The Fund

I wanted to give some detail about the fund established for mom and dad. Some of you may be wondering what the account at Washington Mutual is for. There is a need to add a lift on the family van so that mom can transport her and dad without help. Mom has degenerative arthritis and about 9 months ago it settled in her knees. She cannot walk but just a few steps so she now gets around in a wheelchair. Due to dad's shortness of breath, both of them are currently using a wheelchair and/or an automatic chair to get around. Mom is not able to put weight on her knees and so she is not able to lift either, let alone both, of these chairs into the van. I don't know what the exact cost will be but as you can imagine, it will cost a pretty penny.

If there are extra funds after the lift is purchased and installed, we will look at other needs mom and dad have. I know that God gave them (through a generous man and a craigs list add) a free motorized chair but they are paying a monthly rental for mom's wheelchair among many other needs. God continues to provide through many wonderful family and friends and mom's very generous employer. She really does work for the best company in Oregon. I'm jealous!!!

If you have contributed to this fund, thank you!! I do not know whom has given or how much has been given. Please consider this a formal thank you; I do not know how else to send one to you. We are deeply grateful!