxygen on my nose and allowed Michael to come in. Then they started to bring baby out. During the other two c-sections Michael was always very animated, trying to take my mind off of what was happening. During Jonathan's surgery he calmed me by talking about wrestling and doing imitations of this one wrestler we had just watched a biography about that always made me laugh. He would say...." Who would've thought that 250lbs of blue eyed soul, would come to captivate a nation as I have." That line still makes me laugh. But this time he was super quiet. just communicating with me through his eyes and head nods...what little he did say was always I love you, everything is ok. At this point Michael says Thomas Francis Ross Yadao and I just nod my head. I thought it so neat that we both were told this name and glad I didn't tell him I knew it was his name in the car.
Finally, after what seemed to me like FOREVER! My little baby Thomas arrived. Dr. Chun told Michael as he was pulling baby out so he could take pictures. While that was happening all you hear from the surgery staff is...wow look at how much fluid there is....oh and look at how BIG he is! Holy Cow! Then Dr. Chun brought Tommy to the barrier so I could see his little face! He was so darling....now I know only a mother can think that because as you can see from the photo's above brother is covered in goop and blood but I tell you at that point there was nothing more beautiful than that little baby boy!
After Michael and I got a look at him they whisked him to the scale to take vital signs and measure him and all the rest.
At this point Dr Chun says to us "You asked me to tell you if you should have more children....you shouldn't your uterine lining is paper thin and you would risk the life of you and your next baby if you tried." I still cry when I remember his words but I just looked at Michael and nodded. We both knew that multiple c-sections of very large babies would limit how many we could have but...I hadn't expected it to be so soon. I wanted another baby and thought because my pregnancies were so good I could easily have another...but its not meant to be and that's alright.
Just after that we hear them call out Tommy's stat's! 9lbs 11oz, 21 3/4 inches long, 15 inch head, 13 inch chest! WHAT! HOLY CrOW! No wonder my lining was thin I was carrying a 6 month old in my body! That also explains why everyone asked me if I was having twins and also why the last week before my c-section I didn't move very much! It truly is a miracle what our bodies can do.I thank Heavenly Father every day that I was able to carry him to term and that he was so very, very healthy!
No words can express the love and gratitude we feel to our Heavenly Father for the safe delivery of our three beautiful sons and the life we get to create with them.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Aloha to a Dear Friend
Obituary: Dean H. Parker - Past NAA President
by National Auctioneers Association on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 9:17am
Dean H. Parker
April 11th, 1931 - August 20th, 2009
Obituary:
Dean H. Parker, beloved husband, father, and grand-father, passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 20, 2009 due to
heart complications.
Dean was born on April 11, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, UT, to Henry and Sadie
Parker; the third of six children. After living in several towns in
Northern Utah and Southern Idaho, the family settled in the Ogden area
where Dean attended school, graduating from Weber High School in 1949.
It was during his high school years that Dean met the love of his life
and eternal companion, Marilyn Sessions. They were married on April 9,
1953 in the Logan LDS Temple. Dean had many passions throughout his
life, including family, church, auctioneering, horses, and flying. Dean
was the father of seven children with 34 grand-children and 25 great
grand-children (so far), and made it a point to include his family in
his auction business, which is now being operated by his son Lane and
grandson Jared, with great grand-sons already practicing their auction
chants. His family was his pride and joy.
At a young age, Dean decided that he wanted to be an auctioneer and
immediately after graduating from high school enrolled in auction school
in Billings, Montana. Over the span of his career, Dean came to be one
of the most sought after livestock auctioneers and horse experts in
North America, often selling over 300 auctions per year. Tied closely to
his auction business was his love of horses. Over the years, Dean owned
and partnered in some of the most successful horse breeding operations
in the country, owning several world-champion race and show horses. He
was considered by many to be the top expert in Quarter Horse bloodlines.
