Hello Folks, it has been sometime since I have written on the blog and I apologize for this. Some things have taken up our time as of lately, such as closing our Saddle Shop and the sell of our building, but now I will have more  time to dedicate to the Children's Tumor Foundation and my family.
 My goal is to increase from last years goal by $5000.00 for this year. I will need every one to help us with this cause. The monies go to research for the disorder of Neurofibromatosis.
So please help us to reach our goal this year by sending a check to me, MAKE IT out to the "Children's Tumor Foundation". I will be adding names to my list of supporters and then forward the monies to Kelly Mills at the Foundation in Los Angeles, California. Thank you in advance Folks.

Duane has been keeping great spirits and is loving life to its fullest. He has his good days and bad with the disorder. But he tells me "Its all good Mom" then he says " I love you Man" (that is our secret code to each other that things are okay and for me not to worry). Bless his heart. When he was 15 years old, the Doctor thought he had a growth on the nerve to the right ear, and he was to have a MRI with die injection. When we came out of the office and Duane and I were walking through the parking lot, he turns to me and said, "Mom it is going to be just fine", of course  he was reading my mind and at that moment I broke down and cried. I couldn't believe how positive he was at that time and he carries the same attitude now. I love him so much.

We are proud to announce Duane and his girlfriend Jessica are engaged to be married in May of next year. She has been at his side the past 4 1/2 years and has seen how Duane has progressively gotten worse due to the Neurofibromatosis Disorder. She has been there for him and has assisted him through so much, not with just her love and support but with her friendship and her laughter. She is an exceptional young woman and we are so very very happy to have her as part of our family. (I love you most Jess).

Please help the "Children's Tumor Foundation" with a check of any amount. ($1.00 helps too).

Thank you very much.
Marette Nagel