Guardian Angels

Have you ever been in a situation that has not ended in your favor but some how you have come out alright? Or said those famous words "wow that was close" or "I'm lucky". The older I get the more I believe in Guardian Angels!

The office that I work at is located downtown approx 600 South and 200 East. I've been here over a year and have witnessed accidents that a lot of people can't say they have ever witnessed.

For example last November a Suburban packed with 8 individuals (3 adults 5 children) ran a red light hit a pizza car. The impact forced the pizza car to smash into the telephone poll. As for the suburban it rolled and slid ending about 6 feet away from my car in the parking lot. From my desk I face the busy intersection and witnessed this entire accident. I went out running and heard children and women screaming. I ran back in and yelled for help! My co-workers and I went out and brought all of the children and the adults that we could into our office. Got them warm with blankets that we gathered from our cars. Fire trucks, police and emergency crews got the remaining child and mother that were pinned under the car out and brought them into our office. The family was Hispanic and could not speak English however the fear, crying, tears and anxiety of the unknown was understood by all. As I held one of the girls on my lap, she was bleeding from her head and had a broken arm. I remember thinking someone watched over this car.

Today was another experience that I never thought I would ever witness. Around 2:30 we heard a big BOOM. The radiator shop next door to our office had a huge explosion. Myself and one other ran out to see what had happened. I witnessed a man on fire! I could not believe my eyes. A fire marshal "happen" to be driving by and saw the man on fire. He got out of his truck, grabbed his fire extinguisher and put the fire out. He looked at me and said "Find a blanket and get it wet". I ran to my car thinking "Oh I always have a blanket" No... So i panicked a little bit thinking "How could I not be prepared. I always have a blanket in here" I ran into my office and yelled "Blanket I need a blanket" My boss came running and got one out of his car. I ran back inside directly to the bathroom and soaked the blanket with cold water. I took it out to the fire marshal- he looked at me and said "help me put this around him". As I helped put the blanket around this burnt man, I couldn't help but notice the fear and pain he had in his face. He had no more hair on top of his head. The skin on his back, chest, arms, head and face was burnt and hanging off. He was holding himself up against the dumpster in our parking lot vocally giving groans and telling us he needed to sit down. I looked up and noticed his finger tips - Some of them were missing. His left thumb- half of it was gone. Skin was hanging off of his hand. My heart hurt for his pain and suffering. I walked away shaking and sick to my stomach from a mixture of Fumes and burnt flesh. As emergency vehicles came and took over, they put him on a stretcher and in the ambulance. His face with no emotion but pain and shock.

The Fire Department, Police and Paramedics were outstanding! I have to thank those individuals that put themselves out there to help. Not knowing their names, background etc. These individuals do what is needed to help save the human body. I take my hat off to these men and women. Thank you!

As things settled down and as the "Breaking News" showed up on various websites and news stations. I started to think about what I had just witnessed. A fire Marshal just "happen" to be driving by saw a man on fire! Gives me goose bumps really. I have seen this man on a daily basis working in the garage at the radiator shop.. never once thinking something bad could happen. I guess that is life though- The unexpected!

I'm not trying to blog about horrible stories that I have witnessed. Although that is what I did. More so about the fact that all of us have guardian angels watching over us. The phrases, "wow that was close" or "I'm lucky" definitely has a new meaning in my life! There are angels watching out for me. This life is so amazing! It has its ups and downs. Good times and bad times. Scary moments and Happy moments. But do we live life and experience life by ourselves? Whether you believe in a higher being, a specific church, or nothing at all- I think it's pretty safe to say that there are guardian angels watching out for us all the time.

The rich, the famous, the common man, the homeless. We are all watched over.

We've all heard that famous quote "Live life to your fullest". Seeing things happen in the split of second and thinking about that quote, definitely opens your eyes to what is important in life!

I love my family and friends. As well as each person that has come in and out of my life for the good and bad!

Life is definitely a sacred thing!

Video:
http://www.kutv.com/default.aspx?articleID=65465

Another source to story:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4646088

*26.2*

Those that know me.. know I go on split second ideas!! Today I got the urge and yep have done it! I have registered! Registered for what you ask?!? Well I haven't registered at Bed Bath & Beyond-so no I'm not getting married. I haven't registered to Vote- Cause that would mean I support one of the foolish parties that are running. I haven't registered at Baby Gap- I'm not pregnant. Yes I have register the car but that's not it! I know your anticipation is growing!

