Water babies

My boys are the happiest when they are doing what they love to do best, swimming!!! Whether at the beach, or in the pool, once they get in, it's almost a nightmare to get them back out. My younger son Evan was so excited in this picture. It is the first time ever that mommy let go and let him do his thing, (of course I was right there, lol) The arm floaties were the best investment I ever made.

My little hero

This is my 4 year old son Evan. He was born 7 weeks premature. We didn't find out until he was about 2 years old that he was diagnosed having Cerebral Palsy. He has been tested numerous times. He shows no sign of mental retardation or anything else. His eating is good, his speech is fine and he is slowly catching up to the age he is supposed to be at. Although he has high muscle tone in his legs and one arm, that doesn't slow him down one bit. He does the bunny hop on the ground to get where he needs to go. He is due to have his first of many surgeries on August 9th. I am scared to death because it is such a risk. He is only 24 lbs. to date and doctor's usually don't want to put a child under anesthesia until they are at least weighing 25 lbs. or more. In my son's case, he is having a growth spurt finally, but is becomming hunch back because of the tightness, so they can't put it off any longer. They are going to cut the tendons in both ankles and in the groin area. We are hoping that he will be able to use arm crutches when this is all finished, instead of being confined to a wheelchair. After he gets his full leg casts off 6 weeks from surgery, I know he will be ready to go. Nothing keeps this child down. He is a true inspiration to me as well as to others. I couldn't ask for a better son!!! Please keep him in your prayers for this up-coming battle.

This is dedicated to my father and very good friend.

July 17, 1941-March 28, 2006

Happy Birthday dad....I love you and miss you very much!!!

THE BEST

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and he whispered, "come with me". With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, got broke our hearts to prove to us, he chose to take the best.

My heart goes out to everyone who has lost someone dear to them. I miss you dad.

All my boys