Update from Karen

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry it has been so long since a posting. The year has flown by and we are back in a routine of school and work.

Daniel went back to Cincinnati Children's Hospital on August 21. He received a good report from Dr. Wood. I think Dr. Wood was itching to do a Bronch scope on Daniel but he wouldn't touch him since he looked and sounded so good. He did get to see Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Boesch. These are our miracle workers that will always have a special place in our lives!

Friends held a skeet shoot August 16th, at Gentry's Farm, for Daniel. It was wonderful seeing friends from high school, horse trainers, church friends, family and hunting buddies come together to support our family. This event helped pay mounting medical bills.

Daniel is looking forward to hunting season which opens Nov. 29th. His love of hunting or maybe I should say obsession of duck hunting carried him through his illness last year.

What about those Titans? We watch, cheer and yell at the TV each Sunday. Keep it going!!
It was good to hear from Brenda and Shannon, Daniel's RRT. WE continue to lavage every 3 hrs. He takes it well:)

Thank you for your prayers, they have worked miracles in our lives.
Sincerely,
Karen

Back to School and the County Fair

Hey everybody, I had my first home infusion yesterday. The nurse had to stick me 3 times but I liked being at home better than the hospital. Mom said it will get easier once she knows my skin and veins.

I'm headed back to school full time this year.

We went to the county fair last night, it was hot.
Gatlin rode all the rides and didn't get sick!
We just laughed at him yelling when he was upside down.

I think the clay shoot will be fun. Thanks for supporting us:)

-Daniel

The Daniel Jones Clays Shoot

Take a Shot at Hunter's Syndrome

Saturday, August 16, 2008
Gentry's Farm Gun Club - Franklin, TN

All shooters must bring gun, eye and ear protection.
Ammunition for clays shoot provided.

Morning shoot sign-in - 8:00AM
Morning shoot begins - 9:00AM
Lunch provided - Noon
Afternoon shoot sign-in - 12:30PM
Afternoon shoot begins - 1:00PM

Gun Raffle and Wobble Trap
Fun Games - Prizes Awarded!

All proceeds benefit Daniel Jones and the fight against Hunter's Syndrome.

Thanks go out to Scott and Melanie Gentry for organizing this event. For more information you can contact Scott at 566-7700.
Checks for donations should be made out to "PNBBOF Daniel Jones." Donations can be mailed to Greg Gunnells at 4220 Crowder Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 and he will see that they are forwarded to the Catastrophic Illness Trust which is handled through Pinnacle Financial Partners. Checks for participants in the shoot can be taken during sign in on August 16th. If you have any questions please call Greg at 615-337-4763.

"Daniel is a great kid who deserves a great day." - Greg Gunnells

Summertime!

Hey everybody, I'm having a good summer! Dad and I went fishing a few weeks ago and caught 180 brim. We only kept the large ones because he got tired of cleaning them. We've been going to the lake every weekend. We got a knee board so Gatlin is having fun with that and I laugh when he crashes:) We go to the pool in the afternoon each day.

Dr. E., I have an appointment with Dr. Wood on Aug. 21st at 3:20. I hope to see you then. Dad will be taking me because Mom is going back to work. Are you still running?

Take care and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Blog Makeover

Check out the new look of the blog. Hope everyone has a great day!

Gone Fishin

Hey everybody, I went to the Franklin rodeo this weekend. Mom and I worked for a charity called, This Horse Is Silent. You can read more about it at www.thiscares.org Mom said she is glad we are hunters and not bull riders! I only have one more day of school at Page and one day of homebound!! We are headed to the lake this weekend. Gone Fishin:)
Thanks for blogging and keep praying,
Daniel Man

Talkin bout a bunch of shift work ;-)

Hey everybody, I'm a working man. I worked 4 hours at a golf course today. It was beautiful outside, too nice for being inside!!!
Thanks for my birthday messages.

RUN, DR.E, RUN!! I am proud of you:)