Saiiiiiling, take me awayyyyy, to where I'm going....Doo doo.

A little Christopher Cross anyone? I love him. Now that song will be stuck in my head all day. That's okay. It's better than "leaving on a jet plane" that I got stuck in there after reading Phoebe's blog. Oh great, it's back.

I'm sure you all read my blog religiously every day, but in case you missed yesterdays post, I'll post something similar here. We are leaving TOMORROW for our Mexican Cruise! If you could see me now, I'm doing the "cabbage patch" in celebration. Yippee! Thankfully, Jared and Kristen are watching our girls. I think they'll have just as much fun there as they would on the cruise. So for 8 glorious nights we'll be sailing our little hearts out. I will certainly post pictures as soon as we get home. I've definitely got to get one of mom snorkeling. We're gonna have a blast!

Marilyn Beesley

Here is a copy of Marilyn's Obituary. I just thought you'd all like to see it.


Marilyn Hacking Beesley
Love You The Most

Marilyn Sue Hacking Beesley passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2006 after a yearlong battle with bile duct cancer. She was born May 29,1948 in Vernal, Utah to Grant and Mildred Hacking. She was the fifth of six children, including three sisters and two brothers. Growing up on a farm, she was taught the value of hard work while having fun.
She studied at Utah State University and earned a teaching degree in physical education. She taught middle school in California and Utah until she married. In 1975 she met the man she would ask to marry her, Bill Beesley, III. They were married August 19, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was very active in the LDS church, serving in many positions. However, her most fulfilling position was being a wife and mother to her loving husband and five beautiful children. For 29 years, she and Bill raised their children and taught them the skills and values that would help them to be happy and successful in their lives.
Marilyn was an incredible event planner and organizer. She was a talented quilter,seamstress and gardener. She enjoyed compiling her family history and picture books.
Her greatest ambitions that weren't realized were to see the marriages of her children, serve an LDS mission with her husband, help raise her grandchildren and grow old with her family.
Marilyn lived a life dedicated to making others happy, and was very successful in doing so. She laughed and made others laugh. She will be missed as a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will always be loved the most.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Bill Beesley, III, her children William
(Heather) Beesley, Susannah (Michael) Slade, Zane, Mariah and Rebecca Beesley. Marilyn is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Hacking, and her sister, Sandra Ely.
Funeral services will be held at 11 :00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Boulter Chapel (13006 South 1480 East, Draper). Friends may call on Friday, January 27, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment: Holladay Memorial Park Cemetery .
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to: The Huntsman Cancer Institute, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
Anderson Funeral Home, Funeral Directors.


May 29, 1948 – January 22, 2006

It's sad, but...

Marilyn Beesley passed away on Saturday morning of Liver Cancer. She has been quite sick for a while, and the family has been as prepared as they could have been for her passing. I know we all knew her well, and loved her. Emma was especially sad because she remembered Marilyn coming out to swim with us. She hasn't seen her in probably 2 or 3 years, but she knew exactly who she was. In Marilyn's way, she had told her family that she would die this weekend, so they could have her funeral on Thursday, and all still make it on the cruise. Leave it up to someone like her to be selfless even in the end. If I were more spiritual, I would post a touching remark by the Prophet, or an appropriate scripture, but we all know that isn't my way, so if anyone else feels prompted, by all means, do so. I'll post her obituary as soon as I see it.

Also, when I started working at Cottonwood, my first patient there was a cute older man suffering from AML (leukemia). Since I was working nights, we never really go into deep conversation, but he was always so pleasant. The aides would fight for who got Dale that night. He never left our floor, except to go to LDS for a heart surgery. Well, since I left, I've often wondered how he was doing. Today I saw his obituary. He had served as Bishop of the Ward my Brother and Sister and their respective spouses were in a few years ago, and he was currently in the Riverton Stake Presidency. So of course my whole family knew him. But the weirdest thing is that his wife was my Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Jacobson. And I never did see her at the hospital because like I said it was the middle of the night. I just knew her name was Karen. Small world. It's funny how even not knowing someone's perspective on faith, we can tell who has a good spirit. And he certainly did. He suffered for so long here, and now I know he's happy.

So today ended up being a weird day. 2 of our friends are gone, and Emma has Strep. Go figure.

GETTYSBURG

Hello out there,

Just wanted to post some pics from Gettysburg, PA. We took a little day trip out there and toured the famous battlefield. We hope everybody's doing well and we are sad that we will miss out on the cruise. Hope those going have a great time!

Okay, I know I'm slow, but

I just realized I'm the only one in this family not pregnant. Well, and Mom, but that would be gross. And Spencer, but he's out of the question. So that leaves me. I guess I'll just have to take one of the new babies as my own. Who's gonna give theirs up? Anyone? What? No takers? Okay, I'll be fine.

My new home

Well, only if I win it of course. But if I do, you're all invited. Enter everyday to win at www.hgtv.com

Chronicles of Narnia

We saw this movie yesterday. It was great! I was a little worried when they go into battle that it might be too gory for Emma, but there was no blood and really no disturbing effects. It was the first movie in as long as I can remember that I didn't get restless about half way through. I could have sat there all day. The little girl is so cute, and can you say "Hello grown up Prince Peter?" Hottie. Although they say it Petah. Whatever, he's gorgeous as a grown up. I'd be his Queen.