tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48318806535277964652024-03-14T09:48:20.042-07:00The Abram FamilyThe Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-3005987783581151972010-10-19T13:58:00.000-07:002010-10-19T14:31:39.487-07:00In His Hands. . .<div align="justify">This post is being written by Lisa Eggebrecht on behalf of Linda...</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">After struggling to swallow and keep down fluids October 14th John was admitted to the hospital. Tests determined that John had a hole in his esophagus. On Sunday, October 17th, the GI specialist was able to place a stint over the hole. Sunday evening was the first time in a while that John was able to swallow and keep down fluids. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">On Monday, October 18th, during his dialysis treatment John developed sudden complications that could not be overcome. Surrounded by his family and close friends, John stepped off this earth and into the arms of his Heavenly Father. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">As you know this fight has been long and hard. I have never known a man who was as strong and courageous as John. Never have I seen a man meet such enormous challenges with such dignity and grace. But it was not just because of who he was but because of who he was in Jesus Christ. And while we are all heart broken, there is a sense of peace knowing that John is in Heaven with no pain, no sorrow and no more limitations. He made an impact on so many of us and will be greatly missed. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Please join us on Thursday, October 21st as we celebrate who John was and what he meant to each of us. And, most importantly, come help us celebrate his eternal life that began that day.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="center">The Refinery Christian Church</div><div align="center">600 N Bullard Ave #A10</div><div align="center">Goodyear, AZ 85338</div><div align="center">623-925-2000</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thursday, October 21st, 2010</div><div align="center">4pm - 7pm - The Viewing\Visitation </div><div align="center">7pm - 8pm - Memorial Service</div><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" />The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-69847590543192285512010-10-11T19:02:00.000-07:002010-10-11T21:51:09.384-07:00To Jerome or Bust!We had such a great time on our trip to Sedona that we decided that we would try and get out more often. We decided to take a day trip to Jerome the following Saturday. John got to feeling a little rough so it wasn't quite as enjoyable as Sedona. Also, the road was so windy that it was difficult to navigate. Still, all-in-all, we built a memory.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-WQrqUe0ng7VR0L8Pu5h-UP0FaFzfgBQ_wA-bLCGyvR6vruJaGaE8pW4dYobZiCvILV3PpyBu4aeqwUiRvB9GMOb0Kq37G7b6LfW1KLVO34-iPBQXQ6tRRrTCzisuK81-fK_nAkj5yw/s1600/Jerome+Day+Trip+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526975569595490338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-WQrqUe0ng7VR0L8Pu5h-UP0FaFzfgBQ_wA-bLCGyvR6vruJaGaE8pW4dYobZiCvILV3PpyBu4aeqwUiRvB9GMOb0Kq37G7b6LfW1KLVO34-iPBQXQ6tRRrTCzisuK81-fK_nAkj5yw/s400/Jerome+Day+Trip+009.JPG" /></a> Daddy and Daughter! That is a beautful sight!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqj8JNp5n53Fui965CphFA1Nrx6AQPCFWwSflOqtwj1PpZs4o7k0ikY9I3LB1THMF45aSZJYnrj6REAxYiG6DOrQAoC6z_nN9mBQTEBpnOo4UaxsNM4BBB-5uuXGgUkcCLc2JAO7ERTY/s1600/Jerome+Day+Trip+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526975407133111202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqj8JNp5n53Fui965CphFA1Nrx6AQPCFWwSflOqtwj1PpZs4o7k0ikY9I3LB1THMF45aSZJYnrj6REAxYiG6DOrQAoC6z_nN9mBQTEBpnOo4UaxsNM4BBB-5uuXGgUkcCLc2JAO7ERTY/s400/Jerome+Day+Trip+002.JPG" /></a> I really did take this picture :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtYlgxFjt1vhGctGDZcI50NGYj4mrOEqoyABcNZjG4Kmhbq806hsSMX-ap3he8D7zkb_O06mM8jPfvCPz0b-DTmPHUjxpq8dpIOGBedZz5P-klwuXrNIQ53ytrIsosaXOX2EaSBEIuT8/s1600/Jerome+Day+Trip+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526974922615248082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtYlgxFjt1vhGctGDZcI50NGYj4mrOEqoyABcNZjG4Kmhbq806hsSMX-ap3he8D7zkb_O06mM8jPfvCPz0b-DTmPHUjxpq8dpIOGBedZz5P-klwuXrNIQ53ytrIsosaXOX2EaSBEIuT8/s400/Jerome+Day+Trip+010.JPG" /></a> Not the best picture, but the food was amazing! We ate at Quinces - very yummy!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeG39wcg1FTWjP4l0Z6u40V0YwVkHkHFVUQsTkw4c3eRHbE-8qiR8HBpspa-4o6FFkMb5ThB4w69dagTlVgUQjUG8RMCejHXZtzczw0IqaonQ7lh5RolzLUTQJokp4sdM_dP_DYIMJTw/s1600/Jerome+Day+Trip+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526974509472121506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeG39wcg1FTWjP4l0Z6u40V0YwVkHkHFVUQsTkw4c3eRHbE-8qiR8HBpspa-4o6FFkMb5ThB4w69dagTlVgUQjUG8RMCejHXZtzczw0IqaonQ7lh5RolzLUTQJokp4sdM_dP_DYIMJTw/s400/Jerome+Day+Trip+012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsPQ08YdZ8bm3HxpLq88jAnZup4RHC2pADkX3S211eU8w8wZ417CHA9NVM436EY3ztcZgdJFPocS9MifIOyXqYuC-h-61EgwVQhysBuLRYgCYa_OZFIr7N0KNMCzvVIXWOTN1tddODjQ/s1600/Jerome+Day+Trip+009.JPG"></a>We are trying to collect something from every trip we go on. We found this at a Christmas store they are... so cute! One for John, Alaina and me!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-13710030996715879852010-10-10T17:27:00.000-07:002010-10-11T21:44:23.880-07:00A Trip to Remember<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bsBD_cQ-H-cWxoughroXaPfiH9Xyx7Aa6URdSftAK4UBcsibbDV4bxupk1g1o4D9FThDV-AMBn9vCcf76QypFjCTtUBc6o5JQ-EODD-10kETGZcekJUTVG8tm4y61ekNDsVOz_SExMQ/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+120.JPG"></a><br /><div>We had an amazing time on our weekend trip to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sedona</span></span>! We are so thankful for those of you who were able to come out and spend some time with us! Thank God John was feeling great that weekend so it was even more special! It was also a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-anniversary party too!</div><br /><div>We stayed at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">L'Auberge</span></span> of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sedona</span></span>. The location is beautiful and the weather was fantastic! </div><br /><div>When we first got there several people came over and hung with us at at our cottage. Then we headed over to eat at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Olde</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sedona</span></span> Bar and Grill. After we ate, we went back to hang out and play some games. In the morning we had brunch by the creek at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">L'Auberge</span></span>! </div><br /><div>John, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span>,</span> and I are very grateful for such a super memory! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUVG99Pk7K9cIorptrV8NE3ZczKX_QUeisTv_BHOoUBlWprO7-G0K-_mfdVZbl0V3H6GOGD_JsYqpN07pOsaGChrg97b60WWw1Ykk4vNLQQsliGTV7xSvA-OsCA4lLm-YGSa8Y277fbM/s1600/gorgeous-sedona-arizona-sunset%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526964511734038626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUVG99Pk7K9cIorptrV8NE3ZczKX_QUeisTv_BHOoUBlWprO7-G0K-_mfdVZbl0V3H6GOGD_JsYqpN07pOsaGChrg97b60WWw1Ykk4vNLQQsliGTV7xSvA-OsCA4lLm-YGSa8Y277fbM/s400/gorgeous-sedona-arizona-sunset%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>* Look at this picture I took *<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMsGAEZ83-d-FwuDCOUyC1imO4vCy5RMQILvdwwhdVnyDDigBwIwmheM5cdHP-eS_f6hodcKnYWJz3cdlUKnfBuclR_NJgOsyTeH2cws2bT5a-97yXVEDcuLuP3Bim9-K7ETHB1el-6k/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526964307993579874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMsGAEZ83-d-FwuDCOUyC1imO4vCy5RMQILvdwwhdVnyDDigBwIwmheM5cdHP-eS_f6hodcKnYWJz3cdlUKnfBuclR_NJgOsyTeH2cws2bT5a-97yXVEDcuLuP3Bim9-K7ETHB1el-6k/s400/Sedona+October+2010+016.JPG" /></a> Honestly! Can my man be any hotter!!!! :) Love you babe!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91nTgvNMUYTSuOcRP-L2A9iKt0-Nqv3317t4FuP_SrhQ9xfhLCx-563qAMjOM7lcUAjrc2L6uEAX8ad555UkUOLktR19FePAG9gU0G1g6_6UY0QM_pTGcDusqbsC7rSIqEBCwZ_KOUqw/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+045.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526962099341459298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91nTgvNMUYTSuOcRP-L2A9iKt0-Nqv3317t4FuP_SrhQ9xfhLCx-563qAMjOM7lcUAjrc2L6uEAX8ad555UkUOLktR19FePAG9gU0G1g6_6UY0QM_pTGcDusqbsC7rSIqEBCwZ_KOUqw/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+045.jpg" /></a> Check us all out! We had such a great time! From top to bottom: Ryan, Carrie and Emmy, Russell and Rosemarie, John and Kay, Jay and Lewie, Jaime and John, Terry, Rachel and Dennis, John and me, Kristin and Jacob, Greg, Barry, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span></span>, John, Rob, and Paul!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPL0hLqoHJxM-24gefDt5IxQ71lpQZVM0z4FGmF4BHqPpjYpe7qrPn23UyXtbK_Ybs8J74IjQqZjcTdzH1Kvu92edAKfsLmHOMWBKmGU9X_S4fI8648t5fyN0gBwIqoLIW9kimhkOl1E/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526961683824721634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPL0hLqoHJxM-24gefDt5IxQ71lpQZVM0z4FGmF4BHqPpjYpe7qrPn23UyXtbK_Ybs8J74IjQqZjcTdzH1Kvu92edAKfsLmHOMWBKmGU9X_S4fI8648t5fyN0gBwIqoLIW9kimhkOl1E/s400/Sedona+October+2010+002.JPG" /></a> John Rob & Barry Brooks hanging out before our dinner!</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MNygx5JOorRUw2_wXZSbfy3ff7lLePQibWJqmt_H3CDEim-wKJ2ahCue_cUzJHvE7pFps2yvwJ8aPWxsdjBm1Ty3g69LpTlqGe2WWJD1Rv2CmEZ21wJ6YJZOvduXTxXYXSiPCJjeP-A/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526961486515169922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MNygx5JOorRUw2_wXZSbfy3ff7lLePQibWJqmt_H3CDEim-wKJ2ahCue_cUzJHvE7pFps2yvwJ8aPWxsdjBm1Ty3g69LpTlqGe2WWJD1Rv2CmEZ21wJ6YJZOvduXTxXYXSiPCJjeP-A/s400/Sedona+October+2010+009.JPG" /></a> John and his mom ~ so blessed to have such a great mother!</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1OabD3VDT6C9pw93BrF6Sx1mBxGPQ2nqRnRXyjwaS8REb5bRPoUtWIcSZeZlB1M62ETjirEQRUEPw3_TehPwExkEcgHJsewHzY95r2mCN-fmHjJFwXVtxjDqFj9xdufDGRbav3bqThg/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526950813259086674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1OabD3VDT6C9pw93BrF6Sx1mBxGPQ2nqRnRXyjwaS8REb5bRPoUtWIcSZeZlB1M62ETjirEQRUEPw3_TehPwExkEcgHJsewHzY95r2mCN-fmHjJFwXVtxjDqFj9xdufDGRbav3bqThg/s400/Sedona+October+2010+010.JPG" /></a> Jay and Lewie - They are like family to us!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GAPugYqx8JMn6BgPvAz4Rz8X3HZceL0bVlfBVMULGKVrR4Pxca2X19sy9FfBzSQh9ZCY2GRO7w59SiF_3vRgO1WQQQuEqgFCA0fRfJIlaRz_vpndoUG5WrdPjo5q-f2xkZAOuXTMtCs/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526950177610306098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GAPugYqx8JMn6BgPvAz4Rz8X3HZceL0bVlfBVMULGKVrR4Pxca2X19sy9FfBzSQh9ZCY2GRO7w59SiF_3vRgO1WQQQuEqgFCA0fRfJIlaRz_vpndoUG5WrdPjo5q-f2xkZAOuXTMtCs/s400/Sedona+October+2010+012.JPG" /></a> Deb and Dean could not make this trip, but made sure to let John know that they were there in spirit. There was a beautiful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bouquet</span> of flowers, sparkling cider, chocolate covered <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">strawberries</span>, and a sweet card for John!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AJ0MmyrHyNzTq1EvQrDWIsib5FAeMvIKXaza9UY4H9jrv1bWitW-ehbJ-xsTBfT5gxmo1unQ1xS5s9lpHu1SVy00BTWnWA_20tB578O8ZfPrZpgNHX8cRzSVTYiUltS8gIYlkXd1r-Y/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526949823737578178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AJ0MmyrHyNzTq1EvQrDWIsib5FAeMvIKXaza9UY4H9jrv1bWitW-ehbJ-xsTBfT5gxmo1unQ1xS5s9lpHu1SVy00BTWnWA_20tB578O8ZfPrZpgNHX8cRzSVTYiUltS8gIYlkXd1r-Y/s400/Sedona+October+2010+015.JPG" /></a> Long time friends ~ John Rhodes, John Abram, and Paul Shell.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX73DnzlNkt-oYNNxKGGQBvsOI6F7pAOgRzCIWatkuY_Y5uK9BuA8uigEe47QRpRIqyNb-GqHjHKJhFtRs6TkhbcI_eenzPR3NHPbrQVTiZ_2_q3PZoCF7t0uvgfLF9wK4BRsvifT0Rdk/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526949700538553650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX73DnzlNkt-oYNNxKGGQBvsOI6F7pAOgRzCIWatkuY_Y5uK9BuA8uigEe47QRpRIqyNb-GqHjHKJhFtRs6TkhbcI_eenzPR3NHPbrQVTiZ_2_q3PZoCF7t0uvgfLF9wK4BRsvifT0Rdk/s400/Sedona+October+2010+018.JPG" /></a> Love him!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASjZQTj7MNN6Sr5mCgPmDiKfL-pVbg0XLxPNtq5r9NKMmskQBtl5E21Xu9CQLgGP7DjUNTptx5YwIsauT4uwfbOZa9PSgXdTYvYdt4qk4U1ngBgKA-Z4wfeB-HS5OomTk8V6EQ_IsSe8/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+023.