Support Rally

On Saturday, January 5th our Sunday School Class threw Travis a surprise party to show their support and to encourage our family. Unfortunately the surprise was ruined when Jennifer had to take Jacob to Texas Children's Hospital Emergency Room. We made the decision that it would not be beneficial for Travis' health to go to an emergency room full of sick children. Jacob entered a new stage of exploration and stuck a mini M&M up his nose. After a thorough investigation of his nostril by the doctor no M&M was was found. She seemed to think that it was pushed through his sinus cavity and down his throat. Jennifer's dad coined a new phrase for the M&M franchise. Instead of "Melts in your mouth not in your hand". He said "Melts in your mouth, and in your snout". We can of course laugh about it now, but at the time wondered why God had placed another challenge before us. Nevertheless, Jacob and Jennifer arrived at the party shortly after it began and enjoyed time with family and friends and Brad's new Wii. The party consisted of watching playoff football, enjoying great Mexican food, video games and head shaving for several guys attending. By the end of the night a total of 10 guys had shaved their heads in support of Travis. They all thought it would be a great reminder to pray for Travis every time they saw themselves in the mirror. It was a great night that we will remember forever. We thank God for the great people in our lives. You guys are awesome!!