About that time to give thanks...and am I thankful? Hell yes I am. More than you know.

Jared and I are very thankful for many things. Since that time of "giving thanks" is nearing us, I'd like to thank some people and friends who have really helped us through tough times. After losing our twins last November, losing Jareds dear brother in July, and my grandma in September, we have really been humbled, pondering upon our many blessings and relying soley upon our faith. We have many to thank. We are very blessed, and I won't be able to list everyone & everything here, for that very reason.

I know it is less personal pubicly thanking everyone but realisitically, I doubt I will be getting cards out on time. (These are not in any specific order)

My mom! Mom, thanks for getting on a plane and flying to Texas immediately last year, on November 2nd, after receiving my most frantic call about our twins, Cameron & Carter not going to be able to survive. Thanks for being there for the birth. Your presence made one of the worst days ever...bearable. Thank you for being by myside in such a critical time.

Joni & Kevin! Thank you guys for also being by my bedside and making me laugh in the hospital. Thank you for your support & for your love. Thank you for the silly card, and Joni for the information that brought peace to my despairing heart. You guys are awesome friends and we miss you.

Irving ward! Thank you for all the love and support through that trying time. We love and miss you all!

Cameron & Carter- Thanks for choosing us as your family. We miss you both, and have thought about you often this time of year. Thank you for sharing those last few kicks which communicated to us so many things. We love you.

Chris & Cindy- Thank you both for all the love and support after that trying time. We love you so much, and you have helped us out time and time again in more ways than one. Thank you. We love you.

Michele (my big sis) - Thank you for being such an awesome sister to me. Your love and support has meant so much. Last year on November 2nd, I feel like I got to know you even more. Thank you for your support on that most trying day, and your support day in and day after. I really look up to you. I love you!

Giselle (our chihuahua)- Thanks Giselle for being the perfect dog at the perfect time. I love our dogs! (That includes you Jasmine)

Josh- Josh, Thank you for being such an amazing brother to Jared. He looks up to you on so many levels and he misses you like crazy. Also thanks for always being there when we needed someone. Especially coming all the way out to Dallas Texas to help us move home. Thank you for that time we got to spend with you. We all miss you. We know you are in a better place now. We love you! Can you put in a good word for us who are still down here? :)

Lece- We love you Lece & are so grateful to have you as a sister in law. Thank you for being who you are. You are a beautiful lady. We love you.

Justin, Jim, Jeff, & Jason- Thanks for being such an awesome support to Jared and I. Jared loves you guys so much, and he looks up to each one of his brothers. You guys have really stood together through tough times. I am moved by your loyalty and friendship to one another.

Susan, Toshia, Amber, & Melanie- Thank you for all your support and love. You guys rock. I love my sister in laws. I look up to each one of you in so many ways. I feel I am in the presence of those who truly care when I'm around you. Thank you!

Rest of our families- (I could name you all one by one, but if I did that I know I'd leave somone out and it WOULD NOT BE INTENTIONAL!) Thanks for your examples and the lives you lead. Your families are adorable, and we love and miss you all. Of course we are now closer to home so we can see you more often! Yay!

The Gospel! We would not have be here if the gospel was not true. Eternal perspective is all we have, and we are so grateful to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It has brought light and knowledge to our lives which would've otherwise been filled with despair and uncertainty.

My Grandma! Grandma, I miss you! Thank you for always calling us and checking in with us to see how we were although you were always in so much pain. Thanks for letting us live in your home, and thanks for ordering pizza while we all watched the Jazz game. Thank you for writing me on my mission. Thank you for your unconditional love and support. I am so sad I can't call you and tell you these things myself, but I know you are up there somewhere trying to keep us out of trouble. Thank you for that too ;).

Dad & Cristina- Thanks for letting us stay with you guys (again) ...for the third time... when we needed a place to stay. We love it at your house and we love those two babies! I already miss them! I'm glad we are closer to you, and we look forward to the holidays! Thank you for all your love and support. It's meant the world to us.


I AM THANKFUL that Jared and I have decided to come home into our own house and live in Pocatello. I do not know what the future holds or what we'll end up doing, but it just feels good to be home. I love Pocatello and I always have.

