Grandpa Wicks had a rough weekend as we took him to the emergency room on Saturday. Initially, the doctors thought that Grandpa had pneumonia. They decided to admit him about 11:30 PM because his oxygen levels were low. He started feeling better by noon on Sunday. The doctors ruled out pneumonia but they were still […]
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Katy pitches complete game
Katy pitched her first game this year and did a great job. She was a bit nervous before the game but she battled tough through three innings of work. She seemed to gain confidence with each pitch. Grandpa Wicks was impressed but says there is lots more work to do. He told her to “stand […]
Michelle is almost 100% as Grandpa Wicks waits for test results
Michelle continues to feel better after her surgery. This week she was able to pull weeds from a flower bed and plant some new flowers. Today, she even forgot to take a nap. Grandpa Wicks has been feeling pretty good even though the plan to reduce his prednisone didn’t work. He had a CAT scan […]
Luke hits a homerun
Luke made a major discovery in today’s T-ball game. He found out that if you just keep running you will probably get a homerun. His teammate who batted before him tried it and it work so Luke turned a single into a homerun by refusing to stop at first, second, or third. The other team […]
Chalk & Wire Professional Development Inc.
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We’re still here – A quick update
Sorry, I just haven’t had time to write for a while. We’ve been very busy. Michelle continues to improve now that a month has passed since she had surgery. Grandpa Wicks is doing pretty good. The plan to reduce his prednisone didn’t work so he is waiting for a new plan tomorrow. While waiting he […]
Luke’s letter to the Easter Bunny
Katy helped Luke write the following letter to the Easter Bunny: Dear Easter Bunny, Happy Easter! You are my favorite bunny. You have the best presents. I love carrots and I hope you like your carrots. I wish I was a bunny. Love, Luke P.S. Please write back.
Michelle, Jonathan, Grandpa Wicks and Katy
Wow, it’s hard to believe that Today is already Thursday. We’ve been pretty busy this week. Michelle continues to feel better. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. We’re still working on all the food we have been given. Please keep our newest cousin in your prayers. Jonathan is the first child of Daniel […]
Michelle, Luke and Grandpa Wicks
Michelle continues to make progress. She was up early this morning helping Katy get some breakfast. Katy has taken a liking to Carnation Instant Breakfasts so Michelle bought a new blending device that works within a cup (you know to cut down on messes). Katy wanted crushed ice in her drink but Michelle had already […]