March 9, 2010

Dear Family and Friends

I can't believe it's been over four months since my last update. But with the holidays and all, I am sure you understand.

We do have some exciting news to report. On Valentine's Day Kevin and Sarah announced to us that they are expecting our first grandchild in late October! With this wonderful blessing come some great challenges. It has always been Sarah's heart's desire to be a stay-at-home mom, but at present we don't know how feasible that will be. Kevin will be a great dad but with the disabilities brought on by the brain injury, we don't think he can handle the demands of being a stay-at-home dad.

Worker's Comp. is still playing games. About six weeks ago they called Kevin's attorney and said they were ready to talk settlement but that has still not happened. Kevin spoke to his attorney yesterday who says he has been hounding them to get together to start negotiations. We are hopeful this may happen later this week.

A few days after Kevin's attorney first said they were ready to start negotiations, Kevin and Sarah and Everett and I met with Kevin's attorney to get a clearer idea of what settlement would actually look like. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. When our dear State governor changed the Worker's Comp. law when he came into office it really hurt those who are truly legitimately injured and in need of this benefit. They no longer take into consideration a person's age or former health status, future earning potential, or education. The only thing they consider is what the injured was earning at the time of injury. Suffices to say, that was not a lot as Kevin had just begun as an apprentice for the industrial plumbing company. His settlement will in no way be sufficient for them to live on.

With the baby coming Kevin's plan of going back to school may be put on hold. He is looking into the possibility of taking some summer courses at BIOLA but probably won't be able to continue into the fall as baby Hollar is due right in the middle of the semester.

So, there is much to be in prayer about for them. Please pray that Sarah's pregnancy will go well, that morning sickness will soon subside, and that they will have a strong, healthy baby (momma and this gramma are hoping for a girl). As we have a God of miracles, please be in prayer that Sarah would somehow be able to be the stay-at-home mom she so desires to be. Please be in prayer with us for their financial future that God will supply all of their needs and that settlement can be reached very soon. Also, please continue to pray for Kevin's future...whether he will be able to continue schooling and whether or not he will be able to work.

I also want to thank you for your prayers for Everett. He has recovered very well from his prostate surgery and started his new job mid-November. About a month ago he had his PSA levels retested and, praise the Lord, it came back at zero. That means they did get all of the cancer. If the PSA level remains at zero for one year that will confirm that all the cancer was removed.

Grace and Peace,
Tami