Aspen has had a healthy month. Lindsey and Chris have been really careful not to get him around a lot of people and it's paid off. Not only has Aspen been healthy, but our entire family has been. In the midst of so much sickness all around us… we couldn't be more grateful for HEALTH this month.
The flu or even a chest cold can be a serious thing for Aspen and could actually land him in the hospital. We all try our best not to live in fear of sickness but to simply be aware. We are hoping for an early spring.
We found this product back when Lindsey was in college and was getting sick pretty often:
We take the adult version and now Aspen can take the children's version! HOORAY! This stuff seems to work amazingly well at building the immune system.
This has become our motto for getting around people that are sick or that think they MAY be getting sick. SO cute but so informative. "You may not come here with a cough. If you do, I'll see you off."
Love it!
Before I share any more for the month… Let me start off by saying we are SO grateful for your prayers, love and support in 2014. Progress towards a CURE was made and it was in part due to your generosity!
We are praying that 2015 will be the year for a CURE!
Please take a moment…. right NOW to GIVE back.
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-shortening, genetic disease that will one day likely cause Aspen to struggle to breathe. The thought makes my heart SINK. I can't bear the thought of it.
Aspen ALREADY takes at least 20 pills EVERY day so that he can digest his food but that's not all. To keep the thick, sticky mucus from building up in his lungs, Lindsey and Chris must help him complete over an hour of daily breathing treatments and physical chest therapy. That time will continue to increase as he grows older.
Most symptoms don't show up in a child with Cystic Fibrosis until they are early school age. We are hoping and praying for a CURE before Aspen realizes the significance of his disease.
Right now...There is no cure for cystic fibrosis.
Until a cure is found, we are willing to do whatever it takes to keep Aspen healthy. That's why we are asking for your help.
Your donation of $20, $50, $100, $250 or whatever you can give (no amount is too small) would mean the world to our family. We have set a goal of $10,000 and we believe we can achieve that with your help.
As you count the blessings in your life in 2015, I hope you will think of Aspen and all that are battling this disease. Your generosity can help the CF Foundation end this terrible disease.
You can mail me a check made payable to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation OR you can visit www.facebook.com/aspensjourneywithcf for more information on how to give to TEAM ASPEN! (It must be given on his page to count towards his team).
Thank you for helping Aspen to have a brighter tomorrow!
Thank you for caring. Thank you for giving. We appreciate you SO much! And more importantly… Aspen thanks you!
This makes me sad to think about…
Help us make CF stand for CURE FOUND instead of Cystic Fibrosis!
We ended the year in an unusual fashion for us. We love, love to go to the mountains at New Years. Since Bennett was only 8 days old, we opted for a fun time in the basement. :) It was just good to be together. Healthy! Safe!
Aspen has such a great time in the basement. He can run and jump and play to his heart's content down there. He loves, LOVES Percy (better known as Thomas the Train) and being thrown in the air. We had a great time watching Dick Clark's New Years Eve, eating Mellow Mushroom pizza and playing! Aspen said, "Good throw, Pops" and we all laughed so hard. It was a good throw. We're getting used to him talking in sentences and it's SO cute.
We found out on January 5th, 2015 that Bennett Rainier does NOT have Cystic Fibrosis! This is Bennett saying PRAISE the Lord and YESSSS!!!! We were so excited, grateful and every emotion you can think of. We cried happy tears and are SO thankful. I believe Aspen is going to be the best big brother and that Bennett and Aspen will be BFF's. I can't wait to watch them play together.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has a mission and how COOL that Aspen's picture was a face to that mission (4th picture down on the left side). I love how his sweet face helps put a face to CF!
Lindsey and her boys on New Years Day. SO much to be thankful for!
His face couldn't be any sweeter. He loves Dr. Seuss!
His silliness makes my heart so happy! He has the best personality. He loves life and finds the silliest things funny. Just this week I was telling Bow Valley to stop and Aspen started BELLY laughing! For no reason. Aspen said…"No, no. Stop it, Bow!" …as he pointed at her. He thinks that is hilarious for some reason. Dee Dee loves that he has that way of laughing and he's not even sure why.
This is the face of ONE excited boy! Aspen got a new slide and a ball pit from his Mom and Dada and he is having a blast with it. He loves the outdoors so much, so what's better than to try to bring the fun things of the outdoors INSIDE. That face says it all!
Aspen wasn't quick to warm up to Bennett but he's getting there now that he knows he is staying! ha!
Aspen LOVES to take pictures now. Well, let me correct that. He loves to take selfies with his Dee Dee! :) He says…"Cheese, please…DEE DEE… Cheese!" I love how he copies and imitates.
We've had a few warmer days this month and that makes us all happy. Aspen's Mama, Dada and Bennett were able to go to the park and play. Lindsey said he cried when it was time to go home. Oh how he loves to be outside!
Makes my heart melt!!!!
Aspen won't stop long enough to take pictures but boy is he fun to chase around. I love to watch him run through the yard with his legs and hips swinging from side to side.
He loves to play with Bow Valley so much!
Aspen loves his Pops! Pops takes Aspen downstairs and watches Percy with him and jumps on the couch. LOL Aspen will come in the house wanting to know where Pops is and when he sees him…. Aspen says…"Pops… Percy, down!" as he grabs his finger and leads the way. These three make my heart so full!
A little Thomas and puff time with Pops!
Aunt Nelly (better known as Daddy) hahaha sure loves these two!
A lazy Sunday morning with his Dada and Bennett. Chris is so good to stay home with the boys and let Lindsey have some adult time.
We love to spoil Aspen! So thankful Lindsey let's us take him away for "Aspen night with Dee Dee and Pops." We went to Publix shopping (yes, he loves to pick out things). As soon as we walked into Publix, Aspen started screaming…. "Dee Dee!!!! Apple, GROP (better known as a grape), balllllllllooooon, baaga (better known as a banana), orange, Dee Dee!!!" It was the cutest thing. He waved and said, "HEY" to everyone and scored a sticker at the register for saying, "Thanks!"
We found these yummy smoothies at Publix. Aspen needs about twice the number of calories as a child his age so getting those calories in him can sometimes call for being a little more creative than normal.
Dee Dee decided to get Aspen a big boy sandwich at Chick-fil-a and he ate the entire thing. He thought he was so big. He was quite the fan!
We couldn't leave Publix without a Monster balloon! :)
Aspen is so full of life. He is so funny has such the sweet spirit. He's SO cute, happy and energetic and we have dreams for his life. Our family wants to make sure he achieves these dreams, and many more.
Please support Cystic Fibrosis Awareness by giving today. We would LOVE for you to form your own team to raise money for Aspen. We would love a one time donation. We would love for you to walk with us on May 16th at 8:30am on the Georgia Tech Campus (to raise awareness). There are so many ways you can help us reach our goal. Please be a part of something BIG tomorrow.
Message me… debbiethomason314@gmail.com OR see Aspen's Facebook page for more information on how to give!
Aspen will have his 3 month check-up in February. He is thinning out some and we pray that they won't be concerned. Many children his age have a feeding tube and that is certainly something that we want to avoid. He has a great appetite, most of the time. He has a hard time gaining weight since his pancreas doesn't work. Please pray that he will maintain his weight as he grows. Please pray that he will remain healthy during the remainder of flu season. Please pray for people to give to this great cause and please pray for a CURE! We are trusting and believing!
Thank you for caring, praying and giving!
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