We have been married for 8 years and Gary has been a quadriplegic for 6 of those 8 years.  I miss my husband, but thank God everyday that he is still with me.  I ask Him for strength and mercy for some days still wishing things were different.  But I am sure He understands and I hope you do to.  I miss his hugs, I miss walking beside him and holding his hand, I miss HIM.  I love you Gary Kula and would not want to be married to anyone else.  I would not trade where we are in our lives together and with God.  You are my Superman and I truly do "love you more today than yesterday".
 
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To all the active, past and families of our military, Gary and I would like to thank you for all that you do for our freedom.  Our prayers are with you and your families and may our Heavenly Father always keep you in his loving care and bless you beyond compare!

 
Memorial Day, six year ago started like any other day.  We had the day off and were planning on removing some tree stumps in the front yard in anticipation of putting a gorgeous deck on the front of the barn facing the pond.  Gary's design had multiple levels and would have a zip line from there down to the pond.  This was going to look awesome.  A little hot for this time of the year, the day's temperature was to reach 90 and it did.  After lunch, I decided to work in the office as I am not a big fan of this kind of heat and Gary managed the rest of the stump removal.  About 3pm he came in and indicated he was going to go over to the Ferguson's for a ride.  He had been invited over and felt he had to at least make an appearance.  I was not about to go out in that heat and decided to stay at home and work.  I wish I had stood up from my desk and hugged him before he went, because that would have been the last time I was to have the opportunity.  Later that day, around 4:30pm I got a call that there had been an accident, my world came crashing down and my life would NEVER be the same!

We both have many regrets about what we did and did not do on this day.  We wished we had talked about was he ready to jump, did  I want him to jump, should you do take these kinds of chances if you are married and have a family and the list goes on and on and on.  But we both know you can't change the past and at this point we would not anyway.  We know where we are is where God wants us to be and there is a reason for it.  At times this is not an easy life by any means, but we trust in Him and look forward to what he has in store for us.
 
Great news from Elkhart, IN, the prints have arrived for the door modification and a contract should be out to us next week!!!   Yippeee!!!!  Denny has indicated that our timeline, or should I say God's timeline of us into the motorhome by the end of June is doable.  We are so blessed to have Dan, who has been storing our RV and Denny who is doing the modification in our lives.  If you all will pray blessings upon both of them for all that they are doing for us, we would greatly appreciate.
 
Today, my wonderful Uncle Joe gave me an RV driving lesson in his 40' Prevost RV.  What a beautiful beast that is with a 500hp Detroit diesel engine, that bus runs like a dream.  After some pre-instruction he took me on some back roads in Medina, then out to 77 South/224West/94North and 18East, we made it back in one piece didn't hit another car or even a mail box.  I was in heaven and really enjoyed myself.  I think I am going to like driving something this big.  What a rush!!  Gary said he will give you all fair warning when I am going to be on the road in ours and what routes we plan on taking so you can stay out the way.  What a sense of humor that husband of mine has, gotta love him and I do!
 

Life is about change.
Sometimes it's painful,
sometimes it's beautiful,
but most of the time, it's both . . .
These last couple of weeks have been more pain to me than anything else. 
Yes, there have been exciting things happening and I am grateful! 
But to give up EVERYTHING you own, even your own bed, possibly your loving kittys?  I have no idea how the early apostles did it. 
Dropped everything, left their families to follow Him.
I have a peace in my heart and know it will be worth it . . . but I am still sad. 
I am tired of crying, I am tired of everything right now and just want some rest. 
In an hour or so, the glass will be half full again, but until then I am sad!

 
Today, the anticipated new owners of 1944 Satinwood Drive are moving all of their belonging in.  No we haven't closed yet, not until the 29th of June, but Gary and I both wanted to bless this glorious young couple and allow them to store their belongings here instead of in a storage unit.  They are such a wonderful family, we are so blessed to get to know them.  They have two sons, Nolan & Lance and Nolan is here today and we are enjoying him and he is enjoying Buffy and Bailey very, very much.  He even has asked if they are staying with the house and that might even be a blessing in disguise.  God is working overtime with this season and every day we are even more excited as to what lies ahead.  Thx you God for all your blessings, but most especially this wonderful family.
 
Well today I shared a mini version of my testimony and I was truly humbled by the response and all I heard from other ladies.  What an awesome day, God is doing great things in so many peoples lives and it was wonderful to share what He is doing with Gary and I right now and has been doing for the last six years since Gary broke his neck.  Thank all of you ladies for today, we felt so welcomed and blessed by your generosity and kindness.  
 
What a blessing we have had over the past two days with our garage sale items.  The house is looking very barren and we got to share our future with so many wonderful people!  We still have a few items for sale and would greatly appreciate you all getting the work out there so we can get this stuff sold. 
 
Well it's official, the house is in contract.  A wonderful couple from Goshen, IN came to Mansfield last Monday and loved the house.  We are so excited for them and so looking forward to their moving to Ohio.  Joe & Ashley will be her the end of June and I hope everyone will make them feel welcome here in Mansfield.  They and their two sons are looking forward to their new home and excited for this new adventure in their lives.  More details to come, but God is working overtime on this one and we are even more excited with all that is going on!!