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526949373965195442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASjZQTj7MNN6Sr5mCgPmDiKfL-pVbg0XLxPNtq5r9NKMmskQBtl5E21Xu9CQLgGP7DjUNTptx5YwIsauT4uwfbOZa9PSgXdTYvYdt4qk4U1ngBgKA-Z4wfeB-HS5OomTk8V6EQ_IsSe8/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+023.jpg" /></a> We are so thankful that we have each other!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWP82c_D6wRJwEhqr4oHWXBgnhvBVBEuhO36yKw0gO2qO4GzxEAly3JnVQn6qTX6BnUkQf74sG8_3fgzoCMDjgSSGdICZx3W02AXmcvq06-pFLMx48NWDB0NRXoIVvhMagCkpvy2d9Uo/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+018.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526949022738790978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWP82c_D6wRJwEhqr4oHWXBgnhvBVBEuhO36yKw0gO2qO4GzxEAly3JnVQn6qTX6BnUkQf74sG8_3fgzoCMDjgSSGdICZx3W02AXmcvq06-pFLMx48NWDB0NRXoIVvhMagCkpvy2d9Uo/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+018.jpg" /></a> Our party filled up two big tables! The food and the service was great - but the friends and family really made it a night to remember!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJeOaD61uZG7cPh5QGDIWs7DJoYGFrLl8Zcz2wmmiEcuz3t6RB15R6QgLRVnAhjec9NrWwkcgUsz4aJHPh1Gq0EH4-0i02SD4_ukQ9CftRKvx8L-Y6r3knheUZS9L1oDx5f0IiNJKv0o/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526948766164189346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJeOaD61uZG7cPh5QGDIWs7DJoYGFrLl8Zcz2wmmiEcuz3t6RB15R6QgLRVnAhjec9NrWwkcgUsz4aJHPh1Gq0EH4-0i02SD4_ukQ9CftRKvx8L-Y6r3knheUZS9L1oDx5f0IiNJKv0o/s400/Sedona+October+2010+031.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6NbLBpx5aZIXPphxKggMow7LzNqphieQINhVAsnUjqe_N8YL5_t2EL0w4oMaMSLEdXmj2fvXwpnNPkPbVsBRk-Qz3tkjMMf888B66n6qeglS6_M-oThLm0_LuPV0EQN-RAppaOuxW4w/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526942195767195890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6NbLBpx5aZIXPphxKggMow7LzNqphieQINhVAsnUjqe_N8YL5_t2EL0w4oMaMSLEdXmj2fvXwpnNPkPbVsBRk-Qz3tkjMMf888B66n6qeglS6_M-oThLm0_LuPV0EQN-RAppaOuxW4w/s400/Sedona+October+2010+035.JPG" /></a> Jacob and Kristin Gaston came to hang with us!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebsdwattxudEXkYtmTvRYomrIdqcSKFBRzY7c2PEr1bUtHQhnwVnK12BcVUBigvNzWTyVl6jSWRqTM6FywfgJjJVBfG1n_5F7e4p5idAtBjWhcRi6HWtEdsTDRles81NDiOkC0sbYvpk/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526941877834493234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebsdwattxudEXkYtmTvRYomrIdqcSKFBRzY7c2PEr1bUtHQhnwVnK12BcVUBigvNzWTyVl6jSWRqTM6FywfgJjJVBfG1n_5F7e4p5idAtBjWhcRi6HWtEdsTDRles81NDiOkC0sbYvpk/s400/Sedona+October+2010+039.JPG" /></a> Who said no after party! After dinner we came back to our cottage and played a dice game!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rOc1T3QaogIbwJjDLxLxTZwS9bfLsuedjn4FIvKDYt6aE4JJtKOm9p-G-aeau5uUccGkwx1BcaE4W1EIJKIbEzt1uy5d5y-Xi_A-whhvL6PEV7Tgy0wIFxs_P_Sv54pJIy4b3qjvHK8/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526941286527705282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rOc1T3QaogIbwJjDLxLxTZwS9bfLsuedjn4FIvKDYt6aE4JJtKOm9p-G-aeau5uUccGkwx1BcaE4W1EIJKIbEzt1uy5d5y-Xi_A-whhvL6PEV7Tgy0wIFxs_P_Sv54pJIy4b3qjvHK8/s400/Sedona+October+2010+042.JPG" /></a> When we got up in the morning, John and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span></span> spent some quality time together. They looked so sweet that I wanted to secretly capture the moment... I guess I wasn't as sneaky as I thought as you can see in the next picture... When it was my time to chat <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span></span> took one too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWbqcP7mb-QasLjWKaD6THqw4LahdSwSKhoaCkKFg3CR0h-UJHGkMqEccAawsLXeeRsi84IJGLua7kJKLZknP5EIS5iHw-yFrvQjCpPXiH5CukZIHTVfk7mXFYlyLrCrLBparOEmZb20/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526941174548541042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWbqcP7mb-QasLjWKaD6THqw4LahdSwSKhoaCkKFg3CR0h-UJHGkMqEccAawsLXeeRsi84IJGLua7kJKLZknP5EIS5iHw-yFrvQjCpPXiH5CukZIHTVfk7mXFYlyLrCrLBparOEmZb20/s400/Sedona+October+2010+044.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OKo16Pqg8NjTjQAPQGawLa83cQVSSRPbVtY-cao62Z8GLSHetU7Y-cFgiSBjQuxhDOQZixlRKwm1bwgeeLSTSBegWKYegeM7b3fIl0V1WBs3RvnJeyUNKJ77m_-GaRWyedaVA-T3fu0/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526940905599589986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OKo16Pqg8NjTjQAPQGawLa83cQVSSRPbVtY-cao62Z8GLSHetU7Y-cFgiSBjQuxhDOQZixlRKwm1bwgeeLSTSBegWKYegeM7b3fIl0V1WBs3RvnJeyUNKJ77m_-GaRWyedaVA-T3fu0/s400/Sedona+October+2010+059.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span></span> took our picture in the morning relaxing by the creek!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ehy_wjTpEtkXGG2Iz-OYxKUuvhT04CxnVaoJNFIMyJ0B6q8YMSR_su_KEWBeX39_FD7NZroWU4OaGbcjnAf_QgWn_XKsXM6zzPTlRySgQny2e08Bu6jnjqI4zaln9RQ-bsvt2nakavQ/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+121.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526940614632265858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ehy_wjTpEtkXGG2Iz-OYxKUuvhT04CxnVaoJNFIMyJ0B6q8YMSR_su_KEWBeX39_FD7NZroWU4OaGbcjnAf_QgWn_XKsXM6zzPTlRySgQny2e08Bu6jnjqI4zaln9RQ-bsvt2nakavQ/s400/Sedona+October+2010+121.JPG" /></a> John and Kay - What a special time we had with them! They are always such fun!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbKEJwanVFCkYR4GTpROkm-HkkCTVb2mKrpW9EQb6QvMUPVa9PGQUzQPFOiciSa-QrjrCAoDloG5FL2-f00r810npagkvawOMUwCppCL9_yYcOO3GjaiUuNAq5pt337tKhxdZrMcQvrc/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+122.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526940169404779522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbKEJwanVFCkYR4GTpROkm-HkkCTVb2mKrpW9EQb6QvMUPVa9PGQUzQPFOiciSa-QrjrCAoDloG5FL2-f00r810npagkvawOMUwCppCL9_yYcOO3GjaiUuNAq5pt337tKhxdZrMcQvrc/s400/Sedona+October+2010+122.JPG" /></a>Rosemarie and Russell - They love John so much! They were so happy to relax and spend some time enjoying fun times with John.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVORJ3kmawMeHZhzXVXJsdwZeWztOT1OHsvsNYsGp1gH9Gc-BKbMK3mySM52ZyNH6-k7GI5KTACSr2n-5_VztSSaOMmRlq70XQ1KgT_pD3q4y5mTAAwM0hC-_cN6Ws_bXBE_ONzaN2A8/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+085.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526939084880938786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVORJ3kmawMeHZhzXVXJsdwZeWztOT1OHsvsNYsGp1gH9Gc-BKbMK3mySM52ZyNH6-k7GI5KTACSr2n-5_VztSSaOMmRlq70XQ1KgT_pD3q4y5mTAAwM0hC-_cN6Ws_bXBE_ONzaN2A8/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+085.jpg" /></a> Ryan, Carrie, and Emmy enjoying some yummy food!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dlNBCrqseDYyBWsrm6jpNR1Szz0QLdN2Jm83McHFcg4_s3QgiNwaT4qgUFqBOkqcsJ8Tm4xeIXo0NL7t_TRt-D5ABXBzRITuc7-thCjWHQYPcNGJJxCtG2tNxHYyLQrw2qVDmWWIXxM/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+087.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526938618633304994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dlNBCrqseDYyBWsrm6jpNR1Szz0QLdN2Jm83McHFcg4_s3QgiNwaT4qgUFqBOkqcsJ8Tm4xeIXo0NL7t_TRt-D5ABXBzRITuc7-thCjWHQYPcNGJJxCtG2tNxHYyLQrw2qVDmWWIXxM/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+087.jpg" /></a> Sitting at the head of the table - The Man John Abram! And, yes, he is an avid Cardinal's fan! John ate so good on this trip! Greg told the Chef John's story and so he made John an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">omelet</span> fit for a king!<br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBR9WmSY_mXFaHDzfUu6iw9S3keHkuw9aSPS9V07vtfHzEqRCzMa6oJFsdQFsQFjfUXNpuu5W_A7uQDLDJKk02j7027OWDmfohyphenhyphenuaf1FMKwpKqjcYIh9rFgBto0GzqaAJaRSq64ZhUstU/s1600/John's+Sedona+Party+062.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526937849176842882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBR9WmSY_mXFaHDzfUu6iw9S3keHkuw9aSPS9V07vtfHzEqRCzMa6oJFsdQFsQFjfUXNpuu5W_A7uQDLDJKk02j7027OWDmfohyphenhyphenuaf1FMKwpKqjcYIh9rFgBto0GzqaAJaRSq64ZhUstU/s400/John's+Sedona+Party+062.jpg" /></a> John and Greg have been working together for years. Over that time their business relationship has turned into an amazing friendship! Greg and Linda mean so much to our family and are so thankful for them!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2mv-k2bgKdg-7t8gQCHabrTAO6uaJutbEjuUwCSR7k9xC932mxX1KTFX6H60OgmfuuY2QWeEmVyTdBxM4zXFSZUoE-yIvR5HxwPPzBvFqrbmpzRJdjuiJDlaazGcUvUL_qeHXk3maAw/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526937545429735426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2mv-k2bgKdg-7t8gQCHabrTAO6uaJutbEjuUwCSR7k9xC932mxX1KTFX6H60OgmfuuY2QWeEmVyTdBxM4zXFSZUoE-yIvR5HxwPPzBvFqrbmpzRJdjuiJDlaazGcUvUL_qeHXk3maAw/s400/Sedona+October+2010+084.JPG" /></a> Oh yeah baby - this is the life!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74cR4PJeaUKa8FGERzTQrfL_W3ADIKnNy_d6d1bWJIF9OYu-Rt1psKT5lZqu-ZgQW6DRSlgAAZJzYQEmtbJA-O9D0GU3-foFBwU5ljg2WlEqwMeGM4MNq40TlPugO0_wc6VZ_Tyy5WhE/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+082.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526937143480843250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74cR4PJeaUKa8FGERzTQrfL_W3ADIKnNy_d6d1bWJIF9OYu-Rt1psKT5lZqu-ZgQW6DRSlgAAZJzYQEmtbJA-O9D0GU3-foFBwU5ljg2WlEqwMeGM4MNq40TlPugO0_wc6VZ_Tyy5WhE/s400/Sedona+October+2010+082.JPG" /></a> John and Paul Shell - Back in the day they created lots of memories in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sedona</span></span>, we are so glad that they were able to create even more!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHJc2mdKTznJ37ruTT96jRUz7fOxnHq-pOBqw99jJ4trNosIGUd3lSVgr0G0h4VmPOTf_bbJQ17z0mZH6W99tB23LvVwIOhl-pyx3hH3lmqVttRSFOoq0mbJDm5pyqIya7LkJAeCaFFw/s1600/Sedona+October+2010+119.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526936901112403762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHJc2mdKTznJ37ruTT96jRUz7fOxnHq-pOBqw99jJ4trNosIGUd3lSVgr0G0h4VmPOTf_bbJQ17z0mZH6W99tB23LvVwIOhl-pyx3hH3lmqVttRSFOoq0mbJDm5pyqIya7LkJAeCaFFw/s400/Sedona+October+2010+119.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span></span> - The apple of our eye!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>Sunday was great hanging out by the creek and enjoying some serious story time! John was trying to come up with reasons to stay longer as he was having such a good time! Thanks to all that came out, we deeply appreciate you all! For those of you who could not make this trip, we are getting ready to plan another one!<br /><br /><br />*no I did not really take that picture!*<br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-19603951077518330862010-09-24T20:42:00.000-07:002010-09-26T17:15:49.299-07:00Faithful Family and Friends...I wanted to take this time to thank our family and friends that help us get to and from dialysis treatments! John goes three times a week for 4 hours! It use to be the two of us, but one of the biggest changes that John has had to deal with from this <span style="color:#ffffff;">disease</span> is his strength in his arms and legs has really <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">depleted</span>.<br /><br />A couple of months ago I mentioned that he fell getting into the truck, thankfully he did not hurt himself too badly from that, but it made it obvious that I needed some help. We are very blessed to have such selfless people around us that take time out of their lives to help us each week. Every dialysis day one of the guys comes to help John to the truck, follow us to dialysis, help him from the truck to his chair, and then come back after the treatment and do the same thing again. Plus they load the wheelchair in the back of the truck for me :) Some days John is stronger and just leans on them a little bit, and other days a little more!<br /><br />John's dad (John) is the first person in the week to come and help get back and forth. He stays the entire time and visits with his son. I usually run some errands, get a bite to eat or - back into an innocent car or two - yikes! This is John before treatment and he is feeling pretty good!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0D7jd7t6Zq0r7XHtpAdGgntMyA0IGLhjMdNhmUwEBx32WuhkUYDfxQgRqz6htBttpaoz0SFJAOb_y4FA3dDSCK1yJ2VPYohBPtLgvoZ9QRmRX4iH5nK9kLYH52_gP4jIItO8HwKJEOQ/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521330439507441666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0D7jd7t6Zq0r7XHtpAdGgntMyA0IGLhjMdNhmUwEBx32WuhkUYDfxQgRqz6htBttpaoz0SFJAOb_y4FA3dDSCK1yJ2VPYohBPtLgvoZ9QRmRX4iH5nK9kLYH52_gP4jIItO8HwKJEOQ/s400/005.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Chad takes John for the second dialysis treatment of the week. He is a great friend who happens to also be our pastor... Chad learned a valuable lesson this week, and that is to drive nice and slow to our house. