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Thursday, June 18th, A Wish Come True

She is healed. She will live to be an old woman.  This is the mother’s wish.  Chloe may be on the Make a Wish list but Mama is allowed wishes as well. 

Today after a few weeks of a rough run with Chloe’s health, we were handed a box, a box with colorful hearts aplenty.  Thank you postmaster, Thank you wish master (Kari). 

The box held this: A Certificate saying this: 

“Congratulations Chloe!  Your wish will come true!” 

Chloe’s wish to meet President Barack Obama will be granted:  A 4-day, 3-night trip to DC!  The date of this wish is still to be determined….”be patient, President Obama is a busy man!” 

It also held a t-shirt saying: Obama kid, plus about 6 buttons, a Calendar of Barack’s Wisdom and Chloe wasted no time to put it all on! 

But hold on World…..She has a letter of her own to give to him.  It’s all about Healthcare.   Stay tuned.  I’ll publish that at a later time. 

For now she has had a decent run of days with no sickness.   

And for the record, Colin will turn 14 on Sunday(fathers day) and appropriately, we are having the birthday party for him as we promised him last year.  Slumber party (no sleep) with his buddies, Laserport, Pizza and a New Beginning.  Colin, from me, for the record, thank you for being YOU, for being so incredibly patient this year.  One year ago we didn’t even see you as you turned from  a 12 year old into your teen years, and still, you had “a good birthday” as you remember, even though it wasn’t the one you planned. 

In this moment I share publicly what he asked of me in the children’s garden one day…….just Colin and me…having pizza at Emanuel Hospital.  I made a promise that, for him, I would be there. 

Tomorrow night we celebrate his friends, his love of life, and his tedious awareness of that day a year ago.  “What if all this doesn’t work?” he asked me. 

Colin, I will be there for you then.  I won’t lose myself in grief as I’ve seen others do. 

A year later, we are healed. 

A year later, where are you? 

We send loving thought you are healed too. 

Sign me, 

The Grateful Mother

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

School is about out now for both Chloe and Colin.  Colin will graduate up to high school. Who’d’a thunk it?  His reign of Senior at Middle School is about over so I hope the shock of H.S. is not too much for him.  I’m sure he’ll cope. 

Chloe is looking forward to a real summer this year.  Last year’s was quite lost.  We have been setting up appointments for her but they will not prevent her from enjoying the next few months.   

The coughing fits she was going though, at last report, have pretty much gone away.  We are still trying to find answers to get her back up further in the charts of weight and height.  She will have some really good eating days with no nausea problems at all.  Then, out of the blue, bam!  We get hit with another backwards step.  Frustrating is the word for Chloe.  That plus scary would sum up the sensations of Dana and Me.   

Colin is looking forward to his upcoming birthday.  He’ll be 14, and loving it.  A complete eating machine, he’s on a little bit of an exercise kick.  I think it’s a challenge of sorts.  He’s doing his 20 pushups each day.  We are trying to convince him that yard work is every bit as good an exercise program…   

Dana and I are looking forward to the summer as well.  We just hope there is some time in our schedules and the doctor schedules to allow us to get away for a few days at least.  A trip to the coast would be great once in awhile.  Of course, a cruise would be the ultimate.  We can always dream.  At least we will be able to have days together as a family for picnics, duck feeding and water sports/fights. 

Here’s hoping the summer is opening up endless possibilities for all of you.  Be well and enjoy. 

Blessings,

Ron

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

It’s June already.  How can that be?  School will be out in a couple weeks and the kids will be looking for friends, outings and trips to the beach.  So where’s the excitement? 

Chloe had her talent show at school today and even that wasn’t stress free.  She picked a new song over the weekend, “Operator” by Manhattan Transfer.  Picking a new song would be bad enough but this one is tricky.  Then, four acts before she was to sing a kid dropped the mic and broke it.  Aaarrrrgggg!!!!  It was an agonizing ten minutes before she was to go on.  Just before she was to sing they found another mic!!!  She sang her heart out and was a great closing act, although there were a couple kids following her.  We have it on tape from start to finish also. 

After the performance Dana went back to work and I went to finish up a couple projects at the house before going home to my students.  I was under instructions to not call Dana between 7:30 and 8:00 tonight as Dr. Tomkoria was planning on calling her. 

As things turned out the doctor called her at work.  That’s always dicey with patients waiting.  It was an important call however. 

