From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you all!
Two weeks ago, I posted a link to our families Go Fund Me under a comment I made in a thread about Michigan's basketball scrimmage. Not thinking it would generate much thought. I had permission from Seth to add it to my comments.
That same night XM started a very well written thread post about our situation and Robf put it in the stickies! Thank you!
Little did I realize how generous, caring and giving the MgoBlog & University of Michigan community could be! Also for those from other fan bases (BuckeyeChuck that I know of) who have been so caring. Although sports and rivalries can get heated you have shown that helping another human transcends far beyond sports!
I want to thank you all for the difference you have all made, Rice4114 has been in contact via email and been a huge help and JLO went out of his way to have GM contact us about the fire in our Suburban. I have had many phone calls with them to try and find the cause of the fire.
Since the fire to our vehicle a little over two weeks ago, my wife has been back to Ann Arbor and is healing well enough from her last surgery that they will be scheduling her next surgery early in the new year. (Thank you University of Michigan Hospital) Although still a long ways to go, it's a sigh of relief to see the next phase in the near future.
Although we are still in waiting on insurance to finish up with our vehicle so we can move on and find a replacement, we are hoping that happens soon.
The reason I'm writing this is to thank you! Thank you to everyone! Thank you to the mods! Thank you for the prayers, thoughts, well wishes and your giving! The outpouring has been overwhelming, humbling and life changing!
I hope sometime in the future we will be in a place where we can give back as you have all given!
We truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you have all made a huge difference.
Thank you, God Bless, and Go Blue
November 8th, 2023 at 3:42 PM ^
I'm so happy to hear that it has gotten much better for you and your family, Hoek! This has made my day better! Forever and Always, Go Blue!
November 8th, 2023 at 4:26 PM ^
We're always here for eachother...and yes, Buckeye Chuck is a good egg even if he cheers for the wrong team.
Good luck Hoek, glad we could help.
November 8th, 2023 at 3:44 PM ^
Never lose hope.
November 8th, 2023 at 3:46 PM ^
Great to hear, bud. Remember!
November 8th, 2023 at 3:47 PM ^
Glad to help out Hoek, wish you nothing but the best.
Oh, and for the record, THIS is how someone shows appreciation and gratitude when total strangers pitch in and help out.
November 8th, 2023 at 4:24 PM ^
ouch, #ace reference
November 8th, 2023 at 3:48 PM ^
I want the moms to remove this! I'm here to bitch and moan about every twist, turn, and half-baked opinion piece covering Signgate, not find positive updates that really show the power of the Michigan Money/Networking/Referral Cannon and how it can help turn around an otherwise horrific situation.
November 8th, 2023 at 3:54 PM ^
Give us 10 minutes. I'm sure there will be at least five or more threads created more to your liking knocking Hoek's heartfelt thank you post off the front page.
November 8th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
Did not have any new or relevant info about Signgate. Mods, please remove!
But in all seriousness, so glad so many people on the board were able to help in small and huge ways! Best of luck and hopefully things around quick!
November 8th, 2023 at 4:15 PM ^
You disappoint me. It's been 20 minutes with only 3 more Signgate posts. This thread is still on the front page!
November 8th, 2023 at 4:11 PM ^
Glad to hear things are trending well. Prayers for continued healing and good fortune.
November 8th, 2023 at 4:11 PM ^
God bless you and your family.
November 8th, 2023 at 4:20 PM ^
Never give up.
November 8th, 2023 at 4:23 PM ^
Happy to help.
Keep your head up!
November 8th, 2023 at 4:29 PM ^
AND Hoek wouldn't mention it, but I will.
The GoFundMe is still up. See the "family in need" sticky
November 8th, 2023 at 4:29 PM ^
Best news on the blog in a month.
November 8th, 2023 at 5:06 PM ^
How great is that! Go Blue and best wishes on a full recovery for your wife (and life)!
November 8th, 2023 at 5:38 PM ^
Appreciate the kind words and for bringing this back to anyone's attention that may have missed it the first time around (myself included)! Prayers for you and your family.
November 8th, 2023 at 9:43 PM ^
Hoek---I'm more than glad that in some small way I could be of help to you and your family. I'll keep your wife and family in my prayers that things continue to look up for all of you.
In the meantime, we'll be keeping the GoFundMe post pinned. https://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/helping-mgofamily-need
I've been checking it several times a week and I've noticed that donations continue to come in. My hope is that the upcoming holidays will be another opportunity to donate for anyone who may have forgotten.