Wilkins' Family Spotlight

It IS a wonderful Life!

2010-04-11T00:58:00.000-07:00

Got me the kindest, most loving guy in the world. Looked around a long time to find someone who'd love me in spite of me. Gave birth to three beautiful children and smuggled in a couple more when I married Jack. And every year I teach, I claim every one of them too! Love 'em all! Have peace and harmony around me in my home, at work, and on the street where I live! I know there is a God, I know He is my Father and I am his child; I know His only begotten son in the flesh is my Redeemer, my Savior and that HE LIVES! I feel His love.
THere's more! Got me the cutest 4 grandkids on the Planet! And they love their Gramma! nothin' could be sweeter! Not only that their Daddy is great and a wonderful man for my daughter!
Have had marvelous educational opportunities. Have a job that i love that is never dull and will offer a new challenge each day, which keeps me striving to be better.
I have health and abilities - not to be taken for granted!
I am surrounded by gracious,loving caring people in my family and my community. Speaking of which, I live an a town named in Honor of by Great, great grandfather. My Mom and Dad are the prime example of obtaining all that is good in this life and then passing those values on to me.

2009-07-19T23:04:00.000-07:00

It has been so nice to spend the summer with my family. Being at home, with the grandkids or at JoDee's. It was great to have Jaxon, Jazmyne, Jinaya here for a week. They are quite a joy in my life. They had fun swimming, teasing the dogs, playing with cars and dolls, pestering each other, keeping gramma up til 2 am and just being here. Jinaya decided she liked grandpas nick name for her, "Spook". she would say "I'm boook!"(the sp kinda changes to a b sound.
They weren't homesick until I showed them the new pictures of "our baby brother" on Friday, then they were ready to go home. We took them home and just about Gunnison, Jinaya started yelling from the back of the van, "Gwaaammma, I needjyou!" "Gwaaaaaammaaaaa, help, I needjyou!" she was definately ready to get out of the carseat. Grandma was tough and kept driving.

WE LOVE OUR LITTLE BROTHER

2009-06-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

BAR-B-Q at the Sharps with Nana & Papa Rob

2009-06-06T20:34:00.000-07:00

Josh & JoDee's back yard is nice now with grass.

More new baby pix!

2009-06-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the pictures being late. I figured out the connection from my cell phone to this computer so I have a couple of pictures. Jaythan and his mommy and daddy are home and doing well. The dr. is still checking his billiruben(sp?) it is boarderline for needing the lights so he will be checked again this evening.
The kids are so excited to have a baby bruder.

A Grandson on Grandpa's Birthday!!!

2009-06-04T10:48:00.001-07:00

HE'S HERE!!!
JAYTHAN PETER SHARP,
born June 3, 2009; 3:01 pm;
7 lbs 9 oz.; 19 inches long!
And cute as the other three!!!
His parents are doing great, other than a very tired mommy.
I have been very privileged and honored to have attend each miraculous birth of my grandchildren. Each one brings a glorious feeling of joy and love. Unlike many parents today, Josh and JoDee have chosen not to find out the gender of the child before he/she is born. but the one thing they do have ready is a name for a boy and for a girl. I had an inkling that this baby would be a boy and I asked JoDee what was the boy name they had. She told me Jathan (Nathan with a "J"). Well, I am thinking maybe she better have a girl cause the name didn't set with me at first. Towards the end of her pregnancy, I knew he was a boy and Jathan was a fine name. JoDee said Josh changed the spelling to Jaythan. OK. although it seemed that on the day of the birth Josh really didn't recall adding the "y". Jathyn, Jythen, Jethyn, J--well you get the picture. Then the really funny part was listening to The Dad and the Grandmas on their cell phones telling family and friends the baby boy's name. Each conversation went something like this; :
"Hi, We have a boy......Jaythan.......No, Jayth-than.... No, like Nathan only with a J. .... No, J-a-y-t-h-a-n, Jaaayththththaann. ... yea with a TH..... No not p-h, T-H, JayTHan!....I'll send you a text luv ya bye!"
And that was the conversation in the room for a couple of hours.

Latest News

2009-04-25T14:05:00.000-07:00

Braydon turned 13. He is getting to be a pretty good cook with a few items. He is working on being organized and finishing homework and schoolwork and handing it in on time.
Jack is still working for the Boat yard and for the Red Rock Restaurant. He goes to the restaurant on his day off and makes bread.
Nellie is much better. She is emailing the Special Ed. Director in our district to let her opinion be known about her schooling. She doesn't want to ride the bus to high school. She thinks it is too long, too much day for her.
So we are looking into creating her schedule and curriculum to better suit her needs for high school.
I will get to be the Head Teacher at HES next year, although I will be working under a new administrator, Principal, over our school. Should be ok

PLaylist Thingy

2009-04-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

I was browsing blogs and ran across Dana Hewitt's with music playing and looked into the playlist thing. So Now I have a playlist thing here. I hope you like it while you visit.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

2009-03-17T00:08:00.000-07:00

I am just getting the hang of this blogging thing. Sorry about not telling you about this blog- Didn't realize I hadn't - still love you the most!! (Big cheezie smile here!)
St. Patrick's Day, why do we celebrate it? I guess it's because we like to celebrate ~ any excuse?!! That could be it, but it could be that we like green (the color is "growing" on me) (e-e-e-w!)
I also like the "Kiss me, I'm Irish" part, which then translates to "Kiss me, I'm standing in front of you!"
I like to have fun with the kids. That's a biggie. Fantasy, magic, rainbows, spring, and green: that would be the reason I celebrate St' Patrick's Day, Oh and to honor Irish ties in some small way!

