Outfit #2 ...

Hey all!

Here is the second outfit that Sydney wore at the Fashion Show. WOW! What an amazing afternoon! We feel very privileged to be part of such a fantastic event.

I can't even begin try to capture the emotions of the event. You could see the radiant joy not only from the kids on stage, but from the entire audience. I was smiling ear to ear ... shear happiness for each kid. But on the inside, your heart just ached. It ached like you wouldn't believe. Each child had a story, some very apparent, others not quite as much. Every one of them had overcome or was in the process of overcoming their hardship. From a child with Down Syndrome, or one with a congenital disorder, heart/lung disease, or another with a traumatic injury ... my heart was amazed at how their families did it day-in and day-out. I was more in AWE at each and every child on stage. Each one of them is a "HERO" in my eyes. God has given them great courage and strength to get through what they've had to endure.

We are so blessed to have this Children's hospital right here in our own "backyard". Sydney's surgeon, Dr. Loveless, is a very talented, caring and special person. He is as good as they get - "Thanks Doc!"

Big 'hugs' & 'kisses' to all,
-A4