3 Trees

 March 29, 2012   Our family planted 3 Trees for Mason.  The first 2 trees were planted at Corporate Woods.  We have always watched fireworks at Corporate Woods, ran the Head for the Cure.  Also American Adoptions is located there.  3 wonderful reasons...and the boys rode their bike through the trails.  It was an AMAZING day.  The last tree was very special as our family and friends met at Bluejacket Pool to remember Mason.  It was a day just how Mason would have planned, bubbles, kites, sidewalk chalk, Ice Cream, Gummi bears and music. Most importantly his friends were there. Even those they could not make it were there in spirit. His heroes from the Overland Park Fire Department watered the tree after all the kids planted the tree.  Words can not express how thankful we are for your continued support and love.  Mason you are forever in the hearts of so many.  We love you and how we miss you...

Tree Planting March 29

Live, Laugh, Love, and Splash!! Everyone is invited to help plant a tree in Memory of Mason on March 29 at 4 p.m. The tree planting will take place at Bluejacket Pool at 101st and Bond in Overland Park. Mason loved to swim and he celebrated his 7th and 9th birthday at Bluejacket. We will be wearing green and remembering our brave little soul.   We love you Mason!! 

We are Planting a Tree

 Everyone is invited...March 29th we will plant a tree in memory of Mason at 4p.m.  We will be visiting Bluejacket Pool to find a perfect spot. Mason celebrated his 7th and 9th birthday at Bluejacket.  He loved to swim.   We will also be serving ice cream with sprinkles of gummi bears.
  The pool is located at 101st and Bond in Overland Park.

It's hard to believe that it's been one year.   Grief still attacks with no warning on any given day.  Tears fall at random, something as simple as a Star Wars lunch bag.  Or Ally wanting me to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid book ( write you own).  Inside Mason's handwriting filled the first 20 pages.  I froze at our family picture. The star on my shirt made me smile.  The empty pages so hard to flip through; reminding me of the emptiness inside our hearts.

THANK YOU BROOKRIDGE GIRLS!!!

What an AMAZING weekend!! It all started on Friday.  Words cannot begin to express how proud and honored we are at the Brookridge girls for honoring Mason and raising money for the Tigers at the KC Zoo.  We are so thankful and feel so loved.  Thank you for keeping Mason's memory alive.  I still can not believe it has been almost one year.  We have finally thought of some places to plant a tree as March 29th approaches we will be hopefully working out the details.  Thank you for keeping Mason in your hearts.  A special THANK you and hug to the Brookridge 5th grade girls for working so hard and dedicating your dance to Mason.  He was so happy, SNOW fell from the sky that morning.  Live, Laugh, Love and Roar like a Tiger!

The rest of the weekend was fabulous too!  Maverick has been wanting a Buddy for Rex and a  dog to call his own so when we just happened to find "Buddy" a 6-year old cocker spaniel mix it was truly a match from the start.

Thank you SEW much Harrisonville Log Cabin Quilters Club

Mimi and Quilt Designed by Papa

 WOW.....  Still amazed at the love and support from last night's meeting in Harrisonville.  Maverick shared his Wiscurzoos.  Mimi shared some quilts and we all had a great time.  Maverick was SEW excited to get more material and stuffing!!  What a blessing!   We can not wait to share the stories of the Wiscurzoos and their adventures from the donated material.  We hope each Wiscurzoo adds a special blessing to your life.  Each time you hug your Wiscurzoo may you feel love, laughter and joy.    Smiles and the biggest thank you!!! I know Maverick will remember this night forever, thank YOU!!

Some of the donated material

Maverick and his Wiscurzoos

Happy Valentines Day

 Thank you 4th graders for making 77cards for the Ronald McDonald house in Kansas City. It meant so much to our family. Mason Valentines continue to spread joy.  Happy Valentines Day!
Celebrate the love and happiness in your life everyday.  Thank you.

The picture above is the lobby of the Ronald McDonald house.


As I was going through all of last years cards, so many we hold close to our hearts and have saved...like the one below from a 9 year old girl; somebody somewhere, straight to our hearts.  This is why we are here... for Hope and inspiration. Thank you Nora.

February Update

Full speed ahead.  Thank you for understanding how crazy life can be. Friends, you are on our mind and in our hearts.  Please forgive us if we have not told you recently how much you mean to us.   I feel like I can't catch up as life is moving by.  Thank you friends, you are the sunshine that peeks through the fog. Thank you.  It just does not seem possible that March is around the corner.   There are a list of events ahead; we would be honored if you'd like to join us. Thank you for remembering Mason.  Thank you friends and family.

 Wiscurzoo update: Since January, Maverick has sold 104 Wiscurzoos and donated 18. Yesterday, Wiscurzoos made their first debut as "birthday party favors"at a Bowling party.
  February 23, Maverick is invited to speak in Harrisonville at a quilter's guild.  
A HUGE thank you to Marilyn. Thank you for helping stuff, sew and sell Wiscurzoos.  We are so thankful for your time and support.



Valentines Day - the 4th graders at Maverick's school are making Valentines by using the cards we received in the mail last year.  Maverick and I will then deliver to the Ronald McDonald houses in Kansas City, Mo.    It means so much to be sharing the love and smiles from last year.

THANK YOU!!   A BIG THANK YOU to the  Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa for their silent auction to benefit St. Jude.  All the money raised will be donated in Mason's name.  We are so honored, our deepest thanks.   Thank you everyone for your time, dedication and your support.  

I am speechless.  Soon after the auction,we received the most inspiring invitation from the Brookridge Girl Scouts. They are honoring Mason and the tigers at their father/daughter dance.  I can not begin to tell you how much this means to us.   To Mason. 

HOPE is alive, thanks to YOU.  Thank you for being a part of our journey.

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS (Details TBA)

March 2- The Brookridge Girl Scouts father/daughter dance.  

March 29-We will plant a tree in memory of Mason and release green balloons.  We would love to see everyone wear Make a Difference shirts and wear green.  

April 28 at Corporate Woods Walk for Wishes (benefit for Make-a-Wish)

May- We hope the Sumatran tigers at the KC Zoo will have a remodeled cage (this will be temporary until further expansion of the zoo)  We are so EXCITED for the  TIGERS!!! 

June 9-  Braden's Hope for Childhood Cancer Walk in Olathe

August  26- Head for the Cure in Corporate Woods-We would love to see everyone again this year!

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