Nellie Again

2009-03-08T21:40:00.000-07:00

Nellie was scheduled for surgery in November, got pneumonia and had to be rescheduled.. I was really concerned that she was just in a "catch 22" you know couldn't get the needed surgery (spinal fusion)to solve the problem that was keeping her from getting the surgery. Well anyway she was rescheduled for Jan. 26.(It isn't easy to get into the best drs. ) So... Jan 1st Nellie was crying with pain we took her to the er in Gunnison. She had pnewmonia again her right lung was really getting squashed by her spine and the Dr sent us to PCMC to deal wiht the pneumonia.. So that was good she recovered from the pneu but the anesthesiologists are kinds of picky about not wanting a child to be even worse than when they go in for surgery so her surgery was rescheduled again for Feb. 9. We were feeding her with a pump now so that she would gain some weight and get built up. I don't know why I was a basket case with stress and worry. but I was. I knew that Heavenly Father would do exactly what was best for Nellie, He watches over her and has a hand in her life. He does with all of us, but somehow it is a little different for her. Well anyway, Nellie did have her surgery on the 9th of Feb. We (I) was set for the worst case scenario, Nellie usually has taken longer in the hospital and recovering that the drs. say it will. And guess what!!?? Her surgery went perfect. She was in surgery for only 3 hours - not 6. The breathing tube was removed before she left the or.(that was a concern because of all the pneu. )
She was only in the ICU for a day, which was usual procedure. She was out of the hospital by Sunday, Feb.15. I could see God's hand in her whole last few months. everything was as it should be. She is healing well. Straight back, holds to the rod! She is a few inches taller and her chair still needs some adjusting for her to drive it. She still tires easily. but improves daily. We have been greatly blessed.

2009-03-08T21:30:00.000-07:00

One of those wonderful smiles finally!!

The other day someone asked Nellie if she had fun in the hospital. That seems like a retorical question. Nellie was in a lot of pain. All the hospital workers that attended to her said this was one of the worst surgeries they did. So I was surprised to see nellie nod yes, then she stopped, and smiled. I know what she was thinking. She was able to remember the moment when people came by to help her hospital stay be better. She had great nurses, but one night NurseNancy came by to say Hi that was what I call the "Catheter night" It was so good to see Nancy Simpson. She really brightened Nellie's day. Then Nurse Nancy came back with good news she was to be Nellie's nurse for the night. I am pretty sure she pulled some strings!! But that was just the neatest thing,= Nellie, and so did we, have a good time with that special Nurse. We thank her for being there for Nellie. Aunt LaPreal and James sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers, Andrhea and Rhea came by and brought a package of movies to watch while we were there. Rhea was so sweet, she is 5. she came up to Nellie and said, "Hi Nellie, How are you my favorite cousin?"
ON Thursday, Aunt Lynn and Uncle Don came (Jack's sis and broinlaw) They go to the Jazz games and brought Nellie a cap, a tshirt and a scrapbook with all the players signatures. NEAT-O It was really cool. If you have ever seen Nellie watch the Jazz play you would know that was a great surprise for her.
Then next thing was Justin, Jennifer, Braydon, JoDee, Jaxon, Boo and Jinaya came to see her. Justin and JoDee brought her a huge bear, Jennifer brought flowers and Braydon and JoDee gave her the movie"Madagascar 2". JoDee put the Jazz tshirt on the bear now Nellie has her own Jazz bear!!! Mrs. Ekker and the school sent flowers. mrs. Murphey and friends sent email and cards. Everyone send their love and prayers for Nellie
Aunt Jill, Randy, Levi, Jillian and Emma came the next day and gave her room a heart attack. Needless to say, Nellie would go through surgery again to have her Aunt Jill come and see her!
Especially if she brings a whole party along.
It was so wonderful for Nellie and mom and Dad to have the support of family. We are so very greatful to JoDee, Justin, Jennifer, Braydon for being there.

We are also very greatful for those who fasted and prayed for Nellie. We know there were many. We know your prayers were heard by our Loving Father in Heaven. Thank you. We love you all.

News on Nellie

2008-11-19T13:12:00.000-08:00

Nellie was going to have surgery on her back on Nov. 17, however, she came down with bronchitis and the surgery has been postponed. You might get to hear more later. Depending on whether or not I post the info.

2008-10-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

The Wilkins' Family namely: Jack & Cindy, consists of a group of loving individuals who share a bloodline. Well Cindy isn't actually related to Jack by blood, just by marriage! (snicker)
Jack is an incredible guy if you don't believe it just ask Cindy. She adores him. I personally know about that.