Talk in the Moab 2nd ward. July 28, 2013.

Good Morning! I get to take this opportunity to introduce our little family to you guys. We are Andy and Cecy Wells, and our 18 month old little boy named Grayson. Andy and I were both born and raised in Brigham City Utah. Andy got a job with the Department of Child and Family Services, that is what moved us down here. In Brigham we lived in the ward that I grew up in, they didn't make me speak after we got married so I haven't had the chance to tell our story. 

Andy is the youngest out of 4 kids, he grew up playing sports and loved to camp and fish. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 2003, he went to Snow College before his mission, served a mission in the Portugal Porto Mission from October 2005- October 2007. I am the second oldest out of 8 kids! I grew up singing and dancing, and cheering my brothers on in all their sporting events. I graduated from Box Elder High School in 2005. Andy and I met when he was in 8th grade and I was in 6th grade. Andy and my older brother Jayson were best friends in Jr. High. I always would say I was going to marry one of Jayson's friends, but I NEVER thought it would be Andy! I was always his friends annoying sister, and he was like an older brother to me. The summer after I graduated from High School Andy and I became really good friends, I felt like I could talk to him and tell him anything. But that's all we were.. Friends! 

Andy had been on his mission for about a year and a half, we wrote maybe twice in that time. I got really sick and went to a number of doctors, they did every test under the sun and everything came back normal and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. Finally after months of not being able to figure out what was going on, my parents and I decided it was time to go to the ER and not leave until we had some answers. I spent a week in the hospital and they finally figured out what was wrong. Thank goodness I was a young, dumb teenager and didn't allow myself to think about how serious the situation was. The night I got home I realized I almost just lost my life and the only person I wanted to talk to was Andy. I wrote him a letter and just talked to him like old times. Andy actually just told me the other day that about 2 weeks before he received my letter, he was dear john'd! After I wrote that letter Andy and I emailed each other every week until he got home. He got home, we hung out a few times but I did not feel a connection. He had been home for about 2 months and sent me an email and confessed his love to me, I emailed him back and told him thanks.. But no thanks!! My family and friends all told me that I just needed to give him a chance. We had talked a little bit off and on after that, then Andy went back down to Snow and became roommates with my brother. I remember one day we were texting and he was worried about me for some reason and he said.. "You know I love you and just want the best for you!"... Even though he was just being friendly, I started freaking out! I got butterflies and giddy and then started to panic. I was living in Ogden at the time and called my dad to make sure he was going to be home that evening, I drove up to Brigham and filled my parents in and asked my dad to give me a blessing. I didn't know why I was reacting the way I was, but it was weird!! A few days later my cousin wanted me to set her friend up with Andy so I was in the process of giving her his number and I realized that I didn't want him to be dating any other girls!! Since he was going to school in Ephraim we didn't get to really see each other, and we didn't get the chance to "date", we just had a texting relationship. It took about a month for us to be able to go on an actual date, about 3 weeks later I had bought my wedding dress, 2 weeks after that we were engaged, and we were married on April 15, 2009.

I was told that because of my health issues I would never be able to get pregnant, I had a very rough difficult pregnancy, but would not change it for the world! We have the most perfect 18 month old miracle baby boy, who is the light of my life!! 

The Bishop has asked Andy and I to speak on 2 Nephi 31:20. 
It reads. "Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."

This scripture has played a major role in my life, especially since we started thinking about accepting the job down here and moving our family from our comfort zone. We decided while making this decision we needed to seek guidance from our Father in Heaven. We went to the temple, and it was actually the first time I have ever really gone to the temple for the purpose of getting an answer. Nothing against anyone here, and nothing against Moab but I honestly did not want to move, I am such a homebody. We are very close with our families and actually lived across the street from my parents, right next door to my grandma, and my in laws lived about 2 miles away. Like I said, we are very close! I don't really remember much about the temple session we went to, but I do remember just feeling very comforted. As we were walking to our car after the session I just looked at Andy and said, “ I hate to admit this.. but we are moving to Moab.” 

