Prayers needed please.

My life, as I knew it, has changed...for now. It's been a very difficult week but thanks to my wonderful supportive family, friends and co-workers, I feel incredibly loved. Last week I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I am blessed that it was caught early and I am stage 1. I am not looking forward to the surgery or the recovery. (Surgery will be Sept. 25th---after our Hawaiian cruise. It's a slow growing cancer thank heavens and the Dr. said I can go--the entire family is going---even Jack and my sister and her husband and some of Tim's family.) Dr. Peche will take out quite a large section of my colon and my recovery will keep me out of work for about 6 weeks. If they can get all the cancer and it hasn't metastasized (spread to places other than my colon) and the post surgery lab work concurs that it is stage 1, I will not have to have to have chemo or radiation. Angela and Jack are coming up to babysit me after the surgery... I am SO appreciative of EVERYONE who will take care of me at home and those at work who will step in and cover for me and also those who are donating their vacation hours to my sick hours. Do I ever feel helpless!!! To family and friends who are just hearing this bad news by reading my blog, I apologize that I haven't called you---I just haven't had to time to call all those I wanted to. I feel so vulnerable for the first time, yet I also feel the Lord's hands in my life and am surrounded by His love; I trust Him. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and prayers in my behalf. Love always, Peggy

Happy Birthday Andrew!

This is belated birthday greetings to Andy. His birthday was Aug. 24th. We've had a lot going on with my health and out of town company so I really apologize for not getting this posted before your birthday Andy. You're incredibly loved and I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments... among them is your engagement to a wonderful girl, Jessi. This picture was taken when we lived in Bay Village, Ohio during one of your birthday parties with your friends and Angela. Do you remember Eric Buehner, Paul Lembke, Michael Shea, Billy Firestone, and Brad Schroth? I'm surprised I remember their names...thanks Amy for Billy's last name. Thanks for being so unselfish and for all the love you give to us. Andy is in the middle with the royal blue PacMan shirt on and white short shorts---he's NOT in his underwear! Love you tons!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA ANN!

Amy's 1st Birthday
Provo, Utah

A few years ago on August 13th a beautiful baby girl was born. She was given the nickname of Amy. She was the first grandchild on both sides of the family, and had 12 uncles and aunts and four grandparents who spoiled her. Amy is a wonderful member of our family and has been a good example for her younger siblings. She is sensitive and caring. I am so thankful for Amy; she is a dear daughter and friend.

I love you Amy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

How many people in the US share your name?

Whoever would have thought
that there are only TWO Peggy(my nickname) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s
(my last name not posted for security reasons)
in the United States.

BUT

There are SEVEN people in the US
that are named Margaret(my real name) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(my last name not posted for security reasons).

AND

Believe it or not there are SIXTY women
who share my maiden name Peggy _ _ _ _ _.

BUT A WHOPPING

TWO HUNDRED TWENTY TWO named
Margaret _ _ _ _ _ (my maiden name)!!

How many have your name?
Click on the above link to find out.

I've been tagged!

I've Been Tagged!
--Thanks Michele!!!

Four random things I like about my husband:
1. He loves to watch movies.
2. He encourages me to be better.
3. He loves to travel and has helped me appreciate it.
4. He works hard at his day job.

Four jobs I have had:
1. Pumped gas at my Dad's store.
2. Babysat and managed apartments to put Tim through BYU and Thunderbird
3. Worked for both Governor Leavitt and Governor Walker
4. Utah System of Higher Education

Four movies I have watched more than once:
1. While You Were Sleeping
2. What About Bob/ Ground Hog Day/Tootsie---Tim's favorites
3. National Treasure
4. Sleepless in Seattle

Four TV shows I watch: I usually watch movies...
1. Amazing Race
2. Extreme Home Makeover
3. The Office
4. Movies

Four places I have been:
1. Lived in Hawaii and visited there
2. Tahiti
3. China
4. Thailand and Hong Kong

Four people who email me regularly: There are a lot more than these eight.
1. Amy/Andy
2. Angela/Velma
3. Tasha/Aaron
4. Mary/Lis

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chocolate
2. Tostadas/chili verde
3. Fettuccini Alfredo
4. Tropical fruit

Four places I would like to visit:
1. My relatives in Canada again
2. Scotland
3. Paris
4. Greece

Four things I am looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Andy and Jessi's wedding
2. Yard relandscaped
3. TV room extreme makeover
4. Living room makeover

Okay...now I get to tag people..
1-Amy
2-Angela
3-Tasha
4-Jessi---get a blog!!!
5-Lis

Congratulations Andy and Jessi!

Last night, our son, Andrew, proposed to his girlfriend, Jessi! (This is an old picture taken Christmas 2007--I'll post a better one later.) We're so excited! Jessi is a wonderful young woman and we will be blessed to have her as a member of our family. The ring is beautiful!

Congratulations Andy and Jessi; we love you both!