A day of Abbotts

Abbott #1

Today started out with our traditional family prayers.  Usually we take turns and this morning it was Emmas. I asked her to specifically pray for certain things because they were happening today and she said she couldn't do it.  I understood her reasoning.  We were praying for my Aunt Vicki (Abbott) and the doctors who would be operating on her today.  Lately our prayers have included family for various reasons and as such they have included a few tears.  This morning Emma didn't feel like she would get through that prayer.  I barely did myself. 

L-R Aunt Karen, my oldest brother Karl, Aunt Vicki, my Mom, My Dad

Abbott #2

I text my mom (Abbott is her maiden name) to see if she had heard anything about Aunt Vicki.  She text me back saying something about a dye and was confused.  When I got to talk to her about it she asked me to call Megan, Aunt Vicki's daughter, to find out what was going on.  Of course hearing my mom concerned got me emotional and I ended up crying over the phone to Megan who should have been emotional because her mom was about to go into surgery but she ended up being the rational one.  Called Mom back and had a few laughs and a few more tears and joked about being emotional was the best Abbott trait!

My little brother Roger & Aunt Vicki's daughter Rochelle

Abbott #3

Today was Emma's (An Abbott just a little down the line) community volunteer group after school.  At first she was happy to see me but within minutes she got upset over something and for the rest of the afternoon she was on a rampage.  Oh it wasn't pretty.  

A few of the Vaughn and Wanda Abbott great grand kids

Abbott #4

Grandpa Abbott (My Mom's Dad) quiets the storm.  After I couldn't handle my daughter any longer I set my music and put on some head phones.  Cleaning always helps me chill out.  While cleaning I heard something that reminded me of Grandpa Abbott.  Grandpa and Grandma Abbott have gone Home and have been Home for some time but sometimes I feel like the veil is pretty thin.  Sometimes I feel like they are around me when I am really needing something extra.  I have no doubt that Grandpa was with Aunt Vicki today as she was in surgery but I have no doubt that the Spirit was helping me feel his presence as well.  After I calmed down I sat Emma down and shared just a small portion of my Patriarchal Blessing with her.  My Grandpa Abbott administered that blessing to me.  It was an incredible moment to feel his love while I sat trying to calm the waters with my daughter.  I knew he was there and I knew he had been all day.

Uncle Wayne (Aunt Vicki's hubby and my Mom's brother) and his grand daughter Kate. Also Rochelle's daughter. This picture reminds me so much of Grandpa and his big ole smile! 

Abbott #5

Got a text just a bit ago relaying good news from the surgery.   Family is amazing whether on earth or from beyond the veil!

Me with some of the other great grandkids! All these pictures were from July 2012 when we were in Reno for my Grandpa Ross' funeral but got to hang out with the Abbott side for a night.  Also all these pictures are from Aunt Vicki's house.