This is our new puppy Jack. He is bigger now. He likes to chew on things. :)

Our new house

Danny and I are trying to buy this house:

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It is a short sale so we are negotiating directly with the seller's bank. It may take a couple of months, but it will be well worth it. The property is three houses down from my brother Don. To say the least, we will be spending more time with their family when we move!

Rainy Saturday

It has been a little over a week since Lily died. I'm still crying. Today we are going to the cemetery to pick out a memorial stone. We have decided that we will be going with a simple one at first, and will save for a bigger more beautiful one.

So many people have come together for us. It is overwhelming at times in a good way. I guess it makes it a little bit easier knowing that so many people love and care about you. I am truly blessed.

We are having lots of rain right now and it is supposed to continue through Monday. It seems fitting to me right now.

Love to all,
Barb

Sunshine and big fluffy clouds

It was a beautiful day to lay Lily to rest. There were so many family and friends there and we were so happy to see them all.

Father Dave said a few words and several prayers and it was wonderful.

We all enjoyed time together afterward at Don and Bev's home eating, talking and laughing. It was wonderful being with our family and friends.

Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers and for all your help during this time.

We love you all,
Barb and Dan

Funeral arrangements

Visitation will be on Monday, September 8, 2008 from 7-9 pm at the D.O. McComb & Sons funeral home at 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

There will be a grave side service on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 11:30 at Lindenwood cemetery located at 2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Burial will be in the Babyland section.

There will be a luncheon after the burial at Don and Bev Jenkins' home. Directions will be provided at the visitation and burial.

Flowers or gifts to the memorial fund would be greatly appreciated.

Lily Anna Rose Kilgore

Lily decided it was time to go to heaven. On Thursday around 2.40 in the afternoon, Lily passed from this life. She struggled and fought, but in the end, her heart just wasn't strong enough.

Our family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during the past five weeks.

This will be a very difficult time for us, and we know that you will continue to pray for us.

Please know that we understand that God has a plan for us all and that we accept his plan for Lily. Keep in your hearts that God has a plan for your life too. And when it rains, think of Lily, and know that the angels are crying because they feel our pain. But also rejoice, because we were able to have Lily in our lives even if it was only for a short time.

Funeral arrangements are being made through D.O. McComb and more information will be coming after today.

We want to thank all the kind and caring staff at Riley Hospital especially Dr. Rodefeld, Erika and Gretchen for all they did for our family. Also, we want to thank the staff at the Ronald McDonald House for the place they provided to us and for the kindness and comforts they offered to us as well.

Lily will be laid to rest in Lindenwood cemetery.

Love to all,
Barb

Thursday

Against all odds, Lily is responding and improving. We were so sure that she wasn't going to make it. I guess God and Lily had different plans.

It has been a rollercoaster ride emotionally and we are all so tired.

Ryan, Angie, Xander, Kris, Angie, Danny and I have been here with Jen and Lily all night. When this first started, they weren't sure that she would make it out of surgery, then to her room, then through the day, then through the night. And here she is, doing well. They have lowered her epi/cal which is the medicine helping her heart beat. It is doing the same without the medicine. That means her heart is getting stronger.

We were on the brink of letting her go, and God isn't ready for her yet.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We all need it.

Love to all,
Barb