Prayers Needed for the Felts

Hello Everyone,

Well, here I sit in a hospital bed on bed rest for I do not know how long, and I just wanted to let you all know, if you haven't heard yet, that I am was in preterm labor. It has been stopped for now and I am on medication to control the contractions, because I am very early (31 weeks). My doctor did not seem too positive that I will make it to 34 weeks, but if I do I might get to go home a be on bed rest there. The baby is doing really well. I had a ultrasound yesterday. He is already 5 pounds, so if were to carry to full-term he would most likely be over 9 pounds. He is measuring in everything around 33-34 weeks, except his upper arms, which are 31-32 weeks in length (so he has Jon's arms). So he is big for his age.

I am doing well, except that I have to stay in bed for a while. I am glad that I get to eat solid food now. For the first day, I was on clear liquids only, until the contractions were under control and the possibility of a C-section right then was past. If you are inserted, I am in Toledo Hospital. I am in the Special Care Unit in Labor and Delivery, Room E. The number I can be reached at is 419-291-8348, and then ask for Keriann Felt's Room. I do also have access to the Internet and email.

Jon is having a hard time, because he has school and finals coming up. He feels guilty that he cannot be here with me all the time, but that is how life goes. He also is trying to adjust to having to do his laundry, dishes, and get himself up and ready for school. Keep him in your prayers too. I think he is having a harder time than me right now.

Well, I hope you all are doing well. Take care.
-Keriann Felt

The World is Very Small!!

I received these pictures today from Sean's parents who are serving a mission in Mexico at the Mexico City Temple Visitor's Center. The world is very small!!

Ivan is retired and I'm not working!!

Nothing has changed around here. Ivan is retired and I'm not working. Lori is still living in the basement and crochets afghans and baby booties for the family and close friends. I guess being retired wasn't what we expected! Amy came home this summer after having her heart broken and loosing a good friend (he drowned in Utah Lake during the 4th of July weekend). She is doing a little better, but it was a HUGE tragedy for her.

Ivan had a little back surgery that put him down for a month, but seems to be doing a little better than before.Kelli and Creed are doing well and are glad to have their children back in school. Doug and Deana are going through hard times, but I'm sure will pull through. Keriann and Jon are still in Ohio, but she keeps you up to date on her life. Kristy and Isaac moved to Fairfield, Idaho in July. Isaac will be teaching school - Spanish, Government, American History, and Economics. If he has time he will help coach basketball. Kristy is expecting baby #2 in March. That is it for us. We were hoping to do more this summer, but "no mon, no fun!".

Have a great day and be happy. We love you and appreciate all you do for the family. Susan and Ivan

Melvina--How does she keep up with all of them!

MELVINA ANDERSON: This summer I've been camping twice with Terri and Dewayne, once with Lori and Roland. That is, I stay in their trailers but we're camping at Terri and Dewayne's property near Argyle Canyon.

STEPHANIE ASAY AND ERIC HATTON: finished caulking inside their log home and now are working on the outside and staining it too. They've had moose, deer, and lots of hummingbirds. The swallows are building nests in the eaves and on the decks. Remember the one on Mom's porch in Blackfoot. Fun to watch but messy.

TERRI AND DEWAYNE HOLGERSON: besides camping, DeWayne worked for GSL in Cedar City and in Idaho coming home on weekends. He's back at Kennecott now. Terri had carpal tunnel surgery on one hand during summer vacation and now is back to work cooking for Granite District. They've been taking long bike rides on the Jordan River Parkway to keep in shape.

TRAVIS HOLGERSON: works in Kememer, Wyoming on a GSL coal mine project. He's finishing is electrician journeyman's license. They are nursery leaders a church trying to remember all the old songs.

RACHEL HOLGERSON AND BUDDY STEELE: Rachel is a personal care aide for disabled young adults in a home setting, part time. Buddy STEELE is a bricklayer working in Ogden. Shaylee started kindergarten and loves it and says she hasn't even had to sign the naughty book yet. Russell is second grade. They wanted to test him for a gifted school but the teacher said not to put him through it. However, he's a really active young man and puts the teacher "through" it.

JESSIE HOLGERSON AND KELLY BLACKNER: Jessie waitresses at The Spagetti Factory part-time. Kelly is on a GSL project in Evanston Wyoming for Hexcel. Alissa started kindergarten and loves it except they split her class and she has a new teacher already. Kasey is in 4th grade and is a Nintendo nerd. Kameron is in 2nd grade and plays with his friends.

CARRIE HOLGERSON AND SEAN: Carrie shifted to a day job at Zions. Keeping up with her graveyard and her kids was wearing her down. The boys (Damion and Seans sons Eli and Aaron) play softball constantly. Jadon's looking forward to playing next year. DeyJa is Thirteen and eighth grade. She has a 3.9 average because her French class pulled her grade down. "It's Hard." Sean proposed last year.

WESLEY AND BONNIE ANDERSON: Wes still doing long days at Nevada Power. Its contract negotiating time so there are threats to strike. He often works 7 days a week. Bonnie certified as a phlembotomist and works full time at the hospital. She's love to do lab research work which would mean more schooling. She completed her CNA. Heather and Micah have their home in Washington, McKenzie is growing fast and has a really calm loving nature. Megan is transferring to the Bountiful Costco which is closer to were she lives with her cousin Morgan. Rebecca is working and taking some college classes but just wants to get married and be a mother. Harley's a senior. He sounds like Wes on the phone. They love St. George.

LORI AND ROLAND LARGO: Hunting season is upon us. Roland will probably not camp just drive and day hunt. He's auto mechanicing. Mrs. Fields filed for chapter 11 reorganizational bankruptcy and Lori got a recruiting call from another company about the same time. She started her new job, Accounts Receivable Manager at Prime Insurance Monday. Her predecessor was fired a month ago so she's doing lots of catching up. She's really organized so she'll be great.

BRANDIE ASAY: Brandie sold her mobile home and moved into a new house in Draper. Shaylyn is 13 and just started Junior High so it will be an adjustment for her. Tyrone loves the computer, too. She and DeyJa are at that awkward teenage stage where you think of them as young girls and they're stretching their wings. I reminded Brandie and Carrie what they were like and to be patient. Everyone rolls their eyes at that.

Love to all. Mel