Due to such a hectic schedule, Dean found it necessary to get his
pilot's license and thoroughly enjoyed flying his own planes. By the
time his health forced him to give up his license and sell his plane, he
had logged over 22,000 hours of pilot time and survived several
nail-biting experiences, including landing a plane in Lake Tahoe.
Dean believed strongly in giving back to the organizations of which he
was a part. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the
PCQHA and the National Auctioneers Association, eventually being elected
and serving as President of the NAA. In 1994, Dean was inducted into the
National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. As part of his commitment
to giving back, Dean ran for, was elected, and served as Cache County
Commissioner in the mid 1980's, and served as the Cache County Fair and
Rodeo Manager for several years.
Dean was devoted to his faith. As a young man he served as a missionary
in Hawaii where he grew to love the people of the islands and remained
very close to many of the people he met there throughout his life.
Shortly after returning from his mission, Dean married Marilyn and,
shortly thereafter, was drafted into the US Army where he served for two
years in Germany as part of the occupation forces along the Iron
Curtain. Though it was a challenging time for them, Dean and Marilyn
made the best of it and came away with many very fond memories, close
friends, and a new appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Dean was very grateful for the chance he had to serve his country and
earned several awards and commendations.
Throughout his life, Dean served in several church callings including
Bishop, stake mission president and numerous others. After retiring,
Dean and Marilyn served a Church Education mission in Honolulu, Hawaii
and a Family History mission in Salt Lake City. While in Hawaii, they
were able to work with many of the people, and their families, that Dean
had taught and worked with while a young missionary. In all, Dean served
six missions and enjoyed them all immensely.
Dean is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Kina Adams (Jim) of
Yucaipa, CA, son Lane (Susan) of Logan, son Blake (Cheryl) of
Providence, daughter Tonia Prewitt (Larry) of Auburn, CA, daughter
Shellie Pilkington (Ed) of Logan, son Kory (Dawn) of Lehi, UT, son Lance
(Jennifer) of Logan, 34 grand-children, 25 great grand-children, one
brother and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents, one
brother and one sister. The family would like to express their sincere
gratitude to the staff of Hospice Services for their kindness and
attentive help.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM in
the Logan Utah Stake, Stake Center Building located at 940 W Three Point
Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT. Viewings will be held Tuesday evening
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Stake Center and again Wednesday morning
from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, prior to the service. Funeral Services will be
under the direction of the Allen-Hall Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that donations be made to the IHC Hospice Services, LDS
Perpetual Education Fund, or LDS Temple or Missionary Funds. Condolences
and memories may be shared with the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Memorials:
IHC Hospice, LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Temple or
Missionary Funds
Cemetery:
Wellsville City Cemetery
400 North 300 East
Wellsville, UT 84339
Visitations:
6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 at Logan Stake Center
940 W Three Point Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT
10:00AM to 11:30AM on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at Logan Stake Center
940 W Three Point Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT
by National Auctioneers Association on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 9:17am
Dean H. Parker
April 11th, 1931 - August 20th, 2009
Obituary:
Dean H. Parker, beloved husband, father, and grand-father, passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 20, 2009 due to
heart complications.
Dean was born on April 11, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, UT, to Henry and Sadie
Parker; the third of six children. After living in several towns in
Northern Utah and Southern Idaho, the family settled in the Ogden area
where Dean attended school, graduating from Weber High School in 1949.
It was during his high school years that Dean met the love of his life
and eternal companion, Marilyn Sessions. They were married on April 9,
1953 in the Logan LDS Temple. Dean had many passions throughout his
life, including family, church, auctioneering, horses, and flying. Dean
was the father of seven children with 34 grand-children and 25 great
grand-children (so far), and made it a point to include his family in
his auction business, which is now being operated by his son Lane and
grandson Jared, with great grand-sons already practicing their auction
chants. His family was his pride and joy.