The blood work that was done last week all came back good.  So I guess we’ll never really know what the coughing and vomiting was all about.  Chloe is back to being “well” now though so we are breathing a sigh of relief with that part. 

Next topic… her weight.  She has lost weight over the past seven months for no apparent reason.  She has some very good eating days and then there are some that are moderate.  Until her latest sickness she really didn’t have any “bad” eating days. 

The Doctors all concurred that we should do something while their heads are together.  So Chloe is going back on Periactin, the eating stimulant, to see if we can get her going the other way on the charts.  This is a “Bandaid” until we find the solution to turn her weight around.  It’s felt there needs to be a Nutritionist involved.  We’ve been this route before but the doctors feel it’s something we should try again.  The problem is that insurance may not pay for this again.  So we’ll dance that line for now. 

Next on the list is “Behavioral Counseling” for a variety of reasons.  One is her pattern of eating.  The doctors feel that the pattern has been around before the tumor had anything to do with it.  This is confusing to Dana and me.  We’ll have to revisit this soon.  Next is the concern that Chloe’s life is filled with events that have her stressed.  This mainly revolves around loss.  She is hesitant to have another counselor, as she tends to get very attached to them.  The first was lost when the insurance changed and the second when she left the area.  She misses each of her teachers as she changes grades or they move away.  So there is a pattern in her life that reveals she doesn’t handle loss well. 

Chloe is pretty much okay with the plan, even though she’d rather not have another counselor.  The other problem with the counselor is that she sees patients on Thursday mornings only.  That means Dana will lose more time at work, something that really stresses her and her finances out.  It’s a hard balance to be with your child all the times it’s needed and to fit enough work in to keep the machine running.  I’m available to take her to her appointments, however, with counselors, they have to get to know the Mom as well as the child.  That will mean a few trips until Chloe is comfortable going in alone. 

When we get more details we’ll let you know.  Right now we are in the “figure it all out” stage.   

We’ve received many emails through the website from all of you.  Thank you for using this avenue to keep up to date.  We feel very blessed to have so many friends, relatives and even strangers holding the high watch for us all. 

Blessings,

Ron

May 27th, 2009

This time last year was no fun for us at all.  So when Chloe started a cycle of coughing to the point of throwing up it put us all on edge.  Last Thursday I brought her to the doctors’ office to see about her sore throat and a suspicious spot at the back of her throat.  Strep was ruled out and her lungs sounded clear.  Her weight had dropped quite a bit, to 54 pounds.  This put her back down to 15% on the charts.  We went home with instructions to watch her and see what would happen.  Tylenol was recommended for any soreness. 

The next few days were pretty much non-stop coughing.  She had a string of five days where she didn’t keep food down.  So on Tuesday we were able to get another appointment with the doctor.  Dana and I spent two hours with Chloe at the office.  They did a chest x-ray, blood work to check all her levels, and a thorough examination.  She had dropped another pound during the week.   

We went home with an inhaler and plenty of instructions for helping her with the cough and sleep.  Dr. Tomkoria put in a call to the oncology department to talk about her nutrition and to get a second opinion on what might be going on.  In the meantime we were instructed to let Chloe decide what and when she’d eat.  Forcing her would have a negative effect, inducing vomiting.   

We did get word, again, that there appears to be no significant change in the tumor.  We also found out that the coughing isn’t controlled by that part of the brain.  The appetite is however.    

Up until this afternoon Chloe was not eating anything.  She had a few sips of her vitamin water and some mashed potatoes last night, but no breakfast this morning.  This has been the case for five days.  On the way to the East Side we stopped at Wendy’s for her favorite Double Cheese Bacon Burger and fries.  At home she ate the entire burger and half the fries.  At six she decided on Waffles for dinner.  She had one with strawberries and sugar, another half as if it were toast, and finished it off with another full waffle!  She also drank a glass of iced tea and her cough is all but gone! 

So, we continue to chase a ghost.  All the prayers you can muster up are more than welcome.  We don’t want to spend another summer like last.  Dana, Colin, Chloe and I were all sufficiently drained after that.  We are focused on turning this all around.  It was suggested we get a nutritionist involved, however, the insurance being carried on them only pays for one nutritionist visit.  That happened last year.  We will look to our support team for a professional nutritionist and see what shows up. 