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Luckily</span> he was given a warning :) </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAxYduyehV2Iigg8hgSt8hqcgr4FaD940xJjWqmUjEhbbKgl6mTrVoTkaTBBSACwU0RtwimVwwmdBFAZ3X-xajWC_ip36BcgfTqec2uujKLtS5ed26OJCOWaPPhe7vcJIuB1URiOkQic/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520694196612102146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAxYduyehV2Iigg8hgSt8hqcgr4FaD940xJjWqmUjEhbbKgl6mTrVoTkaTBBSACwU0RtwimVwwmdBFAZ3X-xajWC_ip36BcgfTqec2uujKLtS5ed26OJCOWaPPhe7vcJIuB1URiOkQic/s400/013.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Russell has been amazing!!!!! He has been to our house so much that he could probably drive in his sleep (he may have a couple of times). John is always happy when it is Russell's turn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> it is the last treatment for the week!! </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUkp5rOmIdDv5o6WEZPAdSzcsegdbEF9mgGSzdI-Gbl5eCjKUErdHDisfLRwTgt8VIZQgBb5td8L7PtOLanzEWe8TjNlOVJ9_vk7F9-F2yCRIa-FXj7Jwt7xF34AKDwLnoiqUhpbg-as/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520693673516673874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUkp5rOmIdDv5o6WEZPAdSzcsegdbEF9mgGSzdI-Gbl5eCjKUErdHDisfLRwTgt8VIZQgBb5td8L7PtOLanzEWe8TjNlOVJ9_vk7F9-F2yCRIa-FXj7Jwt7xF34AKDwLnoiqUhpbg-as/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Matt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Segal</span> from our small group comes through for us when the "regulars" aren't able to make it! He is also going to do a few things around the house to make it easier for John - and fix our doorbell :) Matt's wife (Tabby) found out she had cancer shortly after John was diagnosed with his. Thankful she is doing great! We are so happy for her! - and I got to see her today at church that made me smile :)</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxOkuvGBdl_bW0ct0nRJIU6hkeO7NQd2kMEfE7BqpWgj4gve01aE5vz9gK_zdih3xlRdTosNVNxeTYON9M5t5tLMURdHLM0gxKZPUA0mT9gWWOOySCX9mmj2TbfDkg8BtSBiLXT4q8xQ/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520692631574028338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxOkuvGBdl_bW0ct0nRJIU6hkeO7NQd2kMEfE7BqpWgj4gve01aE5vz9gK_zdih3xlRdTosNVNxeTYON9M5t5tLMURdHLM0gxKZPUA0mT9gWWOOySCX9mmj2TbfDkg8BtSBiLXT4q8xQ/s400/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br />So far today is a great day! We were able to make it to church and worship God together!!! It is crazy I always liked going to church with John, but after this journey that we have been through, being able to sing with our church and praise God's name, next to the man I love is absolutely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">indescribable</span>!!!<br /><br /><div><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-73195681580487836692010-09-24T20:29:00.000-07:002010-09-24T20:42:04.913-07:00Nana's 70th B-day :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXU90ZHIzdz4NPe1je-5bG2lk4LF4lNKEOOkvncgu4h78WZaBIJQbzv5wN1ApWMHQKW9tAJaiAPrTgtTE2rMAU8LSwe__jM7o9bqpNW_p0dIZ8AoN0GPxe7sGvHuJuaMZz0NpHldHcIfk/s1600/Nana's+70th+birthday+2010+030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520691305805660626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXU90ZHIzdz4NPe1je-5bG2lk4LF4lNKEOOkvncgu4h78WZaBIJQbzv5wN1ApWMHQKW9tAJaiAPrTgtTE2rMAU8LSwe__jM7o9bqpNW_p0dIZ8AoN0GPxe7sGvHuJuaMZz0NpHldHcIfk/s400/Nana's+70th+birthday+2010+030.JPG" /></a><br /><div>We had a little get together for my mom's birthday! John and I wanted to do a little something for her to show our appreciation for all that she does for us. We invited some of her friends that she has known for around 50 years. When I was thinking about how long they all knew each other it made me think about how long they all had been married. If you average that the 6 couples have been married for 45 years that makes 270 years experience in marriage. So move over Dr. Phil just get these couples together and they can tell you how to make it work! It was so nice to have all of them over most of them have known me my entire life and feel like family. The only bad part about that night was that John was feeling pretty bad and had to spend the evening in bed. He hasn't had a bad night like that in several days now though :) </div><br /><div>We love you Nana!!!<br /></div><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-43960426835474055742010-09-19T18:04:00.001-07:002010-09-19T18:11:14.093-07:00Post Game PartyWhat a great day. The game was not so great but we had a good time with family and friends!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzqkuIxcOFxqz7WjDPXgQX1JnFVpQxwdC_FN8YAOlc2Nbvouu0bl9Gc63h56RBEPP0wJPxx9Cmna-qCvL5BMJNnpcmybLvOapun4A7Bx0VloiveAqJWYqBDCH9v0wETbSWzhNlPziUCc/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518795682543442082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzqkuIxcOFxqz7WjDPXgQX1JnFVpQxwdC_FN8YAOlc2Nbvouu0bl9Gc63h56RBEPP0wJPxx9Cmna-qCvL5BMJNnpcmybLvOapun4A7Bx0VloiveAqJWYqBDCH9v0wETbSWzhNlPziUCc/s400/012.JPG" /></a> Mom, Rose & James, (they are John's cousins that live in Texas,) Joanne & Hugo, (They are John's cousin's also) and Russell - all came to wish John a happy day!<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW7UWudOw_Lk_T2gS1AukUYeKVxE1OQ8tAyW_KKe8w0u8qZPE82gKGnXGKwJk8lv4HndVpxFzUW-gjZKAgS9Fkm6HjM9PNITsWZZajFWoj12czpKrSJhLuL_1-jv3fwoiVuU5_DmTkVw/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518795507677654546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW7UWudOw_Lk_T2gS1AukUYeKVxE1OQ8tAyW_KKe8w0u8qZPE82gKGnXGKwJk8lv4HndVpxFzUW-gjZKAgS9Fkm6HjM9PNITsWZZajFWoj12czpKrSJhLuL_1-jv3fwoiVuU5_DmTkVw/s400/011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>John has an amazing family - we are truly blessed!<br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-4996702821769592582010-09-19T14:23:00.000-07:002010-09-19T14:45:03.271-07:00Game DayJohn is having a good day - YES! So I busted out the camera and took some photos! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Hopefully</span> he continues to feel good because we are having more company later! Love to you all!<br /><br />Daddy's and Uncle Vincent's girl - gotta feel the love!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSTqk7i4q4dai6JpmiY1G1_qtvvcEKoffuQhdQ4dcDAoLGzjeouRBzrcRyu2L7FMMWA4uwS6YYepyNiZSteZIhpo4sbFCMO9OkoNswxA9QlZDNXdJ8kWd3FQA1qj7BvXv8oyIjp7Ys8I/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518742475031587410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSTqk7i4q4dai6JpmiY1G1_qtvvcEKoffuQhdQ4dcDAoLGzjeouRBzrcRyu2L7FMMWA4uwS6YYepyNiZSteZIhpo4sbFCMO9OkoNswxA9QlZDNXdJ8kWd3FQA1qj7BvXv8oyIjp7Ys8I/s400/010.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hanging out watching the game! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBatuR9UyfuxCWnrsY99cDcvDQRPi-5aUmgBxdMCnxr7FZwuY2MGMkrdkxjaoNvYvqzijGJaUi1vrSeeba6q4jnNG1KUYG55NBPs30H7-Z2uMZIcdmf1R38vHQFa0jB2X-ffs3xHJvna8/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518742208651434738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBatuR9UyfuxCWnrsY99cDcvDQRPi-5aUmgBxdMCnxr7FZwuY2MGMkrdkxjaoNvYvqzijGJaUi1vrSeeba6q4jnNG1KUYG55NBPs30H7-Z2uMZIcdmf1R38vHQFa0jB2X-ffs3xHJvna8/s400/009.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>John and Vincent! Yeah we finally got a picture of the "boys" together! They have been friends for years! </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YngMljiwaXpCbCot9S2fxXxjBf-Y-gfQTOeL23-cFVTA5-mEDa0kYiaVu_HRL6jzjnZvSl4KZpmav0mYgSy8M_LXmSNgS8yklEBwAvTkbnQZ-Pr4VlCvY1vAY6ANf8LYOvk2tJrka1M/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518741905877180754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YngMljiwaXpCbCot9S2fxXxjBf-Y-gfQTOeL23-cFVTA5-mEDa0kYiaVu_HRL6jzjnZvSl4KZpmav0mYgSy8M_LXmSNgS8yklEBwAvTkbnQZ-Pr4VlCvY1vAY6ANf8LYOvk2tJrka1M/s400/008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Greg came over to watch some of the game - and brought us a a signed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">JJ</span> Heller CD - she is the one that is singing on this blog - I know some of you thought it was me huh? All we got him was a Cardinals hat! Maybe we should go g<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">et</span> a jersey signed? </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCxpPA9GU4HcK8z2V7UXYIklQn2DBf_hrFrfFaIB-hOwytqDT2GkyPNztv0ZyeRe8iHzYklZ1Y0lYQo3CW4LBVVHhNMVavGfNT9cy8lTl1RqSEBHwyllu4dgRz4dEXvN4_trfH7HSYdI/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518739943247781442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCxpPA9GU4HcK8z2V7UXYIklQn2DBf_hrFrfFaIB-hOwytqDT2GkyPNztv0ZyeRe8iHzYklZ1Y0lYQo3CW4LBVVHhNMVavGfNT9cy8lTl1RqSEBHwyllu4dgRz4dEXvN4_trfH7HSYdI/s400/007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div>John and Greg being goofy! </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ppSMiIb_B9lDY0dMoz4elC7xW5NOPV7Khc_oKf-HosjdzChS7RIc3eRZGktC6JPY8dLiNIDEelvpBdP8n8R30MTaZA8VfbMOy9TZ2N3ivMW3HIX_ozpNXRTeT1zaRnJdBxBWL1HndUQ/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518739693517292274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ppSMiIb_B9lDY0dMoz4elC7xW5NOPV7Khc_oKf-HosjdzChS7RIc3eRZGktC6JPY8dLiNIDEelvpBdP8n8R30MTaZA8VfbMOy9TZ2N3ivMW3HIX_ozpNXRTeT1zaRnJdBxBWL1HndUQ/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div>John and Nana! She has been staying here for the last few weeks, but is going home tonight :(<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJ8fvh43O9S_KPJyvR4PF9TLziQ2UzBuSCOxnTAO_OkwAaRk-e1rHf-kJMyggKwda4_Dx4ixi6ZXgpsDhLLbtpU5EjyAGoYcg2VBF_yFhLJ68XZEGaauYXnTcwWhKF1LRsdhT5FpeTyk/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518739321524251506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJ8fvh43O9S_KPJyvR4PF9TLziQ2UzBuSCOxnTAO_OkwAaRk-e1rHf-kJMyggKwda4_Dx4ixi6ZXgpsDhLLbtpU5EjyAGoYcg2VBF_yFhLJ68XZEGaauYXnTcwWhKF1LRsdhT5FpeTyk/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahhh</span>! Love love love him! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikD5uSUhVG4961C0PmOHOUztRgRw9Wsrm_AWU3wPHn7nIVNJVcr9d4tRT1GhafVtmQf8BC6fAHSrjthFu0_O7VsCblJkt5GM5-68OLfv5L-kO9hJv3bRcehhUoUZnFl3RZzcUp7bfyv0s/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518738908678134546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikD5uSUhVG4961C0PmOHOUztRgRw9Wsrm_AWU3wPHn7nIVNJVcr9d4tRT1GhafVtmQf8BC6fAHSrjthFu0_O7VsCblJkt5GM5-68OLfv5L-kO9hJv3bRcehhUoUZnFl3RZzcUp7bfyv0s/s400/003.JPG" /></a> John and Ryan hanging out watching the game... Ry is waiting for his Cardinal's jersey!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLm6e7U7PZhLh-Is1NPfz6CKz4Rf0fjAMJbWf5rCioI9OoPNNNA9fgmMvaPOosCZlZNTKUUDwvucG69qGwsB4c83OoHH3N7MGAHqmjwDNtqqIuyGx-Z4w6QVSYXr-kY2UuevevOC6vJg/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518738824520667026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLm6e7U7PZhLh-Is1NPfz6CKz4Rf0fjAMJbWf5rCioI9OoPNNNA9fgmMvaPOosCZlZNTKUUDwvucG69qGwsB4c83OoHH3N7MGAHqmjwDNtqqIuyGx-Z4w6QVSYXr-kY2UuevevOC6vJg/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-53797660458826598752010-09-10T15:29:00.001-07:002010-09-10T15:38:48.876-07:0040 years Old REALLY?John was feeling pretty rough so gave the credit card to my mom and said- throw Linda a great party! And she did! I had an amazing night with lots of family and friends!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5-UaMKm-FXh7GKBx_NB0Gznw49B49bQtl4I5yIVhvrPzVVMpAd3bWPV17R5SPEzHRAabeJW7rXtodfmSjQpHXwOPh0C8nxJc7TQqm0pUkchBDSGKfXL9E4-mecpX2JKkQY47ezBt6gg/s1600/Linda2010Bday_4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515416209768617650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5-UaMKm-FXh7GKBx_NB0Gznw49B49bQtl4I5yIVhvrPzVVMpAd3bWPV17R5SPEzHRAabeJW7rXtodfmSjQpHXwOPh0C8nxJc7TQqm0pUkchBDSGKfXL9E4-mecpX2JKkQY47ezBt6gg/s400/Linda2010Bday_4.JPG" /></a> Ryan, Carrie, and Emmy!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIajlJ5apn5N4rLsbzAcBvq2O4225f1I3Td2wZGVObXeuhefc64H5rPVFQpq8xz0IYvFUdQNiX-izi2awCsV_D5w734W3Uqqwb738iBJzIEjqLzMOb2Pkfvdm7_qCs8E675O3j797O54/s1600/Linda2010Bday_2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515416086616497634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIajlJ5apn5N4rLsbzAcBvq2O4225f1I3Td2wZGVObXeuhefc64H5rPVFQpq8xz0IYvFUdQNiX-izi2awCsV_D5w734W3Uqqwb738iBJzIEjqLzMOb2Pkfvdm7_qCs8E675O3j797O54/s400/Linda2010Bday_2.JPG" /></a> Lisa and me at the end of the evening!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3eHRotvrxu2SWz4Dkzmdm6Fr04f2Mp6mrgIIFMab9zv2gVKmEoSLmmBcZALroro0nzcVcsI_16tFmN9qIvLALKjr4pV5ATw7PVktphbGxvL2edcZoVQ16yqS-p8CpmhnEqgHZYlTWn4/s1600/Linda2010Bday_64.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515415970660441106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3eHRotvrxu2SWz4Dkzmdm6Fr04f2Mp6mrgIIFMab9zv2gVKmEoSLmmBcZALroro0nzcVcsI_16tFmN9qIvLALKjr4pV5ATw7PVktphbGxvL2edcZoVQ16yqS-p8CpmhnEqgHZYlTWn4/s400/Linda2010Bday_64.jpg" /></a> My super 80's theme cake --- yummy<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjygtCnzOVlIDsd88XhsSQ20MvsFcC2APM3jW0IBOvHydy9pow8SWUtFRZ9a5gc4FKDYHulZQviyMncsYjOrdTYfi3VxAsp-maUjgZDwkMCX2F7qYoIRkipPFpcojoHVgVs-7biQG0uc/s1600/Linda2010Bday_15.