If you all recall I partook in my first ever 1/2 marathon the summer of 2007! Training for the full marathon and with foot complications- I couldn't run the marathon that I had been training for! However the missing toe nails, bleeding blisters, almost having a #2 accident at the finish line and crying when I would run past the support of family and friends holding homemade signs.. I will say the 13.1 miles was well worth it!

So ladies and gentlemen I would like to introduce to you my running shoes, sweat, blisters, swass, missing toenails and emotional "i can't do this" phone calls! They are returning! For today my family and friends I have registered for my FIRST FULL 26.2 mile Marathon! Yes yes yes I know you all are thinking why would anyone put themselves through such pain?!?!

Let me explain why....... I have no idea!!! I don't have a good explanation for it!!! hahaha. Actually I do know why people put themselves into such a situation! Running for some, okay most people is not enjoyable. (the pain, blisters, etc. please refer to the above list) I guess for me it's more of a mental challenge, the physical challenge is there but the mental challenges that come with the training you will never understand until you experience it. The doubt that runs through you mind, the everyday stresses of life, the constant "thinking" during the runs. I found that while training last time it was actually therapy for me just after my divorce. It's my will that keeps me going, it's my words of encouragement that keeps me pushing towards the next mile, it's me that wakes up and puts fresh band aids on my toes that are missing toenails! More so a great time for self-discovery.

So I guess today, since I registered, is officially my first day back on training! I can't believe how excited I am!

WHAT: 26.2 miles

WHEN: Saturday, February 7@ 8am.

WHERE: Sedona, Arizona

HOW: With my two lil' feet

WHY: Personal Challenge!

For those of you that don't know where Sedona is. It's just Southwest of Flagstaff. I have been blessed and have had the chance to go be a tourist and bike Sedona when I lived in AZ. It's absolutely beautiful! Sedona actually has similarities like Moab!

Grateful

*Knowledge of Nature*

This past Saturday I had the opportunity to spend the day with dad! Anyone that knows me, realizes that I absolutely love spending time with him. (plus how could I pass up golf at Mountain Dell Golf Course!)

The day started off great! Me catching my pants and ripping them HOLE #1. Yeah that made for a slight breeze in my britches! The fall colors were spectacular. The company was as always Awesome! And well our golf games..... Let me just speak for Dad and I- "We had a FUN day"! does that explain how well our game went?

Afterwards we had to make a stop before going home. (Yes I still had my breezy pants on at this point!) I had the opportunity to listen and somewhat assist (in setting out the plants!) with his presentation to the Scouts.



He taught about the different types of wildflowers, bushes, shrubs, pines, etc. He did a great job! I have to admit, having a dad as a landscaper you know they know a lot about plants etc. However watching him teach and present them to a group of 20 men, actually impressed me. His passion for plants, the outdoors, nature and our God that made them is amazing. Dad surprises me everyday! He is an amazing man with a heart as big as they come! He was a little nervous and afterwards kept asking "how did i do?" I'll report dad did a fabulous job and had the attention of everyone! (even his daughter with the hole she was hiding from the men!)

I adore my dad and look up to him for so many reasons! He's a fighter and a survivor! I love you dad with all my heart and so much more!

Are you a Utard?

So I have been gathering thoughts from my brain as well as thoughts from friends and family to come up with this list!

Are you a Utard?

• You have experienced "the greatest snow on earth"
• You know how to pronounce Wasatch correctly
• Funeral Potatoes
• You've seen children on human leashes at Walmart
• You use the word "sluff class" instead of "skip class"
• Driving you can see an LDS church every mile
• 4 Seasons
• You've been to Dicks' or Granny's restaurant
• Family Stickers on the back of vehicles
• You have been to one Linger Longer
• Fry Sauce
• When go fishing you catch Rainbow Trout
• Heber Creeper
• You have said "It's Closed Sunday"
• You've seen RM
• Words: Crap, Fetch, Dang

