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WE ARE BLESSED

We have been through a lot this past week. Merrill and I took the children to family camp. It is a beautiful place way out in the middle of nowhere, NV. It is called Cowboys Rest. You can google it :o)


Anyway, Jericho got really sick. I mean the poor little guy was so sick we took him to ER in Elko. As luck would have it, he was still very sick. So when we got home, we had him directly admitted to Carson Tahoe. I was thinking we were finally on the right trail here. Nope. They had him transferred to Reno's Renown. Here were are, Thursday, and he has had a ton of procedures and then today he finally had a double surgery. He had a fundoplication and a g-button put in. All in all he is doing well.

Now, why are we blessed. To be honest, no matter what I write, I will forget someone or something, so I ask in advance for forgiveness.

We are blessed because so many people stand by our family and believe in our family. While we were gone, Shelley took on the task of putting tile in our downstairs hallway and the boys bathroom. It looks wonderful. Amanda starting painting the boys bathroom and redoing the cabinets. It is a work in progress, but it looks so much better. With their love and support, we are getting a few things that are much needed done to the home. It is a wonderful feeling!!

Merna, Amanda and Marie have been watching the children this week as I have been at the hospital for very long hours every day. Even at the hospitals, we have made friends over the years that look for us, go the extra mile to take care of each of our needs, and make our stay almost enjoyable.

School teachers have called us just to touch base. The church has called to see if Jericho is okay and is there anything that we need.

This path that Merrill and I have traveled with our lives has not been without pain, but the support we have is unreal. Lets be honest, we have been criticized by some that choose not to see our family for what we are....a family. Those poor people just do not get that it is okay to do something a bit different with your life.

Still they pale in comparison to the support and the love we feel from so many. Teri, if you are reading this, you will be so greatly missed as you head back East. You have helped us and been there for us for so many years.

You know, God promised to take care of all of our needs. I believe with all my heart that He has taken great care of us as we try to do our best with the mission He has given Merrill and I. I love the phrase, "To God be the Glory, Great Things He hath done."




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Anonymous said…
You and Merrill are absolutely Unbelieveable. The love you pour out can come from only one place. " The very center of God's heart! " When I read and see your lives, the only comparison I can honestly make is the love Jesus gave to me when He left Heaven and all of it's riches to become a man and to die a horrible death in my place.

You are a living testamony!!
5:56 PM
Nevadatab said…
Wow! It takes a village! May God Bless everyone involved. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for keeping us informed. Give all the other children a hug and a kiss for me.
6:19 AM
Tammy C said…
You ARE blessed. But WE are blessed by knowing you and your family. The love you have for each other and those around you is such a testimony to God's will in your life. When people see the work you have done with your lives and the love you have for your children and each other, they have to know that God's love is being shown to all who come into contact with you. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your lives! Love you so much. Sissy
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