Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Luau
Thank you all that came to celebrate buggies b-day. It was awesome!!!! The pig turned out great (we named him Wilbur). It was pretty scary taking him out of the ground after 10 hours and hoping it was good, but it was fabulous. The day was filled with every emotion that you can think of. Family, new friends, old friends................ Great day. Myles and mine love and appreciation goes out to our family that came from out of town. It was truly a wonderful well needed Ganley reunion, I wish that we got to spend more time with them and have them get to know Myles a little more, but life is good. We think that it was good that they all got together. There was over 300 pictures taken and we will be posting them soon. Hope you all enjoy, and thank you again for all your love and support through our times of hardship and celebration. My love especially goes out to the people that came to the party that "really know" what we have been through, it is pretty much unspoken what we have to go through every day that we don't reveal to everyone. It was so comforting to meet people and moms that have been there and have survived. I pray that we survive all this as well as they have. The pictures are on there way!!!!!!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Almost 13!
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We have two days until Myles turns 13. Been pretty busy getting ready for his party but with great excitement. Weather forecast says around 80 degrees and NO WIND. I sure hope the pig comes out good as getting through Idaho's hard pan to build the pit has been an adventure, to say the least. Myles is doing good and is so looking forward to his day of celebration. Last weekend we went to his friend Dave's birthday party and had a great time. As you can see from the picture, he was in his normal rare form. I will be taking lots of pictures for all of you that can not come and posting them somewhere (Aaron will figure that one out).
All for now
Sherry
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
What to Do?
I am getting a lot of e-mails, phone calls, questions about how we can, as a community/family, help Aaron. I do not know, as we have never dealt with the judicial system before. If anyone has any ideas please let me know, We are grateful to have never been in this situation before neither for myself or my children. I am also grateful for any ideas as how to go about getting the word out that my son didn't mean for this to happen and will "punish" himself for the rest of his life. I pray that he forgives himself so he can continue to be the loving brother to buggies as he has always been.
Appreciation seems like a trivial word,
Sherry
Appreciation seems like a trivial word,
Sherry
A Step Back in Time
I feel that I am stepping back in time. Motherly fears, helplessness, wishing to be woke up (again) from a terrible nightmare. Sometimes I think that maybe I was in a really bad car accident and in a coma having the worst nightmare a mother can have. I seem to find comfort in this, as if it were the case, my two sons would both be OK and just waiting for me to come to. I would take that over all of this. I am sorry to say that Myles has stopped going to school. I feel that there is too much going on right now as physical healing is so tied to mental health. Stress seems to really take a toll on Myles' wounds and they seem to be coming back again. There doesn't seem to be any medication for our mental pain. We are trying our best to keep our heads up but we all seem to be so tired and weak. God's will, we will get through this. At least we have each other right now, all in the same boat, waiting to get to the shore.
With love,
Sherry
With love,
Sherry
Your Prayers are needed again
We have started our next mountain to climb (even though we are only half way through our first mountain) . Our love for one another will give us the strength but your prayers can help give us a push when it all gets to difficult to climb anymore. All of your prayers and support saved one of my son's and now I am asking you to pray to help my other.
My unending gratitude and thanks,
Sherry
This is in the Idaho Statesman today
Brother of burn victim appears in court
Myles Ganley and family support Aaron Sogoian, charged in fire
By Sandra Forester - sforester@idahostatesman.com
Edition Date: 05/16/07
Myles Ganley, the Nampa 12-year-old severely burned in a Nampa gas station fire in February, was in the courtroom Tuesday to support his older brother, who is charged with sparking that fire.
Aaron Sogoian, 26, arrived in court with Myles and other family members, who hugged him and sometimes fought back tears. It was Sogoian's first court appearance on felony charges of aggravated 2nd degree arson and injury to a child.
The beginning of the court case against Sogoian has added uncertainly and grief to the trauma of Ganley's injuries and recovery, Sherry Ganley, the boys' mother, said in a recent interview. Family members declined to comment Tuesday.
Magistrate Bradley Ford set a preliminary hearing for June 4, during which a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case to 3rd District Court.
Sogoian is accused of sparking a lighter while filling a 1995 Buick with gas at a south Nampa gas station on Feb 17, igniting gas fumes. The fire spread to his younger brother who was severely burned on his body, arms and hands. Sogoian also is charged with injury to a child for not immediately rendering aid or care.
Myles Ganley spent a couple of months in a Salt Lake City burn center and still has a long road to recovery, family members have said. The seventh-grader returned to school almost full-time last month.
Sogoian could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the arson charge and up to 10 years more for the second charge. He is free on his own recognizance.
A videotape of the incident recorded by gas station security cameras is a key piece of evidence that prosecutors say was a key factor in their decision to press charges. Prosecutors have declined to release the video to the media.
Firefighters who responded to the scene of the fire initially described the incident as a tragic accident.
Sherry Ganley said she believes the charges are unjustified, and she needs the help of her older son to provide an intense level of care for Ganley. She believes helping to care for Ganley is also healing emotionally for Sogoian, who said in prior interviews that he was devastated by the incident and loves his brother dearly.
