Goings on

Well things have been crazy however no more than usual.

If you watched the last video I posted you noticed that Richard said he was feeling "a tad" better. Well that tad went down hill pretty quickly. Richard has been battling a lung infection for a couple of weeks now. If anything everyone knows how much Richard dislikes being in the Hospital since he spent so much time there last year and the year before.

Combined with the cancer, his Cystic Fibrosis has really been flaring up. Although it could be lung cancer. The Doctors have told us numerous times that the type of Cancer Richard has could easily spread to the lungs but with all the scarring from years of infection due to his CF there is really no way they would be able to tell.

So we just keep treating it as always with very strong IV antibiotics.

Richard went in the Hospital Thursday after going to an appointment with his Pulmonary doctors. They determined that he has quite a bit of fluid and infection in his lungs. His O2 stats are in the low 80's and with the oxygen on the highest they have been is 94. His sputum which is the nasty stuff that he coughs up is very dark green/brown and paste like. He has alot of wheezing, has been running a low temp and just feels bad in general.

So he is in getting very strong IV meds one of which he is slightly allergic to. So since they are giving him such a strong dose they are counteracting the allergic reaction with Benadryl in the IV line. Benadryl combined with all the pain meds is making my hubby loopy. He is sleeping alot, falling asleep in mid conversation and sometimes he says things that even I don't understand. He laughs alot in his sleep.Guess something is bringing him joy. I'm glad.

So we have 12 more days of this Hospital stay and then the Hubby will be home. YAY!

Jacob comes home from his mission trip today. I am so excited to hear all the stories I'm sure he has to tell. I'll be sure to share them here with you guys. Maybe I can get Jacob to do a little vlog post. We'll see.

Now since I have caught you all up to date there is one more thing I want to share with you all.

Shannon over at Welcome to the NuTHoUse has orchestrated an amazing Auction to help our family. The Auction will be held on her blog August 11th. Be sure to check out her blog for all the details. 100% of the proceeds will go directly into the McCulley Family Trustfund. I am in awe of the love and support of all of the Blog Community. Some amazing folks have donated a ton of awesome items to be auctioned off on our behalf. Be sure to visit Shannon's blog for all the major details go to Welcome to the NuTHoUse.

You will NOT want to miss this. So mark your calendars for August 11th.

Also she's still taking donations, so if you'd like to donate an item please let her know! Or if you know of an Etsy shop owner or other vendor who might be willing to donate, let her know and she will be glad to contact them about the auction.

Shannon you are amazing and our family is truly touched by you and everyone who has had a hand in putting this together. We can't say Thank you enough.

Update on Jacob

Obviously I am loving the Vlog. It's alot easier. I'm sure I'll get back to typing post soon.

Also please don't say anything about my mouth moving while Richard is talking. We have a very bad happen of finishing each others sentences and will I was sitting on Go to be there to jump in at any time.

My First

I apologize for the "um's" and the smacking. I never realized I did that.

This was recorded last night in case you were wondering.

On a Mission

Today I got up early to find that my sweet boy Jacob was already up. He wasn't quite sure if he had gotten any sleep or not.Because he was SUPER EXCITED.He ate breakfast, took a shower and proceeded to get ready.

I drove him to the Church where he practically dove out of my car with enthusiasm.You see today Jacob is in a van with about 17 other youth and adult members of our Church.

They are on their way to Monroe Ohio. They will be teaching smaller Children all about Jesus and His love for us during Vacation Bible School at the Church there. Then in the evening they will be going out and doing evangelism door to door.

I can not tell you how proud Richard and I are as his parents. To see him study and learn all the tools he needs to be able to share his testimony with others. It has truly been amazing.

I miss him already and I can't wait to hear all about it when he gets home on August 1st.

Please joy me in praying for all the people on this mission trip that they will lead the lost so that they may know Christ and His outpouring of love for us all.

7-23-2009

**** UPDATE ****

Well... the adoption is still pending. Richard gave his testimony today. The judge said that after seeing 6,000 cases like ours, that Richard's testimony was truly touching. We now have to run a 4 week legal publication in the paper that cost $1,100 where my Ex lives then we go back to court on September 16th. On that day it should be final so for now we just wait. Thank you all for your prayers today and everyday.
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May just be one of the biggest days in the McCulley Household to date.



We ask you to please remember our family in your prayers.

Specifically around 2:00.



I will update as soon as I can.



Also thank you for the Birthday wishes for the Hubby.



His day was wonderful. Lots of family and friends and too much food.



Good times were had by all.



See...

Richard has a serious addiction to Cheese Curls and Cheese Puffs and my MIL got him some for his Birthday. Oh yes he got other stuff but the Cheese Curls brought the most excitement for sure.

Happy Birthday Richard!

We love you so very much.

Dear Everyone,

After seeing the Oncologist on Thursday July 9th we learned that the cancer is progressing as expected. The rapid weight loss, skin conditions, sleeping 20+ hours a day, not wanting to eat and difficulty going to the restroom are all normal and expected. Since Richard is now on hospice where the nurse comes to our home every Tuesday the Doctor doesn't feel the need to see Richard unless something serious is happening. We also talked about the possibility of Richard having to have an Ostomy if the restroom issues continues to worsen. Richard does not want that but understands it may be a necessity.

The reality of what is happening is really starting to set in with us as we see the changes that are taking place with his health more on a daily basis now.

We know that God has given us the strength and energy to get through the difficult days and He will continue to do so as we face the days ahead. We would not be able to get through this if it were not for God's grace and we are so blessed to have so many people going to God on our behalf. Please continue to pray for us as well as strength of spirit as we move closer to the end of this journey and into another.

We are overwhelmed by all of the offers to help us in more tangible ways. There have been several people that have offered to make meals and to care for the boys in the days ahead. We are truly touched.

However that is not where our greatest need lies. Our greatest need is financial, as we face the days ahead. As Richard continues to worsen the time that I will be off work is now closer than ever and we are unsure how everything is going to work. We trust that God will be there to guide us through it all.

We got with Wachovia Bank back in May and set up a Trust Fund. The Trust Fund's sole purpose is to be used wherever the greatest financial need lies with our family. Once Richard has passed the Trust Fund will be left open and the funds saved to be used for the boys education when they get older.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible Charitable Contribution of any amount you may do so by choosing one of three ways.

#1 By clicking the Chip In Button and donating online.


#2 By visiting any Wachovia Bank branch and making a deposit into the



"McCulley Family Trust."



#3 If you do not have a Wachovia Bank in your area and do not feel comfortable donating online yet you would still like to donate you can do so by sending a check or money order to...



McCulley Family Trust
P.O. Box 261
Graysville, Alabama 35073




I know that many of you have wanted to do something to help, well this is it. Doesn't matter if it is just one dollar your support for our family is immeasurable and we will never forget it.

We can not thank you enough for your support during all this. You all are wonderful and dear to us. May God continue to bless you.

All our love, The McCulley's

Also please feel free to post this and the Chip In Button on your website if you would like.