My Journal

A public memorial service will be held to honor the life of Grayson Paul Everaard on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:00AM at The Bridge Assembly of God in Mustang, OK. The service will be followed by a private graveside service. If you are unable to attend but still want...

Heavy hearts and tear stained cheeks bring us here tonight. Late this evening, Gray went to be with the Lord. Our physical bodies are tired and grieving but our faith reminds us that Gray is now pain free, full of energy and beginning eternity in heaven. While we walk...

April 19, 2012 in Uncategorized with 158 Comments “You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing.” James 4:14 (MSG) There are so many lessons that we learn along the...

March 16, 2012 in Uncategorized with 9 Comments The past two months have gone by in both slow motion and at lightning speed at the same time. Gray has endured all but one week of chemo. His final round was supposed to start this week but...

January 17, 2012 in Uncategorized with 36 Comments There’s a song called “Savior Please” by an artist named Josh Wilson that has really  made an impression on me over the last sixteen months. The lyrics are powerful and yet the music behind...

January 2, 2012 in Uncategorized with 33 Comments I wish there were some way I could avoid sending this update, but we really need prayer and we have held off as long as possible to get past the holidays and celebrations.  As you may know,...

December 13, 2011 in Uncategorized with 15 Comments Thankfully, Gray came through his series of hospital visits and terrible infections last month and made a full recovery! We were definitely exhausted and fearful after what seemed like so many...

November 5, 2011 in Uncategorized with 8 Comments SIGH!! Looks like we’re going to be able to post “Gray is home!” yet again…Last night, Gray developed a rash on most of his upper body including his face, neck, stomach and back. We called his...

November 4, 2011 in Uncategorized with 5 Comments GRAY IS HOME!!!! We didn’t think we would have to give that update ever again after finishing Gray’s scheduled treatments but we’re just as excited to say it this time as we have been any time...