February:Surgery, Piano Federation and Valentine's Day

On February 4th I had surgery to remove uterine polyps. It all started out because I was having really bad periods and horrible headaches and it was also affecting my Menieres. I ended up in the ER one time because my headache was so bad nothing would stop it for three days straight and I had had enough. I called my ear and balance doctor trying to figure out why my ear was acting up and he agreed with me that it could be hormonal and that was causing me to retain fluid in my ear and making my Meniere's symptoms worse and he thought it would be good to see my gynecologist. I also went to see my primary doctor who referred me to a neurologist. The neurologist prescribed a medication which helped with the headache (thank goodness) but he suggested I went to my gynecologist also. I have great doctors that know how important it is to listen to their patients. I went to my gynecologist and she ordered a whole bunch of blood tests and an ultrasound of my uterus. The ultrasound revealed that I had polyps. My doctor told me that everything else in my tests looked good but the polyps needed to be taken out and sent to the lab to make sure they were benign. I had my surgery and had to wait two weeks for the result. I have to say I was a little scared, I was hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. My mom had breast cancer and leukemia so I know I have a chance of getting cancer so I need to be prepared. I take good care of myself, I exercise and eat super healthy, since I can not have too much salt, I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit and every year I have my pap and a mammogram. I was happy when the doctor told me everything turned out great and the polyps were benign. She said that polyps in the long run could turn cancerous. I am so thankful they found them now, had it not been for these headaches or for good doctors who knows what would have happened.

Getting blood work done a couple of days before my surgery and they put this wristband on that I had to have on until after the surgery

Ready to go

After I got the news that everything went great and the polyps were benign. I was happy!

Piano Federation February 14,2015: Every year in February Conner participates in piano Federation. He did great.

We made cookies for Piano group play on February 13, where all the piano students come together and play piano pieces for each other. They also play fun games.


Valentine's Day 2015

Brent gave me these beautiful flowers

Then on Valentine's we went out to dinner.

I just love talking to him. Here we were talking about life and the future and I just had to take his picture because I love looking at him. I love him!

My sweet Valentine. Conner is growing up and getting taller. He is so sweet and so good. He is very obedient, I am blessed.

Parker's new companion

Parker's new companion Elder Daxx Stryker

Crazy picture of Parker

Last week Parker sent us this picture. It is a little crazy and cool at the same time. The ice flying around looks pretty awesome!

Webelos and Arrow of light awards

On Tuesday Conner got his Webelos and Arrow of light Awards. We are so proud of him! He has worked so hard to earn these awards. I can't believe that I don't have a son in Cub Scouts anymore!! 

Scriptures and missions

I am reading in the Book of Mormon in the Book of Alma about Ammon and his brethren's mission to the Lamanites. On Alma 27:4-14 it talks about the bond missionaries and converts have. The Anti-Nephi-Lehi were converts to the gospel and loved Ammon and his brethren very much and Ammon and his brethren loved the Anti-Nephi-Lehi also. In verse 4 it says that Ammon and his brethren were treated as though they were "angels sent from God to save them from everlasting destruction." Ammon and his brethren "were moved with compassion" and wanted to help the Anti-Nephi-Lehi so they would not be destroyed by their enemies. These missionaries blessed their converts and helped saved them physically and spiritually. I am a convert and I do feel the same way towards the missionaries that taught my family and baptized us. There is a bond that will last forever and you are thankful to them for bringing the gospel to your life.

Just recently we have come in contact with some of the families that Brent met and baptized on his mission. I have enjoyed reading their comments about Elder Hanson.  They love Brent and I can understand it. One sister in particular, Sister Verbeck, was moved to tears when we messaged her a picture of her baptism with Brent. This is what she wrote: Me emociona ver las fotos de los días en que me bautice por Elder Hanson y Elder Mendoza, angeles que me prepararon para mi bautismo, nunca los olvido.Están presente en mi vida siempre."Gracias." It means: "I am excited to see pictures of my baptism day, when I was baptized by Elder Hanson and Elder Mendoza. The angels that prepared me for my baptism and I never forget them. They are always present in my life. Thank you!" Just like in the scriptures, Brent and his companion Fernando Mendoza are considered angels that brought her the gospel. I spoke with her son, Carlos, who said that in their home they always talk about "Elder Hanson". It is funny that I spoke with Carlos' wife, Tania, on Facebook and she is excited to meet, "the famous Elder Hanson" in June.

Sister Verbeck's baptism

Verbeck family

It makes me happy to see the love that these people have for Brent and the love that Brent has for them. I am so proud of Brent for serving a mission and bringing the gospel to the people in the Trujillo Peru mission. 

Puschner family

Puschner family at the temple in Lima, Peru

Brent baptized the Puschner family. A year later when his parents picked him up from his mission, they went to the temple and Brent was the proxy for sister Puschner's husband for the sealing. He had died a few years before her baptism, leaving her with her 4 young children.

For our honeymoon in1988 we went to Peru and I got to meet Sister Hankammer in Viru. Brent baptized her.

When we went to Peru for our honeymoon, we went to church in Viru. Here is the branch in Viru in 1988. Viru is now going to be a Stake.

 We are so excited to be able to go to Peru this summer and to participate in all the activities surrounding the Peru, Trujillo temple dedication. So many of the return missionaries from Brent's mission (Trujillo Peru mission) will be there. The Peruvian members are very excited and waiting for all of them to come!

El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos/Three Kings Day

Conner collecting grass for the camels. I love seeing him enjoy this tradition just like I did when I was little.

Grass and water bowls for the camels. Growing up we used a shoebox for the grass but a bowl works just as good.

His little gift from the Three Kings.

Cubs Scouts Pack meeting. Next month he gets his arrow of light and Webelos patch! 

Receiving his culture and language pin and belt loop.