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515415868967793042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjygtCnzOVlIDsd88XhsSQ20MvsFcC2APM3jW0IBOvHydy9pow8SWUtFRZ9a5gc4FKDYHulZQviyMncsYjOrdTYfi3VxAsp-maUjgZDwkMCX2F7qYoIRkipPFpcojoHVgVs-7biQG0uc/s400/Linda2010Bday_15.JPG" /></a> Crazy kids!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFRQTjpEAB_VG21qhKJcZ10TUHqDF1B70hG0V5n0yWKCnQECPJDIa1_EHRTZDjHysuFK0xOAM-XG9THz6zybenjXWBSNlPqeyGKzdumW6-DCEmqHvHBRzQtgnUuJGyJQ03Oz4RAOAdcE/s1600/Linda2010Bday_47.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515415761953568194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFRQTjpEAB_VG21qhKJcZ10TUHqDF1B70hG0V5n0yWKCnQECPJDIa1_EHRTZDjHysuFK0xOAM-XG9THz6zybenjXWBSNlPqeyGKzdumW6-DCEmqHvHBRzQtgnUuJGyJQ03Oz4RAOAdcE/s400/Linda2010Bday_47.JPG" /></a> Thanks everyone for a great day! I am behind in my thank you cards, so this may be all the thanks you get :)<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-43394747881281620712010-09-10T15:07:00.000-07:002010-09-10T15:39:22.138-07:0010 years Old! Really?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXNnRPH3kGN3ZTDykq0530ChjVnqb2XwfhnaC8dgYsZgGPkdO1U9OhFJIyX48OQOmMGtKyBSXsg75B-1WntYNL-JZerJJreyLW3WR_9VHfiCh6B4hleHNVr3gixrCV6DYJvcgdvqWVT8/s1600/Alaina+web2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515414442577434402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXNnRPH3kGN3ZTDykq0530ChjVnqb2XwfhnaC8dgYsZgGPkdO1U9OhFJIyX48OQOmMGtKyBSXsg75B-1WntYNL-JZerJJreyLW3WR_9VHfiCh6B4hleHNVr3gixrCV6DYJvcgdvqWVT8/s400/Alaina+web2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Despite John and I refusing to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">believe</span> that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span> is getting older - she is :) She has brought incredible joy to both of us! We consider her our best blessing! I am proud of the person that she is - I like her values, her kind heart, and her willingness to help others! I am so looking forward to see her journey through life!!!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJevcXFTt6MrrbSE5XlmxyBITnSGwYgN4SsszSiPpUggeKtFkthPqs8JU0Ht0341SFtf1lJcQH5IY4KnJHxOZsJUZKDrTaa5Zdh2OMt8h6MSd-Th8xAOS9n6Aa9zJmbhpIYCH18px17Y/s1600/Alaina2010Aug_44.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515412943591013538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJevcXFTt6MrrbSE5XlmxyBITnSGwYgN4SsszSiPpUggeKtFkthPqs8JU0Ht0341SFtf1lJcQH5IY4KnJHxOZsJUZKDrTaa5Zdh2OMt8h6MSd-Th8xAOS9n6Aa9zJmbhpIYCH18px17Y/s400/Alaina2010Aug_44.jpg" /></a> Lisa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">EggeBrecht</span> took some amazing pictures of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span>!!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjRzfu_C2gj_Uu9O5g2-BTPfGxHmFMd0pH1r_Iw4I50ImwJRLp0QDR-p-hAoxXaNX57Ad2xM3VlAFx3MCxBkldHUJnoUlXHNZ8qdVIIe-4NAo7bPaVfl4NqIdKdGtwsXYcVpfyZ5iuwM/s1600/Alaina+web5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515412794009464194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjRzfu_C2gj_Uu9O5g2-BTPfGxHmFMd0pH1r_Iw4I50ImwJRLp0QDR-p-hAoxXaNX57Ad2xM3VlAFx3MCxBkldHUJnoUlXHNZ8qdVIIe-4NAo7bPaVfl4NqIdKdGtwsXYcVpfyZ5iuwM/s400/Alaina+web5.jpg" /></a> I love that smile! Buttercup is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina's</span> first dog!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XtzjerzQcYeW5qoLdnhsF-bnZ4h7MIAHSKofGRhrky2sxUbgQB_QwV20pfgf5M-0HbHCnUAIZZe2V65IvC-nFEgETn7HNnVf9ssnMJscJ4JcmHS5L9rbRShVGpY38h2gSeAg7_MzqQU/s1600/Alaina+web6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515412642458349282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XtzjerzQcYeW5qoLdnhsF-bnZ4h7MIAHSKofGRhrky2sxUbgQB_QwV20pfgf5M-0HbHCnUAIZZe2V65IvC-nFEgETn7HNnVf9ssnMJscJ4JcmHS5L9rbRShVGpY38h2gSeAg7_MzqQU/s400/Alaina+web6.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Jay and I took some of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina's</span> friends to Arizona Grand to celebrate her day!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_s7a7p8qHkUImd328XUvVYYDngaiAzlzgwNNLQaiYoI32yZ8aUteh8uEjiqWf3ldnoijv73JIGhKRXjzHUnhkx2veqRaS8965zA6aaAQ2Eudl8eDBOKEUBmVWBKsgDYpRr8Ubg0a_RM4/s1600/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515412293768741218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_s7a7p8qHkUImd328XUvVYYDngaiAzlzgwNNLQaiYoI32yZ8aUteh8uEjiqWf3ldnoijv73JIGhKRXjzHUnhkx2veqRaS8965zA6aaAQ2Eudl8eDBOKEUBmVWBKsgDYpRr8Ubg0a_RM4/s400/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Wild bunch -<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQKD5tf6sf5fYSm_Y7DZCFT5NuG92j1rFBqU2p73wT6WQd3-CDormrZUxPfCyJZPwDvw6qbhFCNlKSG53tiKyIoITxkbVdh1hZBTPey82LIORanHmw6dvLiF_qYWbK1L13s2fqTP8p7g/s1600/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515412144227241586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQKD5tf6sf5fYSm_Y7DZCFT5NuG92j1rFBqU2p73wT6WQd3-CDormrZUxPfCyJZPwDvw6qbhFCNlKSG53tiKyIoITxkbVdh1hZBTPey82LIORanHmw6dvLiF_qYWbK1L13s2fqTP8p7g/s400/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+022.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGPfoG4s4JhWd2lNp3VsEd0pjZU-XnJ-j1DnS7-bLpLACZYjdW4nfJYDDI9tRuXzF7ytgoTNr1t-EbjfBZhCjzkn4QJMym4O1xuc-W7d8_bDzYD8kVOwVo8wQUvKNPhMG7KkqB04GMxU/s1600/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515411971000186674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGPfoG4s4JhWd2lNp3VsEd0pjZU-XnJ-j1DnS7-bLpLACZYjdW4nfJYDDI9tRuXzF7ytgoTNr1t-EbjfBZhCjzkn4QJMym4O1xuc-W7d8_bDzYD8kVOwVo8wQUvKNPhMG7KkqB04GMxU/s400/10th+birthday+and+mics+2010+039.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Happy Birthday <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span>! We love you much!<br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-28902617493747545892010-08-26T16:12:00.000-07:002010-08-26T16:15:19.882-07:00HopeFirst, I have to start this out by saying that John is the strongest-willed person I know. For those of you who know him understand this statement to be true. Throughout our relationship, I have seen him set his mind on something and he makes it happen. I have heard many childhood stories of John’s desire for a particular want – and next thing you know he has it. As his wife, I think that is the hardest part of the last year. John has all the will in the world to make the cancer go away – and yet it is here. He has tried all of the treatments that they offer him, even when he knows that the treatment will wipe him out. He goes to his dialysis treatments and makes it the entire time, even when at the end of the treatment he feels like he has been run over. He does all of this with dignity and grace that I can only pray I would still have after all this time.<br />As mentioned in my previous posts John, was given his first IV chemo on the 10th of August. His treatment was scheduled for the 10th and the 17th. (He had been doing an “inhibitor” cancer treatment for 33 weeks that initially seemed to be keeping the tumors at bay, but stopped working.) We were very nervous about how John would react to the chemo because he has no kidneys to clean the toxins out of his body. About five hours after the treatment his body started to confirm our fears. He had high fevers, chills, and confusion. This was a very long week with lots of possible trips to the ER. He received his second dose on the 17th – and was going to start the other chemo along with it – but when he got his second dose he became very confused and was in extreme pain. By Wednesday afternoon, he was in the hospital. The doctor told us that he would not be able to do the chemo treatments any longer. The positive “issue” with having no kidneys is that the chemo that he did have stayed in longer with him than the average person, so it may have helped with some of the tumors!<br /> John wanted to fight this with everything he has – and he did! There comes a time when you have to say that the quality of your life is more important that the quantity. Right now John is very weak, and is having an extremely hard time keeping food down. We are praying that as the chemo dissipates out of his body he will start feeling better. As we all should our family is going to make every effort to spend time together.<br />I do not claim to know the future as to what will happen to John <strong><em>or any one of us</em></strong> – our God is the True Great Physician. I do not know if God will heal John’s body here on Earth or if He will take him home to be with Him for his ultimate COMPLETE healing. But I do know that God loves us even when we do not feel it. I know that if given the chance to go back in time, I would not change a thing – other than argue less, and love more. With that being said, I am going to stop blogging and go hang with my family!<br />Romans 5:3-4 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” We choose to keep our hope in God.<br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-91866840523544145342010-08-24T19:19:00.000-07:002010-08-25T18:38:48.222-07:00Friends & Family - Make Life SweetI'm a bit behind in my "blogging" it has been a crazy month and we are playing serious catch up! Here are some pictures from the beginning of August. My camera stopped working towards the middle so I missed some pics! Alaina got a camera for her B-day so I am ready for some more! John and Sue came from Nevada for the weekend and spent a long time hanging with John, and Sue <em>made </em>me go with her to get a pedicure! -Thanks!<br /><br />Another trip from Canada for Debbie!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczHS1jvoU_GDKEySc9Rmp-gy7JcNJOjxSPM1bI1Jhg0qkQu4e6giaGuGVntEQ1gH-tupCBbgd9UY9M2fCvHkVy3DO4rXFw5OcBT2RhXsV3qoMBonvK4PrOSz0L8AOH9OpLX1hvKYrk_4/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509168845594670338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczHS1jvoU_GDKEySc9Rmp-gy7JcNJOjxSPM1bI1Jhg0qkQu4e6giaGuGVntEQ1gH-tupCBbgd9UY9M2fCvHkVy3DO4rXFw5OcBT2RhXsV3qoMBonvK4PrOSz0L8AOH9OpLX1hvKYrk_4/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+006.JPG" /></a> <div>Alaina hanging with Uncle Dean & cousins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiekMNzfcIgK88dfwVFZ5-d0LhZTckQuj8Q4mEpYwPMAIivF8mKcCjVnW-TQuCbg01cbZDHOpCmEoT4Ofz2WVixRtZLvMOwBhhyraVU5WCYuJom1RaOAfqNDKSJAvgoeikBy4PaWCyyQ/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509168615811029986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiekMNzfcIgK88dfwVFZ5-d0LhZTckQuj8Q4mEpYwPMAIivF8mKcCjVnW-TQuCbg01cbZDHOpCmEoT4Ofz2WVixRtZLvMOwBhhyraVU5WCYuJom1RaOAfqNDKSJAvgoeikBy4PaWCyyQ/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+005.JPG" /></a>Kristin and Jake Gaston - Love them :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgS5lqFwkY2gazzvL9hjzYfLbnI8aaNFwdNwvXqx_3Ml504E7LbrrQwr2w9JbhNtpFuTs25mYXZSsXdandqrk5Oim-ZQKIUZdtWMGJFOqPPgSP6YPfOsr7Zhfljv0BGsYDSkR8nv_Pnc/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509168374735859890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgS5lqFwkY2gazzvL9hjzYfLbnI8aaNFwdNwvXqx_3Ml504E7LbrrQwr2w9JbhNtpFuTs25mYXZSsXdandqrk5Oim-ZQKIUZdtWMGJFOqPPgSP6YPfOsr7Zhfljv0BGsYDSkR8nv_Pnc/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+004.JPG" /></a> Greg came all the way from Maricopa - he should have carpooled with the Gastons!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqJOdPEJBfQyIxuDqNV6lB48zrscVJQpnGZpnOMPno9Fz12UqqpTYYThc5Z5K9W8x5hewbNJyBlFpftWaaVdopPLv6NMxO2mVaOL-A2xyHQNQX7JFkTmSp_D6Rv7R9jGxZLPCdh_UT_4/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509168051828804370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqJOdPEJBfQyIxuDqNV6lB48zrscVJQpnGZpnOMPno9Fz12UqqpTYYThc5Z5K9W8x5hewbNJyBlFpftWaaVdopPLv6NMxO2mVaOL-A2xyHQNQX7JFkTmSp_D6Rv7R9jGxZLPCdh_UT_4/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+002.JPG" /></a>Paul Shell- one of John's best friends from waaaayyyy back when!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVtwztyCEcRNEUab-cK62ttg5IvSqBQHnRDMJtUUqL28xtZpc1KEk_edqbNwycTJR6V6pVzC0hUhfNZkOKzPXBERXU_0QJZeyfYTyFP3m_Nvot6aMPDl4AbJ80-eKvsvACZQBm6qM7F4/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509167743871132626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVtwztyCEcRNEUab-cK62ttg5IvSqBQHnRDMJtUUqL28xtZpc1KEk_edqbNwycTJR6V6pVzC0hUhfNZkOKzPXBERXU_0QJZeyfYTyFP3m_Nvot6aMPDl4AbJ80-eKvsvACZQBm6qM7F4/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+001.JPG" /></a><br />Lewie - What an amazing friendship they have :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhar6D9IxsCGS_dKxm9IxX5dIVUOOW1JJz_WeLd73PyRKvqJ6mR3Vi2F6VcTnPMv1CQpJSvKMbWjfPQ936sG9X5H74thrUT11VAM6XKTAy2t_1jY5ObRlejBjk3KyiTvQXsCzH4q1mFQUI/s1600/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509167272904803570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhar6D9IxsCGS_dKxm9IxX5dIVUOOW1JJz_WeLd73PyRKvqJ6mR3Vi2F6VcTnPMv1CQpJSvKMbWjfPQ936sG9X5H74thrUT11VAM6XKTAy2t_1jY5ObRlejBjk3KyiTvQXsCzH4q1mFQUI/s400/Friends+stop+by+Alaina%27s+first+day+of+fifth+grade+007.JPG" /></a> Thanks for all of your love and support!