Since May 3rd Shannon has been in the hospital, we came home Friday the 28th. 2 surgeries, May 7th (3+ hours)and May 14th (5 hours). 5 days in PICU.

We are home recovering, working closely with visiting nurses. We will be making a lot of doctor visits, in the days and months to come. But first things first, get her strength back from the surgeries. Further down the road, we will deal with the cancer diagnosis, but it looks like all the cancer has been surgically removed and there is no upside to Chemo and Radiation isn't an option. I have asked our oncologist to seek second opinions from Houston (MD Anderson) and Baltimore (Johns Hopkins)

I hope to start getting into a more normal work schedule as I haven't worked out in the field since April 29.

I can't tell you how this difficult month has been made easier, by my company who, from the VP on down, has told me I only have one job and that is to take care of my wife. My Neighborhood, who have mulched, mowed, picked up kids, planted flowers etc. My biological family, close and far have done so much. The bodies of Christ near and far, in prayer, kind words and good deeds have helped with this heavy burden. And finally, I am thankful for health insurance.

Thanks to all of you for all that you have done! You all are truly a blessing from God.

Hey folks,
I am looking for a sound of congregation in Dayton.

Stomach flu + 6 year old boy eating Valentine candy all day= Red stains in my carpet and a sleepless night for mom and dad.

Shannon and the Ladies had a get together for one of our sisters who recently earned a Dr. Degree, while working full time, while raising 3 kids, while teaching at the U of A. A party well deserved and a good time had by all.

This statement is true 99.5% of the time. The only part I don't like is traveling, and since it is Friday night and I am stuck in Chicago's midway airport..... I will quit complaining and thank God in Heaven above for my job, my familiy and our good health.

In other news Jared went snowboarding with the ski club for the first time this week. He did great (according to him) but most importatnly he was outside, doing physical activity and getting out of his comfort zone. All good things

Jonah finished basketball and is recovering from his busted lip that he got over the holiday break. How did he bust his lip? falling off his uncle's dip machince, and then sled riding.

Shannon started teaching this quarter,and still doesn't have cabin fever, but we will get her out this weekend weather permitting.

I will choose to count my blessings instead of complaining while sitting here at midway airport!

I stopped at the Ellet IGA for some last minute things for the holiday dinners total 9.47, I handed her a $10, she goes to run her little marker over it and I say “ It should be good I just printed them this morning”. Her brown marker doesn’t change to yellow.... whoops, she turns to her fellow cashier This guy is passing a counterfeit $10 what should I do? I said hold on I got another one see if it is good, it is. MMMMM they looked the same to me! She refuses to give me counterfeit $10 , but after a short conversation with her manager, she writes FAKE in big letters across the front and takes my “good” $10 and off I go.

Speaking to a banker friend later at church and she was supose to call the police, and give me a receipt for my counterfeit $10. So if anyone needs a $10.00 write off I can get you one.

Have a Merry Christmas