Well, the MRI showed two small fractures, one in the radius and one in the scaphoid bone. So I am in a cast again. It seems to be part of me now. One thing I cannot do is use a knife and cut meat, etc. Brushing my teeth is another hard one so I bought a battery operated toothbrush. I feel guilty even complaining with so many friends with so many serious issues.
Yesterday we drove a Liberty Tax Service float in the Fur Rondy Parade. It was fun. The celebration lasts all week. You can't even imagine the ice here. Parking lots are solid sheets of ice. You could seriously ice skate almost anywhere except the roads. Today we drove to Talkeetna where there is a spectacular view of Mt. McKinley. I will post my pictures in a couple of days. Rivers in Alaska are used as highways as there are so few highways. In the winter snowmobilers, cross country skiers and dog sleds use them. In the summer they use boats.
Today we went to a very large lake, pulled up to a sign that said no wake zone. Out on the lake were huge trucks, cars, etc., and they were having a snowmobile race on the solidly frozen lake. The mountains take your breath away.
Thanks to Rebers, Shelly and family, Steve and family for taking care of our house. We couldn't do this without you!
It has slowed a little bit here. Everyone at my office has been very sick and I have avoided it, but today I feel pretty lousy. Lee is doing well but misses his recliner and TV. We haven't watched a total of 5 hours since we arrived but have been reading a lot and that's a good thing.
BTW, our Relief Society Presidency was released. I will sure miss working with Jayme, Lanette, Stacey, and Vicki. I am anxious to hear what your new callings are!
Love to all, Carma
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Last Week-end
I forgot to tell you that last week-end we went to a ski resort south of here overnight and had a lovely rest. The comfy bed was wonderful and the sleeping in was great. We went to Portage Glacier, had lunch at a lovely little place, drove to Seward to see the bay, and just in general saw some beautiful scenery. We went to an animal santuary and saw just about everything except bear. It was so relaxing and we hope to do more sight seeing. Alaska truly is beautiful. Carma
ONE MONTH IN ALASKA
Hi everyone - we've been here 2 days short of one month - it seems like forever, but I can't believe it's been one month! It has warmed up to the high 20's and even was 33 today. It has snowed the last few days - and we have ALOT. Although I hear those of you in Utah have had a lot, too.
The office has slowed down to organized chaos. I "get" to deal with the unhappy customers and try to keep my preparers on track. My little Bountiful office was a piece of cake compared to here. The other day we printed 134 checks for bank customers. That's 134 checks to log, copies of their returns to prepare, 134 phone calls, and 134 people coming to pick up checks. We are still working late nights, but it actually is slowing down a little. We left at 2:00 yesterday, went to dinner and a movie. Neither office blew up. Lee's office had a break-in, money stolen and soda last week-end. He knows who it was and the police are on it. It was a young kid and his girlfriend. Never a dull moment.
I had my MRI on my hand last Thursday. They also inserted a needle and dye to see what's going on. I go back to the Doctor next Thursday to find out the results. They think maybe it's a torn ligament. They made a splint and it's much better than a cast. The pain is still there and it's very weak, but I hope it will get better on it's own.
Mike's parents are very good to us - and we try to be good guests. The housekeeper told us we were the cleanest and neatest guests to have ever lived there. We have the upstairs to ourselves. We eat out every day so breakfast is about the only time we are in the kitchen.
That's about all our news - we hope you are all well and we miss you so much. We love to hear from you so email us anytime - cdlvmathis@hotmail.com. Carma
The office has slowed down to organized chaos. I "get" to deal with the unhappy customers and try to keep my preparers on track. My little Bountiful office was a piece of cake compared to here. The other day we printed 134 checks for bank customers. That's 134 checks to log, copies of their returns to prepare, 134 phone calls, and 134 people coming to pick up checks. We are still working late nights, but it actually is slowing down a little. We left at 2:00 yesterday, went to dinner and a movie. Neither office blew up. Lee's office had a break-in, money stolen and soda last week-end. He knows who it was and the police are on it. It was a young kid and his girlfriend. Never a dull moment.
I had my MRI on my hand last Thursday. They also inserted a needle and dye to see what's going on. I go back to the Doctor next Thursday to find out the results. They think maybe it's a torn ligament. They made a splint and it's much better than a cast. The pain is still there and it's very weak, but I hope it will get better on it's own.
