Update

Katina has been in a lot of pain since her last blog. She left work yesterday early and got an appointment with an acupuncturist. He left the needles in her for 90 minutes and did get quite a bit of relief. She still has to take it easy, but hopefully is on the slow process of healing. Keep her in your prayers.

Pain and Lots of It

As most of you know, Katina has some back problems. She has to go to the chiropractor at least twice a month. She started having problems a few weeks ago and went to the chiropractor to get her back back in place. On Friday, she started feeling a little sore. She thought that just heat and cold would help. Saturday was the same. On Sunday, she felt horrible. She had to walk around during Sunday School just so she could sit during Relief Society. It felt like a giant weight was on my hips. I couldn't walk and when I did, my back was in an S shape. I was going to call in sick on Monday, but the 6th grade teacher I work was going to be gone and I had to get the stuff ready for the sub. I did go to the chiropractor on Monday. It wasn't the normal one I go to and he did not help me at all. I went to work a half day on Tuesday and took today off. Since I was going into muscle spasms while driving, Chris had to take me to my regular chiropractor on Tuesday. He told me my whole body is in a spasm and was able to get some of my back back into place. I feel a little better today, but still walk like an S and will fall if I move a certain way. A few more visits to the chiropractor should get me back into shape.
Last night our stake had a temple night. Because we missed the last one, Chris and I decided to do washings before the chapel session. I figured washings would be the least painful of all. We really enjoyed hearing from a member of the temple presidency. Being in this much pain has really put the Atonement in perspective for me. I have probably been in the worst pain of my life the last few days, but feel very grateful that our Savior has felt this amount of pain just for me. What a great love He has for us!

I hate Friday the 13th!!!

Katina is not normally a superstitious person until a few years ago. It seems like every Friday the 13th something creepy happens. Friday was probably the worst. I had a luncheon I was in charge of Friday and left for work earlier than normal so I could stop at the store and pick something up. I put both of my very heavy carriers in the back seat and then turned on my car. It was a frosty morning so I grabbed my scraper and went to work clearing off my windshield. I normally leave my door open when I do this. A guy wanted to park there so I shut my door and started on the back window. When I went to get in my car, the door was locked! I checked every door. All locked!!! That is the worst feeling in the world. I thought of breaking my window, but thought I would probably severe an artery. I couldn't call Chris because my phone was in my purse in the car. I went over to the clubhouse office and talked to George, our maintenance many. I was able to call the school and let them know of my dilemna. I then looked on the office computer for locksmith phone numbers. The first one that came up was a 24/7 place. I called it and they said it would be less than 30 minutes. George and I waited and waited and waited. Finally about 45 minutes later, they came. The guy hardly spoke any English. When he told me how much it would cost ($124), I said, "You are kidding m3 right. You were over 20 minutes late." He said to sign it or I would not get my keys out. I was too frustrated to argue with him. It only took him ten minutes to get my keys. I got to work at 9:15, an hour and 15 minutes late. I thought about that amount all day. When I got home, I called my insurance company and they are going to reimburse me $100. Great! Everybody I talked to said I should file a complaint with the BBB.
Another related key story from Thursday: We had an author assembly Thursday afternoon. The front office secretary handed keys to Bonnie, the 5th grade teacher I work with, and said they were handed into the office. One of the students told me that she saw the janitor taking them off the roof. I went and discussed the problem with our discipline lady, who said she could do nothing since we don't know who took the keys. Three students came forward and said they saw a kid throw them on the roof. What happened is that when the class was going to lunch, one of the kids said he forgot something in his desk. She told him to hurry and meet the class by the front doors. He then went into her coat pocket, took the keys, kept them in his pocket, and then threw them on the roof of the school. Bonnie is pressing charges against him and he is suspended indefinately. What a moron!

Has it really been nearly 3 weeks?

I have checked our blog faithfully the last three weeks, but have not had time to post anything. Here is what has happened the last few weeks:
Katina attended a great women's conference with emeritus Seventy member Vaugh J. Featherstone. Him and his wife were involved in a horrible car accident 4 years ago when they hit a horse and it came through the windshield. It is a miracle that they are alive. He talked about the importance of listening to the Spirit every time. It was a great conference that Katina really needed.
Most of you probably heard that Larry H. Miller passed away a few weeks ago. He was the owner of the Utah sports teams along with a bunch of car dealerships. We gave so much to the state of Utah. Chris and were planning on going to his viewing and funeral, but could only make it to his funeral. It was really good. They held it in the Energy Solutions Arena where the Utah Jazz play. Elder Ballard and President Monson spoke. They both called him a 'dear friend'. How cool would it be to have the Prophet call you a dear friend!
Chris and I also have been battling illnesses the last week. Chris started with what we thought was a sinus infection last week that he is still suffering from. When Katina got sick with the same thing this past week, we knew it was a horrible head cold. Katina's back went out of Wednesday and she didn't go to work. When her back started feeling better, she got the same horrible head cold. Both Chris and Katina are slowly on the mend.
No news about Katina's new job. The school is going slightly better now since they moved the naughty 6th grader to another class. We will keep you updated about that.