It has been a struggle for me to be away from my mom, from my friends, from Walmart and just from what I know. But like the scripture reads “Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.” Right after we moved I came across a 90 Day Book of Mormon reading schedule and I decided that I needed to take on this challenge. I’m doing it for me, for my family, for my marriage, and most importantly I’m doing it for my testimony. I have been trying to keep the Spirit in our home, and it is incredible the difference it has made in our home. I know that this move is what is best for my family at this time. I am growing to like it here. I am so grateful for this Gospel and for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful for Andy and for the Priesthood which he holds. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Family Time

Andy and Grayson have been watching A LOT of golf on TV lately, so then Andy has been playing a lot of golf on the WII. Grayson started picking up on what was going on, so he would grab whatever he could find to use as a club. The tv remote, his stick horse, a spatula... We decided we needed to find him his own golf clubs!

 This kid is OBSESSED now!

Last Saturday was a really good day. We decided we wanted to go explore the La Sal Mountains. We were planning on going to Lake Oowah but took the wrong turn so we just kept driving and ended up at Dark Canyon Lake. While we were driving up we got stuck in a storm. There was lightning, thunder, rain, wind, and HAIL!! I never thought I would get stuck in a hail storm in the middle of the summer, in Moab Utah! We kept an eye on the temperature and in the Mountain it got down to 46 degrees and by the time we got back into town it was 102 degrees! Crazy.... It was fun to see Andy in his element up by the lake, he kept saying he really wanted to get his float tube and go fishing.

Here are my boys watching the fish jump!

This is Andys dream home!!!

New

Yup, it happened.. We Moved!! Andy applied for a Caseworker job with DCFS on March 18th, he interviewed on March 25th (his birthday), they called and offered him the job on March 27th, Andy started training on April 29th, we were moved out of our house and into my parents April 31st, and moved to Moab May 18th!!!! We have had so much going on and I have been trying to take lots of pictures. Don't mind my picture overload!!

 

We had to get rid of Lola and Cadela. It has actually been a lot harder to not have them than we thought it would be!

We decided our Subaru wouldn't hold up and probably wouldn't even make it down to Moab, so we bought a 2008 Ford Escape the day we moved down!

I have been really homesick, but at least we moved somewhere really pretty! :)

We were checking out Main Street and this guy was walking around.. Yes those are real animals! Dog, Cat, Rat! WEIRD!!!!!

It has been so dang hot here, Diet Coke and Otter Pops have been my Best Friends!!

I have been working on some projects to try to keep myself busy.

Grayson and I were able to go up to Brigham for 2 weeks. Andy was able to join us for a few days. We had a family reunion up at Bear Lake. This is a picture of Grayson and his cute cousin Jayden! We love her and were glad we were able to spend time with our family!

Grayson LOVES to go swimming!! He is quite the little fishie!

This little boy has been my saving grace since we moved! I am so grateful for him!

Picture overload!

Holy crap it has been a long time since I posted last.. Over a year to be exact!! So much has changed, the very best thing being bringing Grayson into our family on January 25, 2012!

This little boy is my pride and joy. We had a scary start, but I wouldn't change it for anything! He is the best thing that has happened to our little family and I can't imagine my life without him.

February was great. I was lucky enough to have the worlds cutest little Valentine!

 

We were able to bless Grayson on March 25, 2012 which is actually Andys birthday. That was fun to be able to have all our family there to share that special day with us.

 

We loved Easter!! It was so fun being able to get Easter all ready for Grayson.

 

We were able to spend lots of time up at Bear Lake and spend lots of time at the pool. We were also able to somehow grow and incredible garden!!

 

In August Andy graduated with his Bachelor's Degree. We are so proud of you babe!

 

We had a super busy fall. Cheered for my brother Jayson and his Utes! We have now turned into Utah Utes fans and watch lots of football, but whats new there.. :)

 

Grayson was able to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and had his first Christmas!

 

Can't believe it

Oh goodness, I cannot believe how much of a slacker I am! You would think being pregnant I would have lots and lots to say and talk about, but I have felt like there is nothing new to report on. Thinking back about it though, I could have and should have done alot of talking so I could remember all of this.

