Surgery

I really know why I don't blog. All I have to do is try and I remember why I haven't done it for the past year. I've been working on this for the last 45 min. and I am now starting over. Anyway this one is just for the record books, not sure who's. I, Ilene had bunion surgery on March 1st. They said they were going to break the bone in my big toe to straighten it and put 2 screws in it. After that they would take a piece of bone off my heel to graft over this. They would also make an incision on the side of the big toe to cut the bunion off. They didn't tell me this but I asked questions 2 weeks later when they took the bandages off and there was a large incision between my big toe and the next one. They cut a muscle or something to help relax the muscle so it wouldn't pull the toe inward again. The above picture is taken on Wed. the 16th so 15 days after the surgery. It is still quite swollen but they said that was normal with as much as they did.

The next two pictures are just showing the bruising on the inside of the foot.

I don't know how this got upside down and I'm not going to try and figure it out so you can. It shows the incision on the heel for the graft.

This is a pretty good view of both feet. The doctor said that the right foot is actually worse than the left. We'll see how this one works out before deciding to do the other one.

Heidi came down on Sunday so she would be here to take me to the hospital on Monday. I was so glad she was here. I really thought it was going to be a piece of cake but it has been harder than I thought. We got home and I took the pain pills, they made me so sick. It was not fun. Heidi called and got a new pain prescription and some anti nausa medicine. She was so sweet. She set her alarm and got up every 3 0r 4 hours to make sure I was okay. She stayed until Wednesday afternoon. She brought down Thomas and it was so fun to interact with him. What a sweet boy.

Mardy came down Wednesday afternoon and stayed until Sat. Morning. I was always in such good hands. Clarie was a doll. I'll tell you she is one cute chick! Camille and Mike came late Friday night and were here until Sunday afternoon. I am soooo thankful for good kids. They all called and checked in on me and I felt their prayers. The mission friends have been taking great care of us as well. Bringing in food, one Elder took Robert to have his wisdom tooth pulled the Wednesday after my surgery. Heidi was going to but it was such a blessing to have him do it. Robert did great with it and was so bored that he wanted to go back to work the next day or was it that afternoon???? Nancy, Robert's sister brought in dinner and came over to clean house or whatever (I was so glad to have her vacume.) I appeciated all the calls and care. Thanks!!!!

I went back to work on rhw 8th. Maybe a day or two to soon but I was glad to be back. I've been using Robert's power chair. All it took was one day on crutches and I wa soooo glad for that chair. I couldn't let Robert have all the fun. Besides I need to get my moneys worth. He had been totally out of it for several months. Miracles!!!!!!!! He has been so sweet to me and has been doing a great job taking care of me. I just have to make sure he gets to exercise every day.

Sorry this was so long. I guess once I got going I just kept going.
Thanks again for all your love!

I'm not sure if I can make this post buy I'll give it a try. I, Ilene had bunion surgery on Monday, March 1st. In the surgery they broke the bone in my big toe and put 2 screws in it. Then they cut a piece of bone off my heel to graft over the screws. The next incision was on the side of the big to cut the extra bone off. I didn't know they were ding this but they made another incision between the big toe and the next one and cut some muscle or something to relax the big toe so it wouldn't be pulled in but go straight. It was an out patient surgery and I don't think I was in surgery for more than an hour. We had to wait for ever it seems before they took me into the operating room.

Camille's Wedding

Bet you didn't think I'd ever post again but I must not miss the chance to post the major event of 2009 so here goes.

Our beautiful Daughter Camille's Wedding Day!!! What a Payday for us. She is now Mrs. Camille Reese. The special day was July 18th, 2009 in the Bountiful Temple. The awesome man she married is Michael William Reese. They are so happy and truly do love one another.

They are attending BYU Idaho where both are going to school. Camille is finishing her bachelors in nursing and Micheal is getting his under grads done. Camie is working at Madison Hospital in Rexburg on their float pool.

Isn't she a beautiful bride. It was a bit of a trick being on a mission and pulling off the wedding but it was wonderful and the best part was it was in the "Right Place" with the "Right Person". Thanks Mike for loving our BABY.

This was a hard one for me. I don't know if it was because she is the youngest and that chapter of Mothering is closed. I know once a Mother always a Mother but not the 24-7. I do LOVE being a Grandma though.

Sheri's Wedding

We had the blessing of attending the marriage Sheri and Taylor Blades in the Salt Lake Temple on Friday the 18th of April. What a beautiful day. Beautiful Bride, Handsome Groom in the right place, at the right time. We're so happy for them.


Sorry I would have had more pictures but my head wouldn't let me take more. You'll have to as me about that one.

Clairee Louise Bingham

Number 18 and our first Bingham Grandbaby!

Our Beautiful Grandaughter Clariee Louise Bingham was finally born on April 11th at 4:20 in the morning. She weighed 7 lbs. and 3 ozs. 20" long. With hair!!!!!! Mom and Dad were a bit surprised as they thought she was a he. But it was Love at first sight for as all. We were able to go up on Sat. and spend some time with them. (Although they didn't get home until Sunday because Clairee had run a temp.) What a joy to be in the presence of this valiant spirit so close to the veil. She is a total joy and such a goooood baby!!!! In the Picture below she is 6 days old.

Grandpa quite enjoyed holding her and I think they communicated spirit to spirit. What a precious little family they make. Wyoming is a beautiful place to raise a family. This last picture is of us right before we were leaving. It was hard to go but oh how grateful we were to be able to have gone and spent that time with them. I must admit being a grandparent is true JOY!!!!!

Easter 2008

I LOVE MY GRANDKIDS!!!!!!!

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!! We had the annual Easter egg hunt-party at Grandpa and Grandma Bingham's on Wednesday the 19th. We started with a lunch provided by Aunt Heidi and Aunt Valerie. Then we let the youngest kids started the HUNT first. (Jeanine and Angela had hidden the eggs). We had 80+ plastic eggs in the hunt. David and Nicole found the Golden Eggs this year and the right for Grandpa and Grandma to take them to lunch. (I think that is more fun for us than for them. They don't forget and keep reminding us until the date is done though.) Then the dividing of the goodies. They were all delightful.

Then we loaded up the cars and headed for 1,000 Springs swimming pool. I decided to something alittle different and since the kids were on Spring Break I decided to take them swimming. Good choice. We all had fun.

A day in the tractor with ElRay.

This winter we have had a lot of snow. We have been snowed in a couple of times. Our neighbors have been good to help keep us plowed out. One day ElRay came over with the back hoe and he and Robert cleaned out the driveway. ElRay got Robert up in the cab with him and I think Robert thought he had died and had gone to Heaven.
The Love of Brother's is truly a wonderful thing!!!!!!! Soooooooo grateful for family!!!!!