For now Chloe is happy but weak.  She has had a good day today and we hope she will be going to school in the morning.  Dana has lost too much work this month due to a couple things beyond her control.  I’ve been available and willing to be with Chloe on any days she’s needed me.  She sure seems happy to have me around.  That’s a nice feeling.  And being there for her is a pretty easy chore after raising two beautiful daughters of my own and a bezillion doctor visits for other loved ones.   

Thanks to all of you for your continued following and prayer time dedicated to Chloe.  We believe in wellness and that’s how we want all of you to see Chloe.  She is. 

Blessings,

Ron

Wednesday May 6, 2009

Goodness life is just an amazing mystery, isn’t it?

Chloe has returned from an overnight trip with her class.  They have been studying the Oregon Trail all year and this was a culmination of that knowledge,work and excitement towards a trip to the woods, campfires and trail class’s.  So far I’m picking up a legend which Chloe shared with me about a Raven , Salmon and how a Robin got its orange chest.  Oh, theres more……this legend was told my “Grizzly”, camp director.  At this time, I’m only nodding and listening.  So many times, we interupt with our own thoughts rather than just be the listener.  I enjoyed watching her face as she told me of her adventures the last day/night.  She did catch a classmate in a moment of ‘injustice’ and we talked that out.  Basically, I just listned that one out…

Colin was a crew member of his school musical which debuted last week.  “Bye-Bye Birdie”.  It was about sold out!  Interesting note:  The director is also in the film being shot around Portland with Harrison Ford.  She(Andrea) plays the part of a Dr in the film.   Colin, at one point didnt get off the stage in time and was caught behind a set…dressed in black.

What I noticed about this play was the family atmosphere the kids refer to.  “We are a new family”.  For ten weeks, these kids stayed late, arrived early to work together.  It reminded me of my high school musical, Lil Abner that I was fortunate to be in.  Thank goodness for having a similar experience as I could SO relate to Colins world these last weeks.  He was both exhausted, yet vitalized by this expereience.  We seem to be on the right track…Colin’s village I mean ,by keeping him supported in the arts arena.

He’s just begun Sex-Ed with  “Tom doggy”….this is the teachers nicname.  Not to worry…I think Colin will get all A’s in this class…he’s nearly 14 now and very interested in this info.  We speak to him on this subject as if we are talking about Rain.   This seems to allow Colin to speak openly and tease vigorously on this subject.  Oh my Lord!

Colin also announced the results of a career type questionnaire in which he scored highest in the area of law enforcement.  I did mention to him that our friend, TJ is a fingerprint specialist in law enforcement….there are many areas to pay attention to.

A little note on Ivey.  She got lost Monday night.  Not in the way you’d expect.  I knew she was in the backyard but I spotted no movement,nor did she answer for over an hour.  Anything is possible with a Jack Russell…they can squeeze through a fencepost should they set their mind to it , although Ron had just made some fence repairs.    Finally, I went outside again to look and caught a white cloud out of the corner of my eye.  Buried was her head and shoulders……..in the ground………..butt in air…not moving.  Stillness speaks.

What she was after, stayed underground.

Am trying to find out what happend to Macey, the Jack Russell Terrier Chloe wrote about last Decemeber.  Macey is the 1 yr old pup whose jaw was broken, awaiting a $2,000 surgery.  More Later when I fiind out.  The Albany Democrat Herald did an article on it, yet the animal shelter I beleive was either in Corvallis or Lebanon.

Soon , I think we’ll venture out and do those regular dogwalks again.  I’ve been in contact with the woman who owns the dogs who ‘rushed’ us 2 weeks ago.  I told her, at some point I’d like to visit her dogs (by myself….) just to change my attitude about them…to change history.  I don’t want to have ‘stuff’ left over from that expereience.  She was so amiable to this and found it surprising.

Peace out

Dana

Saturday, April 25th

What a great day we had on Saturday.  Colin was scheduled to sing, with his jazz choir, at Oaks Fun Park, so we all made our first trip there in over a year.  Pre-surgery was the last time.  That day we just went on a family outing and had quite a bit of fun seeing the sights, riding some rides and having some snacks.  It was a typical day at the fun park, with one exception.  Chloe wasn’t tall enough to ride the looping roller coaster with her ASD, Ron.  She was a bit disappointed after we stood in line for about ten minutes, only to be told, I’m sorry sweetie but you’re not tall enough. 

