Somehow, 74 days have passed since I last wrote here…
There have been so many things I’d like to share with you, but I’ve let the words get swept into life business. Each weekend, I’d think “This next week, I’ll start again…” and each week would slip by while I thought of this site like a long lost friend I’ve been meaning to call.
Chase deals with moving things out of the living space…
Change of any kind is especially challenging for a child like Chase, but he weathered it nicely and wow, the look on his face when he saw the re-made room… WORTH IT.
We are so blessed!
Enjoy!
~MbM~
Our most humble thanks to Lou Manfredini of HouseSmarts TV, design ninja Nathan Fischer, and the Buikema’s Ace Hardware employees who put together this amazing gift.
These days, it feels like we are waking up to bad and worse news every day in which coups and killings mix with hate and stealing. At times, even our words aren’t our own and too many are out to take advantage, so today, this week, I want to share something amazing with you.
These pictures represent a whole day of GOOD.
Nope, more than that, actually: a day of WONDERFUL.
It was a day last week when people came together around a common cause and lovingly, sacrificially sought to make a difference in the lives around them.
People were stepping out of their comfort zones left and right and you know what was left on the course?
No matter what’s in your newspaper, your in-box, or your social media feed today, there are a lot of amazing people out there quietly doing wonderful things all day, every day.
-MbM-
Chase with his new special friend and encourager, former Chicago Bears (and super bowl champion!) place kicker, Kevin Butler – you guys, this was a special connection for Chase
With Robbie Gould as we kick off the pairings party
Bob helps Chase sign his Lurie trading cards
Chase tries to jump for a “high five” from former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, Roberto Garza
Former Chicago Bulls championship center, Bill Wennington looks up to Chase’s friend, superstar Matthew
Chase has to get on Bob’s shoulders to greet former Chicago Bears offensive tackle, James “Big Cat” Williams
Chase being Chase with The Ace Foundation’s Chris Doucet
Spending some time with former White Sox outfielder, Mike Huff
Darcy and Harlow (Lurie patient and cancer survivor) show off their many autographs while representing the hospital
Chase gets lessons in using his new selfie stick from NFL quarterback Matt Blanchard
Chase and Harlow bum a ride on the course with their new best friend, Robbie
My favorite picture ever – Robbie Gould with some of the Lurie kids and their siblings. The love and joy in this picture is amazing!
Amazing Women Alert! Lurie’s CMN Director, Morgan Shea poses with Darcy and the Ace Foundation’s Chris Doucet.
