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LOVE THAT WILL NOT SEPARATE
The Hurd family is committed 100% to one another. Tim and Kim Hurd have two very bright sons who they have raised to be contributors to society. Teaching them to make the best with what they have ….that they leave a place better than when they found it. Josh, their second son, graduated with honors from both high school and Fresno State. As a college student, Josh worked to off-set his college expenses. Along with his parents, he worked to make his educational goals come true. In his spare time, away from studies and work, Josh volunteered with special needs children. As a mixed martial arts enthusiast, Josh taught these special kids a new found aspect through these arts. The exercises learned were a healthy release for the children, and an opportunity to learn a quiet and calm self-discipline. Quite the task, Josh met the challenge with love. After graduating with a degree in Criminology from Fresno State, Josh pursued a career in law enforcement. Today Josh is giving to society and his community, hoping to leave where he has been a better place by promoting peace and safety through his profession as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Fresno County. In this day and age it is truly a profession of laying down one’s life for the betterment of others. Thank you Josh, for your service!
Travis, the older son and brother, is one of the most intelligent and humorous young men you would want to meet. Travis also graduated with honors from high school. After graduation Travis spent time educating himself online in various subjects. He became well-versed on many topics, becoming an intelligent communicator and an enjoyable conversationalist. Trav became a talking encyclopedia. His favorite past-time is attending car shows. His father Tim, has taken him to some of the best shows that California has to offer. His interests are not simply the make and model of a car, with their unique paint jobs, but he enjoys learning the dynamics of a vehicles design. He is fascinated with specially engineered designs which make high-end cars unique, and practical cars just that….practical. From the body, to the engine, to the materials which make-up a car, Travis is intrigued by all aspects. His knowledge and winning personality gained him a position as an honorary judge at a car show on the central coast. In addition, Travis is an avid country music fan. As a matter of fact, he became friends with Chris Young who has offered him “tickets for life” whenever he has a concert in California. Travis and his family have attended over 50 country music and classic rock concerts together. Travis is also a video gaming enthusiast, using both his PlayStation 3 and 4 to communicate with friends across the United States and in New Zealand and Australia.
Tim and Kim were committed to raising their sons as contributors to society in spite of their generation trending toward an entitlement mentality. As parents they reiterated: 1) “no victims here”; 2) “we do the best with what God has given us, wherever we are, each day, with thankful hearts”; 3) “Dignity comes from carrying one’s own load while helping others along the way”.
Kim is a special education teacher with Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria. She is dedicated to her profession and students while being unconditionally committed and dedicated to her family. She is constantly taking inventory, making sure everyone she is responsible for has their needs met, both at home and at school.
Kim and her husband, Tim, have been advocates for their son Travis, who has been battling the progression of a fatal neuromuscular disease since May 1994 (4 years old). By the grace of God and Tim’s unconditional love as his son’s primary care-giver, Travis has been able to beat the odds laid against him for the last 22 ½ years. When Travis was first diagnosed, Tim and Kim were given the heartbreaking news that their first born son would most likely not live past his mid to late teens. As a result the Hurd family has always been painfully aware that each day that Travis is with them is a day to be treasured and have always tried to live life to the fullest. In 2013, when Travis became very ill with pneumonia, Tim sat down and poured out his heart in a prayer. Following is an excerpt of that prayer:
“Lord Christ, hear this prayer if you hear any of my prayers. I know I’m losing my son someday. I may never get the answer to why things must be this way, so all I ask is you not take him today. I know I can’t stop what is coming our way and I know my son will be taken
one day. I’m just asking that it not be today. We almost
lost him before and I know we will lose him one day.
Please Lord, just don’t let it be today. Amen”
At the turn of the New Year, January 1, 2017, Travis was hospitalized at Marian Medical Center. After one month, he transferred to a hospital in Southern California. Tim and Kim were told that when he got better, he would be released to return home. The floor Travis was admitted to and the protocols that governed his care, gave Tim and Kim the perspective that their son was becoming a permanent patient and not transitional. Travis remains hospitalized (fourth hospital) in Southern California as there are no sub-acute long term care facilities in our area that are able to provide the tracheostomy and ventilator care that he requires.
