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This is Steve's daughter, Randean. I want to thank you all for the abundant prayers and generous outpouring of love. My dad is doing well and is out of the hospital. He has a couple of tests in the morning but should be returning back to his home in Coffman Cove. By the grace of God, he suffered no side effects from his strokes. My dad is, and always has been, a fighter. This is one of his many traits that make him such a great man. Thank you again, for all of the prayers. We are humbled and blessed by the showing of support for my dad.

This is Randean, Steve's daughter. Thank you for the prayers. As of this am, he was doing well. Speaking fluently and no paralysis. He was waiting for an MRI and ultrasounds to see if they could find the cause. The doctors said his strokes were minor ones that could be symptoms of a massive one to follow. Hopefully the tests will reveal where it is and the doctors can correct it. Right now the have him on blood thinners as a preventative measure. This is all I know at this point so please keep the prayers coming. This has been an incredibly trying two years with my moms death, his cancer, my brain tumor diagnosis in May and now this. I am forever a daddy's girl and can't imagine a world where he is not in it. Thank you.

Thanks...and sorry. I guess that I didn't scroll down far enough to see that there was a politics board. I will try and pay better attention.

I am still relatively new here and last night I posted something that my son said and today I see that the post has been moved. Can you please tell me why so, in the future I know so I don't make the same mistake. Thank you.

is what my son, Kaeden (8) said to me this morning...through tears, mind you, when he found out that Obama had won the presidency. Wise beyond his years, I say.

I haven't hunted either area but I grew up in the Big Horns and have seen some wonderful game come out of there. Hope that helps. If you want, PM my dad, Steve Beilgard. He is an outfitter that can give you some good placed to go. All the best.

Last week was spirit week and Kaeden's school and one of the days was "Hero day." You could dress as a superhero or anyone that you considered to be your hero. Kaeden decided that he was going to go as his papa for hero day. While we were getting him ready that morning, I was drawing on a beard for him and he noticed some grey eyeshadow in my makeup drawer. He says to me, "Mom, you should put some of that grey on my chin because papa's chin is grey now and not red." I was laughing so hard. This is what he looked like that day.Sorry, it is pretty hard to see the grey. Randean

Mike, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I know that you will find something soon. All the best, Randean

Congratulations on your new little man. There is just something special about little boys. I have two. I have to giggle at my dad, Steve Beilgard, though. He must be really out of practice from changing diapers. The last time he changed a diaper, he put it on backwards and it was a HUGE mess. Anyway, best of luck to you and your wife. Take good care of her and if you really want to have a long and successsful marriage, make sure you put your phone on vibrate while she is labor. My hubby didn't and he is still paying for it to this day. Our son is almost a year old and he will never live it down.

Hey daddy, We have a HP Photosmart printer which I think would be up your alley. You can print out pictures and such. I think that it was relatively cheap at Wal-Mart. I will look around for you.

I am going to have to send Kaeden with the camera so his teacher can take some pictures. I am leaving to go to a funeral in North Dakota tomorrow so I won't be there.

Kaeden is the first grandchild on our side of the family. For five years, he was the only one, so he has this bond with my parents that is unbreakable. (Truth be told, although I know that they love all of their grandchildren...Kaeden is secretly their favorite:p) Anyway, if you ask Kaeden who his hero is, he will say his Papa. So much so, that tomorrow Kaeden is taking my dad for show and tell. He can't wait and neither can my dad. I am sure that this is one memory that will never be forgotten. Have a good time tomorrow, daddy. You are all Kaeden can talk about tonight. He keeps saying how lucky he is, but I think he is the lucky one. ILY:)

What an amazing little girl. No wonder you are so proud. She is beautiful...both inside and out.

Can I come visit...kids in tow? Then maybe I would miss Wyoming, too. But if you really want to know, Wyoming misses you, too. Especially someone in Gillette.

Ok...now I feel dumb.

Is it the rear end of an antelope?

Congratulations. He is a beauty. I am sorry that I didn't get to say good bye to you. It was a pleasure to meet you. Randean

That is some quick thinking. I would have said something dumb like "yes."