So, as for an update, Jared and I are moving back to Pocatello. Our tenants move out on the 13th, so we get to move in this weekend! We are really excited about that. I am thinking of slowely working my way towards a nursing degree (get pre-reqs done anyway) and working. Jared got a job at Lowes, and he has already started. We will get a discount which is nice because we want to re-model our home! That'll be way fun. I hope to start clogging here, and maybe teach some classes. I miss dancing, and I'm glad we are back here so I can make something happen with that. We have had a rough time with the pregnancy deal. We've had four pregnancies, with three miscarriages and of course, our twins. We still look forward to having kids, and we are not giving up. Our dream is not only to have our own children but to adopt. We believe in adoption more than ever, and look forward to giving that a shot. Otherwise we are doing great. Our dogs are keeping us company. I'll post some pictures of our home on here. "Life is good, life is great, life is wonderful..." (Thats for all the What about Bob fans out there...don't you feel like that sometimes!)

We will do better with the updates. Just for remembrance of this time last year, I've decided to post the poem I wrote around this same time last year, after losing our twins. Love you all! Thanks for not giving up on us!

Cameron Jack & Carter Todd Eggleston
Called to Serve
Life is full of daunting tasks,
Some great, some small, it’s true
But nothing hurts quite as bad,
As the thought of losing you.
Your father and I awaited,
For the day you’d finally come,
We’d dream of things you’d say and do
Our plans were filled with fun.
Time was all you needed,
To be with us today
But heavenly father had other plans
And had you come his way.
The moment that we heard the news
Of the decision we’d have to make,
Our spirits died within ourselves,
like it was all a big mistake.
It broke our hearts to feel you kick,
Inside my womb that day.
Or watch your little beating hearts,
As we knew you’d pass away.
Your father held me as we cried,
Our tears so close in heart,
He reassured me that after this life,
That we’d never be apart.
As I sat there in the room,
I imagined your sweet faces,
Two little boys were in my mind,
There with me in their graces.
Then another thought came to mind
A thought that made me cry
A picture of two boys with tags
Placed on their shirts nay high…
Then in my heart I thought I heard you whisper in my ear
“Mom, we are right with you now,
There is no need to fear,
Father has a calling for us,
A calling that is true,
To preach the gospel to all who’ll hear
And build the kingdom anew.
Another calling he’s asked of us
A calling we hold dear,
It’s to watch over you and dad
And help you make it here.
Mom, if only you could see it,
The beauty of this place,
In the presence of our lord,
Surrounded by his grace.
The heartache you feel right now
Would only be a dream,
The reality of eternity
Would consume your entire being.
Fear not dear mom & dad,
For we are never far away
But in your hearts and in your lives
Is where we’ll always stay”
So as I sit here staring up at the sky so blue
I see my angels going along teaching in pairs of two.
This is the lords’ work,
So let’s do it with a smile…
And wait for that glorious day
When all is made worth while.
So in my heart and in my soul my savior hears my plea,
Take care of those two boys oh please, take care of them for me.
And with this pain inside my heart, I kneel beside my bed,
And pray with all my mind and might,
And this is what I said…
It hurts, my father, please help me to see the light above…
And let me feel the presence of the saviors lasting love…
I do not know the answers, but my time to work has come…
Not my will oh lord, my god, but thy will shall be done.

Weekend at Bryce Canyon!

This last weekend we had a family get-2-gether in Bryce Canyon. We signed up to run the Rim Run which is five miles. It was such a blast. I ran with Heather and we made it under an hour! It was such a thrill. We all had so much fun and got to hang out with all of our cousins which we haven't really seen in years. We used to go every year when we were kids as a family tradition! It was fun to do it again! Also we got to ride horses, go to a rodeo and swim! It was a blast! Sorry to see it end. Here are some pics. My little brother posed in some of them. Enjoy!















Danny!

Cason!





My new Cowboy Shirt! It says "Free your Spirit" Yeehaw!

My Cowboy Boots!





Danny's Cowboy Pose!

Surprise Birthday Party for my dad

Jared, Cristina and I planned a surprise party for my dad. It worked out great. Everyone was able to make it. It was so much fun. We played alot of Guitar Hero and hung out all night long! And my dad was shocked so that made it pretty cool. Here are some pictures. Enjoy. Jared is a pro on the BBQ Me, getting ready for a party! Guitar Hero! Matthew! Madison!
Happy Birthday Dad!

