Welcome to A Gravel Road Journey!

NOT SO LONG AGO, Dad RE-named his art studio, "A Gravel Road Studio", and so this seemed an appropiate title for his blog.

Why 'Gravel Road'? As Dad explains, "Gravel roads take us off life's busy highway and force us to slow down. When we slow down we have time - time to notice the things around us; the things that matter the most; life and breath, the flowers and the trees. Gravel roads allow us to taste the dust of our travel and give us time to breathe."

Since his studio is a place of quiet reflection and contemplation, we wanted to create a space for family and friends to do the same as we journey together down this new and unknown path. We also wish to keep family and friends updated on his diagnoses and treatment, so please check in often for updates and new information.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Birthday Celebrations

Well, I've been meaning to post all week about Dad's birthday celebration, and unfortunately, time always seems to slip by me faster than I want it to.....however, it is better late than never, right???

On Wednesday, May 13th, Jared, myself, the kids, Mom, and Janis all gathered at Riverview for Dad's 51st birthday celebration. We had Chinese food ordered in and I made a chocolate cake for Dad. We had a few friends stop in and join us for dessert a little later in the evening, and what a great night it was. Mom got a great card for Dad, and while he didn't really appreciate the humor in the card at the time, it was so great to be able to laugh and joke with family, despite the rough year we've had.

Dad isn't exactly looking his best these days, but we still love him just the same, and what a blessing it was to enjoy one more birthday celebration with him. God has been very gracious in giving us a few more months with him, and so despite the hospital setting, it was a very joyous occasion. Here are the cream of the crop of pictures we took that evening. Hope you'll enjoy them! (if they aren't working, I'll try again at home later today...we're at the hospital right now!)

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