Friday, November 28, 2014

Thanksgiving Day

Tyler was in so much pain today, it was hard to watch.  He is enduring this well with so much gratitude.  Our family thought of him with every bite we took sitting around our tables.  We felt so grateful that we had the health to enjoy the company and food and felt a sense of guilt and sorrow that Tyler was suffering.  Visiting with Tyler, he didn't mention anything about pity, he expressed gratitude for every visitor he had that day with such sincerity.  He is enduring this pain with so much gratitude for every small act of kindness: visits, cards, someone who holds the cup up so he can take a drink, or gives him a bite of food.  He thanks his visitors multiple times before they leave.  Watching Tyler was humbling today.  I wonder if I could be so gracious while in that kind of pain.  Tyler reminded me what Thanksgiving is about, being grateful for the tender mercies and blessing our Heavenly Father gives us.  We love you Tyler!


11/28/14:  Tyler is having surgery today to remove the blood clot filter.  This is a minor surgery compared to the others he has had.  There will also be a Benefit Concert December 22nd at 7:00 pm in Pleasant Grove to help Tyler’s family pay for his ongoing medical expenses.  More details will be coming.   

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