Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 9 May 2010

Dear Family,

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the Moms in the family - You are awesome!

A Couple of Hacks - Mom has started to sleep better night so she has been feeling much better (inspite of still some coughing ...) and returning to her normal hectic schedule of meetings and visits. Dad is still wheezing and coughing after three weeks of antibiotic (apparently, his biotics are still out of balance).

Ladies Soccer Night Out - Dad photographed Vanessa & Maureen’s Monday night soccer game and posted them on the website. These two ladies can run circles around most of the players.  Go girls!

Vegetables R Us - Mom & Dad attended a class on “Squarefoot Gardening”. It was very interesting - Dad is trying to figure out what the rabbits and deer would like to eat before he starts his garden. 

Middle Eastern cuisine - Friday night date - Mom & Dad went with Ryan & Maureen to “Sahara”. Later they watched a comedy “Old Dogs”

See Food Diet - Dad took Mom to “Big Fish” for a pre-Mother’s day dinner of delicious seafood.  Later, they joined Michael and watched “Iron Man 2” at AMC 30.  It was fun!

Love y’all,Mom & Dad

 

Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 2 May 2010

Dear Family,

Biotic Balance - Apparently, Mom & Dad have too many “biotics” because they are both on “antibiotics”.  Isn’t Medical science amazing? Hopefully, their biotics will be back in balance again very soon. Mom’s visit to the Doctor on Monday resulted in not only an antibiotic, but a narcotic (codeine) so she can now sleep longer between coughing caniptions and get the much needed and appreciated rest.  It didn’t really do the trick and she so back with good old Nyquil.

Coughing Corless’ - Mom & Dad are quite the duet as they “hack” their way through each day. They must be single handedly stimulating the economy through the consumption of all the medicine and tissue paper.  This growing old thing is not for the faint-hearted! 

Earning & Learning - Michael is getting landscaping experience and getting paid for at the rate of 10-12 hours a day - leaving early in the morning and coming home late in the evening from Romeo. We are grateful he has a job - it is a blessing.  The crew leaders want Michael on their work teams. He will be working at the Lakeside Hollister once a week. He attended YSA ward on Sunday and reconnected with a friend - Andrew Lovell who is getting ready to serve a mission.

Saturday’s entertainment - Dad helped Ryan grout the tile in the basement bathroom wall and photographed Olivia’s Dance Recital.   (gallery.me.com/rcorless)

We hope is well with you.

Love y’all, Mom & Dad

Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 25 April 2010

Dear Family,

It is a soggy, spring Sunday in Sterling Heights, but the grass is green and trees are budding and blooming to brighten the gray, rainy day.  

Tale of Two Stones - It was the worst of pains and the best of relief as Dad passed two kidney stones on Wednesday morning. There is not much to show for it - but what a rellief!

Coughing Caniptionists - Mom has been staying home due a nasty cold and cough, which has not allowed her sleep at night. Even her old stand by, Nyquil, has not eliminated the dry cough nor helped her fall asleep. After two weeks of 2 a day antibiotic, Dad still has his periodic coughing fits.  This growing old is not for weaklings! 

Gainfully Employed - Michael has been working on landscaping for 10-12 hours a day. This weekend he will also get his schedule to work at Hollister’s a couple of evenings a week so can transfer back when he returns to Utah.  It is a blessing to have a job. Today he attended the YoungSingleAdult Ward that meets at the Stake Center.

Celebration - Dad stayed with the Kulka Crew Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon while Jim & Vanessa celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary. (Nona stayed home trying to beat this nasty cough/cold thing).  During his reign of “Papahood” - He took: Olivia to get ice cream; Joshua and Tyler to their respective baseball practices and  Sam to her soccer game.  In summary, there was a 100% survival rate and a few baseball and soccer photos to show for it. 

We hope all is well with you.

Love y’all,

Mom & Dad

Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 18 April 2010

Dear Family,

Returned with Honor - Michael, the straight A student, completed his journey home with stops at Jim & Vanessa’s to run the Mafia game and Ryan & Maureen’s to play King Are Wild on the way. It is great to have him home for the summer. He is all ready to start working for Clark’s (a local landscaping company where Ryan worked) and Hollister at Lakeside Mall this week.

Just for the Health of it - Mom is happy with her visit with a Podaitrist because she gets to rid herself of the painful $$$ orthodics, however, her visit to the dentist to recement a crown turned into a two hour visit with a complete redo of the crown. One might say, Mom is up on her feet, but a little down in her mouth. :-)   Dad’s breathing test result showed he has excellent lung capacity, but probably has a sinus infection problem which causes the coughing and wheezing. Therefore, he is on a 4 week regime of a 2 pills/day antibiotic and daily nasal washes. For anyone looking for some high brow entertainment call Dad - he will use a syringe to push a salt/baking soda solution through one nostril until it runs out the other one for you. It’s real classy!

Edification - Dad led the Tuesday morning Relief Society Scripture discussion of Doctrine & Covenants sections 77-84, which includes the oath & covenant of the Priesthood.

