MERRY CHRISTMAS!

May you all be blessed to have a wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love.
The Best gift of Christmas, HERE:
With Love, The Mills Family

WOW, We are making Progress!

We have made it '1' year on the KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL TRANSPLANT LIST for a Kidney.  **update as of 12/27/2011
Because of Mr. Clark's delay with his colon surgery they let us know it was suspended so we are starting fresh.    :( But still making progress...

Every year we renew our request so we will be going to Kansas City on the 27th of December.

Now if you are wondering??? YES we are trying to get on the list also for BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL TRANSPLANT LIST for a KIDNEY/PANCREAS. We will be going to Dallas, Tx on Jan 2 through the 5th. for his evaluation.  *Clark is really wanting both a kidney and pancreas. Diabetes is no picnic! We can only list for both at Baylor because it has the highest success rate in the nation. This is the only place our insurance will pay for both, so we are HAPPY to go to Dallas also.

We are fortunate to list for both places. We are hoping this is the YEAR our quality of life improves!

ANTICIPATION!

Rings True for Us All

How this Christmas could change your life! Great Message/Read  HERE:

Who are the WISE MEN????

WATCH THIS! * Suprising Modern Day Wise Men HERE:  " When we find him, will we be prepared as the wise men of old to provide gifts from our many treasures?"  Thomas S. Monson
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!  ENJOY

Shepherds

Check out this beautiful video: Shepherds learn of his birth.

Christmas Traditions - Despite Distractions.

Christmas is what we make of it. Despite all the distractions, we can see to it that Christ is at the center of our celebration. If we have not already done so, we can establish Christmas traditions for ourselves and for our families which will help us capture and keep the spirit of Christ." -- President Thomas S. Monson
WE have had serious distractions in our lives in this season. Tragedy that may discourage us from celebrating the season.
So THANKFUL for TRADITIONS when distractions come our way, why? It is memories we establish with the ones we love that get us through the difficult times. Celebrating the birth of the Savior and the REASON for the SEASON.
May we all establish traditions to REMEMBER.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

'All will be well... in the long term'

Its hard to mention this weeks events. It has been a difficult one. I want to remember what a  difference people make in my life. How fortunate we are to be where we are at this time in our life. For each life that has touched us for good.

 Our dear Sister in Our lil' Branch
passed away this week.

It wasn't very good circumstances.

I have never thought in my life time some one close to us would pass away in this manner.

By the hands of her own. Someone she tried to help, prayed for and loved.

Our hearts has been heavily burdened all week.

Personally, I had a whisper, a calm peaceful feeling among the tragedy that 'all is well'

and her message to me was a loving message, "there is work enough for me 'ere the sun goes down'

So  thankful for this.
TO LOYCE:

She was a 2 time cancer survivor, just recovered from thyroid surgery. Her battle was yet to be fought.  

To a special friend that gathered all the intelligence she could muster and sharing that knowledge with so many young people.
(the BEST primary teacher in the world, )

To her smile and joyful spirit,

To her love for her family.

Her dedication to her Grandchildren.

Her love for the Temple.

Her love for the way she was raised.

Her wonderful heritage.

Her devotion to education,

to the handicapped.

Her service to others.

For the blessing of knowing her.

I AM THANKFUL

A comforting message here: yes, all will be well in the long term

Do you have room for the Savior?

"Each of us as the Innkeeper, decides if there is room."  Watch this:  Do you have room?

It's about Change and Being Grateful!

"Finding Joy in the Journey" Exceptional Read! Enjoy!

Thankful Thursday: Good Day's

Today we heard these words,  " OH, I FEEL SO GOOD!" If you've been around Mr. Clark, or me for that matter in the last few months. THESE WORDS ARE SO ENCOURAGING! Nothing passed a few modern MIRACLES!!!
We have tried numerous prescriptions to help Mr. Clark's neuropathy(restless leg)  It makes us feel like weeping and wailing and nashing our teeth!) and believe me nights have seemed like this!
Nothing has been effective. After so many (years) of sleepless nights and the feeling of desperation the Doctor finally prescribed LYRICA, (update: 1/2012-I'm changing my attituded about this med.. (DANGEROUS SIDE AFFECTS)although its the only thing that gives him relief the night mares/halucinations are NOT worth it. )wholey cow. What a difference (knock on wood)  Today we can confidently say:

For this we are THANKFUL!!!!!!!!!
GREAT NEWS UPCOMING
Tune in for Dec. 5th, we hope to share some good news about Mr. C's EYES! XO
and Baylor Medical Transplant Team Evaluation in Dallas Texas is finally (once again) attentively planned  (it was delayed because of his colon surgery back in Aug)  for Jan. 3-4th
WE ARE ON THE ROAD TO 'HOPE' !!!!!!!!