The Life of Mary Ann

Why Arizona?

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Some of you have been asking why I moved to Arizona. There came a time in my life that I be came inactive and made some not good choices that put me farther and farther away then where I should have been. I stopped going to church all together and just didn't see going back to church in the future.
Heavenly Father did not like the plan and the path I was taking and so I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment and move in with my older sister Christy and I watched her kids while Christy and Bill worked. So I had a lot of time on my hands to think about things.
To make a really long story short the Lord told me that I need to move to Arizona and so here I am right now I am living with one of my missionary companions with her husband and 3 girls. It all comes down to that I need to be here in Arizona to repent. I need to be in the right place at the right time with the right priesthood leadership and it happnes to be in Arionza. I have a wonderful Bishopric who has been prepared for me. I am getting back to were I need to be and I am over joyed with all of the love that I am feeling from my Heavenly Father. I am grateful for the Parkes Family for taking me in and under their wing's while mine are broken. I know that the Atonement is real. I ama grateful for repentance it brings me hope and joy. I love my bishop he is such an amazing guy. I know the church is true. I am glad to be coming back to the fold. I am grateful to all my family and friends that have supported me in the decision that I have made to move here and change. This has been the greatest thing for me.

Beautiful

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Arizona Sunsets...I know you are jealous!

Saying Goodbye!

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Some of the Greatest People I know

Great Kids...I love them all.

Kris and my Boyfriend!

Jessica and Me!

Some pictures from my Goodbye Party in Utah. I love everyone so much. Each one has touch my life in away that I will never forget. Well maybe not Brian Cloud and Randy! But I sure do miss them giving me a hard time. All the kids I love some much.

Me, Shaylee & Lydia

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One night I was at Natalie's and found Lydia in her room reading and so it turned into taking silly pictures with the girls. These picture's always put a smile on my face.

Hooley Time

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Some of you know that this summer I lived with my sister Christy and her husband Bill. I was the nanny for my 2 niece's Ce'Nedra and Acacia. It was fun I had a really good time with them. I took some pictures of a day they played in the sprinkler.

Summer at the Hooley's

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To My One True Love!!

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Hi Davin! I just wanted to tell you I LOVE YOU. Also to let you know that I miss you very much! I am sending you kisses all the way from Arizona! I love you tons! I will See YOU soon!
Love Mary Ann

HI Jami! I hope you didn't give in to what we talked about Last Night! Be STRONG! I know you can do it.

Thanksgiving Day!

2008-11-27T21:38:00.000-08:00

It has been 11 years since I spent the holiday's away from my family. I have to say I am grateful and thankful for wonderful friends that have invited me into their home. I am grateful that they were so willing to let me help a hand and make things that I would have with my family on Thanksgiving Day. I was able to make my Grandma Price's famous rolls. ( They tasted like her but didn't look so much like her's) I also made my Aunt Judy's famous Pecan Pie that I love. It turned out so good and it was a crowd pleaser! Which made me very happy!

As I was sitting at the table listening to a wonderful blessing on the food. The spirit of gratitude. I am grateful for Spencer and Karen how they have opened the home to every weekend. Always willing to feed me, give me a ride where ever is needed. It's not so hard to be away from family when I have such great friends that open their hearts to me when I need them the most. I would be lying if I did not say it was easy today being away from my family but my friends made it easier. Having their girls running around the house playing,crying,screaming. Made it almost seem like home. I did miss the sound of football playing in the background but I was able to make it without.

The one thing I am most grateful for today is my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for His love for me and His willingness to die for me. That I may repent and return to my Father in Heaven. The He made it possible for me to renew my covanents and be made whole again. I am grateful for priesthood blessings and worthy men that CAN give blessings when needed. I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who knows me for I am his daughter.

My New Job!

2008-11-27T00:17:00.000-08:00

I started my new job at Tri-City Cardiology on Monday Nov. 24,2008. I really enjoy it so far. I work with a lot of nice people. This week has been some what boring since most of the time I have been in training. When you have a chance check out Tri-City Cardiology website that I have listed.