Saturday we left Colin to hang out with his friends before the concert, and Dana, Ron and Chloe took off to see what was new.  What was new was the sign must have shrunk because the arrow and line on the sign at the coaster showed she was right there.  Well, maybe a half inch too short but who’s counting?   

It was off to the ticket booth.  Two tickets please.  Dana was opting for Terra Firma, holding all our loose things, as Chloe and I went to the line.  The two people in front of us were the last two before they closed the gate.  That’s good; we get the front car on the next ride.  Almost right, the girl attendant moved one person and opened up row two for us on the ride.   

We walked through the gate.  Excuse me sweetie, can you come here a moment.  The attendant pulled Chloe aside to measure her.  Oh so close… Chloe stretched every centimeter of her backbone… Okay!  Yes!  We were on! 

The shoulder restraints came down and Chloe looked little in there but she would stay in place just fine.  We were off with a snap to the vertical.  We caught a view of Dana just before the first drop.  Chloe grabbed my coat sleeve.  That’s where her hands would be the entire 90-second ride.  Down we went and it took Chloe’s breath away.  Oh no!  I’m never going on this again!  Of course she was smiling the whole time.   

Around a sharp curve and then back up to prepare for the loop.  Oh…..!  Here we go!  Chloe never saw the loop as her head was almost in her lap and we were headed up again.  Not again!  Nope, but another sharp curve and it was back to the exit point.  When the car stopped she finally let go of me. 

We jumped out, with tickets still in hand.  They forgot to ask for them in the measuring confusion.  So, Chloe looked at the Ferris wheel that is caged and does individual loops and she yelled, let’s go on that!  But make sure they take the tickets this time she ordered. So we did, and they did.  Dana stuck to the ground still, but that was fine.  We had someone on the ground to yell and wave at.  Although Chloe didn’t want to go fully up-side-down we did plenty of rockin’ and rollin’ by controlling the break inside the car.  She was about to rip my arm off again.  She couldn’t stop talking about it after we were back with Mama. 

When it was over it was time for Colin to sing so we hurried over to the stage.  Chloe told him of her adventures and he couldn’t believe it.  Especially the caged ride!   

The performance was good as usual but they were stuck between the bumper cars and the shooting gallery so hearing them was a challenge.  They really do need to learn how to get their opera projection going.  Good but quiet voices.  I’m sure they will develop as time goes by.  I know Colin can project judging by all his funny antics while alone with us. 

After the show Colin and his buddies stayed to ride more rides.  The three of us went for a little drive around the area and stopped at a couple estate sales.  Then we hit DQ for a couple malts and a blizzard.  We were back in the car just as the rain came.  Colin was ready for us soon after we returned to the park for him. 

Earlier in the day we were at Uncle Kevin’s grand reopening of Bike n Hike, had some hotdogs and heard about him getting sprayed by a skunk that morning.  Later that night we were at a friend’s house warming potluck where one of us ended up with food poisoning.  But those are stories of another time. 

All in all I think everyone had a great time in this pre-summer jaunt.  Many more to come! 

We wish the same for all of you. 

Blessings,

Dana, Colin, Chloe and Ron

Friday, April 17 Thank you Dove Lewis, Ron,God and Ivey for your Strength

A huge title for a big evening last night.  Such beautiful weather deserved a moment to celebrate.  Tired as my feet were, upon arriving home I asked Chloe if she wanted to take Ivey on a dogwalk.  “Nah” was her reply.  I replied to her that I would take Ivey for a quick jaunt.  Chloe took only a sec to decide she would join us.

Yesterday was Sandy’s birthday(my sister) and It was in our plans to phone her once I picked Colin up from play practice at his school.(he is on the crew of Bye Bye Birdie)

We placed a green bean casserole in the oven on low and we took foot.  Ivey was alight with pleasure and ready to go!  Our walk is one I know so well . I often took my other two “jacks”(terriers from years past) on this same walk.  Chloe had the reins and Ivey was going along quite well.  Oddly, It occured to me a memory of an event that occured some 15 yrs ago I think with my other two dogs.  Chloe , Ivey and I were walking down the same street this had occured on, a street I’ve taken Ivey on for YEARS.  Somehow, this memory was vivid enough that I mentioned it. 

We spoke to a woman who seemed to know us.  Chloe confirmed this womans daughter goes to her same school.  We spoke about our dogs.  We walked on………………..

