Blessings Abound.

Still in shock, I find myself in utter

amazement at the awesome blessings

poured out upon our family during 

such a difficult time.  My boys

continue to amaze me every single

moment of how much they are like

their Dad.  Each of them demonstrate

different characteristics of him that

make me love them all the more!!

They are awesome and I am so very

grateful that they are mine!

There are so many that keep us 

lifted in prayer and those that just

keep showing up, letting me know

that the dawn will be there 

tomorrow.  One thing I do know for

certain is that God has it all figured

out and just hasn't shared His whole

plan with me yet.  Another thing I 

know is that we are one blessed

crew and even though I may not 

understand the whys and the 

therefores, my Jesus has the whole

thing under control . . .

Difficult . . . Gonna Make It!!!

Guess who came by today?  

Pretty.darn.difficult . . . but we are so

blessed with amazingly wonderful family

and friends!!!!!

It's the small surprises that make all

of the difference!!!

God's grace is amazing!!!

We are going to make it!!

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death or mourning

or crying or pain, for the old order of things

has passed away."  Revelation 21:4

A Temporary Farewell

Early this morning, we all held the hand of our irreplaceable dad as he left this world and came face to face with our Creator. It has been a sleepless and trying past few days. We are so grateful for the incredible amount of support from our family and friends in and outside the church. Such a trial would certainly be unconquerable without faith. I know that we have been in your prayers and will continue to be. - Sam

Dad's Sleepover.

Going on ZERO sleep for approximately

forty-eight hours, our crew has a slumber

party in our living room right next 

to our Dad.

His journey on this Earth will be short.

We are saddened and heartbroken, yet

so very, very excited for THE most

important man in all of our lives.

Romans 8:28 . . . my life verse.

Happy 46, Jeffy!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday

to my very favorite brother!!!

The big 4-6!!!

I.love.you!

While writing my blog is difficult

during these times, rain or shine,

I have never missed a day.  I

know with all of my heart that

Mike would not want me to miss

today!!!

I so covet and appreciate each and

every kind thought and prayer.

Your support has meant more to

our family than you will ever know!!!

Happy Camper.

My Luke had a fantabulous time hiking and

camping in the wilderness.  He came home

one tired Scout.  Before I new it, he was

cozied up under the CHRISTmas quilt

right.next.to.his.Dad.

A Hiking We Will Go.

 Luke and his Boy Scout troop left early this

morning for a ten-mile backpacking hike at

Kimball Scout Reservation.

 A true survivalist, Luke packed all of his

gear, including only a tarp for a tent.  The 

weather was perfect today for the hike,

in the mid fifties in the mountains.  The

night air may be a little nippy in the forties.

 Luke was more than excited to hit the

trail with his troop!!!

Off they go!!!

MIKE UPDATE:  From the very bottom of

our hearts, our family is truly grateful for

prayers that have been spoken on behalf of

our husband and Dad.  We are so thankful

for the support that we have received!!!

Mike entered hospice care in our home

today.  We are so grateful for them and

the care that they have already given him

Mike has rapidly declined over the past

two weeks.  There was a flurry of activity

in our home for many hours today in 

order to receive all that we needed to

care for our Dad right here in our cozy

home.  Thankfully, the oxygen and 

needed medications arrived and Mike

is now resting so much more comfortably

than he has for the past two weeks.  We

pray for God's will and safe travels for

our Tim as he travels home from Ft.

Lauderdale as soon as his ship docks in

port on Monday.

"If He leads you to it . . . He will lead

you through it!!!"