07/08/2026
One year ago today, Cody was being life-flighted.
Today, he’s planting pumpkins.
It’s amazing how much can change in 365 days.
One year ago, Cody suffered a major hemorrhagic stroke. A brain bleed the size of a tennis ball. He was out trimming Christmas trees when the entire left side of his body suddenly quit working. Somehow, he made it back to the side-by-side, drove from the farm to the house, and our 9-year-old found him. None of us knew what the next few hours or the next year would hold.
The fact that he’s still here with us today is nothing short of a miracle.
Today, he’s back doing what he loves.
If you’ve followed our family’s journey, you know this isn’t just a video of a farmer on a tractor. It’s 365 days of prayers, hard work, therapy, determination, victories, and God’s faithfulness.
Just this week, he used his affected hand to open a truck door and turn the sink on and off. Those may seem like little things, but to us, they’re milestones worth celebrating.
We’re forever grateful that God spared his life and has carried us every step of the way. This past year has taught us not to take a single day for granted.
Tomorrow is never promised. Hold your loved ones close, tell them you love them often, and thank God for today.
All glory to God.