…..in an instant, a quiet moment that I perhaps will never write about again, the air stopped, the silence beckoned into something big.   Three large dogs were rushing us.  I saw them.  I froze before realizing their intention.  Chloe had Ivey on leash and I knew fear was in my face. Barking is one thing.  Biting and attacking is quite another.  Two big dogs went after Ivey simultaneously;they were   biting her back end and dragging her.  Chloe tells me now and this is etched into her memory.  “You were screaming mama”.  I confirm this, trying to take over as the “Alpha” in an out of control group. 

My mind told me that Chloe was about to witness something a child never needs to have a memory of.  This was my last thought before throwing myself onto Ivey in the middle of the street and screaming at Chloe to back away.  Ivey, at first stood her ground but became unbearably quiet after the two dogs were dragging her. 

The woman who owns the dogs was horrified but not able to do much.  She was yelling instructions to me to get ivey in the air….at some point,when her dogs let go, I did. 

I was injured too.  Roadburn, arm and hand stuff.  I didn’t feel it for awhile.  Chloe and I cried and ambled our way home.  I carried Ivey and we searched for wounds.  None were open, gash’s.  I was so grateful.  One of the dogs was still on the loose and ‘rushing’ us as we went home.  The owner was unable to gain control.

Chloe was calm.  Calm before the emotional ‘storm’.  We made it home, I phoned our vet whose office was about to close and they were all headed to a lecture.  They urged us to go to Dove Lewis, a 24 hr ER for animals.(yes I know it well)

Ron was in WIlsonville at our church testing his computer for the upcoming Dave Ramsey, Town Hall for Hope…..talk about timing.  I phoned him to help me calm down enough so I could drive to Dove Lewis.  I still needed to pick Colin up at his school.  Ron decided to come over and drive us.  Again, he was there in the moment  and AT a moments notice.  Nothing else mattered.  I think he realized I was injured enough, emotionally as well as physically that it was safer for him to drive. 

We all took Ivey to Dove Lewis.  Ivey had been showing signs of stress at home; she was hiding under Chloe’s bed.  We couldn’t see the extent of her injury although we weren’t seeing any bleeding. They shaved the area of abrasion and in fact , no punture wounds were found.(Isnt this amazing). 

Turns out, Ivey was one lucky, lucky girl.  She suffered abrasions, trauma and is probably very sore.  We have her on pain meds and keeping her laying low. 

Chloe and I are having what I call, “flashbacking”.   It doesn’t serve us, but we are trying to work out the emotional side, so leave us alone a bit on this, k?  (I mean this with affection , world)

For chloe , she spoke also about what may have occured to me, in FRONT of her(had the dog’s gone for me, rather than Ivey).  This is complex at best.

I can tell you this.  The family with the 3 dogs had been struggling with ‘rehoming’ one of the dogs and with this instance, they knew it was time.  This dog needed to be in a one dog home.  We feel for this family, who gave away their dog today.  I feel sad for that.  I also feel FEAR around big dogs right now.  I just do.  I’ve been shaken.  I wasn’t sure how to save a life this time.  I remember throwing my arm out to make Chloe go away so I could be on top of Ivey.  Ivey looked so little and vulnerable under the wrath of barking, biting and noise(my screaming/chloe screaming).  For me this seems big.  To know that I understood clearly Chloe’s strength in that moment and I was ok to protect Ivey. 

We ended the evening as we intended it.  We phoned Sandy to sing Happy Birthday to her (in Canada).  She discussed how I may remember her birthday being linked to a dog attack.  I told her no, I don’t think so.  I will remember her birthday as HERS as we felt so grateful for ALL who were in place last night to help us….Our vet, Ron Earp, Dove lewis Animal Hospital, Ron for getting us there safely and Ivey, who just understands her work here isnt done.

Sometimes, a quiet Thursday evening can bring a new understanding….even if it means turning your world upside down and putting FEAR IN YOUR FACE! 

I didn’t sleep last night.  Guess I am human after all and what could have been was visiting, in place of what actually happened.

Can you relate?

Be grateful for everything. 

Dana, the alpha

P.S The green bean casserole stayed forgotten in the oven overnight(we turned it off just before leaving for Dove Lewis) and the only other dog attack I have been involved in, occured on that SAME street….within 3 houses of ea other, 15 or so years apart.   Colin reminded me that last year when he took ivey on a walk, a pit bull and another large dog rolled Ivey and he was freaked out….we went looking for those owners but never found them.  Yeah, Ivey…..you are a trooper.  Again, Those dogs were all OFFLEASH that attacked. 

