I'm so behind reporting about wonderful people involved in the ranch. I'm going to quickly highlight just a few tonight in hopes of catching up a bit. Geez, what a great problem to have--nice things are happening quicker than I can report. Please prepare your eyes for a whole lot of gratitude. 
Cowgirl Erin, thanks so much for letting Max borrow your cute, blue tractor when he was trying to get things done for the big work day. Grant and Kaley give it a big thumbs up!
Plant World--the ten new trees you kindly donated are fabulous! We greatly appreciate your generosity. Just so all of you know, Plant World also donated ten other trees in November! Thank you so much!
This cute guy is Michael, a high school kid who gave up an in service day he had off from school to slave away at GG. He loaded up all the wood you can see behind them almost by himself. He also performed quite a few other things around the ranch. His mom is the our children's PE teacher at school. Coach told Michael about GG, and Michael took care of the rest. Thanks, Michael!!! 
Darren used to like painting. After staining the whole outside fence of the pumpkin stand, he's not feeling it as much. He told me today that his favorite thing to do is "fixing stuff." Darren, like it or not, you did a great job staining away. Thanks for all your hard work. 
This kind soul is Cathy. She not only helped during Second Saturday, but today she came back to volunteer her time at the pumpkin stand. I think Darren was relieved to have a little help in the painting department. He quickly pointed out to Cathy that he was there earlier than she was and did more of the work. She doesn't appear overly competitive--she smiled and agreed with Darren. All I know is that I felt a little guilty chomping down on my sandwich, chips, and mini Kit Kat bar while she stood in the hot sun working. Doesn't she know how rude being productive is while others are trying to enjoy their lunches? Some people! 
Cathy, thanks so much! You're welcome back any time--except during lunch hour.
Marvin and Jackie, owners of Albuquerque Cafe, donated food for our Second Saturday work day. Yep, they DONATED the food. Not only that, but they went shopping for all of it, brought it to the ranch, grilled it, and served it!
They also come out to our family cattle ranch and cater for our big branding every summer. Jackie and Marvin (and all your family who came out to help with you), what a huge gift to all of us! Thank you , thank you , thank you!
Cowgirl Erin, thanks so much for letting Max borrow your cute, blue tractor when he was trying to get things done for the big work day. Grant and Kaley give it a big thumbs up!
Plant World--the ten new trees you kindly donated are fabulous! We greatly appreciate your generosity. Just so all of you know, Plant World also donated ten other trees in November! Thank you so much!
This cute guy is Michael, a high school kid who gave up an in service day he had off from school to slave away at GG. He loaded up all the wood you can see behind them almost by himself. He also performed quite a few other things around the ranch. His mom is the our children's PE teacher at school. Coach told Michael about GG, and Michael took care of the rest. Thanks, Michael!!! Darren used to like painting. After staining the whole outside fence of the pumpkin stand, he's not feeling it as much. He told me today that his favorite thing to do is "fixing stuff." Darren, like it or not, you did a great job staining away. Thanks for all your hard work. This kind soul is Cathy. She not only helped during Second Saturday, but today she came back to volunteer her time at the pumpkin stand. I think Darren was relieved to have a little help in the painting department. He quickly pointed out to Cathy that he was there earlier than she was and did more of the work. She doesn't appear overly competitive--she smiled and agreed with Darren. All I know is that I felt a little guilty chomping down on my sandwich, chips, and mini Kit Kat bar while she stood in the hot sun working. Doesn't she know how rude being productive is while others are trying to enjoy their lunches? Some people! Cathy, thanks so much! You're welcome back any time--except during lunch hour.Marvin and Jackie, owners of Albuquerque Cafe, donated food for our Second Saturday work day. Yep, they DONATED the food. Not only that, but they went shopping for all of it, brought it to the ranch, grilled it, and served it!They also come out to our family cattle ranch and cater for our big branding every summer. Jackie and Marvin (and all your family who came out to help with you), what a huge gift to all of us! Thank you , thank you , thank you!That's if for tonight.
Health update on Max:
Max saw the neurologist today who said there was no change in his MRI from last month. The cyst appears the same. That is such happy news! She would like to see him again in six weeks and rescan him in two months. Right now we are running with the good news!
He also saw the cardiologist today who basically answered all our questions about Max's valve replacement surgery. Dr. DuBroff ordered a chest CT and had his receptionist get us scheduled with the surgeon, who we meet on Oct. 14. Thanks for your continued prayers until that time. (And beyond, of course!) Pretty soon Max will be in fine fettle.
Hope you have a great rest of your week.
