The Puddles

Howdy! 
First of all, this isn’t Kath. It’s her beloved younger (yet taller) look-a-like sister Deb(ra). With a little investigative work, I was able to hack into Kath’s account here. I can not reveal my source but just trust me, everything can be bought in that house. You can rule out one being though, Rosie. That cat has some fierce loyalty to her human momma. She wouldn’t budge on any secrets.
The reason for my hack is to update you faithful blog followers from around the country (and I would even guess world) about a fund set up to help the Lake family. 
As you might know by now, they have had several medical emergencies this summer. If you are now just reading Kath’s blog, I will give a very brief synopsis. In June Ben had open heart surgery, had extended hospital stay, went home, had fever of unknown origin, had another hospital stay, went home, fever again, weird rash, hospital stay, went home. Whew. That was just Ben! Kath was with Ben through all of that THEN the day after Ben came home the final time Kath tripped and broke her elbow. A week later, she had surgery to repair it. So there is the extremely short version of Lake Summer 2015. Sounds a little tiring! 
A member of their church set up a GoFundMe account to help them with medical expenses and those costs associated with having major medical events. Kath never asks for help. She broke her elbow and wanted to drive herself because she didn’t want to ask for help. (Shame on her and she totally got in trouble for even THINKING that was a smart idea.) 
As the baby sister (37 going on 9 here), I keep things a little light hearted around the dinner table during tough times but in all seriousness the Lake Family is loved by many members of multiple communities. Kath would help you without asking if she saw the need. She is there in the blink of an eye and it is killing her to rely on others for so much help. Chris is the same way. On many occasions he has been there for my family without a second thought. 
Many have asked what they can do to help but you love too far away to make dinner or mow their yard.. So if you feel inclined to donate, here is the link:
http://www.gofundme.com/benhatesgreenbeans
BTW, Ben LOVES green beans! He is the master of food! I don’t know what that kid won’t eat!
I do know that the entire Lake family appreciates all of the support this summer with cards, letters, phone calls, emails, and prayers. They are forever grateful for the love and support they have received. On behalf of the Lake family, 
Thank you.