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Well, this is something I never wanted to have to write. I can still hardly believe I have to, but if I don't do it now, I'll attempt to put it off forever. It's sort of like thinking if you ignore a problem long enough, it will go away.

After a hopeful beginning, Sarah's news from Mayo yesterday was not good. But let me say I want to start by thanking God for my daughter! She is alive, healthy and happy; although saddened and shocked as we all are. I still have her here, can put my arms around… Continue

Sarah made her first visit to the Mayo Clinic yesterday to get new opinions on her vision problems that have resulted from her tumor and brain surgery back in March. Here is what I know so far. She saw Dr. Shelly Cross, in Neurology. Both Sarah and Nate (my SIL) liked her a great deal, felt she had a great bedside manner, was very thorough, etc. She spent hours with them and has Sarah set up for a lot of consults over the next two weeks. So, Sarah will stay here with us (YAY!!!!!!!!!!) until Hal… Continue

I know my extended Quilt With Us family are quick to pray when the need arises. Sadly, yesterday there was a tragic accident here in town involving two high school boys, friends of my daughters. One boy, Jacob, a 15 year old freshmen lost his life. CJ, a Senior, is in critical condition at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN.

I ask you to remember the family of Jacob Gleason in your prayers as they deal with their tremendous loss and for CJ Shakal, that he has the strength to fight and survive h… Continue

Time for an update on the latest happenings.

First of all, for those of you wondering, no. Sadly there have been no improvements as of yet in Sarah's vision. We do so appreciate the continued prayers and well-wishes. I am remaining faithful that God has more in store for her. It took over twenty years for the brain tumor to do it's damage and make us aware it was even there. I suppose her healing could easily take way more than the four months it has been since her surgery. She is my inspiratio… Continue

Sarah saw her neurosurgeon today and had her first follow-up MRI. He said she is doing great and that the brain is nearly fully re-expanded. According to him, she is one of his greatest success stories, due to the size of her tumor, that he got it all and how well she has recuperated in terms of her brain health. She can now fly if she would like and color her hair, and does not have to return to him for six months.

He disagrees with the neuro-opthalmologist though, and said he doesn't believe… Continue