• "djeet?" ("Did you eat?")
• "lawnmore" (lawn mower)
• "leafblore" (leaf blower)
• "ain'tcha?" (Aren't you?)
• "cha" (You)
• "ain'tcha?" (Aren't you?)
• "dcha?" (Did you?)
• "djew?" ("Did you?", Panguitch version)
• "squeet" ("Let's go eat)
• Heres a conversation with cousins LaVerl: "Djeet yet?"LaVell: "No, djew?"LaVar: "Squeet!"
• Jello
• Utah Claw Hairdo
• You know how to pronounce Tooele
• In November you can board in the mornings - come back to the valley and play a round of golf
• Rat is not only a rodent but a action you do to your hair
• You know how good the scones are from Chuck A Rama
• During Christmas time atleast one visit to Temple Square is made, to see the lights
• Deer Valley is not a valley of deer but for the rich
• Proud owner of any item that is HUNTER ORANGE
• Camo
• Little Acorn
• You know what Muttin Bustin is
• While driving on freeway you see "SINGLE WARD DANCE........" banners on the overpasses
• "Welcome Home Elder..... " or "I love you...." made of plastic cups in the overpass fence
• You have gone "Trunk Or Treat"
• Attended: Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia parties all within a two month period
• You have participated in a Road Show
• You know where the point of the mountain is
• Using abbreviations like AF (American Fork) SF (Spanish Fork) is normal
• You know where Happy Valley is
• Passing Pioneer park you know you aren't going to see any pioneers
• You can tell what direction you are going from the Mountains
• You have a season pass to either Lagoon, Seven Peaks or Raging Waters
• Cosmic bowling was the best date
• Girl Scout cookies
• You know how to snype hunt

You know you just went through this list and said YES to about everyone of them! I love you all my fellow Utards!

*Freedom*

*Thanks to those that DID/HAS/ARE/WILL Serve*

The past few months have been definitely trying times. Trial after trial, problem after problem. It seems to never end. However this past Sunday I was at my dads house watching the Baseball Playoffs(Go Dodgers! poor Yankees!). I was emailing a friend and our emails were back and forth about the services, war, memorials, etc. Later that night I layed in bed thinking about our conversation, the pictures and websites I had viewed earlier. The feeling of gratitude came over me.

I realize that the decisions, we as humans make in our daily lives, are a big factor in how our life plays out. (This I am witnessing first hand) However the thought of being at home with a peace of not having to worry about bombs, shots from rifles, people screaming, basically the sounds of war... I am truly blessed. I have a job, home, family, friends, beautiful landscapes all around me. I have freedom to come and go as I please. I have the freedom to say what I find necessary. I have the freedom to do most anything (in legal limits of course!)Life could definitely be worse!

I am grateful to my grandfather, dad, brother and my relatives for serving! I am grateful for my dear friends that are serving and going to serve. My old roommate Tyler will be going (in his words) "play grown up GI Joe" in Iraq October 20th. My other dear friend will be going through training and then shipped off later in the next year or two. People close to my heart are making it possible for me to experience Freedom! I am grateful for the many Thousands of other individuals that I don't even know that make it so I live in a safe place!

I guess sometimes we take for granted the fact that we are Americans with Freedom!

A day with the boys

Dad, Ty, Bret and I went golfing last weekend at Mt. View! Such a great time! I absolutely love going and spending time with them! The score card is not needed in this blog! Snow is coming and I am sure everyone is excited to make their OWN SNOWMEN!!! I had a few on my card but who's keeping track!

This day wasn't the best of golfing days for me... but none the less I had a great time! Thanks guys for another great day of golf! I love you all for so many reasons!

*October Birthdays*

Cheryse - October 4

Rhonda - October 10

Kayden - October 25

Family: Do you remember the "You are Special plate" we used to get to use on our birthday? I think I have figured out the reason why we all ride the short bus!

Drum Rolls Please.....

Here is the broadcast from yesterday! The broadcast turned out well. However the "PRE-INTERVIEW" was the best ...... "Training Table by the Lingerie store"! Who says that!?!?! Oh I guess Dad does! hahaha

For those that have a quick eye.. You will see my back side for a quick second! (just before dad gets into the truck. I love cameras! This angle didn't make me look so homeless and dirty!)

Channel 2 News TONIGHT! (Superstars)

We have a few superstars in the Worthington Family! Tonight Channel 2 News @5pm. Dad and Edie will make their debut! They were interviewed today (I had the pleasure of being there at Dad's interview) regarding self employed individuals that do not have Health Insurance.

Dad and I were at lunch and he got a phone call. I only heard his side of the conversation and witnessed his facial expressions. (which by the way were priceless) The conversation went something like this:

Dad: "HI?"
Dad: "I'm currently at lunch with my daughter"
Dad: "Her car is getting inspected"
Dad: "The training table by the lingerie store in Midvale"
Dad: "Oh hell I don't know the address. Suzers what South do you think this is?"
Dad: "Let me see if I can find the address. You know it's a guess but around 6800 South"
Dad: "That's fine"
Dad: "Great thanks"

He hung up the phone almost with an immediate sick look on face.

