Get Well Wishes

Our family has received so many get well wishes for Garrett as we have been going through this rough patch. We have also felt buoyed up by all of the prayers in our behalf. While we are so grateful for all of the love and support, there have been some that have really surprised me and especially touched my heart! Last Saturday the Pike swim team had a swim meet that Jared couldn't attend since we were at the hospital. We found out after the fact that they swam for Garrett that day. Their amazing gesture brought tears to my eyes and definitely lifted us up! And, as a side note, both the boys and girls teams took 3rd place!We have also received several cards and a balloon from kids in Jared's classes at school. It has really touched me that they care so much about Garrett and have shown that so sweetly!

But the biggest thing has come from Jared's brother Derek. Derek got home from his mission to Canada last Friday (12/2). Saturday afternoon he called to let us know that he was coming from Texas and would be here Sunday evening to help take care of Tori for the next week! Jared and I shed many tears of relief and have been so touched by his sacrifice for us. It has lifted a huge burden to know that Tori can be in her own home and with her Uncle "Dersh," as she calls him. It has made this week so much better- especially for Tori! We will be forever in his debt!!!

Here is Tori meeting Uncle Derek for the first time!

They hit it right off - Tori was so excited to share her toys with him!

I really don't think I can adequately express how much all of the visits, dinners, wishes, cards, balloons, prayers, and fasting have helped us get through this past week. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts- we couldn't have made it without you!!!