Sister Melanie Porter's new missionary blog

Dear Family:  On Melanie's facebook page a few days ago, she announced her new blog.

Sister-Melanie Porter shared a link.

August 26

Hey guys!
So something super cool's happened. I've been authorized to start blogging as missionary! And I would absolutely love it if you checked it out! Feel free to comment or ask questions about anything.
Elder Bednar said, "What has been accomplished thus far in this dispensation communicating gospel messages through social media channels is a good beginning—but only a small trickle. I now extend to you the invitation to help transform the trickle into a flood.
Beginning at this place on this day, I exhort you to sweep the earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth—messages that are authentic, edifying, and praiseworthy—and literally sweep the earth as with a flood."
Let's follow his counsel and flood the earth with righteousness! Let's #sharegoodness with the world.

 

 

Check out her new blog at:

www.justautahgirl.wordpress.com

Update: Baby Katelyn Jean Johnston comes home!

 Eldon and Brandon

Kyle, Rebecca, Katelyn and Jared

Katelyn Jean Johnston, born June 11, 2014 (11 weeks early, weighing only 3 pounds and with a heart defect) was released from Primary Children's Hospital August 15, 2014.

At about 5 days old, Katelyn's vitals indicated that something was seriously wrong.  After several tests it was discovered that her bowels were twisted.  She immediately underwent surgery to correct this problem. 

Katelyn's first heart surgery was at 1 month when it became necessary to slow down the blood flow in her pulmonary artery.  A small band was placed on the artery and so far---so good.

Katelyn now weighs 5 pounds, is taking nourishment from a bottle but still requires a feeding tube if she becomes too tired to finish her formula.  Medications are also inserted in the feeding tube.  She is also on oxygen to help keep her blood/oxygen levels where they should be.

Actually, Katelyn is doing very well.  She is a strong little girl and a fighter!!!............and I might say......she is a little doll!!!

We appreciate your love, your concern and your prayers!!!  Thank you for being such a wonderful caring family!!!