Wednesday & Thursday

First of all, I'd like to start off by telling everyone how wonderfully amazing the entire Wheeler family is!!

Casey's parents, Robyn and Steve, have been so incredible to let so many dozens (hundreds?) of people wander in and out of their home at all times through out the day. They have don't complained, have always been so welcoming to everyone, and ready to help with whatever is needed. Including me staying over for days and taking up a room in their home.

Casey's brother Mark, and his wife Laura, have been so wonderful at helping take Max and Tenley to their home near by for long periods of time so the kids can have fun playing with nieces and nephews, and so Angie can get some needed free time. Mark is also always coming over to give foot messages to Casey and he loves them!

Casey's other brother Brant, and his wife Jen, are always taking time to come down from Kaysville to see Angie and Casey and help out whatever they can. Their kids are also good playing buddies for Max and T when they come over!

Casey's sister Monica is over pretty much everyday! She's always cleaning up from all us visitors and managing the tornados the kids leave behind. All of her family is a huge help.

They are all amazing to Casey, Angie, Max, and T!!! And we all thank them and love them for it!!



Wednesday:


Wednesday was a quiet day at the house. Quite peaceful and simple really (compared to lots of the other days in my opinion). Casey slept a good majority of the day since he's getting even more tired now, but boy has he been trying to talk more. I don't know where he gets the energy from but he was making all kinds of noises in an effort to try and get words out. It was very impressive and rather sweet, I liked it a lot. He woke up periodically throughout the day but not as much as before. It's interesting to me that his cough seems to have gotten a bit better. He doesn't cough as much so he isn't in need of as much medicine, and the deep rumble that was in his chest when he breathed is gone.

The kids and I spent a while in the afternoon building and playing with those awesome marble contraptions. I'm pretty impressed with myself.

Then all of us including Angie went outside in the snow and visited the neighbors animals.

I ended up taking the kids to a sweet neighbors house in Syracuse to spend the night. This way Max could attend school the next morning before coming home. It also allowed Angie to get a good length of down time to relax, go to bed early, and sleep in.


Thursday:

Today is definitely the most tired I have seen Casey. He was able to wake up a few times for a few minutes while we were there tonight, and did briefly hold people's hands, but I think he is nearing his heaven-date. Most of his close family was there and we enjoyed being able to see them again tonight.

A moment that sticks out to me that happened tonight was when Max was saying goodnight to his daddy. We was very willing and enjoyed being lifted up in the dad to reach his arms up and give his daddy a big hug and a kiss goodnight. After he kissed him he said the classic saying that every parent loves to here before bed. "Goodnight. I love you daddy!" As soon as he finished saying the last word, Casey immediately moaned back as he tried to speak to him. I'm sure he was returning the I love you favor. :-)

To end, just reminding you that if you'd like to donate to Caseys fund, and haven't yet for whatever reason, there's still time to do it if you'd like to.

Thank you all, and know that we appreciate your love, help, and friendships!