Mom had another Gamma scan this morning. As we left the house, she turned to her sisters Carol and Elaine and said, “I feel confused. But then again … I always have. We started the morning with a laugh. On the way to the hospital mom said, “Radiation and Chemo are such harsh words. They should call it poosh and koosh or something like that.” So from now on we are going to call radiation therapy “poosh” and chemo therapy “koosh.” :-)
After the gamma scan, we went to temple square to meet with President Monson. Because of President Faust’s passing the night before, President Monson’s office called to tell us that he may be a few minutes late because he was meeting with the Faust family.
We met him in the quorum of the 12 conference room on the first floor of the Administration building. President Monson shared stories from
After the blessing, mom went back to the hospital to get her poosh. Then she received one more gamma scan. The day left her tired.
Saturday
Alpine Days. Mom came to the fireman’s breakfast in the morning and then the parade. It was so fun to be together. Saturday at Alpine days is a tradition. Then mom went home and had a good, long nap. We spent the afternoon by the pool at Brad and Kim’s and the evening hanging out at John and Mara’s. Mom ate a great dinner and even ate an Oreo and a root beer float.
We brought a chaise lounge out on to the deck for mom to be in and Carol said, “Hey I want a chair like that.” Mom replied, “Get a brain tumor.” Her sense of humor is intact.
We have felt the blessings of the Lord this weekend. We are so grateful that mom is with us and that she is doing so well. We pray that the tumors will be killed by the Poosh and Koosh. Thank you for your love and prayers and for caring so deeply for our mom. The Christensens
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Mara, I keep meaning to sit down and write you a letter,but haven't yet. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom is a great woman, and I'm glad that things are going as well as they are. I feel such a spirit as I read these posts. I wish I could be there to help you out in some way. Love, Lisa Walker
We are thankful we are able to receive updates on how you are doing. We continue to pray for you daily.
Elder Erler drooled when he read "Oreo Coookie" and "Rootbeer Float."
We love you!
Elder and Sister Erler
Armenia
Dear Liz & Herb & the entire Christensen Family,
We appreciate being able to follow the progress and even the frustrations of what is going on in Utah. pray4liz is the first thing checked in the morning and evening, and you all are in our prayers.
The work continues in Armenia and we all are doing quite well. The summer season contiues to allow us to keep our coats in our closet! The Church continues to grow with a steady baptism schedule. We join with Elder Erler, however, with drools for Oreos and root beer anything.
Love - Elder & Sister Allen
Armenia
MMW - Sicilian Mama here-
Where do I send the Bingolottis--- do i send them by DHL or UPS those are the ones in sacramento,ca.- let me know-- they are cooked and ready to be delivered- ;0) if i was a little elf i would send me to hand deliver--- oh i wish i could oh i wish i could oh i wish i could--- I would do ANYTHING for you
MMW - ANYTHING ---- you are deep in our hearts- LOVE YOU ALL -----
You Are True Family- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts--- I know the Creator has healed you Sweet Liz --- I BELIEVE !!!
Sicilian Mama here-----
if anyone knows a good route to Alpine- from sacramento, ca.- let me know- i will travel at night to personally deliver to you MW Sweet Liz your Bingolottis and that Sicilian hug you have requested ;0) email me at topogigio51@hotmail.com
I am sincere- if you want that Sicilian hug Sweet Liz i will leave monday night and personally give you that Sicilian hug and bingolottis come Tuesday morning---- Love you ALL i WILL RENT A CAR ----- ;0)
Havent' you threatend the doctors with you poosh me I'll poosh you back?
Love ya Liz,
j. hall
Dear Liz and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you each day. I sincerely appreciate the daily update and am grateful you have so much wonderful family support. I pray that the Lord's choicest blessings will be with you as you go through the treatments that are ahead of you. I send my love. Bernice Olsen
Dear Liz, Herb, and family,
We in Cambodia are praying for you always! And so, so grateful for the great blog so we can keep up on your progress and send you notes. Although the Hunstman CC may be disorganizzed we are very grateful that they are there to give you the best and latest treatments! It sounds as though you are getting the works and that is what is needed to "kill the bad cells". We know you are a tough cookie and will be able to get through the treatments and any side effects necessary for success. Although we don't know your family, what a blessing they are as they have rallied to your needs and support, each with their special gifts. Please write down your feelings when you received that blessings from Pres. Monson! What a wonderful experience for all of you!!
May the Lord bless all of you through these incredible trials of life!
Jeri and John/ E/S Walton
Thanks guys for keeping us all up to date. It helps a lot knowing what's going on and how Mom's feeling.
Tommy & Lisa
I would like to thank the Christensens and their spouses and the sis in laws-the Grandchildren- etc. etc. etc. ;0)
for sharing Your Family and Your Love To ALL of US ------
You All have Touched so many people in so many places---- I know from personal touch from MMW the Miracles they perform in so many lives- Herb and Liz- you have performed many Miracles in my life and my sons---- from the bottom of our hearts may all the Miracles you have given to others be given to All the Christensens -
To the Christensen Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all continually. You are truely an inspiration to us. Thank you for to blog to keep us informed and up to date. Elder Eatchel misses you both and he and the other missionaries in Armenia are praying for you too "Grandma Christensen". We hope to meet and visit with you soon!
The Eatchels
Sister Liz,
We love you and are praying for you. We laugh at your incredible humor and know you can pull through. Recommended reading "The Anatomy of Hope". Synopsis, our hope and faith play a hugh roll in overcoming disease and illness. Have hope : )
Norm and Armenay Merritt
Liz,
I am so glad to see that your sense of humor is intact. Love and prayers continue to be with you. I have a virus, but when it is gone, I would love to come and visit with you.
