June 2011 - Bos, Kristy

May has been a long cold month here in Utah. It is Memorial Day and the weather temperature might reach 57 degrees and there will still be rain and manybe a little snow mixed in. However, the weather tomorrow is going to be 75 degrees. Go figure.

I have been silent for a few months but that is because I have continued to battle infections, etc. In short, "I've been sick," (said with a sad face and a bit of a whine.) This has been a 6 month long fun fest of doctors, meds, etc., but it seems the worst is over.

Kelly and Jilina have been living here in Saratoga Springs, with me, since February 24. They are making the adjustment, Kelly is getting stronger (she arrived very ill,) and Jilina is happily entrenched in school, softball, and Primary. Jilina, however, broke her foot.

Kristy Bos

March 2011 - Bos, Kristy

This was a contribution sent by Kristy written in January that was lost along the way.  Our sincere apologies.

From the Executive Office of Kristy Woodward Bos (Grandpa isn't the only one who can have an Executive Office.)

It has been about six weeks since Rick's passing.  I was able to get through the funeral arrangements, etc, being able to make decisions and remembering minute details.  Now that has passed, my mind has turned to flubber and I spend an inordinate amount of time looking for my glasses or remembering family names.  However, I am doing quite well, considering.  Tuesday, Jan 4th I start the Winter Semester at BYU teaching my two sections of TELL 400 (Teaching English to Language Learners,
 I think!)

It is good to be back to my normal routine.  I am looking forward to life settling down a bit, even though there are those pesky details that one has to take care of.  The good news is that when it is my time to go, someone else will get to handle those pesky details.  I will be smiling the whole time. 

February Contribution

It is now the end of February and much has happened.  I have been sick for over five weeks with Vertigo, Stomach Flu, and yet another Viral Infection, with a few relapses in between.  I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.  So much for that. 

On February 23rd John and I flew to New York where I gathered  up Jilina and flew back to SLC ( in 24 hours.)  John then helped Kelly finish her packing and they drove across, country back to SLC.  That took three days.  Kelly and Jilina are now living with me. Needless to say, Kelly and Cesar will be divorcing.  I will let Kelly say any more when she is ready. 

Right now we are all sick.  I think Kelly gave me the last viral infection that she has been sick with for several weeks.  We are attempting to unpack her things, and find a new home for them at my house.  What we can't fit into my house will go into Todd and Sarah's basement.  I think it is safe to say that both Jilina and Kelly are relieved and very happy to be in Utah with all of their family.  It is also safe to say that all of her family are both relieved and delighted to have them here with us.

More to come later,
Kristy

December 2010 - Bos, Kristy

Dear Family,

I am sure most of you know about the passing of my husband Rick Bos. Many of you but not all of you have met him. He was a wonderful man. We both knew that Heavenly Father had sent us to each other. His days were "numbered" but we were able to find each other before it "was too late." Many of you were at the funeral, so I won't recount what was said there.

Rick had been told in several blessings throughout his life time that he had a "special mission" to perform. He was an only child and the only member of the Church. Ten years ago he was given around 2000 names of his direct line ancestors. He had been working on this Temple work diligently for all these years. When we married we were able to step up the pace. We had some wonderful spiritual experienes in the Temple doing his family names. One of the most cherished experiences involved my mother, Grandma Woodward, and one of Rick's female ancestors. About two weeks before his condition was discovered we had completed the last of those names. One of the last things we discussed before his surgery, where he never woke up, was his feeling that, indeed, this had been his special mission in this life. I have no doubt that he had those 2000 family members there to greet him when he arrived on the other side.

I want to thank all of you for the wonderful support you have given me during this trying time.

My love,

Kristy Bos