At a young age, Dean decided that he wanted to be an auctioneer and
immediately after graduating from high school enrolled in auction school
in Billings, Montana. Over the span of his career, Dean came to be one
of the most sought after livestock auctioneers and horse experts in
North America, often selling over 300 auctions per year. Tied closely to
his auction business was his love of horses. Over the years, Dean owned
and partnered in some of the most successful horse breeding operations
in the country, owning several world-champion race and show horses. He
was considered by many to be the top expert in Quarter Horse bloodlines.
Due to such a hectic schedule, Dean found it necessary to get his
pilot's license and thoroughly enjoyed flying his own planes. By the
time his health forced him to give up his license and sell his plane, he
had logged over 22,000 hours of pilot time and survived several
nail-biting experiences, including landing a plane in Lake Tahoe.
Dean believed strongly in giving back to the organizations of which he
was a part. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the
PCQHA and the National Auctioneers Association, eventually being elected
and serving as President of the NAA. In 1994, Dean was inducted into the
National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. As part of his commitment
to giving back, Dean ran for, was elected, and served as Cache County
Commissioner in the mid 1980's, and served as the Cache County Fair and
Rodeo Manager for several years.
Dean was devoted to his faith. As a young man he served as a missionary
in Hawaii where he grew to love the people of the islands and remained
very close to many of the people he met there throughout his life.
Shortly after returning from his mission, Dean married Marilyn and,
shortly thereafter, was drafted into the US Army where he served for two
years in Germany as part of the occupation forces along the Iron
Curtain. Though it was a challenging time for them, Dean and Marilyn
made the best of it and came away with many very fond memories, close
friends, and a new appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Dean was very grateful for the chance he had to serve his country and
earned several awards and commendations.
Throughout his life, Dean served in several church callings including
Bishop, stake mission president and numerous others. After retiring,
Dean and Marilyn served a Church Education mission in Honolulu, Hawaii
and a Family History mission in Salt Lake City. While in Hawaii, they
were able to work with many of the people, and their families, that Dean
had taught and worked with while a young missionary. In all, Dean served
six missions and enjoyed them all immensely.
Dean is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Kina Adams (Jim) of
Yucaipa, CA, son Lane (Susan) of Logan, son Blake (Cheryl) of
Providence, daughter Tonia Prewitt (Larry) of Auburn, CA, daughter
Shellie Pilkington (Ed) of Logan, son Kory (Dawn) of Lehi, UT, son Lance
(Jennifer) of Logan, 34 grand-children, 25 great grand-children, one
brother and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents, one
brother and one sister. The family would like to express their sincere
gratitude to the staff of Hospice Services for their kindness and
attentive help.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM in
the Logan Utah Stake, Stake Center Building located at 940 W Three Point
Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT. Viewings will be held Tuesday evening
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Stake Center and again Wednesday morning
from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, prior to the service. Funeral Services will be
under the direction of the Allen-Hall Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that donations be made to the IHC Hospice Services, LDS
Perpetual Education Fund, or LDS Temple or Missionary Funds. Condolences
and memories may be shared with the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Memorials:
IHC Hospice, LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Temple or
Missionary Funds
Cemetery:
Wellsville City Cemetery
400 North 300 East
Wellsville, UT 84339
Visitations:
6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 at Logan Stake Center
940 W Three Point Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT
10:00AM to 11:30AM on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at Logan Stake Center
940 W Three Point Ave (Approx. 450 S.) Logan, UT
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Friday, May 21, 2010
May
THis month began with MOTHERS DAY! Its so neat as the years go by to watch this special holiday evolve as the children grow. This year I got a hand made beaded necklace from Matthew that he made at school! It was JUST BEAUTIFUL! Jonny drew me a card and showed me the flowers on them. They also made me breakfast in bed! They both made me a JELLY SANDWICH! Yum! Michael said that as they get older the breakfast's will get better :0) It was THE MOST DELICIOUS Jelly sandwiches I had ever tasted! Michael got me GORGEOUS WHITE TULIPS that took my breath away! He knows that tulips are my absolute favorite flower of all time and they always bloom in the spring! Because we live in HI I see tulips as a very exotic flower but on the mainland they are quite common. I first fell in love with them on my mission. At the Provo Temple they have rows and rows of different colored tulips!
