11/19/11

Michelle is feeling much better! We still have to stay in the hospital, but we will be heading to Michigan on November 29th-December 2nd to visit with the doctors and surgeons there. They may decide just to keep us in Michigan.

We want to give a HUGE thank you to the communities of Valley Center and Newton. Parents of students and former students, students, staff, etc, etc, have been busy doing all sorts of fundraisers for us, sending prayers, and helping out in so many ways. For that we are forever grateful.

Did you hear our story on B98 FM? If not, here is what was read on the air the other day -

My name is Daniel Ackland, and I am 27 years old. My wife, Michelle, is 28, and a long time listener of your station. We are both teachers. She is pregnant with triplets...without the help of medicine. A few weeks ago, we found out that two of the three babies have life threatening conditions. One is growth restricted (about 4 weeks behind), and possibly has Down's Syndrome. Another has a rare heart condition. He will need surgery immediately after birth at the University of Michigan hospital. The surgery may not be covered by insurance. To top it all off, my wife was diagnosed with pre eclampsia, a potentially life threatening condition where if it develops far enough, would require immediate delivery of the babies. Right now she is only 23 weeks pregnant, not far along enough for the babies to have a real chance at survival.

I am reaching out to you and anyone for help - whatever it may be.

Thank you for all you do for everyone. It is always amazing to listen to the station and hear of all the wonderful things you do for people.