More "Excitement" at the Hostetler House

This Saturday became way more eventful than I intended it to be. I managed to flip my tractor over and land it on my left leg. I was pinned for awhile then was able to get my family by phone. They called 911 and rescue was on the way. Cindy hooked onto the tractor with a chain and my truck and pulled enough for me to get out. The EMS was concerned that I had a crushed femur because of the "severely deformed" way that my thigh looked. They decided to airlift me to South Bend Memorial because of their trauma unit. Meanwhile, my daughter over exerted herself while trying to help me and passed out. She was taken to Goshen Hospital treated and released. I then spent my first night in a hospital as a patient. The nurses were great and very helpful. Sunday afternoon I was released and went to Timothy's basketball game. Then finally made it home to rest.

Just like I thanked so many people during Allison's treatment, I need to thank so many people for all the prayers for me during this traumatic time. The encouraging messages on FB and all the prayers were so helpful. Now I need some time for the leg to heal itself and work out the soreness. God is so amazing and I am so thankful for the protection over me. It definitely could have been a lot worse. The thought I my family not having me and the hurt that would have caused them both sends chills to my spine and tears to my eyes.

After all of this I hope that all of us live life to the fullest, accept Christ as your personal savior(if you haven't already) because you never know when your time is up and make sure to love on your family anytime you can!

Trent

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Treatments completed!

After six long weeks, yesterday, Allison had her last proton radiation treatment at M.P.R.I. The staff, at the clinic, had a little send off for Allison with a cookie cake and some gifts. Allison had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to thank them personally, one more time. Allison was a busy girl the last couple days crocheting some of her hats and making some necklaces to hand out to the staff. She also gave each of them one of the purple bracelets with Phillipians 4:6-7 that her youth group is selling. (Thanks Axis!)

They have everything packed up from Jason & Kim's house and are ready to head back home. We are so thankful to Jason & Kim for opening up their home and providing the support for Cindy & Allison. You will never know how much you helped us!

Thanks again to everybody that has helped us during this time. There are so many of you that I couldn't begin to thank everybody by name.

As for what's next, we wait for the radiation to do it's thing and start shrinking the tumor. Because of it being a slow growing type it will also be a slow shrinking type. So, it could be a few months untill we see a difference in the tumor size. Until then, we ask you to continue to pray for Allison and that the tumor will shrink as expected. We know there is power in prayer and we know that so many of you have been praying for Allison and we thank you. We place it all in His hands.

May God bless you in everything you do!

Trent

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the Hostetler Family! It's hard to believe that 2010 is finally hear. I can honestly say that I am not disappointed that 2009 is over. This year seemed to just be a different one to me. Of course it started out with Allison's tumor, and maybe that has made me just a little more sensitive to things. But there was also too many people I know that lost loved ones, both expected and unexpected. When it comes right down to it, this was a lesson in just how fragile life is. We all say it, but, do we really realize how we take life for granted? But for all the chaos there is one constant thing.....our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has gotten our family through a lot this year and we give Him all the praise.

We know can truly see the light at the end of the tunnel......Allison has treatments tomorrow and Tuesday then will done and head back to home Wednesday. I cannot wait to get back to a somewhat "normal" schedule and life with my family being under one roof (another thing we take for granted).

Special thanks to our church family and pastors. We appreciate your support so much.


Until next time........


Trent