Sunday, March 22, 2009

Success!

Our event last night turned out fantastic results, over $4000 was raised! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and t-shirts, made bids, entertained the raffle and 50/50 draw, and just plain showed up to offer your support! We even had a few kind strangers make donations : ). One young gentleman,unknown to any of us, came up and said to me "I feel like there is a good cause going on here and I'd like to make a donation". How sweet is that?!

It was great that Michelle made it out, I know it was a triumph for her. She did really well, with only one escape to my car where we reclined in the front seats and chatted quietly while we waited for her nausea to settle. She is so humbled by everyone's generosity, and struggles within herself to just accept that everyone loves her and WANTS to help. We all know she would do the same for us if the tables were turned.

Upon Michelle's last hospital visit there were some new and unsettling findings unturned in the testing she endured. There is now a blood clot near her spleen, and they have since discovered an aneurysm in the spleen as well. It seems no one is quite sure what approach to take with these new issues. The risks are not great; a loose clot could cause a stroke, a burst aneurysm could mean a bleed out. Michelle could really use some extra prayers on this one guys.

Step dad B is coming out this week, which is a really good thing! Michelle finds he is really helpful, and feels his presence is so calming. What a blessing!

Thank you all again : )

Tracey

2 comments:

  1. Congrats on this hugely successful event! I'm so glad Michelle has friends like you to take this on and I am so happy we could participate.
    I'm praying for you Michelle!
    Love,
    Kerri

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