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Another Aftermath Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Poor Noah! We have been at Timpanogos Hospital this morning. I got a call from school saying that Noah had a seizure in PE class. They were running laps and Noah decided to do one more than usual but towards the end he started walking, then staggering, then moved to the grass and sat down hard. He rolled on to his side and began seizing. The PE teacher didn't realize Noah had a seizure disorder so she didn't know at first what was happening. Luckily, the paramedics work out at the same track at the same time so they were there to help. Then checked his vital signs and were not too pleased so they started an IV and oxygen. Meanwhile, I was on my way to pick Noah up and take him home when and got another call saying they decided to take him to the hospital. I called Murray to let him know what was going on and we all met at the emergency room. They checked Noah out, took a carbamazepine level (it was 12.3...

Venola came to visit us for a few days. I wasn't intelligent enough to take a picture so you'll just have to imagine. She arrived on Monday night and she had fun reading with Noah. Tuesday we mostly just caught up chatting while I knitted. Murray and his mom went for a walk taking Noah over to the church for YM (however, YM had been moved to Wed. but we didn't know). Venola is doing amazingly well considering she just had her knee replacement in May. Of course, she would like it to get better faster, as we all would in her situation, but she has a good attitude about it and is making steady progress. She hardly used her walker at all, but it is good to have ready to make sure she doesn't fall. Wednesday, Murray came home from his University Conference Meetings to take his mom to lunch. I was proud of Murray for declining an assignment from the dean so he could spend this time with Venola. I think it meant a lot to her. She is lots of fun to have around. Hope...

Jon & Mindy Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Jon & Mindy Scott are back in town for school at BYU. They spent the Summer in Fallon, NV with Mindy's parents where Jon had an internship with the government. He devloped a plan that they will implement for animal control. Apparently people have interesting pets there, including lions and tigers. Jon & Mindy came over for dinner last Sunday and we had a great time eating and enjoying each others company. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them this year. Last year was a blur and unfortunately we didn't see as much of them or Ryan and Kellie and now Ryan and Kellie have moved to Spokane and I've missed my opportunity with them. Hopefully I can be a better Aunt Susie to Jon and Mindy.

Time to Go Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . The time finally arrived for Elder Roger Astle to leave for the MTC. It's hard to tell who looks happier-the missionary or his family.

Anxiously Waiting Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Roger has been ready to go since they arrived in Utah. Unfortunately, the MTC wouldn't take him early so he had to wait.

Noah Turns 16 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . It is a good thing that Noah doesn't turn 16 everyday. I don't think we would live much longer. My sister, Sandy, and her children went with us to Lagoon Amusement Park to celebrate. They are visiting from Citrus Heights, CA to bring her son Roger to the MTC. Elder Astle enters the MTC on Wed. the 23rd to serve in the Pittsburgh, PA Mission. So we went to Lagoon at 11:30am-6:00pm. We went on a LOT of rides. Noah's favorite is the Spider, a roller coaster where the cars spin. It is pretty fun. Noah also got a present he loves-a portable DVD player. He watched Mary Poppins to and from the park. We stopped at Wal-mart on the way home and grabbed a cake. When we finally got home the Eldards came over and brought Noah some Mickey Mouse ice cream pops and Fat Boy strawberry cheesecake ice cream bars. The Eldards sure spoil us! We had a great time but like I said at the beginning it's a good thing we d...

Swimming at Grandma Jackie's Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . We had a wonderful trip to Sacramento. We arrived on July 30th in Emma's new Elantra. She wanted to show Grandpa her new car and she drove the whole way. Emma's friend, roommate, and traveling companion, Melissa Keil, came with us. This picture is of Emma and Melissa in the pool. That is where they lived. It is a good thing too. The first swim of the vacation was marred by an emergency. The girls took Noah swimming and I was planning to shower when Melissa came in and said Emma needed me. Noah had a seizure and was just swimming in a tight circle. Emma grabbed him and the three of us got his #160 of dead weight out of the pool. As he was coming out of the seizure he took Emma's hand and said, "thank you." She was very touched. Noah slept the rest of the day, which is par for the course. He is trying a new medication. Hopefully it will better control his seizures. Three...