Good Day/ Bad Day...

GOOD DAY... Selling a $4500.00 Diamond Ring at work!



BAD DAY.... Wearing two different color shoes. ;(



Yes, I really did that.

In Loving Memory...Joshua Dale Eggleston

On Saturday July 18th Jared and I went out to Logan to check it out. Jared then wanted to show me Bear Lake. Jared has a brother who is two years older than him named Josh. He was the Chief Deputy in Lincoln County IDAHO. As we came upon Bear Lake, Jaxi, Josh's 8 year old calls us and tells us she is worried for her daddy. They were on their way to Wal-mart when they came upon Josh's patrol car all banged up on the side of the road. After that Jared called Lece, Josh's wife, to find out that Josh had an accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. As many of you know, Jared and I just recently moved back to Utah. Josh was the one who volunteered to come help us drive back. He brought his daughter Jaxi. Jared was able to spend a couple days in the Uhaul with his brother. We feel so grateful for that. We know god's hands are in all things. We miss you Josh! This will undoubtedly leave a big hole in the lives of many. The funeral service was incredible! He received the highest honors including at least a mile long procession, 21 gun salute, the honor guard at their best, and the american flag posted everywhere, including one in the exact spot where he passed on, one hanging from a fire engine ladder towards the high school where his funeral was held, and one hanging in front of the cemetary. One of the most touching things was seeing all the residents of the cities out on the side lines watching the procession with their hands on their hearts. What an experience. What a tragedy.

I've attached the article in the paper & some photos about his funeral. We love and miss you all, but it has been quite the week.



Nearly 1,000 bid farewell to Lincoln County officer
By John Plestina and Laurie Welch
Times-News writer
Lincoln County Says Goodbye

Date: Jul. 24th, 2009

Magic Valley community says goodbye to Lincoln County Sheriff Chief Deputy Josh Eggleston.
DIETRICH - Lincoln County extolled a fallen officer as an exemplary peace officer, father and role model as nearly 1,000 people bid farewell Friday to Chief Deputy Josh Eggleston.

Eggleston, 35, an eight-year veteran of the sheriff's department, died July 18 after a tire blowout caused him to lose control of the Ford Expedition sheriff's cruiser he was driving on Idaho Highway 24, six miles from the Dietrich High School gymnasium where LDS services were conducted Friday.

More than 300 law enforcement officers wearing black mourning bands across their badges attended the funeral from every part of Idaho, several Western states and as far away as Southern California.

Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Ellis eulogized his chief deputy as a man who always put his wife and children first.

"Today we say goodbye to a comrade, a friend, a brother who for the most important thing to him was to be home with his family," he said. "I know that Josh was greeted by his mother and his stepson."

Ellis told of donations to the Eggleston family from the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial Fund, the Taser Foundation and Taser International, and presented the donations to Eggleston's wife, Charlece.

Jared Eggleston described a life-changing incident that led his older brother to enroll in a law enforcement program at the College of Southern Idaho and pursue a career as a peace officer. In the late 1990s, Eggleston's 2-year-old stepson drowned in an accident, in spite of Eggleston's efforts to perform CPR and save him.

"This experience crushed him and changed him forever," Jared Eggleston said.

Following training at CSI, Josh Eggleston began his law enforcement career in 1999 at the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center and joined the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office two years later.

"Josh loved his job as a police officer," his brother said, adding that most of all he loved his family and cared about his stepchildren as much as his biological children.

"It was very important to Josh that his children knew how much he loved them," Jared Eggleston said.

LDS Bishop Jess Southwick told how much he appreciated all the good things Eggleston did.

"Charlece, I want you to know he's in a good place now," he said to Eggleston's wife.

All of the speakers talked about how Eggleston remained close to his Christian beliefs and the Mormon faith.

A procession of more than 100 police vehicles from across the West followed the hearse carrying Eggleston's remains through Shoshone and Dietrich to the school.

Following the service, the procession continued to Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley for the interment.

Mini-Cassia residents lined the narrow roadway leading to Pleasant View as the hearse arrived, flanked by the blue uniforms of Eggleston's brethren.

Retired Boise City Police Officer Dan Grothaus played the bagpipe and was followed by several police honor guards that led the procession to the gravesite.

