Mostly Rhonda....

It is Friday afternoon and Lanny is making dinner.  Breaded pork chops.  It was my favorite meal my mama used to make and I love it when he cooks them for me. He uses crackers. It is the first day it has cooled off enough to cook.   It has been pretty warm out lately.  Papa took the cat to the groomers to get his nails clipped and mowed the lawn today.

Rhonda Allen

Yesterday we took a drive up to Forks.  Lanny's sister, Rhonda, was diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago.  Well, she was diagnosed in the fall with stomach cancer and had it removed. Then she had knee pain and it got so bad it hurt to walk. They found cancer in her knee. Then they found some in her lungs and brain.  They've tried chemo and radiation and who knows what else. Now they have decided there is nothing else they can do for her. Breaks our heart.  It is really tough for Lanny since he's gotten so close to her and has only known her 10 years.  And his other sister in the group, Paula, just died recently.

Rhonda, Lanny and Paula

 Deannie, the girls mom, hasn't even gotten her heart wrapped around the fact her one daughter died and now Rhonda is so sick.

Deannie

  She stays in the living room at Deannies. Bruce (Rhonda's husband) is with her most the time helping Deannie take care of Rhonda. Rhonda can't walk, whispers when she talks, is very weak, can't eat much.  Today they were taking her to a Naturopathic doctor to see what else they can try.  Bruce had back surgery last fall (he is a logger) and he has been off work because of that...now he is still off taking care of his wife.  He's such a great guy.

Bruce

We started a fund (up at the top of the page) to help her.  If you would like to send her a card, you can send it to Rhonda Allen at 1365 Calawah Way, Forks, WA 98331. And please pray for her and the family. She has one daughter, Hilary, who has taken on so much to help her parents and is raising 2 teens and works as a teacher full time who could use prayer.

Hilary and Sean

Rhonda's two grandkids (Hilary and Sean's kids)

Thank you, dear friends, for letting me share this....

Lauren band concert

Our week in pictures. June...so far so good!

Another week has passed. At least I am getting to post weekly.  Not as often as I want to do but it is better than nothing.  I wrote so much last time! My week wasn't as busy this time.  I am just so happy I have had the energy to do lately!  Today I kind of pooped out though. I guess it happens.

So let's start the updates.  Last week was just full of birthdays!
Monday started with My nephew-in-law, Kevin.  Yes, we have another Kevin in this family.  Really nice guy.  He is married to Kara.

TUESDAY: Picked up my glasses.  I really like them.  They don't look that great but I sure can see!!!!!

Before I got my glasses Papa and I went to Madi's final concert of the year.  We sat with Karla, Joel and his parents. Madi did amazing and we were so proud.  She did a speaking part so well!  I love her. The rest of the production wasn't as smooth.  Changing the kids off and on the stage took forever! It wasn't very organized. 

It was also our niece, Hilary, had a birthday on Tuesday.  She is Rhonda's daughter

Speaking of Rhonda.... 

I started a Go Fund page for her.  Bills are so high and her husband Bruce had back surgery and has been out of work.   Rhonda has had surgery, chemo and radiation for 3 kinds of cancer since December (knee, lung and brain).  Here is the page in case anyone feels led to help her.

http://www.gofundme.com/w8p8fs

WEDNESDAY:  It was Makoa's older brothers birthday, Kai.  He is such a handsome and nice boy. 

 Also, our Riley is on her 2nd part of her treatment with her braces.  She is really pretty and wears braces well.  

My niece, Brittni, is another beautiful family member....and so his her baby girl Riley!  She posted this photo this week and I loved it and wanted to share it....

THURSDAY:   It was grandson Patrick's birthday!  He turned 16 years old and went and got his license. 

The same day Jared got his new glasses!!!!  Him and I can both see clearly now!  Yay!!!

Meanwhile, Parker finally got it.  The bug Jared had a few weeks ago and Don also had.  Poor baby isn't feeling well.   Sophie, their dog, doesn't care how he feels. lol

FRIDAY:  Lauren came over and spent the night!  First she went to the movies with her mom and Aaron (her boyfriend) and saw Pitch Perfect 2.  She said it was really good.  Scruffy was super excited when she came into the house.  

SATURDAY:  Lauren and I went to Jessica's game.  It was a close game. We sat up on the sidewalk for a while but it got SO HOT!!!!  So Alyssa, David and I went down in the shade of a tree.  Lauren's "friend" Brandon (from church) rode his bike over and they sat in the shade.  I would post a picture but they wouldn't let me take one.  lol!  After the game we stopped and got Buritos and came home. Then Leah picked up Lauren to buy a gift and go to a one year old's birthday party. She came back later that night after going for pizza and playing in the park.  She said she had the best time!!!! I love to see her happy.  I am glad she is such a great friend to Lauren. 

TODAY:  We didn't do too much today.  I am pretty exhausted.  So is Scruffy.  I don't know if it is the heat, if he is tired, or missing Lauren but he's been sleeping on the couch all day.  We're all a bit lazy. 

This week we are doing pretty good. One more concert and then a graduation next weekend.  It will be a great week.