This month also brought Jonny's 3rd birthday! And in our house that means the very 1st haircut! His hair was soooo long and curly that Michael and I were dreading cutting it. But its almost like a right of passage so after his SUPER MAN party! We went down to pig tails and crew cuts to chop it all off. Did I cry? OF COURSE I CRIED! He was such a trooper. He sat still the whole time and just let the Stylist do her thing! He had such a great day! He looks very very grown up now and Michael and I are sad that we don't have babies anymore! They are growing up so quick we hardly know what to do with ourselves!
Speaking of growing up I got to chaperon a field trip for Matthew's class to the elementary school he will be attending! That is another milestone for our family, Matthew will be graduating from preschool this year! So sad right! Anyway the field trip was loads of FUN! Never realized that you have to walk really REALLY slow when your trying to get 20 four year old's down one side walk! It was hilarious and sometimes nerve racking trying to keep them out of the rain and in a strait line but we survived and Matthew feels more comfortable with the idea of going to the "BIG KIDS" school!
Michael is currently working on 3 campaigns for this election season! He totally loves being involved in the legislative process and is thinking about doing it long term.
K.I.T.S. is moving in the right direction! Still getting the word out and trying to educate the community and get kits into the right hands! Having a steady full time job allows me to be risky in my small business because I have a steady income flow and benefits that I'm not going to loose so I can push all of my ideas for K.I.T.S. without having to worry.
Really trying to plan a weekend to go to Kona and visit the Temple. In DESPERATE NEED of the strength that only comes when inside that holy place!
Really proud of Kathryn and Mike for getting A BEAUTIFUL NEW place! Loved having a little gathering there last week! They are a great couple finding the joys of independence! It reminds me of those first years of our marriage. Our apartment was small but it was ours and we answered only to each other! Doesn't seem like such a big deal but it was very LIBERATING! We walked every where and had so much fun together! Learned a lot about each other that we didn't know before some good things and some things that needed getting used too. I won't forget our root beer floats every single night for the first 6 months or how we often got caught in the rain walking to ward center from our apartment, the very late nights at Don Quixote, and Michael introducing me to Barbra Streisand early films like Funny Girl and The Way We Were. Those memories of the early days are priceless to me and have helped cement our marriage in ways I didn't think possible. I thought we were super in love before we were married but in the 6 years since September 11th 2004 our bond is stronger, our love is deeper, and our commitment more solid then I ever thought possible. Michael is my life and he completes me!
We are so excited to see what June will bring!
This month also brought Jonny's 3rd birthday! And in our house that means the very 1st haircut! His hair was soooo long and curly that Michael and I were dreading cutting it. But its almost like a right of passage so after his SUPER MAN party! We went down to pig tails and crew cuts to chop it all off. Did I cry? OF COURSE I CRIED! He was such a trooper. He sat still the whole time and just let the Stylist do her thing! He had such a great day! He looks very very grown up now and Michael and I are sad that we don't have babies anymore! They are growing up so quick we hardly know what to do with ourselves!
Speaking of growing up I got to chaperon a field trip for Matthew's class to the elementary school he will be attending! That is another milestone for our family, Matthew will be graduating from preschool this year! So sad right! Anyway the field trip was loads of FUN! Never realized that you have to walk really REALLY slow when your trying to get 20 four year old's down one side walk! It was hilarious and sometimes nerve racking trying to keep them out of the rain and in a strait line but we survived and Matthew feels more comfortable with the idea of going to the "BIG KIDS" school!
Michael is currently working on 3 campaigns for this election season! He totally loves being involved in the legislative process and is thinking about doing it long term.
