The healing power of Love

This picture is of last time Dad came home from the hospital.

For anyone who doesn't know, my dad suffered a severe stroke Wednesday morning. He is still in the ICU at Scottsdale Osborn and is doing okay. He has little to no movement on the entire right side of his body and is not able to communicate verbally. He is able to listen and understands and can respond to yes-or-no questions. He will probably be in the hospital for quite a while.

On Wednesday morning, Reuben and I drove Mom to the hospital. Dad had already been flown via helicopter. Reuben and I gave Dad a priesthood blessing and as it took place, I was overcome with the feeling that having so many people around Dad that love him is one of the most powerful healing tools and that as his friends and family show him how much he means to us, that he will continue to improve. Now, I'm not making any promises of miracles, but please do what you can to let Dad know what impact he has had on your life and how much he means to each of us. If you can visit, visit. If you can send pictures or a card, do that. If all you can do is pray, then do that. Everything is appreciated.

Also, for those who might not know, Dad can by kind of rowdy and beligerent in the hospital, so Mom pretty much has to stay there 24/7, so she can use some support and visitors too. Thank you to those who have helped the family thus far and visited. Just keep this idea in your mind for a while. Love is the most powerful force in the world. Why can't it heal people?

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I don't want to overshadow Natalie's awesome post, but just check out this link when you get a chance.

Bogle Family Farms

Fun in Spring

Here is our family picture from Easter. We have had a great time in the wonderful weather. Nothing is really new but we are enjoying the out doors. This morning the boys and I walked around Fulton Ranch. The lake was beautiful. The wind was blowing and glistening off the water. At the end of our walk we went to the park. Brecken enjoyed watching the little boys play baseball. He was really sad that he did not get to play. We went home and played a fun game of baseball in Nana B's huge yard. Brecken bats left handed. He even can hit the ball. Karsten loved hitting the ball too. Daddy helped him. Addy did a great job hitting the ball also. Tom of course hit the ball on the roof! Nana B even got out to play with us. It was a fun Spring baseball game. Here is a picture of all my handsome boys!
Tom's farm is going good. Tom and Reuben went to a farmers market with the left overs of the winter crop. They did not make much money but their self-esteem was boosted. They realized that they could do it! We are patiently waiting till the summer corn and watermelon come in.

Here is a picture of Tom's first Preschool tour of the farm back in March.
The kids really enjoyed seeing all the food that was growing. They also enjoyed the carrots!
Tom and Reuben are working hard to get the farm going. Once the food is ready to harvest I will let everyone know. We are all doing well and enjoying the spring time weather.