<br /><br /><div><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-18426055745454902342010-08-03T17:43:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:00:54.344-07:00Too Low...Just a quick update... John's white count is too low to start his chemo regiment. - We thought we were going to start the IV treatment today. To increase his counts he is having to get 5 injections (1 every day for 5 days) of a drug called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Neupogen</span>. The doctor is fairly certain that this will get his counts up to where they need to be so he can begin next Tuesday.<br /><br />We were a bit discouraged at first because it always seems like just one more thing! But we do have an <em>amazing</em> God and we continue to give Him the glory regardless of the circumstances.<br /><br />We have been having lots of company the last week and we love it. I have a huge thanks to Lewie and Jay who came over and cleaned out our garage to get it "John" worthy. Most of you know how clean John likes things so the garage was driving him crazy! Also we have been getting lots of help from the family in transporting to appointments! After the weekend John's legs and arms became pretty weak so he has been needing stronger arms than mine to get in the truck! And of course everyone from family to friends have been helping with Alaina - :)<br /><br />Thanks for all of your prayers, and words of encouragement! I will let you all know how John does when he starts his chemo! - and the next post will have pictures!<br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-52949100211188501712010-07-27T18:27:00.001-07:002010-07-28T21:42:20.568-07:00Faith<div align="justify">On Tuesday we received the results from John's PET scan. They were not the results that we had been praying for. There are multiple new tumors. Two small ones in his lungs, and multiple new ones in his belly area. (Explains why he is having such a hard time eating and the shortness of breath). </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">The doctor told him that there is one last treatment that he would be willing to do for John, one that he has hesitated to use because it will be so hard on John's body. This treatment consists of one oral chemo tablet taken once a day, and an IV treatment taken once a week - three weeks on, one week off. The side effects of this treatment are: skin rash, flaking of hands and feet, nauseousness, vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood counts. John will most certainly have to have blood transfusions while on this treatment plan. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">The other option the doctor gave him was no cancer treatment at all, and live out his life as comfortably as he can. John asked him how long he thought he would live if he chose that option. Dr Choi makes it a point that he is not God and can not tell anyone the time line of cancer, but given how this disease has behaved with John, he feels that it would be highly unlikely that John would live a full calendar year.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">John has decided that he is going to continue to fight this and give it everything he has. Please keep our family in your prayers as this is going to be a very rough road ahead for our family. Pray for John's body that it will be strong enough to handle the chemo, and that the chemo will do it's job and kill the cancer. Alaina will be turning 10 years old and going back to school the same week that John will be starting this, keep her in your prayers as well.<br /></div><br /><p align="justify">Over the last year there has been a verse in the Bible that expressed more than I can explain how I feel. It is Romans 8:26 "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."<br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-64393298664265379732010-07-24T19:27:00.001-07:002010-07-24T19:38:43.731-07:00My Man is Hot :)Even when John is feeling awful - he is still looking good! This was a rough one though so we asked Amber if he is feeling this bad again if she could come to our house and cut his hair. She said absolutely! :) John really likes the way she cuts his hair, and she has done mine too! If you need a great hair stylist let me know!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5c7_ReClCY9DmtV5k_9gft3paTNzUEb0fULxXfecaWxYNez7hTEVW1h2y3mxo5kuDjHiEIBFOwWWSd6uwGR3D7rVavzxD_H2AkW7G8MHeFNJxlPBaRJuD-KngIhevwXFklcG3KWGd_8/s1600/IMAG0076.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497665224754986258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5c7_ReClCY9DmtV5k_9gft3paTNzUEb0fULxXfecaWxYNez7hTEVW1h2y3mxo5kuDjHiEIBFOwWWSd6uwGR3D7rVavzxD_H2AkW7G8MHeFNJxlPBaRJuD-KngIhevwXFklcG3KWGd_8/s400/IMAG0076.jpg" /></a> When we got home this is what we saw outside :)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dh_TrbqnH4IOhEs8Q0wELH1t6nI-F-S36vx3xmrZFmBdb8xkK3yIlsR0pXxh5iD9GPYxQ-NmZrW4D5HY8rrFla1E7W9tjqq-cS70l3tVshB8HKvtDD6DvrrtgB2ZX5GT9updiGpKk-o/s1600/IMAG0077.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497665108652729202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dh_TrbqnH4IOhEs8Q0wELH1t6nI-F-S36vx3xmrZFmBdb8xkK3yIlsR0pXxh5iD9GPYxQ-NmZrW4D5HY8rrFla1E7W9tjqq-cS70l3tVshB8HKvtDD6DvrrtgB2ZX5GT9updiGpKk-o/s400/IMAG0077.jpg" /></a><br />Thanks for all of your love<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-91925820878338057062010-07-24T19:04:00.001-07:002010-07-24T19:42:03.073-07:00Alaina's Turn for a Ride in an Ambulance...Be still my heart! What started out as a semi normal day went a bit crazy! OK the day didn't start out that good either...<br />First when we all jumped in the truck to hurry and get John to dialysis, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span> to an eye doctor appointment. Went to start the truck - but the hot summer day had put an end to the battery. Luckily it was not "dead enough" and we were able to quick start it with a battery charger that plugs into the wall. So off we go. Get John to dialysis walk over to the next building for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina's</span> appointment. She did great - the doctor dilated her eyes we went to see if the glasses she liked fit her face - the next thing that is happening, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span> is passed out and having what appears to me as another seizure. It lasted for about 1 minute. Her little face was turning blue - and my heart was breaking! She slowly came to and was very scared!<br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">paramedics</span> were called, they pricked her little finger to test her blood sugar - that was fine. And they gave her some oxygen. We decided to take her to Phoenix Children's Hospital just to be on the safe side!<br />When she got in the ambulance they had to put an IV in her, she was amazing! They let me get in the back and hold her hand for that one!<br />Thankfully John's mom was with him at dialysis, and my mom was very close by as well. My mom followed the ambulance, Rosemarie stayed with John, and Russell took my battery and got a new one at Costco! And people wonder how we manage! It is because of our <strong>AMAZING </strong>family!<br />By the time we got to the hospital she was talking the paramedics ear off (I was talking the drivers ear off. We both talk a lot when we are nervous.)<br />At the hospital they ran an EKG and pricked her finger again (she thought that was a bit much) but still she was a great patient!<br />We are going to get her in to see a neurologist before schools starts so we can see what is causing them!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgAqj_4Patp7FuxKRJdKo83tQ1n0eKqjqnpv_czVEmoTmBtU0CL8AO-5HlRnK-BHZPMct1r1FQjjAsbIKD2FIU_ox8_E8euz87ChPR7Q0ofwVsiVKxEePFUWIE6_dz7FbY3j3A_62hyI/s1600/IMAGE_073.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497659546307835554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgAqj_4Patp7FuxKRJdKo83tQ1n0eKqjqnpv_czVEmoTmBtU0CL8AO-5HlRnK-BHZPMct1r1FQjjAsbIKD2FIU_ox8_E8euz87ChPR7Q0ofwVsiVKxEePFUWIE6_dz7FbY3j3A_62hyI/s400/IMAGE_073.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span> busting out of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCH</span>! She was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> brave! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBWwoE9S-cImO2vr6FLZQNOAs5u7AKMj5bFsrwgGIKkqZqDT48AxqgjmlVrHUjnuileejjqDMm-Kqiv_Yi_K826MCrXkDfuq-3BmzdSz1OTcxhZKELXN4Gq4d0JlvunFJ5L91GrmIdOA/s1600/IMAGE_074.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497659263439566306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBWwoE9S-cImO2vr6FLZQNOAs5u7AKMj5bFsrwgGIKkqZqDT48AxqgjmlVrHUjnuileejjqDMm-Kqiv_Yi_K826MCrXkDfuq-3BmzdSz1OTcxhZKELXN4Gq4d0JlvunFJ5L91GrmIdOA/s400/IMAGE_074.jpg" /></a> I am really praying that we can all stay out of the hospital for the next year!!!!<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-11535374819546133742010-07-24T18:48:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:03:34.683-07:00PET Scan Day - Started Out with the Smell of SmokeWhen we got to the hospital and were headed to the PET scan department there was a strong smell of smoke! The girl that was doing John's procedure was running down the hallway as we turned the corner... but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">apparently</span> they found out what it was! Made for little adventure anyway!<br /><br />John drinking the "yummy" drink before PET scan! Could there be a more handsome man? I think NOT! :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kOReJdDJ6EGTCMkPMdz7_-NOQF6GliDyhFD0fvfOITE29x6GK4r6Eb6k2hDSqXzRDh19rHEdydUOGvsB8nlwAJDrOY3ddUh1oe3RwCYFFXOuDRvmtkYfUCdPTrn3L4ZisyT_XxQ2e-g/s1600/IMAGE_070.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497656711774459138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kOReJdDJ6EGTCMkPMdz7_-NOQF6GliDyhFD0fvfOITE29x6GK4r6Eb6k2hDSqXzRDh19rHEdydUOGvsB8nlwAJDrOY3ddUh1oe3RwCYFFXOuDRvmtkYfUCdPTrn3L4ZisyT_XxQ2e-g/s400/IMAGE_070.jpg" /></a><br /><div>John getting wrapped up like a burrito! First they do a CT scan that is like 5 minutes - then the PET scan starts and I can go in and sit with him. They have a stereo with some jazz music. They try and make it as relaxing as possible! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRljAoj23U0AgXecE3avzA7PYl5NFRl7z5MdThDoOy0-Q9ys-IkXPjimOjNj0ROtnrZrVz7LuSbzx4iNgykTCGQrPA1Ab5CFawgpGbmvsyxNO_Q3OCcqS-3V-ptoyNHJptmqHnd1L90w4/s1600/IMAGE_071.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497655834535892562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRljAoj23U0AgXecE3avzA7PYl5NFRl7z5MdThDoOy0-Q9ys-IkXPjimOjNj0ROtnrZrVz7LuSbzx4iNgykTCGQrPA1Ab5CFawgpGbmvsyxNO_Q3OCcqS-3V-ptoyNHJptmqHnd1L90w4/s400/IMAGE_071.jpg" /></a> We should be getting the results of the scan on Tuesday.<br /><div><br /><p></p></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-29970253948586427102010-07-16T15:57:00.000-07:002010-07-17T16:52:59.445-07:00Summer Time Update<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcXjS6MMjBXTSmvs9msvNBcYjORotwEa9kJIAaTdneYKjXFHpIRgBVVy9eLvSz3ylJdS_6SEXl7yy41fOjMg0bhcLd8_Bcs1R7Ww5PKPFtv22dsYR3qu_VTZs6ofE-Peqk_eGITL0cW8/s1600/Fathers+Day+2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495004732230462722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcXjS6MMjBXTSmvs9msvNBcYjORotwEa9kJIAaTdneYKjXFHpIRgBVVy9eLvSz3ylJdS_6SEXl7yy41fOjMg0bhcLd8_Bcs1R7Ww5PKPFtv22dsYR3qu_VTZs6ofE-Peqk_eGITL0cW8/s400/Fathers+Day+2010.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="justify">The last few weeks have been very hard for John. On July 6th John's white blood count was very low. He was given an injection called Neulasta. It works with his bone marrow to make more neutrophils. Because it is stimulating bone marrow it made him feel very sick, but it did the job and brought his white blood count up! His hemoglobin level is not reacting as well to the epogen that is given at dialysis so his levels there continue to stay on the low side. - The hemoglobin is the the oxygen in your red blood cells - when that is low his energy level is low too. The doctor at dialysis just increased his dose last week so hopefully that will do the trick, if not John will have to have another blood transfusion, and he does not want to have to do that again. