Humphries Family History

Hello,    Every other Monday I go over to Uncle Jim's apartment to visit him and go over his meds to see if anything needs to be reordered.  We always have such a nice visit, and this time he showed me pictures from is 45th class reunion; it was fun to see some familiar faces, and how much he enjoyed it and how nice everyone was to him.    This last week or two, several friends of our family, my parents and sibling especially, have passed away.  Brother and Sister (Sylvester and Elizabeth) Cooper died in a car accident out in Oregon. They were 90 and 91, still working in the Temple.  They had been friends of Gran and Granddad's for a long time, and Jocie had lived in Arkansas for a year, and took care of "Lib's" mother.  Then this week Sister Marjorie Bates passed away (late 80's), and a couple of days later, Elizabeth Bossard died suddenly.(only 71).  Her husband, Alan, and Granddad were very close friends. She sang "How Great Thou Ar...

Hey everybody,    I remember thinking when I changed from working 3 days a week to 5 days, that the weeks would drag...but it's been just the opposite; it seems like they fly even faster now.     Dad and I went to visit Grandpa at the nursing home this afternoon, and timed it so we'd be there when Grandma was there too.  It was nice to sit and visit with them both.  Grandma seems good, and looked so pretty. Grandpa is also good, he described the exercises he does each day; and he is hoping he'll get the okay to go home soon. He is getting stronger, but the sores on his toes and the burn wound on his leg are not healing very well; but those are things that could be addressed with home health. We'll see if he can talk the doctor into it!    Dad is doing well with his knee. He started riding his exercise bike a couple of days ago, and was able to go for 5 minutes.  The swelling is much better, and there is hardly any bruising. He...

Hi all,    Monday evening, the 9th, we went to the nursing home for your Humphries grandparents 60th anniversary party.  It was just family, and very nice.  Cake and ice cream. Those attending were: Len Sr., Fern, Len Jr., me, Reneta, Jared, Jonathon, Gerald, Gina, Jeremy, Laci Olson, and her kids, Sabian, Merrick, and Camen, Venae, Brett, Megan, and her kids, Cydnee, Nick, Spencer, Beth, Kerry, and Hannah.  We asked Grandma and Grandpa a few questions about their first date, etc... And I was able to get their answers on my little digital audio recorder.  Dad will help me put it into a format we can share with you kids. It was pretty cute.    At work, about once a month, I go to the education dept when new nurses are hired, to teach part of their orientation.  It's mainly the medication reconciliation, and it takes only an hour. But I can see that teaching them a little about it before they start working on the floor makes it easi...

These pictures show the torn cartilage that the surgeon repaired.

HI all, On Monday evening I flew home from Sam's and Natalie's house; I got in to Jackson Hole at 9 pm and Dad was there to meet me. We were home by 11pm. It's been a busy week, just playing catch up at work; but it's all turned out well.  Gran is still not feeling well. No more of the shaking spells, that I know of, but mostly just very weak and a bad cough.  Jocie took her to the doctor on Tuesday, and he said her lungs sound fine, and she was feeling quite a bit better at the time, so I don't really think he realized how sich she's been. Uncle Jim has a visitor; Dante has been visiting his dad for a few days, and will stay about 10 days total. Tomorrow night, Dad and I will be going to a the nursing home, where there will be a party for Grandma and Grandpa, for their 60th wedding anniversary.  I don't know what to give them...any ideas would be appreciated. Next week I'll let you know all about the party, and possibly post some pictures. ...

I've been in Prior Lake for the past few days, but I'm heading home tomorrow.  It would be wonderful to be able to stay longer...but that's not possible.  It's been such fun to play and read and sing with the kids.  Even Macy likes me just fine, unless one of her parents are around. But while they were out of town she was my little buddy.  It's good to be number three! The kids and I went to the Minnesota Zoo on Saturday morning for just over 3 hours, and had a great time. I got lots of pictures, especially in the goat barn in the farm animal section. Maddie would have stayed there indefinitely. Today after Church, lunch, and naptime, all six of us went for a walk, and got home just before it began to rain (hard). This evening, Brad and I finished the 4th in The Great Brain book series. I had read them years ago, but had forgotten how funny they are. Brad and his daddy have been reading the whole series. Work has been very stressful recently, and I was more...