Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Sydney's Back Surgery Cancelled ...

Hey all,

Sydney's surgery that was scheduled for this Friday, December 21st has been CANCELLED. Sydney is wheezing & coughing a little bit ... her lungs are supposed to be 'clear' for at least two weeks before surgery.

Thank you everyone for your continued prayers!

We'll keep you posted.
-A4

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Merry Christmas!!!



Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

-A4

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

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

Monday, December 3, 2007

Belles and Beaus Fashion Show ...



Hello everyone!

Here is just one of my photos of at the Fashion Show from this past Saturday. This was my first outfit that I showcased down the "runway". I really, really had a lot of FUN. I was so excited for the show and was glad that so many family & friends were there to watch me. I would like to thank Ms. Nancy for 'sponsoring' the tickets to the show. Also for the following who came to support me at the show: Missy V, Ms. Pat (& friend), Nana, Audrey, Aejah, Vance, Brett, Ms. Leslie, Mary Jean, Mr. Tom, Ricky, Sarah, Hannah, Ila, Savannah, Ms. Carolyn, Sally Jane, Ms. Debbie and of course Mom, Dad & Spencer.

I have more pictures from the show ... I'll have to tell my mom and dad to put them on the blog.

Love & Laughs,

Sydney