Jenna and Moving

Just a quick update to say Jenna is doing remarkably well. She has won the hearts of the whole family and all the nurses. She is a beautiful little girl with an amazing spirit and fight. She continues to amaze us all. Hopefully she will come home in about a week. Tara and Kurt are doing good and would just like to get Jenna home. The outpouring of kindness has been amazing. Thanks.
We now have half a house in American Fork and live there mostly and half a house in Salina and live there when we need to. It is kind of convienent. We had some things to do on the Salina house to bring it up to 2009 code for the relocation company so we are finishing that up. Meanwhile, since we are in American Fork so much, Scott is working and Ryan going to school and me there all I can be with the baby at UVRMC NICU, that we are busy remodeling that house too. Sometimes its confusing where I am to be. I still work in Richfield. I spend lots of time driving. I doubt I will catch up with all the times Scott has drivin back and forth.
Rio Tinto just happens to have their contracts come due at the end of this month, which mean the union workers can go on strike. That means Scott, because he is in management, has to stay on the property and not leave, until the strike is over. Great! Strikes in past years have lasted 1-3 months! They really don't think this will happen and hopefully will only last a day or 2. Nothing can pass the strike line, not even food or water. We bought him a bed as we don't have a self contained trailer. He is stock piling some food and water just in case. Should be interesting. Hopefully in this economy there will be no problem!
Life seems to always open new challenges for us but things are looking good. We just need to get the house sold in Salina and only manage one place. That will help. We want to get baby Jenna home healthy and happy. She has been so blessed.

MIRACLES

Baby Jenna is doing great! I got to hold tiny Jenna in my arms last night for the first time and the experience was so awesome. She was the widest awake I have seen her yet, and she just stared into my eyes and I into hers. I promise, it felt like seeing into Heaven. She is so sweet. The NICU nurse told us that Jenna has a spirit about her that is just amazing! She said she can be cranky but her sweet spirit always is there. The NICU nurses are awesome and we are grateful for them. Jenna has progressed so much. She has triumphed over so much and I believe she will continue to do so. She has defied all odds. That reaffirms to me she has a purpose to fulfill and she is going to do it! Mom's comment on Tara's blog brought a tear to my eye when she said Grandpa Barton got to see her and sent a special message down here to earth for us. Many of the blessings given have talked about how Jenna will teach us all how to love each other more and to love as Heavenly Father loves. What a mission and purpose. I have been grateful to be with Gavin these last several days and care for him. What a loving gentle little boy! Kurt and Tara's family is doing great. They will bring her home and maybe life will get back to normal for them. I hope so. They deserve some peace and tranquility in their lives. Thank You to work for allowing me to spend this time with Tara and her family. Thank you to my other children for all their help and love and picking up the pieces everywhere else. Thank You to all who have prayed for this family and Jenna. Our prayers were answered and will continue to be, I'm sure. Deby

NEW BABY JENNA

Awesome news! Jenna was born last night. She weighed 4 lb. 12 oz. and is doing wonderful. She is in the NICU but is doing very very well. She is on room air and has help with feedings but otherwise requiring little support. Tara did an awesome job and is doing good but tired and worn out from all the worry. Kurt too. I know Tara hasn't posted on blogspot yet and she will soon so she will post the new pictures. She has posted on facebook if you want to see her there. I just wanted to let friends and family know all is well and we have been very blessed to have this little lady arrive so healthy and well. She has been called the "Miracle Baby" in the NICU and by the Doctors. We truly believe it! Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. The Seals

We have been working so hard on 2 houses to get them ready. One to sale and one to live in. They both are taking alot of work. The one in A.F. is being updated and lots of changes. The one we are leaving is taking some fix up and clean up too. We have emptied so much! Keeps us busy. Scott is busy with his new job. Lots to learn. Great job! I am busy working and running between the two houses. We love spending time with the kids and the grandkids. Tara is getting closer to having her baby. Should be within 2-3 weeks. We still pray all will be well. She is still doing good. Ryan started school at UVU and is liking that, other than parking. Good his Dad still teaches there. We have had fun watching Katelyn play on a Co-ed Softball team for her work. It has been lots of fun. I look forward to the games. Things couldn't be busier but all is well, can't ask for more than that!