Much love,
Pat Miller
Dear Herb, Liz and family, I finally got the web sight!! We really appreciate getting the information!! As you know we all ( the Delaneys) are praying for Liz and think of you all sooo much! I wish we could drop buy some time but we are unable to. You are always in our thoughts and prayers!! Dixie & Cleve and family.
Liz--love your easy care hairdo....you look young as ever. A thank you to your wonderful family for keeping us updated on your condition and the pictures as it helps to feel like we are visiting you also. Todd and I are praying daily for all God's blessings of strength, comfort and healing for you. Thanks for the wonderful spirit you give to the world. Todd and I are still in NY, but we'll be home the end of the week. Miss you and know that you are in our hearts. Love, Todd and Nancy Mc
Poosh and koosh!!! Ha ha ha ha ha!!! Oh Liz--you are such a nut and I love you so! I'm overjoyed that you're cherishing and giggling your way through these sacred days together. Isn't life wonderful?
Much love and my most tender prayers,
Annie Link
Couldn't sleep tonight, so had to sneak-a-peek at the latest week of my Aunt Liz's progress on the blog...so I snuck-a-puck and had a chuck--le! (bad rhyme, I know--it's late) Liz is a delight from morn until night and from poosh to koosh we WOOSH the 'aliens' GONE! Thank you cousins for keeping us posted! Love, Ellen
Hang in there Sister Christensen, I love you and am praying for you...
Love,
Elder Shane Bullock
Thanks for the updates! My parents, Laura, John and Carol all send their best wishes. We included Liz in our last fast and your family continues to be in our prayers. OT: Mara, I tried to send you a Christmas card last year but it came back wrong address. Can you update me with your current address? Thanks and Much Love! Janel (Harris) Williams
Dear Liz and Family,
We love you so much and pray you will have strength to get through this hard time. Wish I could come and help, though I know your kids and sisters are taking good care of you. Liz, you are dear to our family! Phillip, Amy and Kids
Thank you all for keeping us up to date. It's refreshing to see Liz's sense of humor so sharp and focused. She could always make me laugh no matter what. Some things never change.
Hugs and Kisses, Liz,
Lance
Dear liz and famiy, We feel so close with the blog. Glad you are doing so well. Bunches of Love to ya all....conniemae and dwigitt
I love reading the updates! Please tell Liz that our missionary sons send their love and prayers.
Matthew says, "Tell Liz I love her and that I am going to give her a big hug when I get home." Curtis upon hearing the news said, "That sucks!" and "Dang!". He also sends his love.
We continue to pray for better days ahead.
Love,
Michael and Debbie Robertson
We are so happy that we are able to "check-in" every day with this web site. We appreciate Brad for keeping this updated. Liz, you are in our hearts and in our prayers daily. We think of you often. Scott and Carolyn Riley
Dear friends, we just learned about your precious wife and mother, Liz, when we returned from Puerto Rico Sun. night. Our prayers and love are with her as well as all in your family for a complete recovery. We all love Liz so much, she was the sunshine in our lives and we know with the exceptional treatment she is getting at the Huntsman Center she will be spreading that sunshine amoungst us shortly. Take care dear friends, we love you, Ron & Barbara Linford
We, too, read the blog daily (thanks for doing it,--the Senior Couples all talked about how well done and much appreciated it is) . Just got back from Mission Conference--it was great and your picture with Pres. Monson is on the new mission bulletin board. The Christensen's are missed, and much prayed for, and I inherited a pair of Sister C's shoes! And you, Liz, inherited MY hairdo--although mine is intentional--but it looks better on you. We love you--the Tbilisi, Georgia, Bluncks
Am looking forward to seeing the Christensens while we are in Provo Wed. through Saturday. We never forget you in our prayers and you are in our thoughts daily. You are very dear to us "Cook" girls. We keep in touch with each other and keep each other up-to-date about your progress. We surely do appreciate the blog. Love you and may God continue to bless you. Arvilla
Liz - We read your blog regularly and truly appreciate the technology that allows us all to stay in constant touch. You're in our prayers. Hope we can see you soon.
I hope this isn't too late to be noticed. We went shopping at the local international food market to buy some Armenian things and some of our favorite Middle Eastern food to send in a care package. We did it with such joy in our hearts, hoping that it would let our dear Auntie know how much we love her, how dearly we think of her and how often we are praying for her and her family. What can we do for you, Liz, to bring you more joy?
Love, your Adel and Julia
Hello Christensen family from southern california.... I have watched Mara grow up with my daughter suzanne, and was actually a nurse at St Joseph hospital in Labor and Delivery when you had your last baby Liz. I always appreciated that you trusted me to take Mara with us on world trips to keep Suzanne company...... she was a pleasure then and a bigger pleasure know. As you know we were all in Hawaii for Suzanne's wedding and I got to enjoy your beautiful grandchildren for a week....what a wonderful family you have...... I have always remembered you fondly and so I read this blog daily...... one I send my prayers, I am a positive thinker and so I send my energy to you and your family, and I think it sounds like you have been taking all the right steps and getting the best care..... so have faith and let's give God a chance to react to this avalance of prayers .... love to you and herb... sharon flanagan cohen
Liz- You rock! I am so glad that you can be in the comfort of your home. Keep smiling and know that you are so loved! Love, Emily Hill (Anderson)
Hi Liz,
It'so great to be able to read your web site and see how you are doing. It was also great to see you in church today. You looked good! Know that we think of you often and you are always in our prayers.
Love,
Wayne & Judy Pack
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