All,
Well, a lot has happened since my last post. Katy and I found, with the generous help of several people, an apartment! We moved in this week, and are enjoying a Sunday doing “normal” things like laundry. We have NOT received “the call” yet,but will continue to wait for the best donor to be found. Katy has been working out her shoulders and core, and she goes to PT every 2 weeks.
Last weekend was bittersweet for our family. Katy’s Uncle George passed away at the age of 89. He was a wonderful man, and was loved by all who knew him. RIP, Uncle George.
We surprised the family by driving to Michigan for the funeral. Katy got to see some of her family she hasn’t seen in years, and I know it meant a lot to Katy, and her family, that she was there. The trip was a whirlwind tour of driving all night to get there, funeral, and then right back on the road so that we weren’t away from Boston for very long.
The kids are in Michigan for a while, staying with family, so that they can have a regular schedule. We miss them terribly, but know that Jake going to school, and Arielle having a regular schedule is what is best for them right now. Thankfully, they love their Aunt and Uncle, and Jake texts me every day to tell me about school. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful family!
Katy has her first speaking engagement this coming week. It will be a small, private group of people who are wanting to hear Katy tell her story, and welcome us to the Boston area. We are being asked to give another couple of talks to medical staff in the near future, and hope that this will be a wonderful opportunity for Katy to say some things she has wanted to for a while. Wish us luck!
I hope that this post finds all of you well, and that you have a WONDERFUL week ahead. More to come soon.
Love,
Al
Well Al and Katy, seems like life is gettigng a bit better up in Boston. Glad you were able to find an Apt. I wrote on your last post about those apples coming to us from Ct. They arrived today with my 87 yr. old aunt. So cool. Yes you are blessed with a great family and the people I’ve known in Boston have a big heart. If you haven’t found that out yet you will in time. Will continue praying for you all and the children. Since I last wrote my daughters husband lost his mother less than a year after his dad died. I lost my 94 yr. old uncle and our friend who was Chairman of the school board who was 71. So a lot of sadness but glad Katy was able to see her uncle. God Bless and I hope the wait is sooner than later for Katy. Take care. By the way there’s a new apple out called spencer. It’s wonderful. Tastes like a Mac and a mcCoun. Delicious and juicy. Take care!
Hi Katy and Al,
I’m glad that good people in Boston are helping you guys out with the apartment. Cheers ( no pun intended) to them. 8)
I’m sorry to hear about your Uncle George, Katy. At 89 he lived a full life. How easily it could of been that he would of attended your funeral if not for the Lord and your Husbands courageous decision. You’re too young and yet also have a family and a whole life still to live.
It’s great to see your family has your backs as far as taking care of the kids for now.
The speaking engagements will go very well I’m sure. Don’t be nervous Katy. People love you. I definately wish you guys luck. 8)
E
Rome NY
Hi- Gayle from central Massachusetts here-
Good to receive this update-
Know that prayers and good wishes continue to come your way daily from this neck of the woods-
Peace to your hearts—g-
So happy that all is going well!!! Katy, you will do well speaking to the group-you are so alive and vibrant and your smile will warm the audience. Not much preparaion since you have lived what you are speaking about. They will love you! Prayers continue that the call will come sooner than later. Remember,
God has the plan!
Take care, Nancy in Kingwood, TX
Katy and Al,
I am a PA student at MCPHS where you spoke yesterday and I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. You are both amazing people who will greatly bless the lives of those around you. I hope everything goes smoothly while you are in Boston. You will definitely be in my prayers but if you need any help beyond that please do not hesitate to ask. I’m not sure if you know many people in Boston so it is always nice to have someone to call if you need something. My sister is frequently in the hospital for surgeries so I know things can get stressful during times like these. I would love to bring dinner by, run an errand, or anything that you need help with. Thanks again for being willing to come speak to our class. I know your story touched the hearts of many people in the program.
Sidney McDonald