Just got back from Salt Lake

So this one will be quick, cuz my mom and I just got back from Salt Lake with Lance and I'm exhausted... We would stay in his room at night as long as we could, and be there by 8:30 so I'm tired... But it was soo good to see him again.. He was doing sooo well.. Friday and Saturday he was pretty sleepy but would talk to me a little... He was kinda funny.. Hes a little out of it still, so he told me about the 12 people he saw kinda over him and then held his arms out about a foot apart and said they are about this tall... Which I'm going with the idea that they are people watching over him.. Especially thinking its Grandpa Hunt sitting right there with him, and I told him that... Then me and my dad were in with him and he reached his hand up to his mask on him, and I said do ya got an itch? And he nodded ya so me and my dad itched around his mask and he kinda looked funny and reached his hand up to my nose and said no there.. Dork.. He also had an itch he said in the crack of his nose, so I'm itchin inside and he keeps sayin higher, so I'm pretty much pickin his nose by then and he said no on the outside crack.. We got a laugh out of that one.. It just puts a grin on my face to hear his goofy little laugh he has.. Its my favorite right now, becuz we all need a good laugh.. He told my dad happy birthday and my mom told him they had gone out to dinner with Ryan and Tammy a while ago and the waitress automatically gave him the senior discount and he laughed and said thats pretty funny.. He told me today that he misses his kids... And we talked about what amazing kids he has.. He has 5.. Makayla, Meghan, Lane, Kyler, and Kaitlyn.. They are sport playin fools and they hunt EVERYTHING!! I get pictures sent to my phone all the time with something one of the kids shot.. They love it.. So we talked a lot about that.. I'm surprised how much he talked to me.. And it made me feel so much at peace.. This weekend has helped me so much being there with him that long.. I was standing over him and he woke up and looked at me and I asked what he needed and he said I just wanted to make sure you were still there... I know he likes anyone in there with him, but that made me feel like I was 10 feet tall.. I loved it.. We had a really spiritual experience today.. Me and his mom were in with him and I saw a couple in church clothes with the sacrament.. And mentioned it to him and he said go get them.. So I double checked with his nurse(which he wasnt to fond of the one he had today.. she wasnt as nice) that he could take it, and she said yes.. So they were just going to see someone else and would be in and he kept sayin "Are they comin?" And wanted them in there right away, but then grabbed me down so I could hear thru his mask and asked what was on tv (he had just asked for it to be turned on and he was turned so he couldnt see it) and I said cycling, and he said, "good I didnt want it to be girls in bikini's or something bad!" And I about died laughing.. Hes a crack up sometimes.. But they came in and we all took it and me and his mom helped him take it and it was so spiritual.. I got the comfort that I really needed and was so happy that I got to be there... I needed that becuz I was so sad knowing I was coming home today, I could live on his couch in his room and be content.. Just to be there makes me feel like I'm doing something, so today was hard until then.. It was hard still sayin bye but much better.. They brought in his food when I was there(this isnt short huh?) and he asked what it was and she said roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, soup and pears.. Sounds good right?? WRONG! They lifted up the plate and its all pured.. YUCK! He started getting a lil pnenomina(hope you can read that) But I think its gone now, but they are still careful with solid foods.. And he was so funny.. He said let me see it, and saw it and said no way.. Thats mush.. I kept sayin Lance just try it and hed shut his mouth, and shake nu uh! Lol.. I kept sayin member how you tell your kids they need to eat, well little sisters makin you eat.. And he said just bring me like half a can of pears and thats it.. Dork.. Hes like they cook all the food, stick it in a blender, then go WHEEEEEE (making the blending noise) Ha ha.. Then my parents came in and we were still talking bout it and said would you eat that crap??? Well when they came in I had to leave cuz we can only have 2 still, and mom said to tell him bye cuz we were headed home.. And I walked over to him and he kinda reached his arms out to hug me and I leaned down and said I will come back up and told him I love him, and I dont think I've ever heard that from him and he said Love you too.. Makes me teary eyed now thinkin about it.. I've never gotten that close to Lance cuz hes always lived so far away and hes ten years older, and I felt so close today.. I love him so much and see him progressing.. I was amazed how much we talked today.. He's usually too tired.. So I was so happy.. I cant wait to get back up there, but not sure when I will be able to. They are starting him on physical therapy I think tomorrow, and my dad talked to the doctor and I think they said after that its 1 to 3 months of therapy and if thats good he gets to go home.. So thats good, even tho he will be farther away from me.. When we left today I heard Miley Cyrus's the Climb and told my mom he needs to hear that, so I think when hes feelin better I'm gonna write him a letter and put the lyrics in it, and my mom says if hes not too embarrased I could sing it to him.. But dont know if he would like that much.. But the message is incredible and its just an amazing song and its good for everyone going thru some hard times to hear it and really listen.. But I need to go get some sleep.. Thats all I really remember and know so far, but will keep you all posted on what I hear..

