Fun Times In December

Below are slide shows from our time in Colorado for Christmas. We got to spend two days with the Deneui's (My College Roommate). Our husbands were present, but of course didn't make it in any of the pictures. Our kids had a blast playing together, and it was a very fun time! Next, are some fun shots of our time with Yiayia and the WA Waldecks (Uncle Steve, Aunt Glory, Riley, Derek, Caleb, and Bodey.) As you can see some special family memories were made! Hope you enjoy!

December Visit with The Deneui's in CO.

Waldeck Family Christmas in CO.

Delivering the Gift Bags to the Clinic

All the bags packed in the van(right).

Here are some of the pictures of our time at Dr. Storch's clinic. It was so much fun to watch the three patients who were there, open their gift bags. (All the others would receive theirs at the clinic Christmas party.) All the goodies were packaged in tote bags and it was such a joy to watch their faces light up. It was emotional of course, but I couldn't help think how excited Logan would be to know that her artwork helped make these kids journey a little lighter for the moment. Each bag was made up of some gifts for the patient, and then several gift cards to some food places and a gas card. We enclosed a letter to each family telling a little of "Logans Race" here on earth and the hope we have knowing she is in heaven, because of Christ's work on the cross. The background to the letter was filled with many of Logan's prints. The whole experience was definitely a highlight of my Christmas season. I have never felt so much passion in giving to others, and of course it helped us to have some purpose in remembering our precious girl this first Christmas with her in heaven. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the project, you all made it possible for us to do this. Please continue to pray for the 17 patients who are currently having treatment there. Most of these children have a form of cancer or a blood disease/disorder. It was bittersweet being there without Logan, yet watching some of these precious children fight their disease gives me a thankfulness that it's all over for Logan. As much as we miss her, God's grace in allowing her to be done is so good! This mom really misses her, but I couldn't imagine having to watch her go through one more prick. So please pray for grace for their journeys and strength for those parents who continue to wait for an outcome whether healing or not.

This is a four year old named Christopher opening his bag.

Notice Christoper was wearing a blue shirt before. He was very excited to put on his new car shirt!

Above is Susana a 14 yr. old with Down Syndrome who is also battling leukemia. She was just tickled with all her new gifts. Logan and Susanna had been in hospital together in the summer of '06, and both shared a love of Nintendo game boy. Notice the original horse picture that Logan gave to the clinic in the background above the treatment bed.

Above Susana is Jasmine a 3 yr old, not so sure about what we were giving her!