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Steve and his family had an outstanding day Saturday.
As mentioned previously, Uncle Dave put together a wonderful Golf Outing in Steve's honor. Steve, with some help from Mom and Beth, actually got to try out his putter for awhile. Even the weather cooperated, as it rained while we drove to the course, stopped long enough for 18 holes and started again just as we got Steve back in the van!
When some "life altering" event hits your family, one thing we have observed in particular, is you learn about people. You learn there is support you never knew existed.
You learn your son has aunts, uncles, and cousins who do endless things such as start a blog, give up their time to visit, plan Golf Outings, (Dave, bring the truck over now!), and a Grandmother that simply cannot stay away from the hospital!
You learn your son has true friends that visit him consistently and those who cannot visit, post
their support and prayers on the blog.
You learn your son has a girlfriend whose family shows their support in so many totally unexpected ways. Relatives, some who have never met Steve, donate their time, energy and dollars in support.
You see complete strangers sending donations, so that for instance, a new car could be won for a hole-in-one and so possible medical expenses will be offset. And you see 112 golfers show up under the threat of thunderstorms to make the Golf Outing a success. In the mix of these players there are, again, people who have never met Steve, but who have learned about him from family members. People from the Arena Energy Foundation, Behler-Young, Federal Mogul, Knology and Timkin companies for example.
And last but certainly not least, you see that your son has two young women in his life that are without equal, Beth and Danielle.
Thanks to all that attended the Outing and who continue to read this blog.
Have a great weekend.
Rob
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I was brought to tears when I saw the video of Steve walking! The nurses in the Suburban ICU have been following Steve's progress thanks to your blog. You look great!! And what a great family and group of friends!!
Jane, not a day goes by that we don't think of all of you at Suburban, and remember the wonderful care and support you gave to Steve and the rest of us.
The video, AWESOME!!!
The Golf Outing, AWESOME!!!!
Steve, you are, AWESOME!!!!!!!
Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Rick, Alyssa, Alexis and Ryan
A comment from "anonymous" was lost when Rob re-numbered this post...but we did read it and thank you for your kind words!
Linda and Rob
Rob,
Those were some very nice words. Although the day began a bit wet and stormy, we were blessed with blue skys and sun long enough to have a wonderful day. Gail and I are always talking about Steve's buds; Jess, Jeff, Mike, Lindsey, Brent, to name a few. They depict what friendship is all about!
The whole Stone family, who by the way adopted me on Saturday! I can't wait to go to the family retreat up north!! Tim & Laurie have raised two wonderful young women, Dani & Jess. These two young ladies are a wonderful legacy for the Stone family.
The outpouring of support from folks who just wanted to show their support. Just about everyone I spoke with on Saturday had a story of family mishap, and some of those stories did not have the support that Steve has had from you, Linda, Beth, Mom, & Danielle.
Keep up the good work!
What a special event the golf outing was!! And Rob - what nice words you wrote. The day was beautiful (I'm sure God was maneuvering those clouds in our favor), and the turnout was incredible. It's one thing to know there are so many people out there supporting Steve and his family, but how fantastic it was to see so many of them gathered in one place. For those of you that spent sooooo much time and effort in the planning of this event - you did an outstanding job. Thank you!
It occurred to me that we had only visited Steve's family inside of hospital walls; how nice it was to see you all on Saturday! And the fact that Steve was able and willing to spend the day there made it extra special. It was nice to meet more of Steve's friends that we've heard so much about. I love the way Steve's face lights up whenever they're around! They are all very impressive young people.
Don - thank you for the compliment. And don't worry, even if Tim says "no" - the girls and I will find a way to smuggle you up north in one of our super-sized suitcases!!!
Take Care,
Laury Stone
What a wonderful day it was for all of us. So many people showing their support for Steve. We are truly blessed. It will forever remain in our hearts.
A special thanks to the Percha Team for what you did to get Steve to his outing. No son could ask for a better Mom, Dad and Sister.
Love you all!
Aunt Gail
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIELLE!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANI!!!!
You are ALL still very much in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Love the Combs, Illinois
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