From our family to yours...

Merry Christmas!!!

December

My first son, Colton would of been 15 years old on the 15th of December. I was blessed to have met him and held him till his last dying breath. He will always hold a place in my heart. Happy Birthday son!! We were able to celebrate by going to the cemetary and leaving him a little Christmas tree. (Yes, I know his soul isn't there, but it makes me feel better.)


The anniversary of Billy Boy's cardiac arrest was on December 16th. I was so blessed to have him for the nine years that I did while he was 'normal'. We laughed, we cried, we talked, we prayed, we played, but most of all we loved. I thank God for giving me four more years (and counting) to continue loving this sweet child! Instead of focusing on the negative, I can now see it for the blessing it is... more time with him. Love him like Jesus!!! ♥♥♥♥♥


Billy Boy's new wheelchair got delivered... it's a beast!! It needs a few adjustments because he is so tall, but it is comfortable and they wanted us to have it in time for his January 5th surgery.

The surgery for fusing the rods to Billy Boy's spine has been switched to April 10th. (The surgeon will be on vacation at the end of March.) It is all in God' hands!!

Great News!

Billy Boy's mental status has been upgraded from vegetative state to "minimally conscious state" or MCS. Praise God that what we have known & felt all along, has finally been determined. Hopefully this opens up more opportunities for him.

Another bit of great news, his Baclofen surgery is scheduled for January 5th. The surgery to fuse the rods to the spine is scheduled for March 28th. This decision didn't come easy, we met, talked, and debated with many specialists over this. Finally they spoke with each other and this decision was reached. I was happy for two reasons; first, his pain needs to be addressed immediately so the spasticity doesn't do more damage. Second, I want the rod surgery to be last so there is no chance of exposure or infection to the rods. I left it all in Gods hands and he took care of everything.

Monet and I have been performing in the Christmas production at church and we are having a blast! She is very excited about Christmas and this year we have fit in a few charity programs as well. Jesus is the reason for the season and no better time to pay it forward. We feel blessed and are praying you all do too!! Merry Christmas!!!