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Week 1-Interview,ER Visit & New Job

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Saturday 11-15-2008 - Drove from Midway, Ut to Las Vegas Nv with my parents who dropped me off at The Bass Pro Shop parking lot while my friends Karen and Spencer Parkes were waiting for me. We unpacked my stuff and put into the Parkes car. (For those who do not know the Parkes Family I have to say you are missing out. Karen was one of my missionary companions on my mission.) Then off I went headed for Arizona. We drove over the Hoover dam and got yelled at by a cop cause we stopped to get out to take a picture. So I didn't get the picture that I wanted but I still did get the picture of Welcome to Arizona. It was a long road trip. We stopped at a wonderful burger place where I watch a homeless man roll up a joint and go outside to smoke it. He ask Karen and I if we would watch his back pack. Now that is I first of first for me having a homeless man as me to watch his stuff. We got in pretty late and I went straight to the Parkes Home in Queen Creek, AZ. Where I got a some what night's sleep.

Sunday 11-16-2008 - I stayed all day Sunday in Queen Creek, AZ with the Parkes Family and their 3 girls Rachel, Ruth, Becca..It was a nice sunday to spend after a long road trip.

Monday 11-17-2008 - Stayed most of the day with Karen and her girls. We waited for Spencer to come home from work to bring a trailer to move my things. So I got to my new place and it is a very nice home that I am living in. I have a light purple room that I am not sure I am a fan of. If I have anything to do with it the color will not last long. I meet my roommates that night for a few minutes. Tera and Tina are from Mesa and are BEST FRIENDS! Then there is Becky and she went to BYU! Tera is an RN and works in Scottdale and Tina and Becky are both school teachers. They are really nice girls and I am looking forward to getting to know them more.

Tuesday 11-18-2008 - I took Arizona Public Transportation for a test ride. Some of you know that I do not have a car so I have to learn the bus routes. Which was not that hard in Utah but in Arizona it a whole different story. It took me half of the day okay maybe not have of the day but an hour to just find the bus stop that I need to go to to get on the bus. After walking around the block a million times I called my friend Karen and she directed me to where I needed to be heading. Then I got on the bus and was heading to where I was going to have my job interview on Wednesday. When I got to the first stop I got off and really didn't know if I was at the right stop and where I was heading was right. I asked a very nice young lady that helped me figure out the bus route and how things work. The second stop was where my interview going to be. It took me another hour to the building that I needed to find for the office I was going too. What a long day. But I felt good about be able to figure out the bus route.

Wednesday 11-19-2008 - I had a job interview at Tri-City Cardiology at 1pm. The interview lasted for an hour. I would say it was one of the best interviews that I have done. I was myself. I made joke about only having 9 fingers and they laughed the whole time during the interview about having 9 fingers. Came home and Spencer picked me out and heading out to Queen Creek for the weekend.

Thursday 11-20-2008 - 4:30am woke up to my hand itching and burning..my hands started to get really red and burning the only thing to make them feel better was putting them under cold water or scratching them. About 5am I woke up Karen and Spencer to get some benadryl. At that point my hands were swollen and hands,arms, face started to turn red and I was itching EVERYWHERE my feet started to get swollen. I decieded at this point I needed to go to the ER. So off I went to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center...Spencer got me there in 17min. When driving the speed limit it takes 35min. All the staff at the ER were very nice and I did not have to wait at all. They don't know what caused me to break out in a rash but to just take some benadryl. Needless to say I slept most of that day on Karen and Spencer's couch. When I did finally woke up I had a phone call from Tri-City Cardiology they offered me the job. So I start on Monday. I can't wait.

Friday 11-21-2008 - I just hung out at Parkes home and watched Karen's girls while she took her mom shopping. The Elder's came over and we talked with them.

HELP!

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I just want everyone to know that I have no idea how to do this Blog thing! I will keep trying to update my blog but can't promise ANYTHING!