August 12, 2004

Michael went to his radiation appointment this morning. It is still taking a little longer than usual because they are still reducing fields and needing to take several films before his treatment. Michael only has 4 treatments left to go! He can't hardly believe it. When we finally made it home from the hospital, our pastor, Jeff Tackett was waiting at the house with a couple of his buddies, Mike Lee and B.J. Kramps. These guys are professional bull riders and at one time Michael wanted to be a bull rider until he saw how big those bulls really are! Michael introduced them to his newest hobby, model trains. He showed them all of the different engines and cars that he has. Trains always seem to bring the "kid" out in everyone. Before they left, all three of our guests prayed with Michael and our family. That means so much to us. It really doesn't matter what you do, or who you know on this earth, as long as you know the Saviour. He is the one we call on for our every need because we can do nothing without Him. Well, the visit wouldn't be complete without some pictures, so the guys gave Michael some autographed pictures and then we went outside to take some candid shots. When we get the film developed, we will upload those so all of you can see. We really don't have much news to tell, except that everything seems to be going very well. If anything changes we will update sooner, otherwise it will be next week before this page is updated again. Pray for Justin. He has hurt his neck and shoulder unloading feed out of the van the other day. He thinks he is stronger than he really is and decided to unload all 400 pounds by himself!

Jeff Tackett, Mike Lee, Michael, & BJ Kramps