ITS MY PARTY

Yesterday we celebrated Simons first Birthday with family and friends. It was an amazing day. Simon had so much fun and we were so blessed with everyone coming and enjoying the time with Simon. He loved every aspect of it and he was feeling really good. He soaked up every move all the kids were making, he watched as the grown ups talked and laughed and he loved opening his presents. He was a little reluctant to dig into the cake but quickly got over that as you can see in the photo. Our hearts were filled with happiness and smiles just being able to enjoy the day and seeing Simon enjoy himself soooooo much. My heart is still smiling today.

We had a very unexpected surprise when Daves sister presented us with rosary bracelets and a rosary chain that she and some of her friends had made in asking people to continue to pray for Simon and his health and a good working immune system. Daves sister, Rose, some of her friends, Donna S., Kathi, Donna K. and Daves mom helped to make the bracelets and together with my sister Denise and best friend Patti they all took donations for Simon and for us and presented this to us at Simons party yesterday. We were overwhelmed and cannot thank everyone who took the time to do this and everyone who donated for this cause enough. It really filled our hearts with strength to know so many people who don't even know us are praying and caring about Simon. God Bless you all and thank you so much. I will leave you with this....

Imperfections are what life tests us with.

A toast to life, is living it well
and loving often,
and celebrating triumphs.
laughing, believing, healing, sharing

Show your love, share your tears
For a single minute can sweep away a thousand years.
Don't let go
even in the pain
take off your shoes, and dance in the rain.
At dawn the sun will rise
Its then that you will realize
That all that is good
all that matters to date
Is all that you embrace and celebrate.......

Keep the Faith, Keep praying. God Bless Tracy and David