Saturday, May 25, 2013

We Made It!

This weekend marked two celebrations for our boys.

Friday, Reed graduated from preschool and the ceremony was adorable. He and his classmates wore the cutest little caps and gowns. They sang and for the first time EVER, Reed sang on stage too. The students were each given an award and Reed won "Best Storyteller".  I wonder what kind of stories he's been sharing?

Reed and Carter...his first cousin/BFF
That's our boy up front :)
Ramsey says "CHEESE" with the graduates

All the moms got roses :)


Today, we finally made it to Jaxson's Jog. Jaxson's mom, Sarah, did an excellent job educating the runners and describing how it feels to have a child diagnosed with CDH. It wasn't easy but I fought back my tears. It was great to see Jaxson and another survivor, Caleb and their families. Both boys brought us hope during Ramsey's time in the NICU when they visited us. Seeing them together was priceless and I'm already looking forward to next year!


Jaxson's mom, Sarah, speaks to the crowd

Ramsey decides he wants to run, not walk

Ramsey seated with Jaxson and Caleb

"We walk for our survivor"








8 comments:

  1. Lisa....
    Congrats, Reed!! I am so proud of you!! ;)
    I love that picture of Ramsey "saying cheese"!! Too cute!! ;-D
    Look at that picture!! Ramsey, Jaxson and Caleb. Three Kindred Spirit CDH Buddies right there!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  2. Lisa....
    It has been one month since you last posted on this Blog!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! How's he doing? Is Ramsey growing? Thriving? Reaching milestones? I did find Ramsey's Facebook page. For which I am glad!! But I do not think that I can comment unless I've got an account of my own.... Thus, I am still sitting here awaiting Blog updates!! ;)
    --Raelyn


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  3. Lisa....
    It is July 25th. That can only mean two things. One. I am now officially on the six month countdown to my 30th birthday. {Wow!!} And.... You my Friend, have not posted on this Blog in two months!! I am missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! I do hope that he is continuously thriving!! ;-D
    --Raelyn

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    1. LOL, I was just thinking of you and how I'm letting you down. Ramsey's doing great. I'll be sure to post something soon. I hope you are looking forward to 30! I'm 38 and still in denial.

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  4. Lisa....
    You are not "letting me down", Friend!! I just miss your posts and updates {Even positive news!!} on Ramsey!! ;)
    I am looking forward to 30. I haven't any clue why, though!! ;-D
    --Raelyn

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  5. Somebody "told" me that Ramsey is 2 1/2 today!! Hmmm. I wonder where I read that.... ;-D
    Happy 2 1/2 mark, Little Dude!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  6. Lisa....
    It has been over three months since you last posted on this Blog!! I am still missing Ramsey, my Kindred Spirit CDH Buddy!! How is he doing? ;)
    --Raelyn

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  7. Hi!! I created another Blog today--just for diverse Writing Projects!!--check it out at this address, if you would like!! ;)
    http://writing--projects.blogspot.com/ .
    --Raelyn

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