FO: Regular Guy Beanie (for dad!)

I knitted dad a hat since he has no hair and his head gets cold :)

Good thing I finished it right before we went to NY last weekend. It was cold and snowy up there and he needed it! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

EVFD - Fall Clean-up

My brother, Seth, is a member of the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department. When dad had his stroke a few weeks ago, they wanted to do something nice to help him out. So while we were in NY this past weekend, they snuck a group of fire department members over to our house and did a fall clean-up. Dad was very surprised and so thankful for all the help to make the yard look nice! Here's just a few pictures they sent to us. 

New York

This past weekend, we went to NY to visit family and to serve lunch in church on Sunday. 

We got to meet the newest little Virkler, Andrew Joseph, born to my cousin Joe and his wife Bernice. 

They have lots of snow already. But then again, they have snow all winter long. It never goes away. 

Saturday we made and dipped chocolates, which is a family tradition. Here they are ready for dipping. 

Me and dad, sporting the hat I made him (blog post coming soon)!

I'm so glad that Bethany came with me for the weekend! 

Family

Family is the best. 

FO: Swirl Hat (x2!)

I love how these hats turned out! So adorable!

And they looked so cute on the girls! 

Dad (Part 2)

Yesterday afternoon, dad had an echo and EEG. We are still waiting for results from those tests. He had his MRI, and the results did not show a stroke. Based on all his symptoms, he was diagnosed with a seizure and a stroke. 

We are thankful for where God has lead us the past few days. Dad came home this evening, and his back to his normal self. The next few days he needs to rest and regain his strength. He goes to the doctor at the end of the week, and at that appointment we will get more information, such as when he can start driving again, and when he can go back to work. 

Thanks for all the love, support, and prayers. We appreciate it.