New Smith Family Blog

Thought I'd post some pictures of me and David, the night before he flew to Utah to report to the MTC.

Also, with living so far away from family, and leaving friends in Utah, and soon Michigan, behind, Cameron and I have created our own family blog to stay in touch with everyone. It's private, but we would love for you to read it and keep updated on the Smith family. So, if you haven't already received an invitation and would like one, please email me with your email address!

Argentina trip

We had an awesome trip to Argentina, words don't even do it justice. We made some friends for life, yet we may never be able to see them again. It was very bittersweet. We're so happy to have Sean home. He's looking for a job, unpacking (yes, it takes a long time) and generally getting back into the real world. He's doing great and we had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. Sean reported his mission on Sunday and I felt he was really able to convey the spirit of his mission through his words. It was wonderful. Here's a little slide show of some of our pictures from our trip and also some pictures from last weekend.

Tofu's FIRST Birthday!!!

Tofu turns one years old today! Seems like yesterday that he became part of our family. We are throwing a birthday party in his honor this Saturday. His doggie friends are coming, and everyone else who wishes to celebrate with us is welcome too!
Happy Birthday, Tofu. We love you!!!

Hospital Pictures

Here are a couple of pictures from cheyenne's stay at the hospital..

UPDATE

Hi guys... No real news on Cheyenne other than we discovered she's having a different type of seizure without knowing it during the day. She didn't have any of her typical gran mal seizures while in the hospital so she'll have to go back again when insurance clears it. Thnaks again for all your prayers, fasting and love. We had an incredibly busy weekend with Sunny and Chad and i din't have time to post any pictures from the hospital. Maybe tonight...

UPDATE ON CHEYENNE

HELLO AGAIN...

SAW THE DOCTOR FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS MORNING AND HE SAID EVEN WITHOUT HAVING HAD ANY SEIZURES YET, SHE STILL HAS EPILEPTIC ACTIVITY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRAIN. THEY NEED TO GET A COUPLE OF RECORDED SEIZURES OR SHE'LL HAVE TO DO THIS PROCESS OVER AGAIN AT A LATER DATE. I NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE SAYING THIS BUT PRAY FOR SEIZURES. I STAY OVERNIGHT EVERY NIGHT. SHE'S IN GOOD SPIRITS. I'LL POST PICTURES OVER THE WEEKEND. THEY'RE GOING TO TRY AND INDUCE SEIZURE TONIGHT TRYING DIFFERENT METHODS. SHE'LL BE RELEASED FRIDAY. THANKS FOR THE LOVE,PRAYERS AND VISITS. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST FAMILY IN ALL THE WORLD. I MEAN THAT.

Actually, we have to cancel the Cali Trip! :[

Sorry Everyone. We've decided not to go to California in May. My work won't pay for my time off, and we need to stay here and save up because we actually might be moving to Korea in September to take an English teaching job there.

We'll have to see you all around. Sorry!


Giovanni and Jennifer

CHEYENNE HOSPITAL INFO

HELLO EVERYBODY... THANK YOU FOR THE FASTING AND PRAYERS YESTERDAY FOR CHEYENNE. TODAY SHE IS AT UCI IN THE NEURO SUB DIVISION UNIT ROOM NUMBER 5622. THE DIRECT PHONE NUMBER TO HER BED IS 714-456-3154. THE NURSING STATION NUMBER IS 714-456-7878. HER PHYSICIANS NAME IS HOWARD, KIM. CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE UNIT(CHAD HAD AN EARLY BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR !) VISITING HOURS ARE 9AMTO9PM. NO PHONE CALLS OR VISITS BETWEEN 3-4PM. CALLS MADE BEFORE 9AM AND AFTER9PM GO DIRECTLY TO THE NURSES STATION. SHE'S DOING GOOD. I'LL ADD PICTURES .LATER. I LOVE YOU ALL AND THANKS AGAN...

David/Caryn family sealing weekend pics

Sunday Fast and prayers for Cheyenne

Just wanted to invite any family or friends who would like to participate in a day of fasting and prayer for Cheyenne this coming Sunday.

Any notes, letters or well wishes, please send by way of email to Patrice at
pwallin01@yahoo.com She will print them out and take them in to Cheyenne while she is in the hospital next week.

If anyone who lives locally would like to visit or send a card, here is the address:
UCI Medical Center
101 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868

Also here is another way to contact Patrice:
(714)316-3056 Patrice cell

Axel is Engaged!!!!!

Most of you already know, but I decided to make it official.
Axel and Laura got engaged Saturday night. The date is August 15th here in Provo.
They are probably going to get sealed at the new Draper Temple.
Wow!!!

FINALLY... HELP FOR CHEYENNE !!

HELLO AGAIN... DOES ANYBODY EVER ACTUALLY COME TO THIS BLOG ANYMORE BESIDES GIOVANNI?

WELL, CHEYENNE IS GOING INTO UCI HOSPITAL ON MONDAY, MARCH 23RD FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS. SHE'LL BE HOOKED UP TO A CONTINUOUS EEG THAT WILL MONITOR HER BRAIN/SEIZURE ACTIVITY. SHE HAS HAD ELEVEN GRAN MAL SEIZURES IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS. PLEASE PRAY. FOR ANYBODY LOCAL, VISITORS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. CALL ME ON MONDAY FOR ROOM INFO. THANKS...