"What kind of justice is in kicking a small and loving family when they are at they're lowest?" Sherry Ganley said earlier. "I fear that we might not have the strength to endure what is being set before us, injury on top of injury."
Myles Ganley and family support Aaron Sogoian, charged in fire
By Sandra Forester - sforester@idahostatesman.com
Edition Date: 05/16/07
Myles Ganley, the Nampa 12-year-old severely burned in a Nampa gas station fire in February, was in the courtroom Tuesday to support his older brother, who is charged with sparking that fire.
Aaron Sogoian, 26, arrived in court with Myles and other family members, who hugged him and sometimes fought back tears. It was Sogoian's first court appearance on felony charges of aggravated 2nd degree arson and injury to a child.
The beginning of the court case against Sogoian has added uncertainly and grief to the trauma of Ganley's injuries and recovery, Sherry Ganley, the boys' mother, said in a recent interview. Family members declined to comment Tuesday.
Magistrate Bradley Ford set a preliminary hearing for June 4, during which a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case to 3rd District Court.
Sogoian is accused of sparking a lighter while filling a 1995 Buick with gas at a south Nampa gas station on Feb 17, igniting gas fumes. The fire spread to his younger brother who was severely burned on his body, arms and hands. Sogoian also is charged with injury to a child for not immediately rendering aid or care.
Myles Ganley spent a couple of months in a Salt Lake City burn center and still has a long road to recovery, family members have said. The seventh-grader returned to school almost full-time last month.
Sogoian could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the arson charge and up to 10 years more for the second charge. He is free on his own recognizance.
A videotape of the incident recorded by gas station security cameras is a key piece of evidence that prosecutors say was a key factor in their decision to press charges. Prosecutors have declined to release the video to the media.
Firefighters who responded to the scene of the fire initially described the incident as a tragic accident.
Sherry Ganley said she believes the charges are unjustified, and she needs the help of her older son to provide an intense level of care for Ganley. She believes helping to care for Ganley is also healing emotionally for Sogoian, who said in prior interviews that he was devastated by the incident and loves his brother dearly.
"What kind of justice is in kicking a small and loving family when they are at they're lowest?" Sherry Ganley said earlier. "I fear that we might not have the strength to endure what is being set before us, injury on top of injury."
Monday, May 7, 2007
Mother's Day
Hey everyone,
I know, no recent posts. We have been real busy around here lately, planting vegetable gardens, irrigating the fields, getting ready for Myles' birthday Luau, stuff like that. Buggies is doing good, he still has really bad times, but they don't last real long. He is back to school pretty much full time on Mon/Wed/Fridays and half days on Tue and Thurs. because of physical therapy.
There was an article in the Idaho Statesmans awhile back that had requested letter's from moms to explain who has inspired them to be a better person and mother. I was compelled to write in, here is what I wrote and I hope that everyone has that special someone to inspire them:
I know someone who has taught me more in life than anyone else. He taught me to love unceasingly, to love without judgment, "You don't have to forgive, if you don't judge" was a comment he once made to me. He taught me to breathe slowly and listen to my heart when my mind was screaming in a thousand different directions. Or better yet, to listen to someone else's heart and give to them what their mind won't let them have. He validated the fact that love is unending, to love others does not take away from the ones that you already love. He taught me to slow down and take the time to appreciate all of God's small but great gifts, a baby field mouse, a cloud that looks like a dinosaur, the smell of the fields, a child with a disability beautiful smile. But most of all, he taught me to surrender to life's path that was given to me but to do it with hope, faith, and excitement. Who throughout his 12 years of life has stood up to all that he says with dignity and ways way beyond his years. Everyone who has ever met him is a better person in some way. Thank you my son, I love you very much. My mentor in this life is my son, Myles Ganley.
I know, no recent posts. We have been real busy around here lately, planting vegetable gardens, irrigating the fields, getting ready for Myles' birthday Luau, stuff like that. Buggies is doing good, he still has really bad times, but they don't last real long. He is back to school pretty much full time on Mon/Wed/Fridays and half days on Tue and Thurs. because of physical therapy.
There was an article in the Idaho Statesmans awhile back that had requested letter's from moms to explain who has inspired them to be a better person and mother. I was compelled to write in, here is what I wrote and I hope that everyone has that special someone to inspire them:
I know someone who has taught me more in life than anyone else. He taught me to love unceasingly, to love without judgment, "You don't have to forgive, if you don't judge" was a comment he once made to me. He taught me to breathe slowly and listen to my heart when my mind was screaming in a thousand different directions. Or better yet, to listen to someone else's heart and give to them what their mind won't let them have. He validated the fact that love is unending, to love others does not take away from the ones that you already love. He taught me to slow down and take the time to appreciate all of God's small but great gifts, a baby field mouse, a cloud that looks like a dinosaur, the smell of the fields, a child with a disability beautiful smile. But most of all, he taught me to surrender to life's path that was given to me but to do it with hope, faith, and excitement. Who throughout his 12 years of life has stood up to all that he says with dignity and ways way beyond his years. Everyone who has ever met him is a better person in some way. Thank you my son, I love you very much. My mentor in this life is my son, Myles Ganley.
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