Nearing the 2 Year Anniversary

Wow folks. . . it's hard to believe that on October 16th - we hit the 2 year anniversary of Dad's stroke! Sorry I haven't posted much lately. . . I am not even sure if anyone still checks this site - if you do, let me know so I know whether or not to continue it. Just in case your out there anyone. . . Dad and Mom are doing great. Nothing much new to report in dad's health - he continues to have the best attitude in the whole wide world and mom continues to be the most loyal, loving wife I have ever had the privilege of being around. Her unending love and compassion for her husband - the way she cares for his every need is so beautiful. They are the epitome of what the marriage covenant is. . .in sickness and in health. With winter upon us. . . please don't hesitate to stop in and see dad, because we will not be able to get him outside as often as we were used to. Keep us posted on your family too - dad loves hearing updates on everyone!

Love to all - still believing with all my heart that God will heal dad one day! Although dad's stroke has changed all of our lives. . . what we have learned and what we have experienced in these 2 years as a family has been one of the most rewarding and special of my lifetime. I never understood the love and bond of a family til now!

Great Family Celebration - Dad still loves a party!

My brother Tommy's daughter Ashley got married last month in Florida with her family and her husband's family. So they had a wedding reception this past weekend for the rest of the family to celebrate their marriage together. . .dad and mom enjoyed being a part of it as you can see by all the pictures. His granddaughter Nikki (Timmy's oldest daughter) is giving her pappy a smooch to his delight. . . then there's Davids girls who are surrounded their pappy. And finally a wedding party picture. Baby Camden was asleep and missed out, but the rest of the crew is there! Beautiful Bride & Handsome Groom! Congrats!

Awesome Saturday!

Helped mom get dad up early today and ready to watch their Nate play when WVU kicked off the season at noon today. After my son Brady's football game in Ranson, we went back and got dad ready and took him to my sister Pam's for her grandson's birthday party. We had a great day - fun fun fun! Pappy and granny really enjoyed the day and we did too! Have a great Labor Day weekend! Off to church in the morning!

Football Fun!

Last night we decided to take Dad to my son Brady's football practice. It was a beautiful evening and the place where they practice is so beautiful - mountain views and lots of trees. . . just a nice place. So he and mom and me and the kids met Rob out at the football practice and enjoyed a nice evening watching our Brady play ball. Dad enjoyed the company of several youngsters and old friends who came by to visit him. Hope this weather stays like this for a while! In the picture is my oldest son Robby and my husband Rob is in the background. . .

Enjoying the Last Days of Summer

Well it's hard to believe another summer is about to end. . . but dad and mom have been enjoying them as much as possible. They have been getting out in the evenings as much as possible to sit out front and they enjoyed coming to church today in such beautiful weather! Dad has been feeling really good these days - so much to be thankful for because when I read all of the statistics on stroke victims they paint a totally different picture than what we see in dad. Even though dad has yet to recover the use of his left side and requires full-time personal care. . . his mind and humor is almost 100% (sometimes he loses track of time - but who wouldn't staying at home every day1) his doctor says his vitals are excellent, heart is good, blood is good, blood pressure good. . . he is beating all the odds of repeat stroke with very little if any health decline. And yes - if you are wondering if I still believe that Dad could walk again one day - absolutely! I will never stop believing that God can give us a miracle - in fact, last February I decided to add to my faith by fasting something that I love in order to pray more passionately for my dad. . .I gave up chocolate. It's not been easy at times, but everytime I feel tempted to devour one of my favorite things - I say a prayer, focus on dad's healing and the desire is gone.
Join me in believing God will give dad a miracle - wouldn't that give the world something to talk about when dad rises up and walks the face of the earth to tell his story! We serve a God of the impossible - never say never!

Family in Town!

After dad's shower tonight we were having dinner and to our surprise, Aunt Wanda and Uncle Walt who recently moved to Tennessee, stopped by with my Uncle Calvin. For those of you who are trying to figure it all out - Wanda and Calvin are my dad's sister and brother. Our cousin's wedding reception is this weekend so everyone's in town to celebrate that. We enjoyed catching up and of course, having a few laughs. Mom and dad are doing just fine. Stop in and visit when you can. Especially if you feel like laughing - mom and dad are pretty good at the "funny" side of life now!

I am so very sad to share some news from mom's side of the family. Today we received news that mom's sister Rosy's great-grandson- just 5 months old - passed away. Words can not express the sadness we feel for them all. . . Steph and Jason - we love you and are praying for your whole family. Only God can sustain us thru these unexplainable moments in life. May the peace of knowing your baby is with God in heaven sustain you as you try to face each day.

Shell shocker - LOL!

Well mom and dad have just been hanging out lately, nothing special. Until 2 nights ago when the "shell" shocker happened. About 4 a.m. my parents were awakening by a crashing noise - her big glass globe of seashells fell off the stand they were on and broke all over the floor. Mom said it scared here to death - dad just laughed when mom told the story. That's about the only excitement lately. I just returned from a family vacation this week - and been getting back in the swing of things. I really missed my parents and appreciate so much my brothers and sister filling in for me while I was gone. We had an amazing week at the beach and at our church conference in Virginia Beach - it was a refreshing time! Stop by and see the folks when you get a chance!