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">John is also having a very hard time with eating consistently. He never really feels like eating and then when he does it is a 65% chance it is not going to stay down :( The best day that he eats is usually on Sunday night then it starts all over again! Probably the biggest prayer right now would be that John's appetite would increase and that he could gain some strength back! </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">When his white blood count was low Dr Choi (Oncologist) had him stop his treatments for two weeks. Two weeks have now turned into five! Because John is feeling so bad right now Dr Choi decided he should have another PET scan. So back to Good Sams we go! But because he will be getting it done early in the week we should get the results quicker! Waiting for results from the scans can make you crazy! So with all this being said John's physical body is really being put through the ringer. John's attitude continues to be an inspiration to all, but there are days that he just does not feel like getting out of bed - I am actually sitting in bed next to him while I do this blog because it is just one of those days. </div><br />I can't believe that our summer here is almost over (mainly because it is 115 degrees outside) But we only have a few more weeks before Alaina goes back to school! She is also freaking her dad and me out by going and turning 10 soon! She has had a very active summer with her grandparents and friends! God has really blessed us by providing an amazing family and awesome friends, that have really made her summer not boring at all!<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued prayers, I will update the blog as soon as we get the results from the PET scan!<br /><br /><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /> </div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-27536573617592342372010-06-11T15:38:00.000-07:002010-06-11T22:39:39.584-07:00Birthday Number 45!!!!We had a super birthday party for John this year! We weren't sure we were going to be at home for the party, because John was in the hospital until Thursday night! What an awesome celebration we had! There were over 45 people who came to wish John a happy birthday! I was able to get most of your pictures but I missed a few! Those that I missed were captured on the video! The pictures and video etched this in our minds but the love of our friends and family will forever be etched on our hearts! You all have been such a blessing to us. God has truly shown us such favor by surrounding us with such an amazingly supportive group of people!<br /><br />After the Saturday celebration John started his fourth set of radiation. This is a very strong dose of radiation so it completely wipes him out. We are looking forward to having a nice restful Sunday and trying to regain some of his strength back!<br /><br />Take some time and check out John's B-day pictures...My dearest friend Lisa is going to make a CD for me so as soon as we get together I will send some out!<br /><br />John and Alaina have a very special bond...Father, daughter love is priceless!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvdu_AtRMX3KaAS7OBlFG2_3DaHpF5i9nvUct4XYXLyivpktycJnFI1HKWEMk5M9kDbz9mBQ9-Is3iZJx-wzwUT-2OyarOi9tUTj3Xj7byPgKqeeH-aoIE_JAGqV8wJqvgYKzdZ7w3M8/s1600/daddy+and+daughter+0604"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481674562878285058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvdu_AtRMX3KaAS7OBlFG2_3DaHpF5i9nvUct4XYXLyivpktycJnFI1HKWEMk5M9kDbz9mBQ9-Is3iZJx-wzwUT-2OyarOi9tUTj3Xj7byPgKqeeH-aoIE_JAGqV8wJqvgYKzdZ7w3M8/s400/daddy+and+daughter+0604" /></a><br /><div>Beautiful mom and daughter! Debbie came all the way from Canada to celebrate her brother's B-day! She comes several times to see him!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-OtN-1ttAYYI9JozzBo7iKZG345uVy4ZFwsNeQaZozpy7hSbobskQvq94dHX_PnSv4Ok-X2GPvx4RfT92663tCeZmKXxNkVILCgUijR7JhSG-nC68bc9WuCPt5AfTGEPjgs9Q1f4BgA/s1600/DSC_0104.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481673770740380834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-OtN-1ttAYYI9JozzBo7iKZG345uVy4ZFwsNeQaZozpy7hSbobskQvq94dHX_PnSv4Ok-X2GPvx4RfT92663tCeZmKXxNkVILCgUijR7JhSG-nC68bc9WuCPt5AfTGEPjgs9Q1f4BgA/s400/DSC_0104.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Nana came and helped me set up for the party! She is our rock!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgwmY8XQ-_2A9fWupsIOEXdohfF7LxWbq6HPVvNi54BmLaqPc7eY4OCj5WbuOmxjdzsGhoe9QF87_lQJoAbhb4YF_wrhI_FaGv_FnYRgXnnNKs_02rjambJkI3OqkgZ3T9YHwq967B_M/s1600/DSC_0097.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481673521451898066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgwmY8XQ-_2A9fWupsIOEXdohfF7LxWbq6HPVvNi54BmLaqPc7eY4OCj5WbuOmxjdzsGhoe9QF87_lQJoAbhb4YF_wrhI_FaGv_FnYRgXnnNKs_02rjambJkI3OqkgZ3T9YHwq967B_M/s400/DSC_0097.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Grandpa John and Papa wishing John a happy day!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4F5rfP3xch4P7r_V2MgqrDN_Xr4mSfjc56JhhhR_jEPXcBDij33xS9Dl0Mv1_F4PWVOYKLO5GLYZMC6AgDK06lVX2SLMIsB3MRpcFT-lGtgbkLYrlbFsApQL6QPf4ztdlJr20vBUjA8w/s1600/DSC_0081.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481673066274066978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4F5rfP3xch4P7r_V2MgqrDN_Xr4mSfjc56JhhhR_jEPXcBDij33xS9Dl0Mv1_F4PWVOYKLO5GLYZMC6AgDK06lVX2SLMIsB3MRpcFT-lGtgbkLYrlbFsApQL6QPf4ztdlJr20vBUjA8w/s400/DSC_0081.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>John's super cool nephew and nieces! Vanessa, Christoper, and Michelle! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiuehGeIaC_1twxi7H1CEcn6Kq94_CWhv4gDt0A3lhPCMTyNuvSm7PP0ycsI4hQmQgnhmAdDgx6hV3y6q6lmcH8Fm9S1veHCxI0xZ76j92j7lQXaUdo9Sj9UmzvourFD0nzX6gBYkxz8/s1600/DSC_0106.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481672351273725682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiuehGeIaC_1twxi7H1CEcn6Kq94_CWhv4gDt0A3lhPCMTyNuvSm7PP0ycsI4hQmQgnhmAdDgx6hV3y6q6lmcH8Fm9S1veHCxI0xZ76j92j7lQXaUdo9Sj9UmzvourFD0nzX6gBYkxz8/s400/DSC_0106.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Beautiful Emme and Carrie --- Carrie brought John homemade cinnamon buns! Yummy Yummy! Thank you! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0T5dU5qQRBLMUyuACw9RjoHN7EBSHMP7Tuk4iF_7cDLDj8yBVtHpFcQTgEVcTywC-OAzM3bUMjH5hyphenhyphen4BFofViORZ2LwwjB8bc3gGJZafK26pzzIp8EjfatvajpIzz7AvTT6ML8tuEeK4/s1600/Emme+and+Carrie"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481671357660563906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0T5dU5qQRBLMUyuACw9RjoHN7EBSHMP7Tuk4iF_7cDLDj8yBVtHpFcQTgEVcTywC-OAzM3bUMjH5hyphenhyphen4BFofViORZ2LwwjB8bc3gGJZafK26pzzIp8EjfatvajpIzz7AvTT6ML8tuEeK4/s400/Emme+and+Carrie" /></a><br /><br /><div>The bad-boy gang!!!! They have calmed down some now! :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSw04g7H6RL2L4ZtP9_gijcSE1APG52LFma4kTRAwdetGzDhkQYAFbvOQpIrYONc3H9dU3O6SD_WtYslPX3RZmEbnYge-cZAPsL8ijXAYjrRAGpeLRJSk3IDgeuuGhGO3iemrHgmg9SM/s1600/DSC_0205.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481664074458360786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSw04g7H6RL2L4ZtP9_gijcSE1APG52LFma4kTRAwdetGzDhkQYAFbvOQpIrYONc3H9dU3O6SD_WtYslPX3RZmEbnYge-cZAPsL8ijXAYjrRAGpeLRJSk3IDgeuuGhGO3iemrHgmg9SM/s400/DSC_0205.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>John was very happy to see his Aunt Karen!!! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCINAeiUpl0kzXRmfGaSiKUEhi4qiNpFcY68cmDpikrcjrRkbaecumWUG4P6rMrJKxxQ9HcSrZCj_lX9tCSG3KImtLh852YFl-7Rs1odP3LcHqPrWlEe-c7f6lR64eaAdYOOEPQ5tj18E/s1600/DSC_0108.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481663714794732194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCINAeiUpl0kzXRmfGaSiKUEhi4qiNpFcY68cmDpikrcjrRkbaecumWUG4P6rMrJKxxQ9HcSrZCj_lX9tCSG3KImtLh852YFl-7Rs1odP3LcHqPrWlEe-c7f6lR64eaAdYOOEPQ5tj18E/s400/DSC_0108.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /><div>Jon and Jamie Hart came by to wish John a happy day!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDztZhMtyhGMcxd4npWDWf6gUJuzUy8zq1OhSFLHyOeQLjs_tVzgg1qLDKGvD-yb9zKnkgu8uTrR-G1LaZ2hoHs_aVQqymSrLKZk1GRBLMRJ3BEIEaTJXiMjpotfMwxXp1qhs__wjnfAk/s1600/DSC_0091.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481663371349449714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDztZhMtyhGMcxd4npWDWf6gUJuzUy8zq1OhSFLHyOeQLjs_tVzgg1qLDKGvD-yb9zKnkgu8uTrR-G1LaZ2hoHs_aVQqymSrLKZk1GRBLMRJ3BEIEaTJXiMjpotfMwxXp1qhs__wjnfAk/s400/DSC_0091.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>John Rhodes and Russell - Great guys! Russell and Ryan had come before the party for some preparty celebration... we sometimes say we need help when we really just like them to come over! :)<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBCLfaJxIhp3kXnDFBK9CkH6oYbfCGWTDl53vqs163Uq3-ydXLLDAtT6aNVUClmP36lJdCc3s95hpe7al_fzW-q6uX4oGoIIM3XUitgUSxLgGEhQzt4MjQV-An0-YIW5ti1YG9l_KmCw/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481662996624307570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBCLfaJxIhp3kXnDFBK9CkH6oYbfCGWTDl53vqs163Uq3-ydXLLDAtT6aNVUClmP36lJdCc3s95hpe7al_fzW-q6uX4oGoIIM3XUitgUSxLgGEhQzt4MjQV-An0-YIW5ti1YG9l_KmCw/s400/DSC_0100.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Tom came to celebrate with John. They have been friends for years!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfqYayOIoeGEKxSeP50EYK9S1C3Bsq3vNIQRIvcqk_63l8EBFH0L_HZdD05K6zAfUYtBdAepRTEdLtwp5R_KVPGTMJKwQxrI1EM7UB80FY3vx8IXQTjIn6UFzKop2AAtmRf6tX-uZsfs/s1600/DSC_0098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481662652620885970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfqYayOIoeGEKxSeP50EYK9S1C3Bsq3vNIQRIvcqk_63l8EBFH0L_HZdD05K6zAfUYtBdAepRTEdLtwp5R_KVPGTMJKwQxrI1EM7UB80FY3vx8IXQTjIn6UFzKop2AAtmRf6tX-uZsfs/s400/DSC_0098.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Tim and Kristen came for a visit from Nevada! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYY6Ikx8bLpaV9bDSMcfEGW1lFTtGZ8W9T0YvwvOsm8Nv5O4O-qE0yjyOuPMLUp4mt78hMtTr6keEa2AuvZqWCGQx-o_7Hjl0yg7O17d7cDA3p4SxP9akzjjO_zNKPp92yZOnE-ORPuE/s1600/DSC_0079.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481661957281795890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYY6Ikx8bLpaV9bDSMcfEGW1lFTtGZ8W9T0YvwvOsm8Nv5O4O-qE0yjyOuPMLUp4mt78hMtTr6keEa2AuvZqWCGQx-o_7Hjl0yg7O17d7cDA3p4SxP9akzjjO_zNKPp92yZOnE-ORPuE/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>David and Angela were one of the first arrivals ---they helped me set up! </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDUBDa75L5QZafBoVPZNIRKu24YCav2B9ujFMvxwZLhkwoVKVzMyByVfm5pnJJKCn74IMEvbLP73MWpRE1ZRXAPmWA-Hi_bqkl9u9FgyPc_wJAyDm1AJWjTvp9KSg-InIu2q84Z4P3AY/s1600/DSC_0084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481660841621585266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDUBDa75L5QZafBoVPZNIRKu24YCav2B9ujFMvxwZLhkwoVKVzMyByVfm5pnJJKCn74IMEvbLP73MWpRE1ZRXAPmWA-Hi_bqkl9u9FgyPc_wJAyDm1AJWjTvp9KSg-InIu2q84Z4P3AY/s400/DSC_0084.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Our dear friends Greg and Linda Zehring</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqKSk2khz5iW4h00Lbfo_oKO8B7N2A_pLykZKiZ97KqONOZyBq5Nxd8mAyNriMxGSsA0CNj3xTLDtsq4-1YVoSEii3e_AGSPpi4ycz0IPmp52N8dmhT9lEmcBE4t8M2QYLPeVXIZI3w8/s1600/DSC_0085.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481660040392649202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqKSk2khz5iW4h00Lbfo_oKO8B7N2A_pLykZKiZ97KqONOZyBq5Nxd8mAyNriMxGSsA0CNj3xTLDtsq4-1YVoSEii3e_AGSPpi4ycz0IPmp52N8dmhT9lEmcBE4t8M2QYLPeVXIZI3w8/s400/DSC_0085.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Dan and Kelly --- We love you guys!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwntBu7UZDwo9ByMz-hPNRQyX6Q71jRoI64LDDWxdv37xjxRqZ_e-6mqQI76mM3nDKDfkeMrWQGQ-jeH9lKgU1KdGXc1BNd3bLbtU3DWXaAZPGkLeZTQYIZf66HFYOVEJMugtgKzRVs0/s1600/DSC_0103.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481659088153107522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwntBu7UZDwo9ByMz-hPNRQyX6Q71jRoI64LDDWxdv37xjxRqZ_e-6mqQI76mM3nDKDfkeMrWQGQ-jeH9lKgU1KdGXc1BNd3bLbtU3DWXaAZPGkLeZTQYIZf66HFYOVEJMugtgKzRVs0/s400/DSC_0103.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>The girls rocked this party! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3i-kWU-Rym1NZwqT9ltKUJApukK04x9jKsB2vAiXZSQxoCvIOX7JKNWdpZpYB_ckiA5k_JQLtdXgMpUiLFlH48eSyVOt6R-ti1q5hqsrKO_UVkyfy-LBdtjUfK1sMeJKwoVS_a13vJSM/s1600/All+the+girls+at+bday+party+0604"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481653042518537442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3i-kWU-Rym1NZwqT9ltKUJApukK04x9jKsB2vAiXZSQxoCvIOX7JKNWdpZpYB_ckiA5k_JQLtdXgMpUiLFlH48eSyVOt6R-ti1q5hqsrKO_UVkyfy-LBdtjUfK1sMeJKwoVS_a13vJSM/s400/All+the+girls+at+bday+party+0604" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Alyssa and Alaina sang a beautiful song for John's birthday. You have to check it out! It is by Sidewalk Prophets called <em>"The Words I Would Say"</em> . It made all the women cry!