Eric's favorite toy to play with while waiting for Dr Spraker |
On January 27, 2011 Eric Merkley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. An aggressive cancer that we hope and the doctors to this point seem confident that is contained to one spot on his leg. Prognosis is good. Treatments and recovery will be long and painful.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Prayers are needed
We have just heard some very devastating news today. Eric’s Friend who stood by him throughout last year, just lost his mom to cancer today, our thoughts and prayers go
out to Quinn’s family. As you hug your
family tonight, please keep Quinn’s family in your prayers during this tough
time. And also keep the many friends
who are still waging this battle against cancer in your thoughts and prayers also.
Eric and Quinn in Moab the first of this month. |
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Girls Camp
Eric had the oppurturnity to speak at girls camp last night. He did an amazing job. He shared his experiences from last year and bore his testimory. It was a huge "mom payday" to hear him say the things he said. Even though there have been forces trying to keep Eric from going on his mission, I also believe that there have been legions of Angels watching over him and protecting him, not to mention a mom that has threaten to put him in a padded room. I am excited for him and the many new lessons and experiences he will have on his mission to continue to refine him into the young man that Heavenly Father wants him to be.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Jackson Hole Adventure
Eric has been looking forward to our big family vacation before he leaves on his mission. We went to Jackson Hole Wyoming for the week for a fun time on the snake river rafting and hiking in the Tetons. It was an adventure.... here are a few pictures with the stories...
The next day we decided to stay on solid ground, so we hiked around Jenny Lake in the Grand Teton National Park. It was amazingly beautiful |
Eric's New friend |
In front of Hidden falls. |
I knew that everyone was safe and sound on Todd's boat, because he has ran this river many times and for many years. |
This is the boat coming into the rapid called "Lunch Counter" they were pretty excited for the adventure at this point. |
The boat had taken on a lot of water at this point |
They were almost out of the hole |
This is where things started to go wrong |
I was screaming at this point and in shock! The boat flipped over on this huge rapid. When I saw Todd sailing through the air, I knew they were in major trouble. |
This is were I quit taking pictures and started yelling at Daryl to go help them. He took off running. The funny part is, there is absolutely nothing he could do to help. But he took off running. |
This is the boat in calmer waters for a few minutes |
This is fearless very wet and very cold rafters. Eric decided to finish the ride in front. |
After I hugged them all, I grounded Eric from any adventurous activities and told Todd he was sleeping in the truck tonight, I did calm down.... kind of! Eric is still grounded from adventurous activities, and I did not make Todd sleep in the truck. :) We had a great trip and we did laugh a lot. These stories will live in our family for many years to come. I am sure it will even get better with time. But Eric is still grounded. :) Click on these links below to view the video Eric took while he was going into the water on the Snake. When you see Eric struggling under water, you will see Clint in the orange vest saving his life. Eric and crew flips the boat on the Snake Eric talks about the near death experience video of Todd flipping the boat on the rapid called Lunch Counter |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Gun, Guns and more Guns
Eric was invited to come join a small group from Make a wish to learn more about the different areas within the Sheriffs department, Swat, K-9 team, motorcycle officers etc. to visit the shooting range and also the Park City Fire Department.... How can you turn down shooting a gun, right???
Sheriff Winder gave Eric his official "Deputy" identification. Eric was pretty excited about this and ready to flash this ID to any officer who may pull him over.... |
We were shown how talented these dogs are. This dog just found a pouch of drugs. |
Ready to go |
Eric was given the opportunity to shoot off this grenade launcher. It had a foam rubber tip on the very large bullet. They said it would feel like a fast baseball hitting you. |
He was enjoying this way to much! |
He tried to talk them into taking this bike for a spin, but for some reason they did not think it was a good idea. Sheriff Winder said that he better watch Eric very close! |
We made it up to the shooting range, in Parleys canyon, they started us off with a paint ball gun filled with baby powder. |
Everyone was given the opportunity to shot the automatic gun. Eric and Tim's Dad, Cory was able to shot the "Big Gun" (AR15) You could not wipe the smile off his face |
This is Eric's target, he went for the head and neck. |
Monday, June 4, 2012
Dare Devil Eric
Part of Eric's Make a Wish was a certificate to sky dive in Moab. Well we were able to have a lot of fun this weekend.
This was such a fun weekend. Cherished memories. The Daredevil in Eric is really coming out strong. He does not want anything to hold him back. I was asked on the jeep ride if it bothered me that he climbed up on top of those rocks, and there is no way I would try to set his limits. This world sets to many limits on all of us. Eric is the master of his destination and will set his limits..... the SKY!
Eric and Todd getting ready to climb in the plane |
If I had not seen the video I would have thought that he was getting sick to his stomach, but he is not, he is blowing a kiss! |
Soft Landing... |
Then we hiked to Delicate Arch in the evening. |
Eric and Quinn admiring the view on the Jeep ride through the park on Saturday |
Eric decided to do some rock climbing |
Dave came out of the cave not expecting to see a leg :) |
On Top of the World |
This was at a look out over Dead horse point |
This was such a fun weekend. Cherished memories. The Daredevil in Eric is really coming out strong. He does not want anything to hold him back. I was asked on the jeep ride if it bothered me that he climbed up on top of those rocks, and there is no way I would try to set his limits. This world sets to many limits on all of us. Eric is the master of his destination and will set his limits..... the SKY!
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