As his advocates, his parents are unwilling to leave their son in the hands of complete strangers. They take shifts at Travis’ bedside. Living out of a motel room, they have become two ships passing in the dark. One sleeps while the other stays at Travis’ side. Encountering setbacks in his health and some unfortunate experiences with the hospital care for Travis in the beginning, they choose not to leave him alone. Kim has taken leave from her job to be with her son and Tim. Josh visits his brother and parents when he can to provide relief and be with his brother. This is truly a love that will not separate.
Tim says that “they are in the late stage phase of their 22 ½ year battle. Always fighting for quality and dignity while realizing they will lose their son. However, it will not be through a system of bureaucracy and protocol correctness within our confused health care system that will determine that day, it will be the day of GOD’s choosing. That Travis is 26, is a testament to GOD’s grace and an affirmation that there is a greater purpose than we can see. Travis’ care has always been financially overwhelming. The costs associated with getting him home and continuing that care will be no different. We will never just hand victory to the adversary. We will continue our fight until his last breath. Several months in hotel rooms and being bed side around the clock with our son will not deter us. We will keep our promise to get him home knowing that the promise of Christ will meet us at whatever point and whatever time this battle ends. Our victory is in that promise! There is no brokenness here. We are whole and complete in the body. Anyone that understands that spirit and commitment to love forever, no matter what, is welcome to join our victory to bring Travis home.”
“For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense.”
Ecc. 7:12
THE FORTRESS TO BE DEFENDED IS LOVE.
PLEASE HELP DEFEND THE HURD FAMILY’S LOVE TO BRING TRAVIS HOME.
Your kind gift is very much appreciated to cover travel and living expenses allowing Travis' parents to be by his side, and for medical expenses, equipment and care not covered by insurance. May God bless you and yours,
The Hurd Family and Friends of the Hurd Family
The Hurd family is committed 100% to one another. Tim and Kim Hurd have two very bright sons who they have raised to be contributors to society. Teaching them to make the best with what they have ….that they leave a place better than when they found it. Josh, their second son, graduated with honors from both high school and Fresno State. As a college student, Josh worked to off-set his college expenses. Along with his parents, he worked to make his educational goals come true. In his spare time, away from studies and work, Josh volunteered with special needs children. As a mixed martial arts enthusiast, Josh taught these special kids a new found aspect through these arts. The exercises learned were a healthy release for the children, and an opportunity to learn a quiet and calm self-discipline. Quite the task, Josh met the challenge with love. After graduating with a degree in Criminology from Fresno State, Josh pursued a career in law enforcement. Today Josh is giving to society and his community, hoping to leave where he has been a better place by promoting peace and safety through his profession as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Fresno County. In this day and age it is truly a profession of laying down one’s life for the betterment of others. Thank you Josh, for your service!
Travis, the older son and brother, is one of the most intelligent and humorous young men you would want to meet. Travis also graduated with honors from high school. After graduation Travis spent time educating himself online in various subjects. He became well-versed on many topics, becoming an intelligent communicator and an enjoyable conversationalist. Trav became a talking encyclopedia. His favorite past-time is attending car shows. His father Tim, has taken him to some of the best shows that California has to offer. His interests are not simply the make and model of a car, with their unique paint jobs, but he enjoys learning the dynamics of a vehicles design. He is fascinated with specially engineered designs which make high-end cars unique, and practical cars just that….practical. From the body, to the engine, to the materials which make-up a car, Travis is intrigued by all aspects. His knowledge and winning personality gained him a position as an honorary judge at a car show on the central coast. In addition, Travis is an avid country music fan. As a matter of fact, he became friends with Chris Young who has offered him “tickets for life” whenever he has a concert in California. Travis and his family have attended over 50 country music and classic rock concerts together. Travis is also a video gaming enthusiast, using both his PlayStation 3 and 4 to communicate with friends across the United States and in New Zealand and Australia.
