And Annette's birthday was Wednesday...
Friday, October 19, 2007
Belated Birthday Wishes (again)
Yesterday was Jenny's birthday. Jenny is Aunt Sherry's youngest daughter. She is married and has two daughters of her own. Unfortunately I do not have a photograph of Jenny. I'd love if someone wants to post one, or send it to me and I'll put it up.
Blast from the Past
It's been awhile since we had a Blast from the Past Friday, but I found this a little while ago and thought it'd be fun to post. Taking a photograph of a baby in a cloth diaper had to be risky...
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Benefit Fund
Last week I posted the information about donating to a benefit fund for Daniel and Christa. Yesterday I emailed Katie for an update so I could let you all know how that project is progressing. Here is her reply:
"Unforunatly there is only $170 in it right now. ... I had talked with a lot of people whom I thought were going to make a donation and I am kind of sad that no one has really done anything. I am worried about how the families are going to make it for the next few months when all the guys are out of work.I know that for the first few days if you walked into a Wells Fargo and tried to make the deposit it would not pull up a "Dan and Christa benefit fund" however it should be fixed now (I guess if you are going into a bank branch to deposit the money you will have to tell them to look up the benefit account on the confidential list on the store portal) - or anyone can mail me the check and I will deposit it."
Please take a moment to consider if you're able to help out. If you can, then click on the word "information" to get to the address.
Thank you!
"Unforunatly there is only $170 in it right now. ... I had talked with a lot of people whom I thought were going to make a donation and I am kind of sad that no one has really done anything. I am worried about how the families are going to make it for the next few months when all the guys are out of work.I know that for the first few days if you walked into a Wells Fargo and tried to make the deposit it would not pull up a "Dan and Christa benefit fund" however it should be fixed now (I guess if you are going into a bank branch to deposit the money you will have to tell them to look up the benefit account on the confidential list on the store portal) - or anyone can mail me the check and I will deposit it."
Please take a moment to consider if you're able to help out. If you can, then click on the word "information" to get to the address.
Thank you!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Excellent news!
Hopefully you're all keeping up on Daniel's progress through the CaringBridge site, but in case you're not, Debbie posted this morning that Daniel is going home today. Definitely good news for them! :o)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Hi its just Kathy. I have been up to see Dan too and talk to Christa daily. He is made of strong stock and will pull through this, it will just take time. As he told Tristan is son, "I'm SUPER MAN!" aren't I bud? Tristan and smiled and nodded his head yes.
As far as Dan and Christa's kids go, Tristan is doing ok. He has had alot to deal with over the past week. His dad being so hurt, the loss of a friend, and another one still critical. Tristan has been very strong through all of this. He did get some questions answered from Aunt Jenny, and me. Tristan and I talk when he needs to. He will just start talking, I think it makes him feel better.
Yesterday, I took him up to see his Dad. We bought Dan a movie and Tristan picked out the card. He also enclosed a picture of himself that he had gotten from school the day before. He was very excited to finally see his dad. After I finally got us un-lost (hehe took a wrong turn). We fell upon the hospital.
Tristan was so anxious but he remained calm as I drove around in circles thanks to the co-worker how lives in Omaha. I will not listen to him again. I think the directions were to his house not the hospital.
Dax is a spitting image of Dan, I had him last weekend. However, he met his match on stubborness as I'm more stuborn then him. He relented everytime but you could tell he wasn't happy about it :).
I to plan on going back up next weekend to see Dan again, and will probably bring my boys with me and Tristan, as he asked if he could come with me. I can't say no, he is such a brave little boy.
Love you all
Kathy
As far as Dan and Christa's kids go, Tristan is doing ok. He has had alot to deal with over the past week. His dad being so hurt, the loss of a friend, and another one still critical. Tristan has been very strong through all of this. He did get some questions answered from Aunt Jenny, and me. Tristan and I talk when he needs to. He will just start talking, I think it makes him feel better.
Yesterday, I took him up to see his Dad. We bought Dan a movie and Tristan picked out the card. He also enclosed a picture of himself that he had gotten from school the day before. He was very excited to finally see his dad. After I finally got us un-lost (hehe took a wrong turn). We fell upon the hospital.
Tristan was so anxious but he remained calm as I drove around in circles thanks to the co-worker how lives in Omaha. I will not listen to him again. I think the directions were to his house not the hospital.
Dax is a spitting image of Dan, I had him last weekend. However, he met his match on stubborness as I'm more stuborn then him. He relented everytime but you could tell he wasn't happy about it :).
I to plan on going back up next weekend to see Dan again, and will probably bring my boys with me and Tristan, as he asked if he could come with me. I can't say no, he is such a brave little boy.