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbNU5Aqta5cUgFqAqBgeFhwgp0eAZ4BEGrWOLDB2Tc8mI_f2XsrlqScxXVREW3Fw0pO8a9ISrXiXTNI-2gmjIoxx8RhGIO-zn0O-SDmgr0DV_kQZPZJdt7gKPXLrXDoeMj9893JxLszk/s1600/The+singers+0604"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481650846365215874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbNU5Aqta5cUgFqAqBgeFhwgp0eAZ4BEGrWOLDB2Tc8mI_f2XsrlqScxXVREW3Fw0pO8a9ISrXiXTNI-2gmjIoxx8RhGIO-zn0O-SDmgr0DV_kQZPZJdt7gKPXLrXDoeMj9893JxLszk/s400/The+singers+0604" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-42721891269075559942010-05-25T20:43:00.000-07:002010-05-26T22:27:01.457-07:00Taking a Spin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpfgJ4pYTvDqNugluVmM6muXU7Duj2MGXIIYqzOdwKz3CzExk6sQYr_pW32oMpWxNKxvIqf8-tVBZMWf4dJoCzXR4SgN3emoacLgoArHLql8BXnCp1HwzJHfyz-jO8LtbokO192zkSdc/s1600/John+Riding+on+the+Bike.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475420598599883490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpfgJ4pYTvDqNugluVmM6muXU7Duj2MGXIIYqzOdwKz3CzExk6sQYr_pW32oMpWxNKxvIqf8-tVBZMWf4dJoCzXR4SgN3emoacLgoArHLql8BXnCp1HwzJHfyz-jO8LtbokO192zkSdc/s400/John+Riding+on+the+Bike.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We had a great day on Sunday; went to church, out to lunch, then John's brother, Ryan, came over. He & John took Alaina's 50's out for a ride throughout our neighborhood. Weather was amazing - in high 70's. --- click on the picture so you can see how he rides in style :)<br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-42595547827776748582010-05-21T16:20:00.000-07:002010-05-21T21:21:12.935-07:00Back to Radiation :(John getting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">prepped</span> for radiation...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv5GAKtaHg4dWxpIQXNUu_V-YIPKncGW11Pvhy2AxCEUUgQtun93jJViQGZ6Deb_b5I0ctNH_sVqaPLCCB97xrWHPvqUHmaAzZSAffpZoyKWzliZ6wEajlS9bHvi6vH3eODcYebmWhJU/s1600/Radiation.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473916960360554642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv5GAKtaHg4dWxpIQXNUu_V-YIPKncGW11Pvhy2AxCEUUgQtun93jJViQGZ6Deb_b5I0ctNH_sVqaPLCCB97xrWHPvqUHmaAzZSAffpZoyKWzliZ6wEajlS9bHvi6vH3eODcYebmWhJU/s400/Radiation.jpg" /></a><br /><div>On Wednesday we received the results from John's PET scan. The tumors that John had radiation on have not gotten any bigger! We were hoping that they would go away completely, but at least they did not increase in size. However, we were also told that the cancer had spread to his lungs. This was very heartbreaking. One of the advantages we had against this cancer was that it had not traveled through the bloodstream (just the lymph nodes) needless to say we all shed a few tears when we got that news. Thursday we had another consultation with the Radiation Surgeon. We asked a lot of questions and feel pretty positive about the radiation keeping those little tumors from getting any bigger. John immediately had to get prepared for the radiation surgery. So after our consult he had his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-CT scan, they marked him all up for his next series of treatments.<br /><br />John's biggest complaint at this time is still the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">neuropathy</span>. He is having a hard time walking and the pain is absolutely unbearable at times.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alaina</span> is out on summer break, and has already hit the slumber party train! She had a great year academically. Have to brag on her a bit - all A's except for one little B that snuck in there! She is our little pride and joy - to know her is to love her!<br /><br />Thanks for all your prayers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-84428197388741660112010-05-15T10:24:00.001-07:002010-05-15T11:01:49.033-07:00The Day of Testing....Our only week day off from medical appointments was spent at Good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sams</span> Hospital getting John's CT/ PET scans. It ended up being a pretty good day though! I was a bit nervous at first because we waited a little over one hour for his first scan. It was his CT scan and it only lasted 5 minutes! Then we crossed over to the other side of the hospital for his PET scan - we were two hours early for that one, and yippee they got us in! Because we ended up having some extra time together we spent it hanging out and having some fun!<br /><br />This is John's 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> PET scan so he is a pro at knowing what to do! First he has to drink the contrast drink, yuck-- he then waits 20 minutes while the contrast goes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">through</span> out his body. Next he goes into a little room with a bed and they put an IV in with a tracer. He has to lay very still for 45 minutes while the tracer looks for any tumors. He <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">slept</span> really good for those 45 minutes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fpaan13gTxgP0PsJBSB42G60mk45onZQXdSDkSciXab_62jwWm-ME5kzJW8Oj02zWOSbr-t3HttVjWt2DhkapM39PjPY9VtcO2BlttwP5LDURsCx7qtGhspuC-OURFz-634ZAdFTIDw/s1600/Thumbs+Up"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471550396564690194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fpaan13gTxgP0PsJBSB42G60mk45onZQXdSDkSciXab_62jwWm-ME5kzJW8Oj02zWOSbr-t3HttVjWt2DhkapM39PjPY9VtcO2BlttwP5LDURsCx7qtGhspuC-OURFz-634ZAdFTIDw/s400/Thumbs+Up" /></a><br /><div>Next he is wrapped up like a burrito for the test. He slept through this one too! This part of the test lasts for about 45 minutes. I get to stay with him and help him out if he get a itch on his nose! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSOJtVPmMuiKqkoAtIn4qqoS-VuJ4fsHgvyV9G0D_PVrMn1KiRqs17Zwm6jxhZ1UdC2x4a5M88Ffjxsua3A0k_G0aydMUEXXm2IjJjf6i-qStBW9WUo8gE2upTsjj1ImQozKywh2tE50/s1600/PET+scan.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471549804975845682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSOJtVPmMuiKqkoAtIn4qqoS-VuJ4fsHgvyV9G0D_PVrMn1KiRqs17Zwm6jxhZ1UdC2x4a5M88Ffjxsua3A0k_G0aydMUEXXm2IjJjf6i-qStBW9WUo8gE2upTsjj1ImQozKywh2tE50/s400/PET+scan.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>If you look closely you can see the image of John's body on the computer. We know the crew at this location and they are really nice!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoYVmPOk9w3Ovm4lGuaC8tJOFQL9dedBsO3gqs-4ElIA-fLqQiRsEBUK1FFSjBg6kWLqoh-_rrdpic3Pizn7lk-ha8cK2aj1BhmgTQ6sMJ14-f8f9UqOMbDlf6x8d_9JyVkMch5y6Cjg/s1600/Looking+at+John%27s+body!.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471549401278065106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoYVmPOk9w3Ovm4lGuaC8tJOFQL9dedBsO3gqs-4ElIA-fLqQiRsEBUK1FFSjBg6kWLqoh-_rrdpic3Pizn7lk-ha8cK2aj1BhmgTQ6sMJ14-f8f9UqOMbDlf6x8d_9JyVkMch5y6Cjg/s400/Looking+at+John%27s+body!.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We should be getting the results of the tests on the 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of May. Thanks for all of your prayers and love sent our way. We will continue to keep you all posted on the results! :)<br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-89203753794049110042010-05-13T20:14:00.001-07:002010-05-13T21:05:41.759-07:00Camping Out in Style!After all of the treatments, John needed a night out! So Lewie and Jay came got our trailer, parked it on their land in Cave Creek, and we hung out all night! What an awesome time we had! One of John's favorite things to do is go to the dunes --- we can't go duning right now so they brought the dunes to him! We are so thankful for everything you all did! Can't wait to do it again! :)<br /><br />Reminiscing about the night before!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uAkTKXDogQRTPfaGrYk2v2EJoa5Gd7llP3NpVpMV2x9P_vAzpOr-eNglSF1wn3U7ZVzbMgoFm2FinkQ-PfqrN7rYElFrhYXjrhkOXF1toX6wJtHCLDJHOSo5mniXiQO0Ag2bury9y7c/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470967911190450578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uAkTKXDogQRTPfaGrYk2v2EJoa5Gd7llP3NpVpMV2x9P_vAzpOr-eNglSF1wn3U7ZVzbMgoFm2FinkQ-PfqrN7rYElFrhYXjrhkOXF1toX6wJtHCLDJHOSo5mniXiQO0Ag2bury9y7c/s400/DSC_0031.JPG" /></a><br /><div>After a night by the camp fire, Lewie brought out the muffins! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ejAf5U3Cylhp53qThgluW79kR38868pFdPkXyRsP7Iut5r3rOdNfHQZcjsyh2UEdzp-XCaCQeOV258McpVoDeU0qPlEKcNcRyh0AZB8NCrEAg7MVs6Z1uvi8soCFNWLkJAQ7aidrN2s/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470967604199389298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ejAf5U3Cylhp53qThgluW79kR38868pFdPkXyRsP7Iut5r3rOdNfHQZcjsyh2UEdzp-XCaCQeOV258McpVoDeU0qPlEKcNcRyh0AZB8NCrEAg7MVs6Z1uvi8soCFNWLkJAQ7aidrN2s/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Had a blast with Terry</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFvsF_qnOqahlJgBWrmkU60TTvcxt_d52nf7vr2IpBqF0PJ4hnWvLBm-lZEYvMU1KdGmytYTQbnVyCVl-9vrA6QuDp_hMp8DCcsTYv4wzGmfKKPFxTz6OApWtu_i1pWbWPPziexvfXWg/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470967367587903314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFvsF_qnOqahlJgBWrmkU60TTvcxt_d52nf7vr2IpBqF0PJ4hnWvLBm-lZEYvMU1KdGmytYTQbnVyCVl-9vrA6QuDp_hMp8DCcsTYv4wzGmfKKPFxTz6OApWtu_i1pWbWPPziexvfXWg/s400/DSC_0026.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Dennis came all the way from New Mexico! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUTv_b8H42gtbvJLLAF6uDvxERolOIbmPHlW546Lse4qzyklOxOkzU11aGZtcm6UBrzF-SzEWDz-a1z2qPhDIpbvuUwBetVFCnFo6c2hmuD1soxhOwtbZ8gXotXkUdIaRy8sYx8DFXE4/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470960994280391362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUTv_b8H42gtbvJLLAF6uDvxERolOIbmPHlW546Lse4qzyklOxOkzU11aGZtcm6UBrzF-SzEWDz-a1z2qPhDIpbvuUwBetVFCnFo6c2hmuD1soxhOwtbZ8gXotXkUdIaRy8sYx8DFXE4/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" /></a> Can you believe this is only an 45 minutes away from us?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhoOH-2xyM2UykH8WlzndvYg-qIqIyQ3Ps2elbJPAUPqDJ-IB7i8NV5OeN9e3i89WPApdd24MIplhYVD5ZVoe6ZuTWiiBG28yhlWVYtOWVCHzxzHcNlASmExrdyXYcHNU1G_0QxAUEzA/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470960416840998178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhoOH-2xyM2UykH8WlzndvYg-qIqIyQ3Ps2elbJPAUPqDJ-IB7i8NV5OeN9e3i89WPApdd24MIplhYVD5ZVoe6ZuTWiiBG28yhlWVYtOWVCHzxzHcNlASmExrdyXYcHNU1G_0QxAUEzA/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" /></a><br />Beautiful scenery --- the trees were planted back in 1969!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEbftUmlBBSnotRHcyJRRsUUfXNzST2CWIznog48cr4woYhZgfvz7orK-bHuENctZ3gN3lVe0UHg3c-F6sUlZxWmk7fSa2uEsMbv1R6tIz97mipcLCMSdijWOe1ARd98YRC67TP7XJJI/s1600/DSC_0023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470960258426034786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEbftUmlBBSnotRHcyJRRsUUfXNzST2CWIznog48cr4woYhZgfvz7orK-bHuENctZ3gN3lVe0UHg3c-F6sUlZxWmk7fSa2uEsMbv1R6tIz97mipcLCMSdijWOe1ARd98YRC67TP7XJJI/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>They set us up in a beautiful location! Jay even cleaned out the trailer and made the bed for us! Love you Jay!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNX49nQ6oBfs6NtTtvyXy9Ea4iiW1j1dzR82v-LWpiIfV2mZgAdDVN9BeftIHMBKoxDMJkyqbw1jmP2BA6YbwPaKSQVUgansX3CWMu2e7tItiBAq4vreQjJ8uA1anarg7SBa_K_PMZII/s1600/DSC_0019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470959855989672434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNX49nQ6oBfs6NtTtvyXy9Ea4iiW1j1dzR82v-LWpiIfV2mZgAdDVN9BeftIHMBKoxDMJkyqbw1jmP2BA6YbwPaKSQVUgansX3CWMu2e7tItiBAq4vreQjJ8uA1anarg7SBa_K_PMZII/s400/DSC_0019.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><div>One of Jay's and Lewie's trailer :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SPJMMZwodY8_tWP0fSCE1YhnpVN1d8NnHF0HflSFUYmOOBVWoO_GBl2WqhhA3o_aYdspkbLl8iuxnfQxT_1IUWFDwxqh956RqT-qYs_1_6PoyWytOOHUvkEsK8uKTp_XUbJSlgN-ybk/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470959407617925026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SPJMMZwodY8_tWP0fSCE1YhnpVN1d8NnHF0HflSFUYmOOBVWoO_GBl2WqhhA3o_aYdspkbLl8iuxnfQxT_1IUWFDwxqh956RqT-qYs_1_6PoyWytOOHUvkEsK8uKTp_XUbJSlgN-ybk/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Terry's pad! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC01ynijSM0sJKJIfYvD0BYL50z7xDFI_qXIYvrc_u-lThztbGEjSalbwGOjpF1MrzFYaLDM0hHUgvShyLiv-Bo8Iaerq4RqeG8MeGdGLzPIazQ4gsMRlvhYBfZbLKpnIt5tUoiwRjCns/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470959238240214962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC01ynijSM0sJKJIfYvD0BYL50z7xDFI_qXIYvrc_u-lThztbGEjSalbwGOjpF1MrzFYaLDM0hHUgvShyLiv-Bo8Iaerq4RqeG8MeGdGLzPIazQ4gsMRlvhYBfZbLKpnIt5tUoiwRjCns/s400/DSC_0017.