Happy Birthday Dad

Today would have been my Dad's 81st birthday. I woke up this morning and had about fifteen seconds before I thought about him. I miss him so much. But I am going to try not to be sad today. I am going to try to just remember his life and celebrate it, not mourn his death. I love you Dad and I wish you a happy happy birthday.

A Year Of Change

As many of you know we have had a tough year. I attended more funerals than I can count on my fingers, including my Father's. We lost my Dad the morning following Hailey's fourth birthday. When he started having health problems six months earlier I clearly heard God tell me to prepare myself. Well, how can you prepare yourself for such a loss. My Dad was amazing. He loved his family first and foremost, was a smart businessman, and was never afraid to take a risk. He always tried to build you up and give you confidence while being real at the same time. My life has a huge void in it without him. If you ever wounder what he meant to his daughters just look at the names of his three youngest grandsons, Tyler Ranney, Jack Ranney, and Samual Ranney. However, there are many things that I am thankful for about this year. Tyler has grown into a playful toddler, and Hailey had her stage debut. She had her ballet and tap recital in June and stole the show as Squeaky The Mouse in her Theater Club performance in December. And my Mom, Sisters, and I have become even closer through our mutual heartbreak. I am also thankful for the support we received from our Husbands. We could not have dedicated so much time to my Dad without Wil and Todd really stepping up as Dads and Husbands. I am very thankful to know without a doubt that my Father is in Heaven with his son Ranney Jr., our sweet Baby Kate, and our Savior Jesus Christ. In the six months that I was helping to care for my Dad I had the privilege of witnessing to him and having many long talks with him. I have great peace knowing that there was nothing left unsaid between us. I was able to tell him how much I loved him and how proud I was of him, and he was able to tell me the same. I love my Dad and will always miss him. So I am ready to say goodbye to 2009 and am looking forward to the possibilities of 2010.

Happy Birthday Morgan!

Saturday was Morgan's 5th birthday! We had a party for her on Friday at the office.


Linda got her a really cute My Little Pony cake. Linda is so sweet. As you all know my Dad passed away the morning following Hailey's birthday. I was with my Dad on her birthday and wasn't able to get her cake finished. Linda, who is always so sweet to our kids, got Hailey a beautiful princess castle cake and threw her a party at the office. Linda, Lisa and everyone else at the office were so great to do this for our family. It ment so much to us to have their support during that difficult time. Thank you so much everyone for caring for our kids in such a special way.


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Walk Papa Walk

It has been 70 days since my Dad's back surgery. He came home 19 days ago without him being able to do anything for himself. Now he does everything for himself except walk and pulling up his pants. I do physical therapy with him twice everyday. A real physical therapist come out three times a week and occupational therapy come twice a week. He works really hard at all of his exercises! Last week on Friday he stood twice and walked 15 steps. Today he walked 4 times. The first time he took 15 steps. The second time he walked to the end of the hallway, ABOUT 40 STEPS! Then he walked two more times about 20 steps each! He is giving it all he's got. I am so proud of him. Everyone please keep praying for his continued progress and for him to be able to ride in the car comfortable. He really wants to take a trip out to the ranch.


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