Four Jingle Bells

We are sad to say that TC has passed tonight. What a little sweetheart he is. We have always enjoyed him and are so grateful for all he has taught as a result of this tragedy. He was an example for so many people, a great missionary, and an uplifting person. Our thoughts and love go to Cliff and Becky and their family during this hard time. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to grow up with him and to be able to call him family.

Blake had his abscess cleaned and drained yesterday afternoon and things are looking better. We still aren't sure when he will be out of the hospital because some of his arm is still a little swollen and red by his elbow. Hopefully, he will be out soon though. They are figuring out a solution so that we won't have to go through this again. We are so grateful to my parents and Sarah for helping out with the kids so I could be down there with him. Also, thanks to Clayton for bringing candy and a People magazine and my mom for the PC magazine. Michelle for the tulips that have brightened up the room. And of course, the Bells for all their concern and prayers. I know it has been hard to be in Idaho during this. Especially Candy for talking to me the other night at midnight while I was driving home so I wouldn't fall asleep. We have been taking more pictures, so will post those soon.

When life is hard, I am so glad to have my two little sweethearts.=) (Well, three counting Blake.)

So, it's not like there isn't enough going on in the family right now with TC and all, but now Blake had to add to the fun. When he was in the military, he got a brown recluse spider bite and while he was being treated for it, he contracted merca from the guy next to him. Ever since, he gets these boils that he is usually able to take care of with his medical expertise.=) Tuesday night, he got another one and by Thursday afternoon, it had exploded into a huge abscess, his arm was red and swollen like the michelin man. He was in a lot of pain so we went to the ER. The guy squeezed it (a big no no) and sent us home with some antibiotics. We were up all night Thursday night because he couldn't sleep because of the pain. Have you ever gone to Walmart at 4 am to get Benadryl so your husband can sleep? I have and I can tell you, there was one other person there and he was buying pizza and beer. On the upside, I did get to talk to my brother Clayton who works nights. Thi...

1.) Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224063187 , we are updating this by cell-phone when TC has status changes. 2.) Blog - http://tcrogers.wordpress.com/ , we are updating this page as we have time. TC's brother put these together, so they are accurate.

Last night we went and saw TC at the hospital and things aren't looking great, but we still won't know for a few days what the outcome will be. There is a facebook page his brother set up and you can join and get updates. Thanks for all your calls and support. The family is so grateful.

I don't know how many of you know my cousin TC Rogers. His parents are Cliff and Becky Rogers and his siblings are Allan, Lincoln, and Kelsey. Last night, he fell off a skateboard and fractured his skull. There was bleeding and swelling in his brain and they had to cut out part of his skull to relieve pressure. He is on an a machine to help him breathe and as of this morning the swelling hasn't gone down. So, we aren't sure what is going to happen. I know they are a well-known family, so just wanted to spread the word. Will keep you updated.