This, That and Thank-You's...

(The Sunday morning update is posted just below this.  Scroll down if you haven't read this morning's status.)

Alisa is off this morning to coordinate the last two fashion shows for the American Girl Fashion Show, benefitting the Junior League of Plano.  Kelsey and Cameron are involved in the 1:30 pm show this afternoon.  Miss Addison is also attending-because one can never begin fashion sense too early- and I'm sure Caleb is there to keep everyone smiling, laughing and running on time.

Cameron, Kelsey & Addison

Cameron as the American Girl "Elizabeth"

Cash is currently at his apartment boiling peanuts.  Dan is of course on a soft diet, and well, Cash thought boiled peanuts were worth a shot.  We'll keep you posted on that progress.

Here are a few images from last night's "Building a Sweeter Tomorrow!" benefitting The Children's Center in Galveston.

Hayley & Abbey

Hayley, aka "Paper & Invitation Extraordinaire!" was on the Ball Committee for last nights event and I was on the Host Committee.  Hayley's husband, Jason, was in a rollover accident on Sunday, October 17th in Houston.  He was discharged from Hermann yesterday and is resting at home where he is recovering from a broken arm, broken nose and surgery to repair his broken neck.  We are so thankful that his neck injury was the "good kind of break" as far as those things go.

It's been a long week, with a great deal of information floating around.  We've been able to overcome some difficult obstacles this week.  Dan's prognosis, with proper treatment & strict following of doctor's orders, is very good!  This will be a very, long recovery road.  There are many hurdles we must clear, but, it can and will be done.

It's time for some heartfelt "Thank-You's!"  This would be such a different journey if it weren't for all of the supportive friends and family that surround all of us!

Thank-you to: 

Chuck & Maria for their hospitality, their bedrooms, their Butterfingers, late evening "Mexican Train" sessions and counsel.

Joe Baumgardner, Rusty Strickland, Tommy Coleman, Cody Phillips, Randy Langley, Jesse Garza and Santos Viesca for assisting during this time of harvest.

Larry Haddock, Rebecca Owens, Melanie Baumgardner, Dale & Sherri Dunlap, Jeff & Wendy Langford, John & Debbie Scott, Keith Martin, Jeff & Marilyn Camp, Yates Parker, Ann Baggett, Dwight Burns, Vada Wood, Shari Davis, D'Nae Souder, Janelle & MeMa, Tim & Brenda Fielding, Jan & Eddie Chambers, Billie & Bessie Langford, Jerry & Nancy Adair, Raquel & Dena, and Tom Hanson for visiting this week and providing support and much needed company.

Kevin Hamby, Ray Hightower and Kim Martindale for keeping everyone up to date on cotton counter offers.

Dale Dunlap for taking care of Mom's yard.

Tony & Suzanne Maxwell for visiting and taking us to lunch.

Debbie Cox for keeping us company and picking up lunch on Sunday.

Melanie Baumgardner for emptying out Mom's fridge. Bless your heart! (PS. Still no connections for WS tickets! Sorry ;( )

Wendy Langford for feeding and taking care of the goats and Kitty.  P.S.  Kitty will soon be coming to Lubbock. ;)

Aerocare Pilots, Juan & Chris, for the obvious but also for stopping by to visit later this week. Mark Thompson-thanks for teaching those guys to fly!

Vada Wood for your gracious gift cards.  What a clever idea!

First Christian Church, First Baptist Church Ladies Sunday School Class, H.C. & Frankie, Louise Rogers, Ralph & Rebecca Owens, Dan & Shirley Henard, Herb & Barbara Duncan, Sandy & Sharon Covey, Joe & Saunna Blacksher and Richard & Betty Gilbreth for all of your sweet and thoughtful cards that have brightened up a drab hospital room.

Larry & Carroll for the delightful flowers-complete with cotton bolls!

Quail Peanut and Tri-County Coop in Dodson for your thoughtful gifts.

Jessica at Raider Ranch for your understanding and help.

Derwin, Melanie, Randy and Susan for dealing with Mom's suburban.

Hal Rochkind and Dr. Brent Masel for your excellent referrals here in Lubbock.

Erin Dhonau for being the "Housesitter Extraordinaire!"

Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and generous offers: Greg Zimmerer, LifeCell, Roz Thompson, Erin Kearney-Conrad and the Junior League of Galveston.