Wednesday, April 15, 2009

RSVP for retirement party

My dad was asked today to have a guest list sent to the base for his retirement party. They said it would be easier and quicker to do it this way. We are just asking you to call or e-mail us if you are planning on coming. You can e-mail to tnl@digis.net please title it "retirement" so if I don't recognize you I will still open it.
Thanks for all your help.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Dad's Retirement day change

We just wanted to let everyone know that my dad's retirement party has been changed to Saturday the 18th of April at 2:30pm. It will be held at his gaurd base just East of the airport. For those of you who would like a little direction, you take I-215 and then exit on 7th North. (that is just north of the SLC airport) Turn West, go to the T, and turn right. The entrance will be on the left. You will need to have a form of ID and tell them you are there for the retirement of Mark MacNaughtan.
We are planning on eating after. There is no pressure, but we send out an open invitaion to everyone. It will be something simple and inexpensive. We trying to decide were we can go and have room, but not have to have a pre-reservation with a number amount.
If I have not given enough information or you have any other questions, please give us a call.
home* 801.754.3064
Tina* 801.754.1810

Thursday, April 9, 2009

New update

A couple weeks ago, dad and mom went with some friends to Cherry Creek (the west desert) for a picnic and 4-wheeling. It wore dad out, but he said it was worth every minute. A few days later he and his fishing buddies, Rick and Ron, went for a car ride. They went to their old stomping grounds of Weber Univ., along with driving up Weber Canyon and down Ogden Canyon. By doing this, they were able to visiting some friends on the way.
Last weekend he was feeling a lot of pain in his left rib cage, so on Sunday we took him to the ER. By doing this, we found out he has pleurisy, which is inflammation of the lung tissue and as he breaths or moves it rubs against his rib cage and scratches his lungs, which causes intense pain. It is in the process of healing, but could last up to a week and a half. As we were in the hospital dad made the comment that he was not staying there long, because on Saturday he has a few friends from high school and one from college coming to have a BBQ. He was not going to miss this, it would be considered a goal on his "Bucket List." In the mean time it is "kicking his butt" as said by my mom. While in the ER we found out his platelets were dropping and so on Monday morning he was in to get a platelet transfusion. He then went back in on Tuesday and they seemed to be holding OK, so he doesn't need to go back until tomorrow (Friday) to check all his levels again. Although dad's bucket list is quite small and simple, he will most likely have to keep getting transfusions 2-3 times a week to be able to finish his list.
Dad and mom's door has become a revolving door and the phone never stops rings. Everyone thought this would get old, but it never has. It just reminds us of the love dad has shown to so many people. We truly do appreciate your support.
Sorry it has taken so long to get this update to you. My goal is to do better.