Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Karson's 8 month Birthday


On Friday, Karson will be 8 months old and I can't say this enough: It is truly a miracle! We try to do something little for him every "birthday month", because you just never know. He continues to amaze us. He's been home for almost 3 months, the longest ever in his life. He goes through a lot everyday with his cough assist (a machine that simulates a cough by blowing positive pressure then sucks out negative pressure) twice a day when he's well, then we suction him usually every 5 to 10 minutes sometimes every 2 minutes and that means sticking a tube down his nose to the back of his throat. He has taught Darren and I that there is more more to "strength" that just the physical body. He's is an amazing example of patience and "real" strength. We feel so blessed to be able to still have him here with us. He loves Hadley so much! Sometimes he won't talk for me but when he see's his sister his eyes light up and starts talking and smiling immediatly. He thinks she's so funny and he tries with all of his strength to muster up a laugh. Their relationship is priceless.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

A Night We'll Never Forget

Last Saturday was "Karson's Kause" and we were so pleased with the way the night turned out. It was really an amazing night! Brenn did an AWESOME job. He is so talented! This picture is Brenn on the stage. Jess set up this display of Karson and the Fam. Speaking of talented! She and Danny did so much to make this night a success. The pictures are priceless!!

This is a flag that was flown in Karson's honor at Camp Stryker in Iraq. A really nice man and his wife bought the flag at the auction and then he gave it to us! We are/were so humble by the generosity of many.


The Silent Auction.


Football's signed by the BYU Football team.

Many quilts


Jazz tickets, signed footballs by Utah and BYU

This is CeCe a 13yr old girl in our ward that painted some of these pictures


We want to thank everyone that made the effort to come and support Karson and for those that donated to the live and silent auction as well as the sponsors and those people that couldn't make it but still donated. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! We are so incredibly humbled by your support and generosity. This amazing night would not have happened without the countless hours and the talents of ....

Kathy and Kevin Bell

Danny and Jessica Kettle

Sheri Leak

Summer Criddle

and Brenn and Selena Hill

We love you all!!!