Love you all
Kathy
A photo for you
I was able to get this photo from a slideshow Debbie had sent me last year after Thanksgiving. This is Daniel, Christa, Tristan, and Dax. Tristan is now 10, and Dax is 3. Those two LOVE those little boys! Daniel talked about how he takes them camping, and to the "rendevouz" events his friend Kelly participated in. I know there are some Adams cousins who maybe hadn't ever met Daniel, so I wanted to post this.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Late Friday
Hey everybody - just a quick note to update on Daniel and Debbie. Randy and I got to visit them today for awhile. Daniel looked great, even with the neck brace and all the tubes and wires. We had a nice conversation with him and Christa. He talked about the accident, told us how it happened, and told us about his friend Kelly.
We ate lunch with Debbie and Jen, visited about Nick's birthday party and some other fun stuff, and had lots to laugh about.
On the way out we saw Danny, and had a good visit with him in the parking lot.
Jen's going home tomorrow, and Christa is needing to spend some time with the boys, so if anyone can go visit and keep Debbie and Daniel company, please do. Danny's going to help out on Sunday so Debbie can take some breaks and get some rest. She's holding up, but it's wearing her out. It'll be nice when Nick is done with his job and can join her.
I plan to go back some time next week. We'll see how long Daniel has to stay at the hospital. I think now that he had the surgery to fix the bleeding, and if there are no new complications, he'll do great.
He's an awesome young man and kept telling us that "family is everything, and nothing else matters". Kind of our family motto, isn't it? :o)
We ate lunch with Debbie and Jen, visited about Nick's birthday party and some other fun stuff, and had lots to laugh about.
On the way out we saw Danny, and had a good visit with him in the parking lot.
Jen's going home tomorrow, and Christa is needing to spend some time with the boys, so if anyone can go visit and keep Debbie and Daniel company, please do. Danny's going to help out on Sunday so Debbie can take some breaks and get some rest. She's holding up, but it's wearing her out. It'll be nice when Nick is done with his job and can join her.
I plan to go back some time next week. We'll see how long Daniel has to stay at the hospital. I think now that he had the surgery to fix the bleeding, and if there are no new complications, he'll do great.
He's an awesome young man and kept telling us that "family is everything, and nothing else matters". Kind of our family motto, isn't it? :o)
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Benefit Fund for Daniel
I got information this morning about a benefit fund that is set up for Daniel:
"Tammy,
You can stop by any Wells Fargo Branch and make the deposit into the account "Dan and Christa Benefit Fund" Or you can mail me a check written out to Dan and Christa Benefit Fund and I can deposit it for you. Hopefully the tellers will not have any problems pulling up the account, the banker assured me this would be easy. And if anyone does have problems please let me know!!
I may look into setting something up on Paypal to make it a little easier but I have not done so as of yet. Christa mentioned that all 4 families will probably divide any donations they receive between the four of them :)
You can mail the donation checks to me at:
Dan and Christa Benefit Fund
C/O Katie Coffey
1853 W Apricot Ln
Lincoln, NE 68522
Of course please make the check out to Dan and Christa Benefit Fund.
If you would like a receipt please indicate so and I will mail it to you.
Thank you so much and of course all of our thoughts and prayers are going out to all 4 families!Please email me if you have any questions!
Katie Coffey"
Here's Katie's email address if you have any questions for her:
katieco100@hotmail.com
I know many of us can only afford to send our loving thoughts and prayers, and those are much needed and deeply appreciated. Others of us can afford to send a few $$ to help them out. Whichever situation you're in, I know Debbie appreciates every gesture of support. Please leave her a comment on the caringbridge site - she needs us now.
"Tammy,
You can stop by any Wells Fargo Branch and make the deposit into the account "Dan and Christa Benefit Fund" Or you can mail me a check written out to Dan and Christa Benefit Fund and I can deposit it for you. Hopefully the tellers will not have any problems pulling up the account, the banker assured me this would be easy. And if anyone does have problems please let me know!!
I may look into setting something up on Paypal to make it a little easier but I have not done so as of yet. Christa mentioned that all 4 families will probably divide any donations they receive between the four of them :)
You can mail the donation checks to me at:
Dan and Christa Benefit Fund
C/O Katie Coffey
1853 W Apricot Ln
Lincoln, NE 68522
Of course please make the check out to Dan and Christa Benefit Fund.
If you would like a receipt please indicate so and I will mail it to you.
Thank you so much and of course all of our thoughts and prayers are going out to all 4 families!Please email me if you have any questions!
