Dear family and friends,
We hope this finds you all well. We want to Thank You for being so supportive of our family,especially this last year.
We went to see the Chief Neurologist for Jerry's 1 year follow up last week... He looked at Jerry sitting in his wheel chair and said he heard he was walking some. Jerry told him he is walking more and more at home. The Dr. Looked at his MRI and stated that looking at it, he was quite surprised to hear that ! Jerry told him the Lord is giving him his strength and can do mighty works. We trust there are bigger plans ahead.
We left there reminded of all that the Lord has done this past year and what a miracle it is to see him walking more and more. Praise the Lord.
This fall, Isaia, our 8 year old finally got a diagnosis for his extensive speech disorder. He has CAS- Childhood Apraxia of Speech. It is deeper than just articulation, more -motor skills and neurological-training his brain to help his muscles move the correct way. He works so hard at it. This past year we have not been able to put in his full time speech therapy;with all the time given to therapy for Dad. He has been at a point lately where he is beginning to shut down when he has to talk to grown ups or even kids his own age whom do not know him well. This little guy is filled with great thoughts and ideas and our biggest fear is that he would shutdown and not share his beautiful mind with others.
We learned of a special camp just for kids with CAS in Spokane. (This is a good 5-6 hour drive) It is offered through WSU/EWU Health Science centers-Camp Candoo.They accept 6 students through the age of 8. We sent a video and applied to the program and quickly received notice that Isaia was a perfect candidate and could take the last spot. We have been super excited for this opportunity for him. He will have one on one therapy and they have parent sessions to help us work with him more. Jerry and I are looking forward to this opportunity to learn new tools alongside of Isaia.
The camp is two weeks in length , running from June 20-30. We are working on lodging and waiting to hear back from insurance on how much they will cover.
This is the purpose of this note, we have tried to trust the Lord for every need this past year and He always meets us where we are and provides for things as they come up. As we seek the Lord in this , we have felt that we are to share this need with you .
Here is our basics these days: Jerry is now receiving Social Security Disability and his military retirement.We are beyond thankful for these funds. We are able to pay the mortgage, all our insurances, phone,power, tithes and medical bills,and that leaves about 400 a month left for gas and groceries and anything else. Gas seems to be a big expense with all the appointments we have for Jerry still, at least 2-3 a week. We are working on getting our mortgage redone, and Possibly selling the truck. I am planning to start Olympic College in July and depending on financial aid, might have a little funds for transportation. Many Things are pending in the next month or so.
Right now ,we are really stretched and honestly could use some financial support to get our little man to this program. The camp cost 900 dollars and we are hopeful the insurance will cover 50% at least. The gas and lodging (I have found a hotel for 70$ a night and still looking for other possibilities) to get there and back and leaving food for the older kids and packing food for us to take. I know the Lord saved that last spot for Isaia and I trust it all to come together.
We are hoping you can pray with us for the provisions to be met however the Lord declares. We have been trying to make this work but have come to a place where we feel like we need to share our needs. If you are able to help in any way we would be so appreciative and thankful.
Thank you for being vital in our family's life this year, We are so grateful for your Love and care of us.
All our love,Humbly
The Hollaway's
Jerry, Tammy, AJ, Katie, Sarah and Isaia
PO Box 637
Lakebay,WA. 98349
Isaia loves history, his favorite time periods are the Revolutionary War and World War II.
He spends a lot of time re-enacting battles with his soldiers, legos or even drawing out battles.
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