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Don's trailer<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZxMLlIUzB_pqqUjZcJIbYZFBHk5qyduLOq8vZWLz0JB_uIh7QfUk4yI4XO3JsElTfFuaalfBcq9MyVuJwcPAeKI4O89aklGjdZQ8wdPonEJF67h_IBzLU1OoVxiZA_NY6EC1rJvcqWU/s1600/DSC_0016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470959017130671522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZxMLlIUzB_pqqUjZcJIbYZFBHk5qyduLOq8vZWLz0JB_uIh7QfUk4yI4XO3JsElTfFuaalfBcq9MyVuJwcPAeKI4O89aklGjdZQ8wdPonEJF67h_IBzLU1OoVxiZA_NY6EC1rJvcqWU/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Thanks for such a great memory!<br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-68287971335116100702010-03-27T17:34:00.000-07:002010-03-27T18:12:28.950-07:00One Day at a Time!It has been a year since we found out that John has cancer. In some ways, it feels like it hasn't been that long---then in others, it feels longer. Just sitting here trying to sum up all of the emotional ups and downs that we as a family have gone through makes my heart heavy! First and foremost we continue to give God glory in every way. To see John grow closer to God when he could have turned his back on Him and become an angry person is a testomony to his faith. John has decided to remain faithful to God even in the midst of the hardest time of his life. John is such an example to others. He is a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend! One of the blessings over the last year has been the support of family and friends. Some of you have asked how we have gotten through this last year, my response is this...God has given us strength when we needed it, and family and friends to be there throughout every situation. There have been many days that I have thought this unfair for anyone to suffer as John has. I have never seen anyone go through the kind of physical pain that he has endured and still be able to keep fighting. When John has a rough day, we fight it together. Then he comes out of it for awhile and we enjoy the day. Today, he was able to work out on the treadmill - a very difficult task when you can't feel your feet. Alaina has been so great through out this year as well. She has some pretty amazing friends and, of course, her grandparents have been a huge encouragement to her. Even with the changes that have happened this last year, she has continued to be a great daughter, friend, and student. I am so glad that she has the personality she has! What a super little person she is!<br /><br />One of the great days! Mom and son watching Alaina at her riding lessons!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWAoQ8byjROAEyZJhwkqS1Cl5zZbxpDLf_HPIGpznmaPT3hN-gW6ZJOFcpCmoxJyI2k8EBWOKV21D776mBwIPoUBGLsv05blnynz0HwVjyIRTQgoLfbShSxLC3RcpMGGpwBfNc-ezTSs/s1600/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453478419912528002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWAoQ8byjROAEyZJhwkqS1Cl5zZbxpDLf_HPIGpznmaPT3hN-gW6ZJOFcpCmoxJyI2k8EBWOKV21D776mBwIPoUBGLsv05blnynz0HwVjyIRTQgoLfbShSxLC3RcpMGGpwBfNc-ezTSs/s400/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Buttercup was feeling a little left out so... here she is </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8DKTkyJm2m4D-qCyapBqhZ2yG5B9cZALolTI92rfjnzMN3f3hX27Isz7lH6oghh3BVMKsshnmmIPb4jugQOR7yDNe-F3BBWur5GAkfHKLsyQmUSQMBtXIfRaYAt9r85E7bp8sXUuSBA/s1600/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453478183253632322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8DKTkyJm2m4D-qCyapBqhZ2yG5B9cZALolTI92rfjnzMN3f3hX27Isz7lH6oghh3BVMKsshnmmIPb4jugQOR7yDNe-F3BBWur5GAkfHKLsyQmUSQMBtXIfRaYAt9r85E7bp8sXUuSBA/s400/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Beautiful picture of father and son! LOVE it!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnr7P0uWi0Axyhqaot2xFvz0O8y6x2K_vXjM_SCW9DOy7fw-qoGu-G6Ea87OkobJaq_oX5_rys3ei8CYVffWER1h-eTNP3cSqFnqYEqWPLRq_s6of91nVOsVeXEI_W6bTR1Tsv-__b90/s1600/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453477914508142802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnr7P0uWi0Axyhqaot2xFvz0O8y6x2K_vXjM_SCW9DOy7fw-qoGu-G6Ea87OkobJaq_oX5_rys3ei8CYVffWER1h-eTNP3cSqFnqYEqWPLRq_s6of91nVOsVeXEI_W6bTR1Tsv-__b90/s400/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Ryan, John, and Alaina love to watch the Supercross.. Such fun! (and yes I left my name out of there on purpose!!!) </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4IAjIxYvbvKFaWRWFWg6-oi00V2JfEtNivf1zhcdBMksavm_v43fSvnbqzvQmR2qvg5zM2VYI_PpY10E1-u5l6lnnwDelTRwPLKrC8HdvZomCCV_UKnxRPLgfMxUkP3-_3ufQgCmO4M/s1600/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453477343795319634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4IAjIxYvbvKFaWRWFWg6-oi00V2JfEtNivf1zhcdBMksavm_v43fSvnbqzvQmR2qvg5zM2VYI_PpY10E1-u5l6lnnwDelTRwPLKrC8HdvZomCCV_UKnxRPLgfMxUkP3-_3ufQgCmO4M/s400/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Greg has been such an amazing friend! He came all the way from Tucson-- OK it's not that far but pretty close! He and his wife Linda let us know how much they care in someway every week! We love them both so much! </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVfZou5zrOhqmetpww2RmLjvbXqM-4w6Hk-Z0JdQ8ae5C9CDP9J6zNi5cR7RkJNb0XlWQ7sTkUgQehgwu46DEzpAIt5NVnChnSB4iTUlFAlwxDmZ2ISy_4WL0vh8EVwVYv-VHmmVicw4/s1600/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453476717461792306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVfZou5zrOhqmetpww2RmLjvbXqM-4w6Hk-Z0JdQ8ae5C9CDP9J6zNi5cR7RkJNb0XlWQ7sTkUgQehgwu46DEzpAIt5NVnChnSB4iTUlFAlwxDmZ2ISy_4WL0vh8EVwVYv-VHmmVicw4/s400/Updated+picture+Greg+Ryan+Butter+and+Taz+2010+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-70844825968983041472010-02-25T18:07:00.000-08:002010-02-25T18:53:47.314-08:00Hanging with the Family!John has been so blessed this year with lots of visits from his sister! She and her family have made several trips all the way from Canada! John loves her so much!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Alaina</span> even got a super cool <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vancouver</span> sweatshirt that she has worn almost everyday! We went to Rosemarie's and had dinner Thursday and Saturday. John had an amazing day on Thursday but it was much harder for him on Saturday, and on Sunday he spent the day recuperating. Still I know he was happy that he got out for a little bit!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YnIJSLE-TZ5ISThlqO_7iku4BOXCSmCHYf7UIfMns1ySPzqjGxcFLFSU6U6CdBDGx4xEeudm6n-OfrAdT-qsdVtQTKUDFnrRcw47VBINK4qx4pm0J_huXnECQlbMFTzD1xTeo-w0lUY/s1600-h/DSC_0054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442375975501142082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6YnIJSLE-TZ5ISThlqO_7iku4BOXCSmCHYf7UIfMns1ySPzqjGxcFLFSU6U6CdBDGx4xEeudm6n-OfrAdT-qsdVtQTKUDFnrRcw47VBINK4qx4pm0J_huXnECQlbMFTzD1xTeo-w0lUY/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZd3-VlY-9nRH4obIGrNwxtou7S7dLwlR9lU8itRawtVBWc14DZhHuQjAkY8KXbUcoIlDlRdp2H-skodnfb4AW8fRc7UOmOXQ2Lf0n4eHmy1_hr3zEyKa3HvbfSjunzqlmo8EJ9X9XJ44/s1600-h/DSC_0057.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYax45_n-L3GFEMAphnvjMC6tzB4ybV7vUtLbCPH29kuJm7Lwl_HgrDjFlnZnll5CHzd8WN2-5q7BlpiY4r66PGeZbaBYGCmo4wJIbZXqSLtkz4m5lKWX-Ot81iRM2zD_JmkFTEFFZBg/s1600-h/DSC_0042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442375565406419170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYax45_n-L3GFEMAphnvjMC6tzB4ybV7vUtLbCPH29kuJm7Lwl_HgrDjFlnZnll5CHzd8WN2-5q7BlpiY4r66PGeZbaBYGCmo4wJIbZXqSLtkz4m5lKWX-Ot81iRM2zD_JmkFTEFFZBg/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Alaina</span> used to be the "little" one now she is the older cousin ~~ YIKES where did our baby girl go?<br /></div></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L7TbY5noBcQvG_LJOIHLA8OPTpMYxY8dNunVqBEuMbyKHvootgHlRt6QWL6x5grnS6OrhJ7Pkmt_b1GIrYd_5h5sRAgODdf02M_GJCqfkls7NfHU6N-UmAc2KHZEonagYBRJxoaCgH4/s1600-h/DSC_0044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442374780709656530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L7TbY5noBcQvG_LJOIHLA8OPTpMYxY8dNunVqBEuMbyKHvootgHlRt6QWL6x5grnS6OrhJ7Pkmt_b1GIrYd_5h5sRAgODdf02M_GJCqfkls7NfHU6N-UmAc2KHZEonagYBRJxoaCgH4/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div>Russell and Rosemarie have been so amazing!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5JF-4wrk5EXPfSyIvmMrsIGYvpmdesRfg_u4aUc8P0LEHtDyD6dCG7xZvL-Lf8iKk8KnCBrC-arW5Hyam_-vc2tdVn69HQQbwc2JbV-gm6d6I-ADe8G9CXYthZkmpuyNMGY-xmn3iF4/s1600-h/DSC_0058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442369983510840626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5JF-4wrk5EXPfSyIvmMrsIGYvpmdesRfg_u4aUc8P0LEHtDyD6dCG7xZvL-Lf8iKk8KnCBrC-arW5Hyam_-vc2tdVn69HQQbwc2JbV-gm6d6I-ADe8G9CXYthZkmpuyNMGY-xmn3iF4/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831880653527796465.post-84700489309141398022010-02-18T22:12:00.000-08:002010-02-18T22:31:57.652-08:00Last Saturday John had to have his third blood transfusion so my mom took <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Alaina</span> to her first horseback riding lesson! Lucky for us she brought a camera so that we all get to see! Thanks Nana! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Alaina</span> did a great job and really likes her teacher and the horse Princess! There is so much to learn!<br /><br />First she has to get the horse out of the pasture and then bring her to the stable to brush her!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBO6GwyyZZLP-YLM20PGOvWysI6h_LdvugC3EAHpn7eYr_70d2tByLyvXRrYzwwL-3tftUtWNfI9Oll2avhwBGaE-_vP_SpszJa-amdTRZ8UjVIo3Kp0hBdGdQKLRDNtY6lo3cBQk-q4/s1600-h/DSC_0054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439835912262471650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBO6GwyyZZLP-YLM20PGOvWysI6h_LdvugC3EAHpn7eYr_70d2tByLyvXRrYzwwL-3tftUtWNfI9Oll2avhwBGaE-_vP_SpszJa-amdTRZ8UjVIo3Kp0hBdGdQKLRDNtY6lo3cBQk-q4/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Next she has to clean out her hooves. She is going to have some serious arm muscles! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO38_M719H8cxw3yYagCHovyuIDpuZYbd_NatQWKmnfxmPC9bRosI57ovFRM1Mm6R-fb56x0cVmzmn7bifRkQCeLVN7EtmDYtFl6QN1FlEnv68UnucWhp_YHHxxCmHP03UmNWnMxG4o0k/s1600-h/DSC_0059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439835555580378050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO38_M719H8cxw3yYagCHovyuIDpuZYbd_NatQWKmnfxmPC9bRosI57ovFRM1Mm6R-fb56x0cVmzmn7bifRkQCeLVN7EtmDYtFl6QN1FlEnv68UnucWhp_YHHxxCmHP03UmNWnMxG4o0k/s400/DSC_0059.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Alaina</span> taking Princess out for the first time!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt24FZ0rF8vmvhFqiC8TmC6EiztKZBAn3SKoUm5T3tBEbeuPEG-hXS5niA_rTMV4djY9Ep1CiCmxkxJbSirdMnvf5FtRO3jCa3cf_-0_eEYW_WKBzTq7HWaZitMcCxpq0Sn5TbYWlQubg/s1600-h/DSC_0072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439835212953348786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt24FZ0rF8vmvhFqiC8TmC6EiztKZBAn3SKoUm5T3tBEbeuPEG-hXS5niA_rTMV4djY9Ep1CiCmxkxJbSirdMnvf5FtRO3jCa3cf_-0_eEYW_WKBzTq7HWaZitMcCxpq0Sn5TbYWlQubg/s400/DSC_0072.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Alaina needed some speed so Tamra jumped on with her and they went for a run!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnapYYeLUaFSUragmW24yjrNP-z6Tkw8BypShtgC2msEB1CTeSpl3xAjHtbvp-9CNjoT4x0-NghkZ3dHtFh_GuAtfq6DR6P5VQBDSKMpnY0A8Rtz3gSyYHkIaWkutass69osMgaTOV70/s1600-h/DSC_0101.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439834789417865394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnapYYeLUaFSUragmW24yjrNP-z6Tkw8BypShtgC2msEB1CTeSpl3xAjHtbvp-9CNjoT4x0-NghkZ3dHtFh_GuAtfq6DR6P5VQBDSKMpnY0A8Rtz3gSyYHkIaWkutass69osMgaTOV70/s400/DSC_0101.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I love to see that smile!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAK2ozK77brRoOB0jsNLaA1UO_si2sqO_kToCbeX3mstgN5elWV1b5kuyEw1rbVPZnw64PijGoYLogzJxJ_T2twAkHW9Bb2YWlbg6OyTZtaF6pwIYv4_BEQJyV0N2jdIv0sMnhNvFP0s/s1600-h/DSC_0105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439834158368162770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAK2ozK77brRoOB0jsNLaA1UO_si2sqO_kToCbeX3mstgN5elWV1b5kuyEw1rbVPZnw64PijGoYLogzJxJ_T2twAkHW9Bb2YWlbg6OyTZtaF6pwIYv4_BEQJyV0N2jdIv0sMnhNvFP0s/s400/DSC_0105.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />She had her second lesson today and did great! Her teacher was very pleased with how much she remembered, and that she was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">applying</span> everything she learned just from one lesson!<br /><br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/abram/Signaturecopy.png" /></p></div></div></div><br /><p></p><br /><p></p>The Abram Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813944219199315191noreply@blogger.com1