In the afternoon we went down the canyon for Christine's surgery consultation.
Dr. N is a dear friend that lived in our ward until last year when they moved to Provo Canyon. He has taken out all the kids wisdom teeth, given scout physicals, and been a great friend. Duff was their home teacher for many years.
When we found out Chris had to have jaw surgery, not only did the 'new' orthodontist recommend Dave, but we already knew he was who we wanted to do it. He would be straight with us and we trust him. He still works on cases here and has privileges here, but when he let us know that it was $4000 less to have it done in Utah, that sealed the deal, so to speak.
His new office is really nice, and I recognized right away that Debi had designed it. The good news is that Christine only has to have the top jaw done and it is straightforward surgery. They do more and more of this kind of operation. He explained all the risks and benefits. In addition to fixing her teeth and jaw issues, she will breath better because the movement of the top jaw will change the shape of her nose. It will shorten it and widen the base. Who knew? He told her she would really like the end result of all of it.
It was a good visit all the way around. Good news for Christine and good to connect with Dave.
Then on to drop Christine off at Taylor's. It was great to see him and they got right down to the business of visiting and playing games, cooking, eating, and being together. He rests in between each thing. The cancer and the treatment take their toll on his energy. While we were there, one of his friends brought over some Team Taylor bracelets for everyone to wear. Their ward and neighborhood are very involved with their family through this. His seminary teacher comes and gives all the lessons. His good friend also comes everyday and gives him the seminary lesson from a student's point of view, and his priests quorum goes each Sunday and meets at his home so he can be a part of them and have the lesson together.
We stopped and got a breakfast burrito at Rancherito (one of our favorite places) and headed up the canyon. I got in my jammies and cozied up in a quilt with a fire in the fireplace and rested watching some tv. A BIG storm is predicted for tonight. It is cold and windy.