Suz: "Dad who was that?"
Dad: "Channel 2 News"
Suz: "Seriously?" (laughing)
Dad: "What the hell did I get myself into"
Suz: "Dad your going to be a superstar"
Dad: "Suz this is not funny"
Suz: (laughing)
Dad: "Still not funny. Eat fast we can leave before they get here"

I will say that Dad did a great job during the interview. You could tell he was a little nervous.

They said Edie did was really nervous as well but did a great interview! I guess it's up for us to see how well they did! :)

The best part about this.. They told dad and I they needed an "action shot".. Um okay?!?!?!

They said you get to walk with him from Training Table to the car. UM No. I whispered to the guy.. Seriously? He said yes. I said I haven't showered yet today! He said perfect! So dad and I had to do two different takes of us walking.. Don't worry the last shot I cut dad off almost tripping him. We got in the white work truck started reversing and the truck stalled. Started the truck and drove off. I was laughing so hard! Dad looks at me:

Dad: "This is is not funny"
Suz: "Dad you looked hot on the camera"
Dad: "I should have worn my BYU Jacket"

They were good sports to do the interviews!

I took pictures of the interview as well as video taped it on my camera. I will post the pictures later on tonight. I'll be posting the video tonight from the news as well.

26 Fascinating Love Facts

I was slow at work and logged onto msn.com, sometimes the strangest things catch my eyes. This article did just that! Some of them are interesting, some are not so relevant. I did get a giggle out this though... Playing through my head some of the scenarios to see if I matched or experienced any of them! I'm not the love Guru- that is a fact! I do however find it fascinating to learn and read about relationships! They are definitely hard work but worth it in the head!

(Article and facts taken from msn.com)
Love is mysterious, fascinating, and when you find it with the right person, there's nothing better. Here are 25 surprising love facts to puzzle over and embrace. Love is a many-splendored thing … and a very surprising thing, too. As if you needed proof of that, here are 25 funny little facts about love. Study them, scratch your head over them, and share them with someone you fancy.

1. Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
2. People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!)
3. When it comes to doing the deed early in the relationship, 78 percent of women would decline an intimate rendezvous if they had not shaved their legs or underarms.
4. Feminist women are more likely than other females to be in a romantic relationship.
5. Two-thirds of people report that they fall in love with someone they've known for some time vs. someone that they just met.
6. There's a reason why office romances occur: The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
7. Falling in love can induce a calming effect on the body and mind and raises levels of nerve growth factor for about a year, which helps to restore the nervous system and improves the lover's memory.
8. Love can also exert the same stress on your body as deep fear. You see the same physiological responses — pupil dilation, sweaty palms, and increased heart rate.
9. Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate — the part of the brain involving cravings.
10. The women of the Tiwi tribe in the South Pacific are married at birth.
11. The "Love Detector" service from Korean cell phone operator KTF uses technology that is supposed to analyze voice patterns to see if a lover is speaking honestly and with affection. Users later receive an analysis of the conversation delivered through text message that breaks down the amount of affection, surprise, concentration and honesty of the other speaker.
12. Eleven percent of women have gone online and done research on a person they were dating or were about to meet, versus seven percent of men.
13. Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
14. The oldest known love song was written 4,000 years ago and comes from an area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
15. The tradition of the diamond engagement ring comes from Archduke Maximillian of Austria who, in the 15th century, gave a diamond ring to his fiancée, Mary of Burgundy.
16. Forty-three percent of women prefer their partners never sign "love" to a card unless they are ready for commitment.
17. People who are newly in love produce decreased levels of the hormone serotonin — as low as levels seen in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Perhaps that's why it's so easy to feel obsessed when you're smitten.
18. Philadelphia International Airport finished as the No. 1 best airport for making a love connection, according to an online survey.
19. According to mathematical theory, we should date a dozen people before choosing a long-term partner; that provides the best chance that you'll make a love match.
20. A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
21. Every Valentine's Day, Verona, the Italian city where Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet took place, receives around 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet. 22. When we get dumped, for a period of time we love the person who rejected us even more, says Dr. Helen Fisher of Rutgers University and author of Why We Love. The brain regions that lit up when we were in a happy union continue to be active.
23. People telling the story of how they fell in love overwhelmingly believe the process is out of their control.
24. Familiarity breeds comfort and closeness … and romance.
25. One in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with others.
26. OK, this one may not surprise you, but we had to share it: Having a romantic relationship makes both genders happier. The stronger the commitment, the greater the happiness!