Happy Birthday!

Five years ago, Calleigh arrived at 2:35 am.  When I held her, I knew she was who I had been waiting for.

February 26, 2015

Dear Calleigh,

I'm writing this on February 26th about the time I went into labor with you five years ago.  Eight months ago today you had your first brain surgery and we received your cancer diagnosis, so the sobering thought hits me that today could be very different if that week in June had played out differently.  I'm so grateful that today we made a snowman, took a nap together, built Legos, and planned what you would do at daycare tomorrow for your birthday.  Without you I cannot breathe.  Happy Birthday, Princess!!  You are everything I dreamed for and together as a family we can do anything.  I am so proud of you.  You have big things ahead on the horizon and I cannot wait to see where life takes us next.  

Love, 

Mommy

She Leaves a Little Sparkle Wherever She Goes...

Beauty Comes from Within

Calleigh had the unique opportunity to be photographed by photographer Rick Guidotti. We were selected as one family to participate though Kidnetics where Calleigh has therapy. I love the whole message behind his campaign of Positive Exposure. As a special educator I felt that part of my job was to educate others about my students, to see the child who loved animals, made me laugh, or gave the best hugs. The disability was always second to the child and I believe every child has purpose and a strength. It was my job go bring that out. I have the same philosophy with Calleigh. She is not defined by her cancer, side effects of surgery, etc. She is first and foremost a beautiful creation who has a purpose in all of this. I'm thankful for this opportunity for others to see her and other children the way we as parents do.

News Coverage of the Presentation

Upcoming for Calleigh
Round 4 of chemo
At some point in the next month or so another MRI
Her 5th birthday the end of the month!!!

She's having fun at daycare and I am enjoying having her close to me during the day.

Thank you for your prayers!!