I just wanted to tell you all what an honor it was to meet you. Each and every person was truly phenomenal. I wanted to also let you know, for those of you who were with Kaeden, how much I appreciate the kindness and patience that you showed him. He is still talking about what a great time that he had and is on the countdown until next year. You all made that little man's year. And to Scott and Leo, I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you, my heart has no bottom. You both went above and beyond the call of duty for my family. When my 9 month old baby was having seizures and needed to be sent to a town 2 1/2 hours from here, I was having a hard time finding a sitter for my 2 yo daughter. Scott graciously offered to watch her so I could leave. Not many people would do that...especially those of you who know our Ella. I can't tell you how much that meant to me. I am still, literally, without words. I know that you identified with my situation and your kind words and the genuine concern in your eyes were very comforting. Your kids are very lucky to have you as a dad. You obviously are fantastic. Then there is Leo. There are not very many people who come into your lives that make a strong impression, but this man did. I am not one to cry easily, but I bawled the day he left. You are the most tender hearted, down to earth, caring, talented individuals that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am glad that you all made it home safely. I am sure that everyone that slept in that tent was extremely happy to be back in their own beds. Until next year, my new friends, be well. All the best, Randean Klindt PS: Kaeden says hi, too.

I, too, just want to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers. I don't post on here very often, but I can tell that it is a very tight knit community of very loving and kind-hearted people. Just what my dad needs right now. I can't express how devastating this news has been to everyone in the family. Honestly, I still don't think that it has sunk in. However, when I look into the eyes of my beautiful newborn son and think that there is a great chance that he will never really get to know the most amazing woman to ever grace my life, my heart breaks for him. It is all just so overwhelming. Dad, you know that I love you and no matter how difficult, we will get through this together. As for the rest of you...THANK YOU!!! From the very depths of my heart. I know that my dad considers you an extension of our family. Please, keep the prayers coming. We really need them right now. God bless you all. Randean

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that she has a speedy recovery. All the best.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that she has a speedy recovery. All the best.

First of all, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who sent their thoughts, prayers and well wishes to my family today. When I came online, your thread literally made me cry (which, given my exceptionally hormornal pregnancy, is not all that hard to do.) Anyway, my mom did very well. They had some troubles with her abdomen, so her 2 hours surgery was closer to 6. The last time that I spoke with my dad, my mom was sitting up and drinking clear fluids and was supposed to be getting out of bed for her first post-op walk sometime later on tonight. We still don't have the pathology back as of yet, so we still don't know the stage of cancer, but the Dr. was fantastic and very reassuring that whatever the outcome, my mom was a fighter and she would do well through whatever battle lay ahead of her. My dad is a trooper. I wasn't able to be there when she first went into surgery but my dad said that saying good-bye to her at that time was one of the hardest things he has ever had to do. He waited very patiently in the waiting room for the entire six hour ordeal. I could tell that he was/ is emotionally and physically drained but it the true spirit of in undying love for his wife and family, he kept a constant vigil. He was very much relieved to know that my mom made it out of the surgery alright. Thank you all, again, for your prayers. Please keep them coming. We still have a long road ahead of us. I will try and keep you posted as much as I can. On a side note, my dad wanted me to find out something for him. He is going hunting with some people from Real Tree this weekend ( I have to admit that he told me names and given my placenta brain, I have forgotten.) Anyway, if you happen to be reading this and you are coming to Wyoming this weekend, will you please e-mail me at [email protected] . I have some information for you. All the best, Randean

I know that I do not post often, but my dad, Steve Beilgard, is a regular on this forum. Since Monday, our family has been through a roller coaster of emotions. Some of you may be familiar with the MS diagnosis that my mom was given in February. Upon seeing a specialist on Monday, we found out that she does NOT have MS but rather was given an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Obviously, this came a quite a shock to our family. Then on Tuesday, we were informed that my mom has uterine cancer. This has left us all even more devastated. All of this, for a woman who also just lost her mother in May. We are a very strong family, but this is just a bit more than we can bare. So I am calling on you to send what ever support that you can send our way. Prayers, letters, cards, etc. It would be a great lift for my mom knowing that she not only has the support from her friends and family, but strangers as well. If you are interested in sending your kind well wishes, you may send them to: Rilda Beilgard PO BOX 1114 Gillette, WY 82717 Thank you in advance. We will keep you posted on her well being. Sincerely, Randean (Beilgard) Klindt

I love you, daddy. You are now, and have always been, the most amazing father. I can't tell you enough how much I look up to you and respect you and the man that you are. I am proud to be your daughter. Just wanted to let you know all of this, as I am sure that I don't tell you enough. ILY! SD