Yesterday was a VERY good day. The morning started off awesome...my parents' next door neighbors, Cecil and Charlotte, lent us a small adult wheelchair while we wait for Natalia's. Natalia is in love. She and Papa went out and about running morning errands. She then came to the clubhouse for her school lessons with Mrs Hansen because Papa had to take Sophia to play rehersal. The 25 yards from our front door to the clubhouse was like travel across the city for her. It was exciting to do something different and with the wheelchair she was able to sit at a table to do her lesson rather then use her lapdesk on the couch. After her school, we all went to pick up Pia then off to Build-A-Bear for a Make-A-Wish send off party. Natalia's godmother Marcy's company made a large donation to Central Valley Make A Wish in Natalia's name...so Natalia was able to help sponsor Kassie's wish vacation for a Disney Cruise. The whole party was a blast to watch.
These wishes are so important to kids in medical crisis. You can feel the strain that they are under and know that these wishes help relive that pressure for long enough that they are able to take up the battle with renewed hope and vigor. Just to have that breathing space that that that......For some kids it is a trip, for some it is a laptop, for others it is to meet John Elway (yes old school Bronco fan here). For a moment just remember being a child...if you could wish for anything what would it be? That's is the big question that wish grantors ask and then try to grant. What this organization does is truely amazing.
Two more days, then Natalia turns 7. I think I am going to have it down to the seconds by the time Saturday arrives. It is almost as bad as the Christmas count down.
Much love to you all,
Roni
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