Nick's Race

Macie's Friend Abby Update

I sent out a prayer request last night for Macie's friend Abby (lung transplant 2006). Abby was admitted to the hospital after scheduled testing due to her oxygen saturation levels and vomiting. Her testing is back and there is no signs of rejection or infection (this is good news!). They are still trying to figure out her saturation levels and vomiting. Please keep Abby and her mom in your prayers. Her mother just sent out a picture of Abby with a BIG smile wrapped in a pink blanket with Nel (the hospital Dalmatian) in bed with her.

The picture attached is of Macie and Abby.

Happy Fathers Day!

The Photo is of Michael and Macie's first Father's Day 6/2006

A man walks through the double doors.

His eyes tell quite a story.

Although he has grown weary

He still gives God the glory

His child lives within in these walls

As many other children do

Look high upon the sign, you'll see

That is says .... PICU

The nurses nod as he walks in

And sets down all his things

Although he knows what to expect

Somehow it always stings

He bends to kiss his sleeping child

His hands stroke soft hair

And everyday the nurses can hear

This fathers prayer

Lord please watch my child today

And let her know your here

Give her strength so she can fight

And calm her every fear

Wrap your arms around her

The way I wish I could

Remind her just how much she is loved

Remind her life is good

I feel so very helpless

Not sure what I can do

I cannot even comprehend

The things that she's been through

Give me strength to fight for her
And help me understand

Help me accept your perfect will

No matter what the plan

Lord, I know you'll answer me

And yes, I know you care

Thanks again for hearing

One father's heartfelt prayer

If someone stopped to ask him

Are things alright?

He'd feel no need to mention

He didn't sleep all night

If we were given just a glimpse

If you could see in part

What thoughts and hopes are here to find

Within this father's Heart?

A father speaks........

My child has a heart defect

It's "my job" to be strong

And tell my wife things will be fine

(And pray I not wrong)

And still the bills need to get paid

And things need to be done

And it's so hard just sitting here

"I want to hold my daughter"

I lean down as I watch her breathe

"Keep fighting is my plea"

I thought I'd teach you to be brave

But you have taught me

I hear the beeping of machines

(They help my child live)

I wish that I could take her place

(There's nothing I wouldn't give)

To have the faith and strength I need

To hold back all my tears

To say I know she'll be okay

Despite all my fears

I'll only loose composure

When no one's here to see

I will be the "strong" one

As I'm supposed to be

I cannot change God's plan for her

But I can hope and pray

A daddy needs to cry sometimes

And God Must see right through

That "tough daddy exterior"

For he's a daddy too.

~Stephanie Husted ( A heart transplant mom)

Happy 3rd Father's Day Mike! Your an amazing father.

And to our fathers Albert and John Thank you for being Dad.

Summer Fun

Presley, Macie & Rolen

Macie with Pierce

Macie is a FISH she loves the water!

Nick's Race

Memorial weekend we put this Noah's Ark bench out in memory Macie's donor Destiny. With each milestone we give praise for Destiny's gift.

This years Nick's race/walk is coming up on Saturday, June 21st at Sam Parr State Park, Newton, Illinois. Nick's Race strives to promote public awareness about the importance of discussing your feelings about organ and tissue donation with your family. Michael and I will be walking with Macie for the 2 mile walk. The walk begins at 8:40am anyone interested in walking with us please email mschnepper2003@yahoo.com or call us at 1(217)925-5753 for more information. We are also selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 all proceeds from the raffle go to Gift Of Hope to support organ and tissue donation. On race day anyone showing a signed donor card or donor designation on their driver's license will receive a free raffle ticket!

Our Miracle Turns 2!

Macie with Mike's Sister Emily's kids, Quentin & Isabella




Macie with Michelle's brother Alan's kids Alanson & Dara

Blowing out her birthday candles

A sucker as BIG as her head

A tricycle just her size

Our baby girl just turned two. This past year has gone by so quickly. The three of us are having so much fun just being a "normal" family now.

We give thanks to Macie's donor family as they made this day and everyday possible. Their decision to donate life saved our daughter. Please keep them in your prayers.