Thank you's

Tyler will be one month old on Wednesday the 25th. Since we have been involved in this adoption for the past month I have not had the opportunity to thank certain people in my life.

Mom - Thank you so much for driving up to NM the same day Lisa went into Labor. We were so grateful that you were there to stay with Ryder while we were in the hospital. We were so lucky to have your help for more than a week (due to car problems). Your service was precious and so needed. It is obvious now why your car broke down and you had to return to our house till Sunday. It is very comforting to know that you experienced this with me. You were with me for more than half the time we had Tyler in our home.

Jesse - Thank you so much for letting us wake you up at 5:30am asking if you can watch Ryder and for watching him for the entire day and almost night. I know he had so much fun with you guys!

Owen - Thank you for just loving me no matter what my mood may be.

Angie - Thank you so much for bringing me books on loss and the book on hope. Thank you for talking and listening. For being there. Thank you for the lunch and dinner at CPK. Thank you for the fruit bowl you made for us for our visit with Ryder's birth mom. Angie has experienced much loss in losing her first baby 3 hours after he was born. She is a true example of fighting the fight, never giving up hope, and drawing near to the Savior instead of away during grief.

Dan & Leslie - Thank you for watching Ryder for me so that I could go out and get my nails done. Thank you also for the wonderful ribs and pasta dishs that lasted us truly the entire week! They were very very yummy.

Dan & Bri - Thank you for having us over for dinner and for just letting us talk.

Becky - Thank you for the sweet gift for Tyler. I am so excited to know you and it was wonderful to talk to you at the gym.

Becca - Thank you for the delicious dinner!! Thank you for watching Ryder for me so that I could go breathe for a minute.

Jessica - Thank you for helping me get out the door to the gym and for the delicious dinner!! I'm grateful for your example of how to handle things in life.

Sister Ball - Thank you for the delicious dinner. You were so sweet and your grandbaby is precious.

Courtney - Thank you for watching Ryder so that I could go to the temple.

Dad & Mom - Thank you for the gifts for Ryder and Tyler. Thank you for sending us flowers.

The Heids - Thank you for sending us flowers. Andrea, thank you for crying with me.

Dar - Thank you for spending so much time on the phone with Lisa. We love you SO much!

All my other family & friends - Thank you so much for your thoughts, calls, and prayers. Even though I may not return the call or text I am so grateful for them.

Claire - Thank you for being such a great social worker. You have worked so hard for our family over this last year. Thank you also for your words and council. I couldn't have gone through this without you.