Tim and Kim were committed to raising their sons as contributors to society in spite of their generation trending toward an entitlement mentality. As parents they reiterated: 1) “no victims here”; 2) “we do the best with what God has given us, wherever we are, each day, with thankful hearts”; 3) “Dignity comes from carrying one’s own load while helping others along the way”.
Kim is a special education teacher with Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria. She is dedicated to her profession and students while being unconditionally committed and dedicated to her family. She is constantly taking inventory, making sure everyone she is responsible for has their needs met, both at home and at school.
Kim and her husband, Tim, have been advocates for their son Travis, who has been battling the progression of a fatal neuromuscular disease since May 1994 (4 years old). By the grace of God and Tim’s unconditional love as his son’s primary care-giver, Travis has been able to beat the odds laid against him for the last 22 ½ years. When Travis was first diagnosed, Tim and Kim were given the heartbreaking news that their first born son would most likely not live past his mid to late teens. As a result the Hurd family has always been painfully aware that each day that Travis is with them is a day to be treasured and have always tried to live life to the fullest. In 2013, when Travis became very ill with pneumonia, Tim sat down and poured out his heart in a prayer. Following is an excerpt of that prayer:
“Lord Christ, hear this prayer if you hear any of my prayers. I know I’m losing my son someday. I may never get the answer to why things must be this way, so all I ask is you not take him today. I know I can’t stop what is coming our way and I know my son will be taken
one day. I’m just asking that it not be today. We almost
lost him before and I know we will lose him one day.
Please Lord, just don’t let it be today. Amen”
At the turn of the New Year, January 1, 2017, Travis was hospitalized at Marian Medical Center. After one month, he transferred to a hospital in Southern California. Tim and Kim were told that when he got better, he would be released to return home. The floor Travis was admitted to and the protocols that governed his care, gave Tim and Kim the perspective that their son was becoming a permanent patient and not transitional. Travis remains hospitalized (fourth hospital) in Southern California as there are no sub-acute long term care facilities in our area that are able to provide the tracheostomy and ventilator care that he requires.
As his advocates, his parents are unwilling to leave their son in the hands of complete strangers. They take shifts at Travis’ bedside. Living out of a motel room, they have become two ships passing in the dark. One sleeps while the other stays at Travis’ side. Encountering setbacks in his health and some unfortunate experiences with the hospital care for Travis in the beginning, they choose not to leave him alone. Kim has taken leave from her job to be with her son and Tim. Josh visits his brother and parents when he can to provide relief and be with his brother. This is truly a love that will not separate.
Tim says that “they are in the late stage phase of their 22 ½ year battle. Always fighting for quality and dignity while realizing they will lose their son. However, it will not be through a system of bureaucracy and protocol correctness within our confused health care system that will determine that day, it will be the day of GOD’s choosing. That Travis is 26, is a testament to GOD’s grace and an affirmation that there is a greater purpose than we can see. Travis’ care has always been financially overwhelming. The costs associated with getting him home and continuing that care will be no different. We will never just hand victory to the adversary. We will continue our fight until his last breath. Several months in hotel rooms and being bed side around the clock with our son will not deter us. We will keep our promise to get him home knowing that the promise of Christ will meet us at whatever point and whatever time this battle ends. Our victory is in that promise! There is no brokenness here. We are whole and complete in the body. Anyone that understands that spirit and commitment to love forever, no matter what, is welcome to join our victory to bring Travis home.”
“For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense.”
Ecc. 7:12
THE FORTRESS TO BE DEFENDED IS LOVE.
PLEASE HELP DEFEND THE HURD FAMILY’S LOVE TO BRING TRAVIS HOME.
Your kind gift is very much appreciated to cover travel and living expenses allowing Travis' parents to be by his side, and for medical expenses, equipment and care not covered by insurance. May God bless you and yours,
The Hurd Family and Friends of the Hurd Family
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