Saturday, August 16, 2008

Greetings all,
Well, I spoke to JD last night and they got biopsy results back on Garrett. The news was not what they wanted to hear.
For JD's posts, you can check them out on my other site or his. Keep Garrett and the family in your prayers!!

Saturday, July 5, 2008

JD has a new post. Check it out. There are some good links there also. Happy 4th to everyone,

Doug

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Greetings all, I apologize for not posting since I have returned from my trip. Garrett is doing well and the family is slowly returning to normal. However, please read the latest post by JD. Another miracle has occurred in their lives. You can read about it in A Father's Journal.

Doug

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Greetings all. My journey to Colorado Springs went off almost without a hitch. I left my home in eastern Pennsylvania at 03:15 AM on the 21st. I stopped in Kansas City, Kansas 22 hours later for some rest.

I woke up the next morning to a very intense thunderstorm. I rolled over and went back to sleep for a while longer. Once the showers had passed, I saddled up and continued west. Early that afternoon in western Kansas the skies turned black and the wind came up. I turned on the weather radio to hear Tornado Warnings being posted along my route.

I was able to skirt two major storm cells unscathed to then run into something I have never come up against in all my trips across county. 45 to 60 mph cross winds and dust storms. I traveled the next 200 miles at a 45 degree angle to keep a semi-straight line.

I was on a mission however. I arrived at JD's house at 6:00 PM and was greeted immediately by two young Ross's. Jessi and Garrett came running out of the house and gave me a tremendous "hello".

It was so good to see my friends and their children living a NORMAL life again. Normal on the outside, however. They have so many challenges ahead of them, but with Gods strength, I know they will persevere.

My wife Lisa had flown into Denver the night before and now joined us for a fantastic evening of friendship and love.

Lisa and I not only brought a check for JD and Kathy, we brought two very special stuffed animals for the children. Lisa gave Jessi and stuffed rabbit that she has has since she was a little girl. I presented Garrett with a Pennsylvania State Police Bear ( in full uniform of course ). This bear I purchased when I had gotten out of the academy in 1987.

I continue to get emails and phone calls from people that want to still donate to the Garrett Ross Fund. I will continue my efforts to raise money to assist in Garrett's medical bill.

I can't begin to tell you how appreciative the Ross's are for the support that you all have shown them.

I also want to again thank all of you for your support.

It is getting late and this has been the first opportunity I have had to log on since I left PA. JD has a lot more information on Garrett and another young boy who tragically died last Friday. This young boy's parents donated his organs and have saved the lives of three others in doing so.

For all of these updates, go to JD's LINK to Garrett to get caught up.

Doug

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Garrett is Home!! Check out JD's post in JD's Journal.

Well, I'll be leaving in three days for Colorado Springs instead of Denver. That is great news because Lisa and I will be staying with the Ross's at their home instead of meeting with them in Denver.

I'll keep you posted on my travels.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Good news all!! JD has posted an update. I have posted it in JD Journal so check it out.
The fund raising is going very well and I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart!!

Monday, April 28, 2008

Greetings all, JD has a new update on Garrett. Check it out on JD's Journal. Because of scheduling problems, it turns out that I will be making a solo motorcycle run to Denver on May 20th. It won't be the first time I have made this trip by myself and I'm on a mission!!
Keep the donations coming. Thanks to all that have donated so far.