Love you all

Update on Lance

So i went up to see lance last nite with carson and to bring home my mom... And i have to say im pretty proud of myself... I only got teary eyed a couple times while in his room.. We made it up in time to see him for a few minutes before the nurses kicked us out.. They make everyone leave the patients from between 7 and 8 30 am and pm.. We didnt think we'd see him before 7 but we did, i was asking the whole way up "how much longer?" "are we gonna make it" "i have to see him before 8 30" im sure carson loved the drive up there.. But we both saw him and sat with him for a few minutes.. Then went to dinner for my dads birthday which is today.. Happy birthday dad.. and went back at 8 30, and everyone let me stay with him the whole time i was at the hospital.. from 8 30 to about 11 or so.. so im grateful for that.. i wanted all the time i could get with him... i told him how everyones been praying for him and asking about him, and tho he didnt talk much, to sleepy from all the medication, he nodded and said ya.. i talked to him for a little bit but could tell he was tired, so i just sat there and rubbed his hand and arm.. my mom told me that the whole time shes in there shes been rubbing it, he really likes it.. so i took on the duty of the hand rubbing, im thinking thats coming from years of all of us gettin tickled by grandma.. she spoiled us.. he had a bit of a temperture last nite, but thats gone away today... hes hooked up to so many wires, that i just stared at the screen most of the time to see what each line meant, and made sure since i know so much about hospitals and where all the levels are suppose to be, not.. i would see his breaths per minute drop and panic, then actually saw he was breathing and calmed down.. obviously not an accurate reading.. but i jumped right up and stood right next to him.. ha ha im sure he was sick of me by the time i left.. but o well.. i took him up a dr pepper, his favorite drink, in a bottle and got told by him and the nurses that it had to be in a cup with ice from the fountain, hes a picky little butt... i know hes been craving one.. they just wanted to make sure he was eating and swallowing today before he could get one... but i talked to my dad today and said hes eaten a little and drank.. they gave him a lunch but he didnt eat much, im sure it still hurts.. but its a blessing that hes already able to eat.. and they sat him up all the way today, and dad said he did really good till the last little bit of it and then it made him pretty sore, but im sure he liked being able to sit up after lying down in pretty much one position for a couple days.. before his surgery he told mom that he was tired of looking at ceiling tiles, cuz he was all the way flat on the bed, so i said id bring a life size picture of me to hang on the ceiling didnt hear his reaction to that one, but im sure he thought i was pretty retarded.. but hey i think thats a pretty good picture to look at =) ... they are still saying that he probably wont walk, but we are all really optimistic about it and know that miracles happen everyday.. so we keep hoping for the best, and i hope he is too... its going to be a big life style adjustment for everyone but we are all preparing ourselves for the next few months to do anything we can to help out.. my dad has been up with him the whole time since sunday, and im sure will be up there most of the time with him.. lance has been wanting him with him the majority of the time, which i would want my daddy too.. so i think thats helped him a lot.. my moms heading back up there friday morning with my grandma to see him and will come back sunday.. we dont know if my dad will bring her back and come for a day or so then head up there agian, or im hoping i get to go up saturday after work and stay till sunday nite.. i feel like i need to be up there, but know i need to be helping at the resturant, but its hard not driving up there no matter what to be with him.. i know hed do the same for me.. but i told my keelie that im going to try and be up there as often as possible.. i had a hard time coming home today, and cried when we had to leave this morning.. which im sure thats also coming from a lack of sleep, i havent slept much since it happened.. but then had a hard time working today.. my mind is always on lance, so i made a lot of mistakes today and im sure made work harder on carson and rochelle i just am having a hard time functioning being back home.. but am grateful i got to see him even if it was just for a couple hours.. but i know we are all going to get thru this we just have to be there for eachother thru it all and we will be fine.. and i know that lance and keelie are amazingly strong and will get thru this too... lance has been thru a lot in his life and has came out so much stronger... and i admire him so much for it.. things like this really make you realize how life can change in a heartbeat and we have to cherish every moment... i appreciate everyones love and concerns.. we have been getting emails or calls left and right, especially my parents with a ton of support from everywhere.. and its gratefully appreciated.. we have even had people taking care of my dads hayfields.. talk about support.. i will keep everyone informed on everything thats going on here and facebook.. i love you all

tac

Pray for Lance

So today has been full of emotion.. I got a call from my mom today that my oldest brother Lance rolled his water truck at work. He is being life flighted right now to I'm not sure what hospital, but says that his legs are numb.. We are thinking that there is a chance he mite not be able to walk again, but we are all hopeful.. My parents are getting ready to head up to Salt Lake now to be with him, and its hard to not jump in the car and go to.. But I know I cant.. Lance lives in Roosevelt so I never really get to see him that much. It really makes me stop and think about how I think that my problems are the most important thing in the world and something like that happens.. Talk about an eye opener.. I'm really hoping that everything goes well, and its just shock thats making his legs numb.. Hes been really watched out for in his life.. He went through some rough times when he was younger, and then a few years ago he got a couple of his fingers cut off in a rock crusher, so hes been thru the ringer... So I know hes tough... I just wish I was there to tell him I love him and be there for him. But I'm praying for him with everything I have...