Owen

Hi Everybody:
Mom told me a few weeks ago to put an update on Owen on here but I was waiting for today to be done before I did that. We have had an exciting couple of months with him. The end of June he graduated from physical therapy after almost a year of going once or twice weekly and he started walking about that time too (or should I say running??). Today we went to Gillette for his 6 month check up with the orthopedic doctor and his follow up with the neurologist. He impressed his doctors a lot with where he has come the past few months so we graduated from there too. They have no answers for why he was the way he was or why he came as far as he did. We of course know the answer to that: MANY, MANY ANSWERED PRAYERS but that all to often isn't in the medical dictionary as a treatment plan. He does have a small pineal cyst on his brain however the doctor is not concerned about that and gave Kevin and I some things to look for in case it ever becomes an issue. He should hopefully be done with his 2nd helmet on September 28 which means I will be celebrating with lots of margaritas.

Thanks for all of the prayers and concerns--it was an awesome feeling to know we had so much support from family.
Maggie

p.s. One day when I get caught up--hopefully in the very near future I will post some pictures of the Bug and his brother.

Has Anyone Ever Heard Of This:

So. Much. Fun!!!

A little family-owned zoo located in Freeport, MN. We go back every year. I added a whole lot of pictures to my blog if you want to check out more. They also have a website: www.hemkerzoo.com (I think:) )

This is what happens when you leave your kids with Grandpa Sam.

Any suggestions on what the conversation was that lead to peeing in the ditch?
Oliver and Isaiah after Auntie Pat's funeral.

The invitations below

I posted two invitations for May 29th below. If you have a hard time reading them click directly on the invitation and it will enlarge. Please tell everyone in the family if they don't read the blog.
Thanks. If you have any questions please call or email me. Carol

Invitations!

Hello Everyone!
You all are invited to these two parties on the same day...should be fun!

Habitat Brunch

Sharing some photos from the habitat brunch. I just saw in the paper that they raised $10k.

TO MY WONDERFUL FAMILY

Oliver and Theo hit it off right away
So tired!
Happy cousins!

I need to say thank you to so many of you who have been so understanding and helpful during this incredibly difficult time in our family. Your calls with prayers and love and just plain encouragement have been so powerful and comforting; you'll never never know how much it has meant to us. THANK YOU! WE LOVE YOU! Please keep the prayers coming..we still need them as this is not done yet. Thanks again.

And then, the Lord in His goodness, gave us Theodore Jeshua! He's such a little sweetie. I started calling him "Theodorable" while we were there this past week. He's such a ray of sunshine! Thank You, Jesus!

A verse that I've been clinging to is: Isaiah 41:13 - For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, "Do not fear; I will help you." This is a verse that has become very real to me.

Thanks again, everyone!

Here are some more photos of Theodorable!