This has NOT been the easiest most ideal pregnancy, but I would not take it back whatsoever!!! I have been in the hospital more than anyone would like, my blood sugars weren't playing nice, life has been more than stressful. Dr. Ferguson decided that at the start of the year I needed to be put on "At home rest", so I had to go on early maternity leave at work. It has been really nice to not have to go to work, I really wish I didn't have to go back after I have the baby.

I have started to show signs of Toxemia. My blood pressure is getting high, my feet and hands are swollen. They hurt and itch and I can't wait until they go back to normal! We are keeping a very close eye on my blood pressure and if it goes up much more then they will start me. Dr. Ferguson said at my appointment yesterday that he won't let me go any further than 38 weeks which will be February 6th, but he said I can go anytime after this Saturday. I'm really hoping to go next week sometime. Dr. Ferguson informed us yesterday that he will be on a cruise from the 27th-4th, I REALLY don't want to have my baby without my doctor here!!

Well I will TRY to keep my blog updated with the baby coming and everything!!

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!

Well we found out last week, on September 6th that our precious little baby is a BOY!!! I'm not going to lie, I was very much dead set on a girl. I gave myself the rest of that day to be sad about it but I am SOOOO excited now! When Dr. Ferguson started the ultrasound we all knew right away that there was definitely something there. He finished the ultrasound and started talking to me about getting my blood sugars in better control and that is when I lost it. I started crying and Dr. Ferguson thought that I was crying because of what he was saying. He felt so bad and came and gave me a hug and told me that everything was going to be ok. I felt so bad for making him feel that way, but I have apologized and told him it was nothing that he said. We went back to see him on Tuesday and it was reconfirmed that it is for sure a boy in there, and we are so excited and can't wait for him to join our family.

My blood sugars for the last month or so have been pretty high, alot higher than what they need to be while being pregnant. I went in to see my dietitian last week and she changed some of my insulin doses that have helped out greatly. Last week when I went in to see Dr. Ferguson my A1c was 7.7 (an A1c is the average of your blood sugars over the last three months.). I went in to see my diabetes Dr. (his name is David) today and my A1c has dropped to 6.6!!! I don't remember the last time it was that low. Nondiabetics A1c is below 6 and that is what they are telling me to have my goal be. I don't know if it will ever get that low, but I am pretty dang close!! David changed more of my insulin today and hopefully that helps.

I feel so bad for Andy. Ever since I have been pregnant I have totally let everything go. I don't have the energy when I get home from work to do anything. My house is a wreck and I can't stand it, but I just can't do anything about it! I hope here in the next little bit I will be able to have more energy and get things put back together. Dr Ferguson has told me that they will start me at 37 weeks, so that puts me at having the baby around January 25th. As of today I am 17 weeks and 5 days, so the middle of next week is my halfway mark.. That is so crazy to think!! January feels so far away, but thinking that I'm almost halfway done amazes me! It has gone by so fast!

News

Oh man.. Can I just say I have some MAJOR updating to do. It has been way to long, and I don't even know where to start. I don't know if anyone ever reads this anymore, but if you do.. I sure hope I don't put you to sleep!!!!

Yes, if you know how to read a pregnancy test you got that right.

WAHOO!!!!! I am 13 weeks, 4 days. My due date is February 18, 2012!!! It is so crazy to think that we will have a baby next year. We were really nervous at first, and still a bit now. But we are taking it one day at a time. So far everything has been by the book, all my symptoms everything. I have already had to see 3 different doctors. My regular OBGYN (Dr Ferguson), my diabetes doctor/his dietition, and the High Risk OBGYN. I am supposed to go in and see my diabetes doctor or the dietition every 2 weeks, I have seen Dr Ferguson twice already and have an appointment with him again next Friday. I can't wait for that next appointment. At the last one we did an ultrasound and everything looked GREAT. The baby has a good strong healthy heart beat, and it was wiggling and waving and moving like crazy!!!! Dr. Ferguson said that hopefully at my next appointment we will be able to find out what we are having. I can't wait until that day.