Surprise

Man I can't believe what has happened since I last blogged. I've been so busy with fundraising that I haven't been at a computer in awhile. Many of you have and haven't heard about my exciting and surprising weekend at our churches women's conference Oct. 16. Sorry I'm excited to share the story with all of you!

James River Women started a "Be a Gift Foundation"this year. I was nominated and chosen as a recipient for this(along with another lady). I had no clue but behind the scenes work had been going on with my mom and friends since august I believe. Sooo Friday of the conference Debbie Lindell was closing up her sermon and started talking about this and said "these women have no clue what is about to happen . . ) and i'm thinking wow those women are going to be shocked. Well then my name was called and I was thinking I have to go on stage and i'm not dressed cute. I was completely shocked. So right then and there we were wisked away in a limo to a day of pampering. Starbucks, A Valerie Bas Salon for cut, color, and make up, lunch served at the salon, then a shopping spree at Dillards. That was a lot of fun and they picked out trendy clothes-no khakis, plain blue, or solid shirts for me. Then we had supper at Nakato's! yummy. So we arrived back at the conference all dolled up and ready for some powerful preachin!

We were told that on Sat we would come on stage and talk about our day. Ok no problem. Oh little did we know there were more suprises. So I come out (of course doing my model walk) and sit on the couch and here comes Eric and Christian. I"m of course crying. So they precede to tell us about a 4 night get away in Branson, SDC tickets, spending money!. I was so shocked! 4 nights and no mommy duties! And then they bring out new luggage! Ohh too much. Then Debbie starts talking about how they found out about us raising money to send Christian to KC for treatment. And they bring out a big check to cover his treatment! I'm of course crying!

God is so faithful! The neat thing is that I was chosen before we even decided about KC. God knew all along. We are so blessed to have Christian's first round of treatments covered and we are even more excited to continue on with the dodgeball tournament and use those funds for a 2nd trip this summer. It was always our hope to be able to continue the treatment and now God has made that possible. The tournament had already been in the works so we are still doing that.

Thank you all for your support, prayers, and donations! You are making a difference in our lives and especially Christian's life. I can't wait to see what the future holds!