Thursday, March 31st

Well now, today started out interesting.  Dana went to work even though she is trying like mad to feel better after a couple weeks of being run down.  Wonder what was on her mind to rob her of her energy….  Then, at noon, she called to let me know that she had to pick Chloe up from school, as she was sick.  Upset stomach, coughing, headache, and no energy.  Humm… wonder where all this came from.  Think we could all be passing it along to each other? 

So Dana wasn’t sure what was going to happen about the doctor’s appointment designed to read the MRI.  “Worst case scenario is you might be there alone” she told me.  It would depend on how Chloe was later.  She wanted to go, that’s for sure. 

Driving into the parking lot I saw Dana’s car so I knew I wouldn’t be alone.  Thank you God.  I didn’t want that.  They had just been called to the back room when I walked in, so we went for vitals, etc.  Chloe was 57 pounds and about 53 inches but don’t quote me on the actual height.  She was bounding around like she was in perfect health though so it was obvious whatever was bothering her earlier was gone for now. 

The IV nurse, Susan, who did a few of Chloe’s tubes was there and came to say hi.  She went off the record and said, “her scans look good.”  Dana tried to pull more from her but that didn’t fly.  However, soon Dr. Olsen came in and called us to look at the MRI shots.  Chloe had not seen the original and now she was able to see the difference as well.  “No significant change, stable.”  That’s what the report shows.  The shots looked good.  I couldn’t see any enlargement of the tumor at all.  To say we were relieved was an understatement.   

Dr. Olsen also plotted Chloe on the growth and weight charts where she placed in the twenty-five percentile for her age.  Very good!  This is where I’d expect from a girl who came from a smaller framed family.   

Next was our visit to the 3^rd floor where Chloe and Dana spent so much time.  They bought the “Mama Mia” DVD for the floor.  It was like old home week with all the nurses and helpers very surprised to see how well Chloe looked.  Chloe was excited to see everyone as well and talked her way into a tour of “her floor.”  I left them to their tour, as I had to get home to students.  It isn’t hard to imagine her smile as she walked around the area she was so limited in just a little over a half year ago. 

We know you were praying for us and it shows.  Thank you for being there. 

Blessings,

Ron 

Saturday, March 28th

It’s Saturday and Chloe went through a successful MRI yesterday.  Dana and I were at the hospital when Dave and Chloe showed up.  Although the appointment was for 10:15 she didn’t get in until about 11 am.  Dave had to go back to work but Chloe was going to be asleep for the procedure anyway.  The “very cute” anesthesiologist made her transition to sleep time much easier.  She’s only 10 but she doesn’t miss a beat when “cute guy alerts” happen.  

What a way to finish Spring Break… in an MRI tube but we’ll take it.  Chloe said her time at her dads’ was pretty good.  Firebolt is now huge and very entertaining.  And on Thursday everyone went to the beach, although Chloe didn’t know which one.  She and Colin were able to play on the rocks until the tide came in too far. 

Now we are just waiting until Tuesday to read the results of the scan.  Having the procedure behind us has been a relief in of itself.  Seeing positive results will be the icing on the cake. 

The whole family is due for good health and better days.  With summer close at hand we want to be ready to jump into the water fights and bike rides.  Right now… we’ll just enjoy the rain as much as possible. 

Be well,

Ron

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Friday morning, Chloe will be at Emanuel Hospital again for her MRI.  Tonight she is with her dad and, at last report, didn’t seem too concerned about the procedure.  That’s good.  She will be asleep for it this time so doing the contrast will be easier.  Dana and I will also be with her during the visit.  

This MRI is pretty significant, as it will tell us exactly the progress Chloe has made in battling the tumor.  With all the gains she has made over the past many months we’re looking forward to some good MRI returns.   

The winter has seen it’s share of sickness and drama in our homes, so this might just be the end cap to all of that.  Dana certainly needs some better days.  I’ve not seen her more sick than these past couple months.  Colin and I went through bouts of the flu and Chloe had a couple rough weeks also.  So we’re looking for good thoughts to bring everyone back to perfect health. 

You are a special support team and we thank you for being there always. 

Blessings,

Ron