Thank you for help during illness

To the editor:
As many of you know, my husband Lloyd Weesner has been facing serious medical problems, including multiple hospital stays and surgies. Though he still has to go for regular testing, he is back to work and doing good.
Through this journey our faith in God has been strengthened. We witnessed his healing touch. We felt his love surround us both when we were scared and when we were rejoicing.
Along the way many people have been there to lend a helping hand. I would like to take a moment to offer our gratitude.
Our family and friends were very supportive.
Thank you to:
•Our family, our children were with us every step of the way even when they were physically unable to be there.
•My school family at General Shanks Elementary — co-workers, supervisors, Karmella VanSkyock, Craig Campbell and the central office staff.
•Denise Swingley and Jodi McKee’s third grade classes for awarding us their Care and Share project.
•Our church family — Pastor Billy and Marjorie Stanton (who traveled to be with us), Pastor Randy Smith and Paston Dwight Kroeger and their congregations. Thank you for all the prayers, cards and gifts.
•My brother and sister-in-law Dan and Sheila Krieg, my daughter and son-in-law Melinda and Jonathan Porter and all of the vendors and bikers who helped make the benefit a success.
•Also, all those that made donations, including Margret Schwartz and Collett Church of the Nazarene for the bake sale and Randy and Mary Bickel for the bounce house.
So many in this community reached out to us and we greatly appreciate each and every one of you. Saying thank you seems so small, but we are very grateful.
God bless everyone that has been there for us throughout this journey.
Thank you and Gold bless,
Lloyd and Teresa Weesner
Portland