So Grateful

To simply say thank you is not enough. We are overwhelmed with gratitude at how the fundraiser/yardsale went. It was absolutely amazing. We are humbled at how many "strangers" came to support us and Mercydez. We were moved to tears over and over and over. Thank you so much. I will do my best to post some pictures. Our hearts are forever changed. We now have a goal of paying it forward. We want to be like the many, many, MANY who came. Thank you so much.

It's been a long recovery process for all of us! There were about six who litterally stayed up all Friday night to set up and stayed through the whole yard sale PLUS stayed and cleaned up. Talk about amazing and devoted friends. You know who you are and I love you guys! Thank you so much! There has been a lot of time devoted to sleep, cleaning the house (my mom and I spent all day Friday baking and Crystal and I baked until 3:00am for the bake sale), putting lotion on our completely burned faces and bodies, etc. etc. etc. Once again, thanks to everyone who sacrificed so much. There are too many of you to list, but thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! (I kinda feel like I'm at an awards show... sorry).

On a much sadder note, my brother moved to Idaho this past weekend. He is Utah Helicopters newest instructor up there! Go Kade! He's living in Idaho Falls... I truly hope he has a good experience. It's sad to loose him, but I'm also very happy for him. He has always dreamed of being a helicopter pilot and he has worked like crazy to reach this dream. Megan, his wife, has supported him through all of it. I know it has been a sacrifice for both of them. It will pay off! It will be worth all the hard work! Kade has set an incredible example for all of my family. He doesn't ever settle for mediocre (I think I butchered that spelling). He will make such a great instructor. You can be sure that everyone in his classes will know their stuff... Kade is all about fairness and doing what's right. These students better work hard and gain the knowledge they need or Kade won't allow them to risk their lives... or anyone elses, for that matter. We love you Kade. We hope things are going well.

So, somethin' cute about Mercydez? Oh, how I love this little girl! She is such a delight! I gave her a bath today and she slept through the ENTIRE thing! She woke up when I took her out of the bath, but as soon as I put her down to lotion her up and dress her... yup! Her eyes were crossed and she was OUT! I couldn't take any pictures because I was the only one here bathing her and what kind of a mother would I be if I left her in the tub to get a camera? I would hate to ever be associated with the moron father who left his baby in the car (at 11:00pm, no less) so he could watch his batman movie. Urg. That's a soap box for another day though. Anyway, we'll leave it at that fact that Mercydez is the most adorable, sweet, hilarious li'l baby girl in the world. Oh how we love her!

Thanks again to everyone who came and supported us. Thanks to those who put it together and truly sacrificed a LOT of time in behalf of us and our little fudge brownie (in the words of Aunt Addy). Sending you our love!