November news...

Much has happened since the last posting, so we will just hit the highlights. We try to keep this site current, but events of late have occupied, and exhausted us in many ways.

In September and October, we were blessed by some amazing demonstrations of giving by folks.

THE BACKYARD
I think my sister-in-law said it best when she said she “was astounded” when she saw our backyard. “You have some really good friends!.” You can see the photos in earlier blog postings. Even if you did not see the yard before, (sorry, we will not post photos), you cannot help but be impressed.

There was a tremendous outpouring of help. The yard was the result of many dedicated persons and families, generous donations from businesses, and individuals, and the willingness of everyone to give of themselves. We want to thank everyone, and especially those that coordinated all of the efforts. Our church, Suburban Christian, its pastors and leaders, were also supportive in many ways. We also recognize there was a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work by others, some of whom we will never know. THANK YOU!

THE DINNER
Our friends, Susan and Kim, organized a dinner/fundraiser on our behalf*. It was held at Le Bistro, in Corvallis. It was a special evening. The restaurant was filled with people, some of whom we did not know, gathered to share excellent food and great company. We want to thank the people that came, Le Bistro’s owners and chef Iain, and the following businesses for their donations: Ocean Fresh Seafood for the Ahi tuna, Lemma Wine, and Le Patissier for the pastries.

MORE CREATIVE WAYS to help
Susan has also set-up a web-based auction site. (What will she think of next?) There will be a Papa’s Pizza fundraiser on November 20th. Bring a flier, and Papa’s will donate 50% of each purchase to our account. (see Susan’s web site address for flier), and more things to come...stay tuned.....

http://helpforafamily.blogspot.com/


Medical Account
We established a different and separate medical account at OSU Credit Union. If a person wants to contribute, one needs only to go to one of the branches, and ask to make a deposit into the “Hazleton Medical Account.” You should not need the account #.


I mentioned above that events have kept us occupied. In a nutshell, the latest CT scans showed re-growth of the cancer in Jeanne's liver. She has started on another chemo, (this is the third), but we are not content to assume this will work for one year, like the rest have, before we have to switch. So, we are seeking, again, other options.

Sarah, by the way, is doing well with her treatments. This month she will start round # 4. Two more after this! She’s had excellent care from OHSU, and we’re glad to be so near them. She will test her mettle by singing a solo at all four church services this weekend. Her mom won’t.

Nicole and Valerie are recuperating well from their car accidents. Valerie proved it by playing her violin for four services at church one weekend, and Nicole has been able to lift more weight, and has much more range of motion. Thanks Dr. Sorah, chiropractor, Margaret Bartlett, P.T., Dr. Liberatore, and Karyn, L.M.T.

If you see Daniel, be sure to wish him well in his upcoming State Special Olympics swim meet. Robert has started archery again, with a new bow (supplied by his 4-H leader, thank you Vern!)

Thank you, and God Bless,

Pat and Jeanne

*You may recall I was not too thrilled with the idea of public fund-raising. In short, I changed my mind.