As the pallbearers retrieved the casket from the hearse, Eggleston's small son ran out to greet them and was gathered into the arms of Eggleston's brother Jim Eggleston.

"This is a hard day," said Amber Eggleston.

A bugler honored the fallen officer by playing taps from a nearby hillside, and riflemen presented their arms for a 21-gun salute. Eggleston's children watched solemnly as the American flag draping their father's casket was folded and presented to their mother.

Mourners filed by the casket to place flowers on top and say a final farewell to a fallen friend.





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Eggleston Update

Ok, so I've been getting into trouble recently about not updating our blog. They say that people actually care about what we are up to! Crazy! Jared & I are too busy getting mad at other people who don't update their blogs. We are such hypocrites! ;)

So, we actually didn't go to St. George. We ended up in Lehi, UT. My dad was thrilled to have us move in his house. (again). We are currently looking for work, and looking at the programs at ISU. Jared is most likely going to pursue Occupational Therapy. We are thinking of moving into our house we own in Pocatello Idaho in December, but we'll see how things turn out. We are keeping our options somewhat open at this point. As some of you know, we were pregnant once again on our way back, and unfortunatly to say, we did lose the pregnancy on Yes...no kidding, my birthday and on Jared's Birthday! (25th & 27th) Yippeee...ok not. I officially made the rest of the month JUNE my birthday being the circumstances what they were. But we are staying optimistic. This is our 4th pregnancy, 5th baby, so we know there must be some love coming our way soon enough.

For right now, we get to hang out with two cute babies all day long! Matthew & Madison! They are officially my half brother & sister! They are about 9 months old (twins) and a blast to hang with. Way fun.

MADISON

MATTHEW


... And of course you can't forget our chihuahua's. They are doing very well considering the big move and all! We are very impressed. So there you have it, we are alive and well. We miss our friends in Texas, so we hope to keep in touch with you all! KEEP US POSTED!

Why Hello Sunny St. George!!!

So, I've been accused of many things, and being a poor blogger is definatly one of them. For this, I apologize. It is true. Whenever I think of blogging I realize that I really do not have anything clever to say, so... I don't say anything. Life is crazy as always. Life is taking us in so many directions right now I can barely keep my head on straight. One direction it is taking us is back home. Everybody pretty much knows now that we are packing up and leaving Texas. Jared is leaving Chiropractic school. Why?? So many people may be asking themselves, and somedays I have a hard time answering that very question. I could list all of the reasons why, but when all is said and done, this is why...in words better than my own L. Tom Perry said it beautifully:

"In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives."
Those of us who have been around a while—and Elder Wirthlin and I have been around for a long time—have recognized certain patterns in life’s test. There are cycles of good and bad times, ups and downs, periods of joy and sadness, and times of plenty as well as scarcity. When our lives turn in an unanticipated and undesirable direction, sometimes we experience stress and anxiety. One of the challenges of this mortal experience is to not allow the stresses and strains of life to get the better of us—to endure the varied seasons of life while remaining positive, even optimistic. Perhaps when difficulties and challenges strike, we should have these hopeful words of Robert Browning etched in our minds: “The best is yet to be” We can’t predict all the struggles and storms in life, not even the ones just around the next corner, but as persons of faith and hope, we know beyond the shadow of any doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the best is yet to come...
In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives. May we comply with the inspired counsel and direction the Lord has given us in the great plan of happiness. May we be worthy to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and follow the guidance of the Spirit as we navigate this mortal journey. May we prepare ourselves to accomplish the ultimate purpose of this mortal test—to return and live with our Heavenly Father—is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

So, basically, it's to simplify our lives. Too much going on. I for one have unbelieveably stressed out. Jared is always cool as a cucumber. Time to take a step back and re-evaluate. So the plan is, we move to St. George for awhile. Then eventually move into our home which we have in Pocatello, ID. Jared may pursue a health program at ISU. We'll see. Maybe back to Chiro school, (at another school, not parker) who knows! We are walking by faith on this on. It's not easy for us, but I am so grateful for my husband who is a rock. I feel so blessed in my life for all of our experiences and we will miss texas SOOO much. It is so bitter sweet! We know that coming out here WAS the right thing for us, and now it's time to focus on our simplifying our lives. Texas has a very special place in our hearts. So no matter what we go through anywhere else...We always have Texas.
We check out June 22nd.