From Ann Frank 1929-1945

Nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Primary Program

Today Ashlee, Abriana and Dallin had parts in the Primary Sacrament meeting program.

Dallin Mack said, "I love my family."

Abriana Mae said, "I show my faith when I obey my parents."


Ashlee Joye gave a talk that she prepared herself. She said:

I was asked to talk about how our faith grows when we serve others. We can rake the leaves and wash dishes. These are ways we can serve others. In Mosiah 2:17 it says, "And behold I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom, that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God. "

The song, I Am Trying to be Like Jesus, says "I am trying to be like Jesus. I am following in his ways; trying to love as he did in all that I do and say." At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice but I try to listen as the still small voice whispers, "Love one another as Jesus loves you. Ty to show kindness in all that you do. Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought, for these are the things that Jesus taught. "

Jesus Christ taught us to serve othes. He served others by helping. As I serve others I show my love for Him. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

A Pony Named Rain

The Hoskins boys go western

Zachary gets to ride Rain

Joshua feels at home in the saddle

Zachary tries to help Joseph get the hang of riding.

He kept saying "Cowboy Up Joseph" but Joseph had other plans.

Zachary feeds Rain after a hard day's ride

Last Trip to the Hospital

This was Leslie's last day to make the journey to room 405, University Hospital

The last family photo in room 405, no regrets

Ty was told that he would have to remain in the hopsital for two days after his chest tubes were removed. When an undetermined infection was detected in his blood the removal of the chest tubes was delayed. This morning, one hour after the chest tubes were finally removed the doctor came in and said, "Would you like to go home today?" What a pleasant surprise for the entire family. The boys will not be able to pray for daddy to come home soon now. But they will have other things that they can pray for and express gratitude for. Joshua looked up at me and said, "Does this mean we won 't be able to ride in the wheelchair anymore?"

Little Joseph enjoys playing in the leaves of Fall

Joshua trys to throw all the leaves back up into the trees where they came from.

Zachary plays but his tender thoughts linger with his dad in the hospital.

Leslie has been spending as much time as possible with Ty at the hospital. That has left the boys in the dubious care of their grandparents. The boys love playing outside and the beautiful Fall weather has been a blessing to help keep their minds off the upheavel they have felt with dad in the hospital. They get to go see him now that he is out of intensive care but the visits are far too short for their little hearts and minds.

Ty's Condition - Thursday, November 8th

Hello...

Ty and I would like to thank everyone for your love, concern, prayers and fasting. You are all a blessing in our lives! Ty has started another day without any food or water and can't watch TV because of all the capri sun comercials!! :) He was told it will be seven days before he can take anything by mouth and then they will do a swallow study to see if the esophagus is healed. If so, he will start on a liquid diet (does anyone have any recipes for a liquid Thanksgiving meal..? YUM!) If it has not healed, it will be another seven days after that before he can drink anything. There is still some disagreements between the doctors about how and when Ty should receive nutrition. Ty understood that he wasn't getting anything for seven days, but one doctor was concerned that he hadn't been started on the IV nutrition. My dad wanted to know what the doctors had for breakfast!!!!! We are hoping to receive some more information soon. We might need Dawna to come get everyone straightened out:) Ty should be moving out of the ICU soon; We are just waiting on a bed to become available. All things considered, Ty is doing well and is progressing quickly. He is still smiling! The boys are doing well too and are enjoying all the extra attention and rootbeer barrels.

Thank you again to each of you. We love and appreciate you,

Ty, Leslie, Zachary, Joshua and Joseph