Today is an emotional day to say the least! Three years ago today our lives changed dramatically. It is also Father's Day and a difficult day for Chris because he misses the old Jess so much. And, it is the first Father's Day for me without my dad. I know he is in a better place but I sure do miss him. We are healthy, we have a wonderful family and friends, a roof over our heads and food on our table so we can always be thankful for something.
Curtie, Linda and Paul wanted to take Jess out in their boat this weekend. It was pretty much a tradition for Paul, Jess and Curtie to go to a fishing derby every year around Father's Day. It was too windy on the reservoir so we will take a rain check. This is a tough day for them, too. The tree the boys hit was right down the road from their house and Linda was not far behind them on her way home. Curtie walked away but not without invisible scars that will never be forgotten. We are blessed to have such good friends and only wish we could take away their hurt too.
On the lighter side, I decided on Friday that mom, Jess and I needed an adventure so we jumped in the van and drove to Twin Falls (60 miles away). I thought it might be stimulating for Jess to go to Winco and help me buy groceries. Oh boy, was it ever stimulating for all of us. Visualize this...me pushing Jess in his wheelchair and my little 87 year old mom pushing the grocery cart behind us. Jess was amazed at the lights and all of the stuff on the shelves and mom was weaving her way through an amazing amount of shoppers. I think a few people wanted to drop what they were doing to assist us. We did just fine. After I loaded the van, loaded Jess and helped my little mom get up into her seat we decided to stop at the strawberry farm on the way home. Mom watched Jess as I picked us 5 gallons of beautiful strawberries and then we came home. It was a fun and interesting day. Now, I am about to go make Chris a strawberry, rhubarb pie for Father's Day.
We wish all the dad's out there a very Happy Father's Day!
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Thank you for keeing this up and running! It is always nice to hear from you guys and to hear how Jess is doing :) We love you all very much!!! You are always close to our hearts and in our prayers! Love, Mike, Jenny, Tori, Belle, PJ, and Luke
Hi Matey's! It's nice to see you're back online posting updates. It sounds like you've had a full and eventful schedule over the past several months. Thanks for keeping us updated. We're always thinking of you Jess, and family! - Damon
Thank you so much, Pam for allowing us in your life through this website. I have missed reading it the past few months. I pray for the best for all of you. From a graphic artist's point of view, I think your new site looks beautiful. I love your family. Judy Stoltzfus
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