Creativity - Dad helped Holli with the chest of drawers project on Wednesday and helped for a few hours Ryan with the basement on Tuesday and Wednesday and Saturday.   Also, he built two sets of team skis out of 4 2X4’s and 50 ft. of rope for Jim & Vanessa’s cast party for Wyandot Jr. High. However, the sawdust is now off limits for Dad for the next 4 weeks.

Saturday Warrior - Rachel found 2 1/2 year old Mia standing on her little princess chair, next to her open bedroom window, arms extended, yelling “Repent! Repent!”  As Nona said, “that’s our girl!”  You tell ‘em. Mia!

Love y’all,
Mom and Dad, Papa and Nona

Michael and Myriam in Jim and Vanessa's newly decorated "office"

Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 11 April 2010

Dear Family,

Mobility - As of Monday, a Lincoln MKS has been added to our fleet of vehicles.  It is the perfect Relief Society vehicle - Mom can sit in the comfort of leather heated or cooled seats, talk on the phone hands free while the navigation system directs her to the next mercy mission with the cargo space of the Explorer.  Life is Good!   Now if she just would drive it!!!

Improvement - Tuesday morning Mom & Dad went to the RS scripture study group to discuss a few sections of the Doctrine & Covenants. After the class the two of them plus Sis. Starr, enjoyed a 2+ mile walk around Lakeside Mall. The journey home was specially challenging due to a severe lightning storm complete with hail which was very loud and reduced visibility.

Service - Mom & Dad joined Sister Pix and Sister Starr for an opportunity to serve homeless people in downtown Detriot. The ladies helped serve the meal while Dad handed out clothes. One of the other volunteers was talking about doing her genelogy. Seizing the moment, Dad shared with her how to get started and where to get information from lds.org and the local Family History Center.  

Entertainment - Mom & Dad went to “Date Night” on Friday, and took Grandbuddies to “How to Train your Dragon” in 3D on Wednesday afternoon.  It was fun!

We love y’all,

Mom & Dad

Corless Connection - Sterling Heights, Michigan - 4 April0 2010

Dear Family,

HAPPY EASTER!  This Holiday reminds us of the Last week (Holy Week) of Jesus Christ mortal life and his supernal sacrifice for all our sins that we may, through repentance, return to our Heavenly Father and the Resurrection, in which his body and spirit were reunited thus removing the sting of our mortal death.  Our celebration included enjoying a ham dinner, canoeing & games with the family.

General Conference - This has been another reaching out by our Lord and Savior, through His servants to edify us all by His word. Let us all try each day to be a little more like Him.

Theatrics - Tyler and Samantha performed in the Wyandot Jr. High version of the “High School Musical and Papa took over 200 still pictures for them to remember it by.

Homeless - David and Jana were able to complete the sale of their house and thereby reducing their financial burdens. It is a mix emotion for Mom & Dad because it severes a link with Michigan, but it helps to remove a worry for David.

Transportation - Mom & Dad are buying a new MKX and are scheduled to pick it up on Monday.

Construction - Dad helped Ryan install the first of two bifold closet doors. The second one needs to be trimmed to fit the space available. Dad & Holli have started to assemble the chest of drawers - it is great to see all the time and efforts to finally take shape.

Temple & Pie - Mom & Dad participated in the Relief Society sponsered sealing session with a pie social afterward.  It conflicted with the men’s semi-final basket ball tournament, so Dad got to be a witness and proxy husband, father and son. It brought a joy to hearts of all the patrons. And, of course, there were a variety of and plenty pies for everyone to enjoy at the social.

Love y’all,

Mom & Dad

28 March 2010 - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sunday 28th - Dear Family,

Tis the season - Spring, as defined by the vernal equinox, had no problem finding Michigan, but the weather has struggled to be sunny and warm.  Robins have found their way back and several deer, hidden during the winter months, have been seen in the backyard - five were spotted walking around in the backyard at sunrise one morning. Any thoughts of a vegatable garden this season have waned.

Creativity - Holli and Dad worked a double shift on the chest of drawers project this week, and it is about ready to be assembled. Ryan’s basement project was put on hold this weekend due to a Scout campout and a Ward activity commitments.

Relief - Dad is so happy to be finished with the scaling process on his teeth.  Dad’s CT scan showed the lungs are free of pneumonia with no residual scarring.  Good News!  Now if they could figure out why the coughing and wheezing are not gone as well...  Mom’s broken toe seems to be totally healed and she has returned to full activity.

Power Shopping - Mom & Dad have been looking to buy a new car. Test drives of the Escape, Edge and Lincoln MKX and consideration of the Navigation system, Moon Roof, I4 or V6 engine (fuel economy), AWD features and the associated price have used up the leftover time & energy resources of this week without producing a conclusion.  

First Impressions - Dan was sworn in as a Canyon County Deputy Sheriff on Wednesday.  However, the solemn/professional ceremony did not impress Abby or Sarah as being a fun time thus setting off a session weeping and wailing to point that Lara had to take them outside. There is nothing like leaving a solid lasting memory of the Mills’ Family.  Kids - You got to love them! Good start guys!

Love y’all,  Mom & Dad