Sorry it took so long to update...

Hi Everyone, I haven't really felt like updating "not good news"...I am sure everyone has been worried, and wondering how my mom is doing and how all of her appointments these last few weeks went.. Well she is progressing...Her speech, swallowing, and breathing are worse. She visited her pulmonary doctor last week who did a number of breathing test while being monitored..Also they tested her while she was sleeping. They have ordered her a Bipap (something to help with her oxygen- breathing machine) which she'll have in the next few days...Sadly it wasn't good news...My mom and dad are still doing very well, staying strong, and looking forward to the holidays..They are so amazing......I love you mom!!!

I am having such a wonderful time with my mom. She stayed with me after the fundraiser. She has a doctor appointment on the 15th. I am alittle concerned for this one...I know her illness has really progressed since her last visit....I'll update later on..

Jaime

a letter from vicki

Dear Kirk Family

You are taking a horrific situation and turning it into something beautiful. You are an inspiration to me and to the other people who are making this journey with you. Thank you so much for inviting us to join you. It is an honor to be included among your friends.

I realize that all of you wanted “Hope”. I don’t know how I happened to win that raffle because I rarely do. “Hope” is amazing, Linda - she is one of your best. I don’t know how you did it. I am including a photo of me in my Blue Shirt, holding “Hope”. I promise to take very good care of her. She is precious.

The second photo is of Hope’s Hug, made up of Linda Bears that I have collected through the years. Do they look familiar? I have several more Linda Bears that couldn’t be included in this photo. Linda, you are still my very favorite Teddy Bear Artist.

This letter and photos may be added to your “Hope For Linda” website, if you chose to include them.

Thank you Kirk Family.

Love and Hugs,

Vicki Dewbre

Thank You!

Thank you for everyones help, donations, and support on this fundraiser..It was such a wonderful day for our family...Hope will go to one of my moms close friends in TX, Vicki D. And my oldest brother, Richard bid the highest on my moms little bear, AnneLee...They will both have good homes..Love, Jaime

the best night

the night of the fundraiser we all went to a park and read a letter to mom. It was very emotional but we got through it. We were able to tell her how special she is to us. I made a whole new blog made of the letters we wrote. You can see how much she means to us in these letters.. It was an amazing night that we will never forget.

fundraiser

The fundraiser was a HUGE success!! We raised more than double what we were hoping for! Here are some pictures from the day...

Fun with Grandma and Grandpa

We sure had fun with you last week we miss you and know Saturday will be a blast. Shane and Lindsey are excited to be there and we all wish we could have come! Talk to ya soon :) Siciley