March 12, 2007 at 10:49 PM MDT
Christi here!
Wow, it has been a while since there has been any update, so apologies! I haven't had access to a computer until now. It has been a very busy last few days. I got here on Saturday afternoon, and was able to help for the remainder of the day at the yard sale. The yard sale was a HUGE success. Thank you so much for all the donations! The outpouring of love and service has truly been felt here! The sale made about 4400 dollars and some change. WOW!! So exciting! Thank you for all the volunteers, and help we received Friday and Saturday. Cam was able to come to the sale the last 2 hours or so. He played some chords on the guitar, and gave an interview to channel 2 news. They aired a wonderful segment that evening about the sale!
Tim Cox and Alan Davis were able to get most of the tile down in the bathroom, and they finally have a working toilet. We are still waiting on the sink and shower. Cameron comes home tomorrow, and we are so thrilled. We have been working non-stop today to make the transition as smooth as possible. Tim also was able to get a temporary ramp put up so he can get into the house.
Cameron got a 24 hour pass from the hospital Saturday night to assess how he did overnight away from the hospital. I will let him tell you all about that when he is able. I know that he was tired, and was dealing with some pain issues that evening.
I have pictures to post! Well, as soon as I can upload them that is! I have tried to find the link of the aired newscast, but was unable to find it.
Well, Mom wants to speak..so here she is!
Christi
Hello, Sharon here now. Wow! Talk about an amazing ride this past week. We drove all over creation picking up donatations from generous, kind people. Although very time consuming, it was so much fun! People dropped off things all during the day. It took about 7 trucks making two trips to get the 2 storage units empty and over to the parking lot. A BYU ward adopted us, and several students helped us set up, go through boxes, bags and anything else you can think of. The morning of the sale it was so cold. Friday, the clouds came rolling in, and we gathered in prayer and asked for dry weather and a successful day. Saturday was cloudy, windy and freezing, but we got coats out of the offering pile and kept warm.. One of the students said that I needed to get some plastic to cover the clothing when it rained. I told him it wouldn't be necessary, as I had prayed for warmth and blue sky, and it would show a lack of faith if we did something like that. He said, "but just in case...". I told him no. The sun came out, it got hot and I got a sunburn. At about 2, our good friend Ginger brought Cam to the sale as a surprise. He got out of her high, big car very nicely. We had a recliner donated, and he sat in that for awhile, basking in the sunshine, and being with family. He hasn't had a chance to see all the wonderful people helping him, he only sees the results! The news from channel 2 came and did an interview, and then we met at my house to get some video footage. At 9:00, they came to do a live shot, and stayed until 10:00 to do another one. Kathrine came inside afterwards to talk, and introduce us to her husband. It was a fun and tiring night. Going to church the next day was delightful, if not short, seeing as how we forgot to set our clocks ahead.... We didn't drive, we walked and wheeled! Beautiful day. Got Cam back by 8:00 (ok, it was 10, but who's counting?), and he got in bed by 11. Christi and I stayed up until around 2 am, and I slept in cuz Jake had an earache.
Cam worked hard this morning, and entertained tonight. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! EXCITING AND SCARY, BUT WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE CHALLENGE! Thank you all for sharing this first chapter in our new adventure. We will keep the updates coming, since this is basically my journal and blog.
Goodnight, and lottsa love!
Sharon
Christi here!
Wow, it has been a while since there has been any update, so apologies! I haven't had access to a computer until now. It has been a very busy last few days. I got here on Saturday afternoon, and was able to help for the remainder of the day at the yard sale. The yard sale was a HUGE success. Thank you so much for all the donations! The outpouring of love and service has truly been felt here! The sale made about 4400 dollars and some change. WOW!! So exciting! Thank you for all the volunteers, and help we received Friday and Saturday. Cam was able to come to the sale the last 2 hours or so. He played some chords on the guitar, and gave an interview to channel 2 news. They aired a wonderful segment that evening about the sale!
Tim Cox and Alan Davis were able to get most of the tile down in the bathroom, and they finally have a working toilet. We are still waiting on the sink and shower. Cameron comes home tomorrow, and we are so thrilled. We have been working non-stop today to make the transition as smooth as possible. Tim also was able to get a temporary ramp put up so he can get into the house.
Cameron got a 24 hour pass from the hospital Saturday night to assess how he did overnight away from the hospital. I will let him tell you all about that when he is able. I know that he was tired, and was dealing with some pain issues that evening.
I have pictures to post! Well, as soon as I can upload them that is! I have tried to find the link of the aired newscast, but was unable to find it.
Well, Mom wants to speak..so here she is!
Christi
Hello, Sharon here now. Wow! Talk about an amazing ride this past week. We drove all over creation picking up donatations from generous, kind people. Although very time consuming, it was so much fun! People dropped off things all during the day. It took about 7 trucks making two trips to get the 2 storage units empty and over to the parking lot. A BYU ward adopted us, and several students helped us set up, go through boxes, bags and anything else you can think of. The morning of the sale it was so cold. Friday, the clouds came rolling in, and we gathered in prayer and asked for dry weather and a successful day. Saturday was cloudy, windy and freezing, but we got coats out of the offering pile and kept warm.. One of the students said that I needed to get some plastic to cover the clothing when it rained. I told him it wouldn't be necessary, as I had prayed for warmth and blue sky, and it would show a lack of faith if we did something like that. He said, "but just in case...". I told him no. The sun came out, it got hot and I got a sunburn. At about 2, our good friend Ginger brought Cam to the sale as a surprise. He got out of her high, big car very nicely. We had a recliner donated, and he sat in that for awhile, basking in the sunshine, and being with family. He hasn't had a chance to see all the wonderful people helping him, he only sees the results! The news from channel 2 came and did an interview, and then we met at my house to get some video footage. At 9:00, they came to do a live shot, and stayed until 10:00 to do another one. Kathrine came inside afterwards to talk, and introduce us to her husband. It was a fun and tiring night. Going to church the next day was delightful, if not short, seeing as how we forgot to set our clocks ahead.... We didn't drive, we walked and wheeled! Beautiful day. Got Cam back by 8:00 (ok, it was 10, but who's counting?), and he got in bed by 11. Christi and I stayed up until around 2 am, and I slept in cuz Jake had an earache.
Cam worked hard this morning, and entertained tonight. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! EXCITING AND SCARY, BUT WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE CHALLENGE! Thank you all for sharing this first chapter in our new adventure. We will keep the updates coming, since this is basically my journal and blog.
Goodnight, and lottsa love!
Sharon
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