We are grateful to so many!

The outpouring of love and support to us is more than we know how to handle at times.  I've had a few hours to myself this afternoon and have been reflecting on the army that is with us, as well as what we are facing ahead of us. 


We are grateful to:

Jim and Jenni Hobeck, who have been with us from day one before anyone else even knew that something was brewing; for fervently praying for several months; for the frozen meals they have prepared so that anytime along this journey if I am tired I can just pull out one of Mike's favorites and toss it in the oven!

Jay and Cindy Dietrich who have stood along side us supporting us and putting together a "child schedule" for Paige and Chase to help keep their lives as normal as possible and for keeping Chase as if he was their own child.

Steve and Donna Heinz who are taking Paige for the entire time Mike is in the hospital so that she can have consistency during a very trying and emotional time.

Steven and Tina Tisdale for their nonstop prayers, emails, phone calls, taxi driving Paige to/from tennis, and putting together a meal schedule for the entire month of August while Mike recovers so that I can focus on him.

To the 19 families that have signed up to deliver us meals.

To the Men's Ministry at church for offering to take care of our lawnwork that has been neglected in a big way during this ordeal.

To Mandy Dixson, for coming to super clean our hosue so that Mike can come home with as little risk of infection as possible.

To my boss, Carrie, and my employer for giving me all the time that I need to be with Mike for appointments, his upcoming surgery, and recovery. 

To my staff for being the absolute best team I could ever imagine working with and for their ability to be able to run smoothly for any period of time without my being there.

To Mike's boss, Lisa, and his employer for tolerating the confusion, mood swings, exhaustion, headaches, silly mistakes, and so much more over the last few weeks.

To our church family...  the family that isn't blood but is right here with us and and we can absolutely rely on for any need we may have.

To our family...  for the love and prayers sent across the miles when they can't be here.

And to all the rest of you who I may have not specifically mentioned.  I know that there are countless people who are on our side and praying. 

To all of you, we are grateful!

Happy 63rd Birthday Mom!

My Mother was born, a beautiful baby girl who grew up to be a beautiful woman both inside and out. I miss her so very much. I still remember every detail of her face, how she smiled as she baked in the kitchen, and watching her give her grandkids the biggest hugs ever!

While she's not here with us, we know she is celebrating her special day with the angels in Heaven.

Much love to you, Mom!

Happy Birthday!

This Sums It Up Perfectly!

It's a GO... August 1st.

Mike's surgery is scheduled for August 1st. In a nutshell, it's - literally - brain surgery. They will not only go in and try to "fix" the Chiari to alleviate some of the symptoms that affect his daily life, but they may also attempt to put a shunt in the spinal cord to drain the spinal fluid that is pooling and causing the numbness, tingling, and tremors in his hands.