It was wonderful to be with all of you this weekend at Brad and Sundee's. It is a tremendous blessing to belong to a family who truly cares for each other and desires to support one another, especially in adversity. It is so very impressive to watch the manner in which the Unsicker's are handling this trial. Their faith and trust in the Lord is a great example to all of us. As we pray and fast for Alec, let us also pray for the those who will attend to his needs, for ward members to be in tune to assist when family cannot, and for the Brad and Sundee to be inspired in any decisions that may need to be made.

Whitney, thanks so much for your gift of love. The Harry Potter cake was an unbelievable creation and will be a "forever memory" surrounding Alec's birthday and this time of preparation for the long road ahead. Thanks to Mom for being sensitive to individual needs and for helping so much this weekend so that Sundee didn't feel as burdened as she may have been otherwise. Thanks to Nathan for being a good cousin, willing to give up his baseball games in order to spend time with Alec and doing those things to make Alec feel like life is not all that unusual - at least for now. Thanks to Lindsey, Stu and Kelsey for also coming and showing your love and support. Brad and Sundee love you guys and I know you love them.

I am grateful and very thankful for each of you and consider it an honor to be your Dad!