Mike's parents are very good to us - and we try to be good guests. The housekeeper told us we were the cleanest and neatest guests to have ever lived there. We have the upstairs to ourselves. We eat out every day so breakfast is about the only time we are in the kitchen.
That's about all our news - we hope you are all well and we miss you so much. We love to hear from you so email us anytime - cdlvmathis@hotmail.com. Carma
Sunday, February 10, 2008
WE AREN'T FROZEN SOLID
Sorry I haven't posted for so long. The last two weeks have been unbelievable. We go to work at 8 in the morning and don't get home until 10 or 11pm. We fall into bed and start the process over again the next day. It has been very stressful and most days don't even eat.
I am managing a midtown Anchorage office and Lee is managing an eastern Anchorage office. They are both owned by the same person. We have 7 preparer desks, two processing computers and we go 24 hours a day in Midtown. After next Friday we go back to closing at 9pm and I can hardly wait. We did more returns by the end of January than we did the entire season in Bountiful.
I never realized what a diverse ethnic population there is here and it has been very interesting. I love doing returns for true native Alaskans down from "the bush". They live in villages the way their anscestors have for hundreds of years.
I have never been so exhausted in my life (so is Lee), so we left Saturday morning, (after I got a much needed highlight - we have to have our priorities straight) and went south to a ski resort and spent the night. What a joy to sleep in. Today we went to a Glacier, a wildlife sanctuary, took the tram to the top of the mountain, and just had a great day. We are back at the office tonight paying bills and then head home to do some laundry.
I went to church last Sunday with the family I am staying with. She was put in as Relief Society President for her 3rd time. They have been so good to us (we are never there so we make it easy) and worry constantly about us eating enough.
It has been SO SO SO cold. Always below zero - -5 to -10 at night and never above about 12 in the day. Today it was 20 and we were - wow, it's not bad out here. It is actually supposed to warm up to the 20's in Anchorage this week - a heat wave. The family we are staying with has a heated 2000 square foot garage. Oh and that's only one of the garages. It is every man's dream. It's nice to get in a warm truck - oh so nice.
I am going to try and load some pictures right now so we will see if it works. We miss all of you. Thanks to Kara and Justin for watching our house. Thanks to Steve and family for sending some cleats so I won't fall again and Lee will stay upright. Thanks to Shelly and family for sending rice krispie treats, dark chocolate and Valentine cards. We love you all, hugs and kisses to all our grandkids.
Tomorrow I find out about my broken hand - will let you know.
Love, Carma
I am managing a midtown Anchorage office and Lee is managing an eastern Anchorage office. They are both owned by the same person. We have 7 preparer desks, two processing computers and we go 24 hours a day in Midtown. After next Friday we go back to closing at 9pm and I can hardly wait. We did more returns by the end of January than we did the entire season in Bountiful.
I never realized what a diverse ethnic population there is here and it has been very interesting. I love doing returns for true native Alaskans down from "the bush". They live in villages the way their anscestors have for hundreds of years.
I have never been so exhausted in my life (so is Lee), so we left Saturday morning, (after I got a much needed highlight - we have to have our priorities straight) and went south to a ski resort and spent the night. What a joy to sleep in. Today we went to a Glacier, a wildlife sanctuary, took the tram to the top of the mountain, and just had a great day. We are back at the office tonight paying bills and then head home to do some laundry.
I went to church last Sunday with the family I am staying with. She was put in as Relief Society President for her 3rd time. They have been so good to us (we are never there so we make it easy) and worry constantly about us eating enough.
It has been SO SO SO cold. Always below zero - -5 to -10 at night and never above about 12 in the day. Today it was 20 and we were - wow, it's not bad out here. It is actually supposed to warm up to the 20's in Anchorage this week - a heat wave. The family we are staying with has a heated 2000 square foot garage. Oh and that's only one of the garages. It is every man's dream. It's nice to get in a warm truck - oh so nice.
I am going to try and load some pictures right now so we will see if it works. We miss all of you. Thanks to Kara and Justin for watching our house. Thanks to Steve and family for sending some cleats so I won't fall again and Lee will stay upright. Thanks to Shelly and family for sending rice krispie treats, dark chocolate and Valentine cards. We love you all, hugs and kisses to all our grandkids.
Tomorrow I find out about my broken hand - will let you know.
Love, Carma
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