While in the process of looking for a van we were asked if a car wash could be set up to help with the expenses of purchasing it. While I mentioned that a generous amount of $ was given to help us, it did not cover most of the cost so I was encouraged to ask you guys for help.
So here are the facts. Handicapped vans can cost between $20,000 and $40,000 used and $40,000 and $60,000 new. We are buying a used one that cost approx $35,000 and we owe most of that amount. We graciously and humbly accepted the car wash event.
Details...................June 9, 2012 at Oso lunber in Granite Falls................9am to 3pm will be a car wash to help with Keith's van cost.
We thank you ahead of time and hope to see you there. If you read this blog first, please read yesterdays. I think you will like it. =)
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Better Days =)
Yes, I can say our situation is better. Thank you all for the prayers. I am now back to taking it one day at a time.
Several good things have happened. Yesterday, we were able to put enough money down on a van that it will now only take 8 years to pay it off =) Thanks to the generosity of one or more of you anonymously, we brought it home. I've tried to find out who it is but my sources are tight-lipped, so I say thank you, thank you, thank you. It was very generous. The Lord bless you. The van has to have a special ordered part fitted to Keith's power chair and put in next week. Then our first stop will be the Everett Waterfront, a place Keith first introduced me to several years ago. We used to walk around and admire the beautiful scenery. We look forward to doing that again.
Keith continues to amaze me. I often wonder what good Keith and I are doing because we sure do a lot of nothing. But yesterday, after seeing the doctor, Keith spotted one of his former students as I was wheeling him out. He insisted on stopping. The young man pointed out that he was going to have a baby. My judgmental mind wanted to ask him if he were married. But Keith embraced him in such a compassionate way and encouraged him. He said, "You will be a good dad!" He went on to ask him about his current life and then told him what a joy he was to have in class. It was getting emotional as the young man seeing his teacher for the first time in a wheelchair accepted his love. We said our goodbyes. I was and am so proud of my husband who has shown this kind of love and integrity since I have known him. No wonder his friends want to see him and be around him. They get to feel what I feel. So Lord, I ask you to show your Mercy and heal Keith. He has a lot more to do.
Now, for what the Lord has me to do. =)
Several good things have happened. Yesterday, we were able to put enough money down on a van that it will now only take 8 years to pay it off =) Thanks to the generosity of one or more of you anonymously, we brought it home. I've tried to find out who it is but my sources are tight-lipped, so I say thank you, thank you, thank you. It was very generous. The Lord bless you. The van has to have a special ordered part fitted to Keith's power chair and put in next week. Then our first stop will be the Everett Waterfront, a place Keith first introduced me to several years ago. We used to walk around and admire the beautiful scenery. We look forward to doing that again.
Keith continues to amaze me. I often wonder what good Keith and I are doing because we sure do a lot of nothing. But yesterday, after seeing the doctor, Keith spotted one of his former students as I was wheeling him out. He insisted on stopping. The young man pointed out that he was going to have a baby. My judgmental mind wanted to ask him if he were married. But Keith embraced him in such a compassionate way and encouraged him. He said, "You will be a good dad!" He went on to ask him about his current life and then told him what a joy he was to have in class. It was getting emotional as the young man seeing his teacher for the first time in a wheelchair accepted his love. We said our goodbyes. I was and am so proud of my husband who has shown this kind of love and integrity since I have known him. No wonder his friends want to see him and be around him. They get to feel what I feel. So Lord, I ask you to show your Mercy and heal Keith. He has a lot more to do.
Now, for what the Lord has me to do. =)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
WOW
Last week was a very difficult week, emotionally. I wanted to lash out at someone or something, sometimes every hour. Those closest to me, know I did some yelling and crying. Thank you for allowing that from me. I don't like those emotions to show but I learn from them. It's not everyday your husband ask you to re-marry after he dies. I told him I could never find someone like him. Then he said, "Try harder!" I couldn't continue talking. Too many emotions to contain in a conversation like that. By last Wed I was desperately seeking a support group for mainly Clint, Kristi and I to be able to talk freely without Keith. He certainly can come if he wants. Trouble is that there are no support groups for MSA so we are looking into ones for ALS which may be the disease most similar. Also, a hospice spokesman directed me to a bereavement specialist. Not knowing what to even ask her, thankfully she recognized that our family is indeed grieving and on a very long, slow and difficult journey. She suggested we three or all set up a meeting which I am in the process of doing.
I get so many kind and loving comments from you our friends, but this one last week was so comforting. "As far I as I am concerned, you get a 'free' pass." To me, that meant that I would be loved no matter what. No matter if I get emotional. Kind of like our loving God, right? I am so glad for the unconditional love shown me by all of you. Thank you.
Keith got his power chair. Sort of bitter sweet. We never pictured being a person in one of those. Now we need to look for a handicap van. But there is good news. Keith who was hesitant about going places is now wanting to look at vans. The dealer brought one to the house for us to try. He couldn't believe Keith had the chair less than two weeks because he drove it right up that ramp and almost perfectly in place the first time. He now realizes we can go to places much easier with one. We are going to look at vans today.
Enough for now, and remember, our family and friends bring us much joy. Can't help smiling when you have grandchildren around!
I get so many kind and loving comments from you our friends, but this one last week was so comforting. "As far I as I am concerned, you get a 'free' pass." To me, that meant that I would be loved no matter what. No matter if I get emotional. Kind of like our loving God, right? I am so glad for the unconditional love shown me by all of you. Thank you.
Keith got his power chair. Sort of bitter sweet. We never pictured being a person in one of those. Now we need to look for a handicap van. But there is good news. Keith who was hesitant about going places is now wanting to look at vans. The dealer brought one to the house for us to try. He couldn't believe Keith had the chair less than two weeks because he drove it right up that ramp and almost perfectly in place the first time. He now realizes we can go to places much easier with one. We are going to look at vans today.
Enough for now, and remember, our family and friends bring us much joy. Can't help smiling when you have grandchildren around!
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