K.I.T.S. is moving in the right direction! Still getting the word out and trying to educate the community and get kits into the right hands! Having a steady full time job allows me to be risky in my small business because I have a steady income flow and benefits that I'm not going to loose so I can push all of my ideas for K.I.T.S. without having to worry.
Really trying to plan a weekend to go to Kona and visit the Temple. In DESPERATE NEED of the strength that only comes when inside that holy place!
Really proud of Kathryn and Mike for getting A BEAUTIFUL NEW place! Loved having a little gathering there last week! They are a great couple finding the joys of independence! It reminds me of those first years of our marriage. Our apartment was small but it was ours and we answered only to each other! Doesn't seem like such a big deal but it was very LIBERATING! We walked every where and had so much fun together! Learned a lot about each other that we didn't know before some good things and some things that needed getting used too. I won't forget our root beer floats every single night for the first 6 months or how we often got caught in the rain walking to ward center from our apartment, the very late nights at Don Quixote, and Michael introducing me to Barbra Streisand early films like Funny Girl and The Way We Were. Those memories of the early days are priceless to me and have helped cement our marriage in ways I didn't think possible. I thought we were super in love before we were married but in the 6 years since September 11th 2004 our bond is stronger, our love is deeper, and our commitment more solid then I ever thought possible. Michael is my life and he completes me!
We are so excited to see what June will bring!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Life at the Moment
Just celebrated Michael's 30th birthday! That was interesting to say the least but a blast non the less! The week before we got to see a bunch of our friends from the Institute Branch where Michael and I first met! Its always wonderful to reconnect with them. Matthew recently had an endoscopy done to figure out why he has recurrent regurgitation :0( that was not fun! But we did find out that he has some irritated stomach and esophagus issues that we are addressing with Zantax and Mylanta. His eczema is still not healing completely. Totally frustrated with that. As soon as it looks like its starting to heal he scratches cause he's only four and I'm pulling out my hair trying not scold him too much for his very natural reaction. Its like a vicious cycle over here! Other then that he is a healthy, happy, and smart four year old. Jonny is doing great and is hilarious. He can sit with me at the piano and sing a long as I play "I Love to See the Temple" and knows all the words to "Sweet Caroline" both of them seem to be musically inclined.
Inherited a Story and Clark piano this month from our friend Aaron! LOVE IT! I finally can practice every day and play all the old Young Women songs from my teenage years! Ah the Memories!
10 Year High School reunion is in 2 weeks! I can't believe its been 10 years! I feel really old and kinda scared but mostly EXCITED!
K.I.T.S. just launched its first every email campaign! WoooHooo for technology! Loving it. Using it to replace our monthly tips sent out to kitsklub members! Big Shout out to mailchimp.com for making current technology so simple!
Still processing Sister Beck's Saturday Morning Conference talk. Learned A LOT about women hood in those 10 minuets... and also lots about how I need to improve. I feel a deep yearning to stay at home with my babies. I feel like I could be such a better mom if I had the time while they were in school to do all the house work. I know that we are working towards that goal. I truly feel that K.I.T.S. will be that avenue in which I can do that.
Praying for inspiration and patience....
Inherited a Story and Clark piano this month from our friend Aaron! LOVE IT! I finally can practice every day and play all the old Young Women songs from my teenage years! Ah the Memories!
10 Year High School reunion is in 2 weeks! I can't believe its been 10 years! I feel really old and kinda scared but mostly EXCITED!
K.I.T.S. just launched its first every email campaign! WoooHooo for technology! Loving it. Using it to replace our monthly tips sent out to kitsklub members! Big Shout out to mailchimp.com for making current technology so simple!
Still processing Sister Beck's Saturday Morning Conference talk. Learned A LOT about women hood in those 10 minuets... and also lots about how I need to improve. I feel a deep yearning to stay at home with my babies. I feel like I could be such a better mom if I had the time while they were in school to do all the house work. I know that we are working towards that goal. I truly feel that K.I.T.S. will be that avenue in which I can do that.
Praying for inspiration and patience....
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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