Sunday, June 29, 2008

HOME SWEET HOME

You got it, we are finally back home. How great it will be to sleep in our own beds after over three weeks, especially for Michael. It has been a whirlwind since leaving Rochester, MN. Our trip through Chicago was an unforgettable event. Spinning Nation was a great success. We have lots of info to share about the event, the total amount Team Winter was able to generate in a single 24 hour period of time, and much, much more. We have some incredible photos to share. I am sure many of you read Saturday's article in the Hearld Times about Team Winter, if not we will provide a link soon.

But for now, it is lights out. We are all exhausted mentally and physically.

Our Love,
Dawn & Kids (and Michael!)

18 comments:

Linda said...

Welcome home!

Renee' Elias said...

WELCOME HOME FAMILY!

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to hear that you are home. Enjoy your first night sleeping in your own beds. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

hey, Mike, I hope you're doing well, glad you're home finally. I'm going to be in Minnesota very near Rochester from July 8 thru July 19. If you have to come back, please call me and I'll come visit you, if you're up for it. I'm at (719) 964-3569. Take care, buddy! ---Craig Soderberg

sue said...

WELCOME HOME MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Medina Shaltry said...

Hi,

Glad to see everyone made it home safe. We have been following your blog and your ordeal has really hit home. You probably still have a way to go in your recovery, Michael, but being back home should make it more comfortable. We wish you the best.

Medina, Tom, Mariah, Adrienne, Jacob, and Ashton

Becky said...

Good Afternoon Michael,

Glad to see you are home...

Stay healthy...

Keep Smilin'

Becky

Samara said...

Welcome back! I'm glad we have some nice weather for your return!!

Karen said...

I haven't been on the blog in a week and I was THRILLED to hear you are back home. I'll tell all the BF kids/families that we are camping with that you are back (Andrew Campbell, Marcus, Kristen, Emily & Scott Matelski, Hunter & Aubry Spark, Ross Payton, Payton Bauman...) You've been the topic of many discussions. May God's Healing power be within in you and his strength and guidance beside you.

Oliver's said...

Welcome Home! Sending you healing energies every day.

Ollie & Kimberly

Karen Storey said...

Welcome home Michael.So glad to hear you are finally home. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love, Karen and your UP Family

brittneybook said...

Hi Michael, Dawn and kids!

We are so happy to hear that you are home! How refreshing that must feel. Take time to relax and readjust. Let the healing continue!

Let us know if you need anything. We are planning on the races in Boyne City on Friday. Interested? We could take the kids if you need help!Just let us know

See you soon!
Brittney, Ryan, Ethan, Laurel and Ella

twrussold said...

Welcome home, Mike!!

Alles Gute- all the best and our prayers are with you.

Emma, Tracy and Wolfgang

Weiss Family said...

Welcome back! We hope you enjoy many hours of restful sleep in your own beds!! We are just minutes away if you need anything...I'm still in for organizing meal service if you are interested......

May God continue to bless all of you every day!!

Love,
Linda, Jason, Kate, and Cooper

jan said...

Michael, Dawn and Kids: I am so happy you are home. I don't know how you packed so much into Saturday and Sunday. You must all be worn out. Take care, stay strong and keep the positive attitude and faith that have helped sustain you thus far. Wow, I am glad you are home.
Jan

Anonymous said...

So glad to see you are home! Get some rest and enjoy some down time. Let us know if you need anything. Chicken soup? Hot fudge sundae? More spagetti? My specialty (burnt garlic toast)?

And keep up the walking...it'll help get your strength up...even with elephant feet. At least part of you is porking up:)

Tricia

Art said...

Michael, We missed your smiling mug at the MSAA summer convention!
All of us there were thinking of you and pray for a speedy recovery. We expect you to get back to work on the board when you get better and I'm sure your auction family will be glad for you to whip this thing and get back at it. Keep strong and we will be holding you up in prayer.
Your friend, Art Smith

Richard Romanus said...

Mike,

Glad to see you are on the mend and back home. I am a cancer survive myself for 8 years now and understand what you have gone through.

Nothing better than come home to your surroundings after totally surrendering yourself to all the procedures.

Keep building your system up and pushing forward.

Richard Romanus
AuctionServices.com, Inc.