Katie Coffey"
Here's Katie's email address if you have any questions for her:
katieco100@hotmail.com
I know many of us can only afford to send our loving thoughts and prayers, and those are much needed and deeply appreciated. Others of us can afford to send a few $$ to help them out. Whichever situation you're in, I know Debbie appreciates every gesture of support. Please leave her a comment on the caringbridge site - she needs us now.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Update on Daniel
This email update came from Debbie today. Please visit the caringbridge site and leave a comment. Our support is very important.
Tammy
"Hello Family and Friends,
On Saturday Daniel, my oldest son, and 3 friends went to Fremont NE to pick up a piece of equipment for Kelley and were in a very serious car accident. Kelley died on the scene, the other 3 boys are in ICU in Omaha NE. Jenny and I are staying at the Best Western 3 blocks from Creighton Hospital in Omaha. I have created a Caring Bridge account and will do updates to you can follow the progress.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/friendsatheart
Daniel is out of critical,still in ICU, they belive the internal bleeding is stopping, he is in alot of pain. Toms brain is so swollen that every hour he is with us is a blessing, the amount of injury is not going to be determined for awhile. Ben (Julup) has broken neck and other internal broken bones, I cant keep it all strainght....he is up in a full body brace and has been moved out of ICU. He came and spent some time with Daniel today. Daniel was the driver of the vehicle.
You all know how this is, lots of hours very little sleep. Keep us all in your prayer as we work through the day to day decisions, trials and tribulations.
--Sincerely, Debra Rosiu "
Tammy
"Hello Family and Friends,
On Saturday Daniel, my oldest son, and 3 friends went to Fremont NE to pick up a piece of equipment for Kelley and were in a very serious car accident. Kelley died on the scene, the other 3 boys are in ICU in Omaha NE. Jenny and I are staying at the Best Western 3 blocks from Creighton Hospital in Omaha. I have created a Caring Bridge account and will do updates to you can follow the progress.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/friendsatheart
Daniel is out of critical,still in ICU, they belive the internal bleeding is stopping, he is in alot of pain. Toms brain is so swollen that every hour he is with us is a blessing, the amount of injury is not going to be determined for awhile. Ben (Julup) has broken neck and other internal broken bones, I cant keep it all strainght....he is up in a full body brace and has been moved out of ICU. He came and spent some time with Daniel today. Daniel was the driver of the vehicle.
You all know how this is, lots of hours very little sleep. Keep us all in your prayer as we work through the day to day decisions, trials and tribulations.
--Sincerely, Debra Rosiu "
Saturday, October 6, 2007
PRAYERS NEEDED
I just got an email from Barbie:
"Debbie's son Daniel was in a very serious accident this morning. The last we heard he was in Omaha at Creighton University Hospital. He has a lacerated liver, internal bleeding and several broken ribs. His one friend was killed and we don't know the status on the other just that he had been air vaced to Omaha earlier. Deb and Jen were on their way from TN at noon. We're using Nick and Jake in TN for info because Deb wants her phone for Krista. They call Nick first anyway so he's the better bet. 615-474-7009. When Dan was eventually evaced to Omaha he was consious and talking and in stable condition. I'm sure he'll need surgery for the cut on the liver, they said he had internal bleeding but I don't know if its from just the liver or other injuries.
They were in Daniels big white truck, one of those with the dble cab seating. I don't have any details on the accident itself so can't tell you.
They can use your prayers and positive energy."
Everyone please add them to your prayers. I know what it's like to get "that" phone call, and knowing that people are praying for you is an incredible comfort.
"Debbie's son Daniel was in a very serious accident this morning. The last we heard he was in Omaha at Creighton University Hospital. He has a lacerated liver, internal bleeding and several broken ribs. His one friend was killed and we don't know the status on the other just that he had been air vaced to Omaha earlier. Deb and Jen were on their way from TN at noon. We're using Nick and Jake in TN for info because Deb wants her phone for Krista. They call Nick first anyway so he's the better bet. 615-474-7009. When Dan was eventually evaced to Omaha he was consious and talking and in stable condition. I'm sure he'll need surgery for the cut on the liver, they said he had internal bleeding but I don't know if its from just the liver or other injuries.
They were in Daniels big white truck, one of those with the dble cab seating. I don't have any details on the accident itself so can't tell you.
They can use your prayers and positive energy."
Everyone please add them to your prayers. I know what it's like to get "that" phone call, and knowing that people are praying for you is an incredible comfort.
Belated Birthday Wishes!
My apologies for not keeping up on the blog. It's been crazy busy around here and I just haven't been on the computer much the past few weeks.
Hope you all had wonderful birthdays!
Hope you all had wonderful birthdays!
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