Day 365

It's been a while since we updated. Good stuff is going on. Nothing earth shattering.  Whatever we are up to, it is better than this day 1 year ago. On this this day last year, Lindsey was put on the list.  She was so sick.  I think about that often. These were pretty horrible days last year.  But that was then, we are moving on, life is good.
To catch up on what is going on, Lindsey had her biopsy and Sierra had her IVIG last week. They both did great (of course). Lindsey did her biopsy awake so she could recover and hang out with Sierra in the Short Stay Unit (that was her call). Once again we are doing the zero dance. We never tire of doing the zero dance.  While Sierra was in on our IVIG, the Zanger's picked up Lindsey so she could play with her Calif friends. I have to admit, we are happy to be home,  but we do miss our Calif network of friends.
Meanwhile, Megan went to basketball camp in Halfway and loved it. I picked her up and met Stacy and the girls in Nampa. We then drove to Nephi Utah for a very enjoyable Bingham family reunion. Also spent some time in Logan with Stacy's family and in Idaho with our good friends, the Yecks. Hunter got sick while were down there, so it was pretty exciting taking care of him and keeping him away from little miss Lindsey Lou Lou.  They did a nice little fund raiser for Lindsey. For now, everything is good. Had a really nice rain today. Our crops and pastures really need it. Jake had a rough day yesterday. We all did. His good horse, Sham, passed away. He was a horse that had been in the family for over 22 years. Sham was a good horse for gathering cattle, roping, and packing deer. Sham was giving to Jake when he was a colt.  It's tough to see good horses, and good cow dogs pass on.
We still receive letters from people from all over the country regarding the Dateline special. I am in awe on how many good people are out there. Not sure how to adequately thank so many people for the kind words and support. We are still truly blessed.
Our next trip to Calif is July 9, 10, 11 with the same schedule of Lindsey biopsy and Sierra IVIG. In August we will be taking 3 kids down for tests and biopsy.
Last bit of news, received an e-mail from Sierra's donor grandmother. It was a short message, which I responded to. It was a good opportunity to tell her how grateful we are to them and how good Sierra is doing with her heart.
Tonight we have a fire going in the fireplace. It's a very cool night after all the good rain we received.
Looking forward, I am going to continue to share my thoughts and feeling. We may not update as often as we used to (thank goodness), but if anything important or 'unbelievable' comes up, we will be posting it here. Honestly, right now my mind going back to 1 year ago today. I will probably think back to what was going on each day last year for the next 6 weeks or so. Those were life changing events and I can't not reflect on it.

 One of 2 flat tires we had on our trip. Little kids were camping out while Megan and I fixed her up.

 Gage and Range with their bow and arrows at the reunion. They had a good time with those things.

 As part of the reunion, we went to Benjamin and did a 5K along the same roads Dad grew up. He told us some good stories. Uncle Keith, who also grew up there, had a great story about a hole and a sheep. It was very funny.

All the grandkids on Stacy's side.  They did a very nice fund raiser for Lindsey.  Hunter is NOT feeling good.

 Stacy's siblings, Ryan, Tiffany, Holly, Kelly, and Cory, with mother ReNae on the side. Missing Brady who was with his wife in Vegas.

 Grandpa Theon with his Merrill grandkids.

  Breakfast at the Yecks. 11 kids between the 2 families.

 Now they want one.

Thank Shelly, I am wrapped up in one right now.

 Lindsey and Jarom