Silver linings

If I was given a choice about my life many years ago, I probably wouldn't have chosen this life....And Yet, this life has blessed us in so many ways. The people we have met through the years (many of whom we probably wouldn't have if life were different) have been the best gift we could have received. This week was spent in the presence of some of these special people who have made our life so much better.


We started our week at the Harlem Globetrotters. It was so much fun to have some time as a family. Thank you to HopeKids for providing us opportunities to create memories.

Tuesday we had a meet and greet at TCU with the students who are in charge of this years Dance Marathon supporting the hospital. Alex asked one of his best friends to join us. This friendship is one of the things I am most grateful for in Alex's life. Ellie and Alex have been friends for years and their relationship has grown closer over time. Ellie loves Alex for Alex and all his quirkiness. She once told her Mom she didn't even really know what was wrong with Alex because they don't talk about it, it just doesn't matter. Everyone needs a friend in their life who loves you know matter what.

Today we had had the chance to tell our story on the radio for the annual Cook Children's Radiothon. When most people think of the hospital, it is with trepidation and fear. Not us. We love our hospital. We love our doctors and nurses. We love the child life staff. We even have relationships with some of the janitorial staff and cafeteria workers. But there is a whole other side most people don't have the privilege of seeing. The people who work behind the scenes. The administration and the foundation who are in charge of fundraising. We have had the honor of working with them for the past 4 years and have grow to love them dearly. They have listened to us tell our story countless times. They have encouraged us, they have supported us, they have prayed for us. Our lives are so much better because they are a part of it.

After the Radiothon, we were able to spend a few hours with our precious Erin. When she walked into our home two and a half years ago we never could have imagined how much she would come to mean to us. She truly is family (as Maddy made sure to tell her a hundred times today). When she stopped working to have Greyson, we made a promise to each other that our relationship wouldn't change. We have held up our bargain and seen each other several times this month. She truly loves my kids more then almost anyone and they love her.

 We continue to walk this journey surrounded by love and choosing joy. Thank you for walking with us. Please pray for my boy  (and all of us) as we say goodbye on Monday to Zoey as she leaves for training.

Ali

If you would like to help us complete Zoey's training, click here. We currently have enough for 2 months of training, but she may need up to 6 months.