Father’s Day Message

Today is Father’s Day. I could not begin to tell you how thankful I am for the Father he is, has been, and continues to be.  I posted a picture of the one year anniversary of Michael’s homecoming. (May 12th) You can physically see how hard he has worked to get well. The hard work is not for himself, but for his family. That has been his motivation all his “Father” years.

I think back at the many great projects he did for them. One that stands out is the playhouse he built on Sleepy Hollow.  The time and craftmanship, was outstanding and provided such memories and joy for our four amazing kids.  All the backyards he designed, and the homes we purchased throughout those years were all amazing.

We are planning a reunion in July around Michael’s B’day again. Everything to prepare for that week has been in motion for weeks now.  The beautiful flowers, rearranging furniture and outdoor seating, and the motion detector lights.  Details that may not be noticed immediately, but done with such care and love. 

His family is everything and it shows.

We all love you so much!  You are a wonderful Father and Papa to our Grands. And the best partner in life.

Messages from our Kids:

I am so very thankful for my dad’s miraculous recovery. It's hard to imagine that he and my family, and his friends, went through this with him. We united in prayer and love. So many people offered help- meals and flowers, being there for my mom, myself and siblings, supporting us as we went through this hard time. I loved that Jim, her brother, would call nighty lifting my dad and mom up in prayer with Marsha and Sylvia. Every night on the phone with my mom! And my mom was so faithful and strong. I know there is no tragedy that is good, but I really believe that in the hardest of times you can find thankfulness and blessings. My dad really went through so much. So, so much. The phone calls with the doctors did not give us much hope. The recovery was not an easy road to take but he persevered, followed direction to a tee and blew away those nurses. Speaking of which- he had great nurses!  I am very grateful that we have more time with him. I'm so glad to hear his laugh again. I am so glad I get to hug him. Not everyone can say that when tragedy strikes and that is not lost on me. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them. Dad you are a miracle! I love you so much!! Love Shell

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My father is literally the strongest man I know. The intense, unreal experience that he survived, will forever be a marker of change in my life. Everyday of this covid journey started with updates and phone calls and endless information... as well as worrying that dad might not make it through the night. I am so thankful for the new perspective of life that I have and that I see in my dad. Love you soooooo much, Dad!  Love, Jen

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There is so much to be thankful for a little over a year since my father returned home from his nearly 5 month Covid battle. 

I’m so grateful for his strength, and pulling through such a difficult physical, mental, and spiritual trial.

I’m grateful my children get to play with their papa and more memories get to be made.

Dad, I love you so much. Happy fathers day! Andrew

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I’m so thankful that my dad is still here and thriving. He continues blow me away with how far he has come. I can’t believe where we were just 1 year ago. I can’t wait to celebrate his next birthday with the whole family! July can’t come soon enough!  Love, Juliana

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Progress report: Michael is doing fantastic. He continues to work at building endurance by walking the “Hills of the Montreux”.  We still are very careful with close public gatherings. But living life and enjoying our surroundings immensely.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow! James 1:17