Trick or Treat....

Fall Pictures-

Today was perfect for picture taking! It was 80,sunny,and light winds! Thank you to Kiera who helped me set up and seat everyone! Here are our fall Pictures! I love these! Such great smiles! Hope you all enjoy them! 

*Nursing*

I wanted to say sorry for the lack of post recently, I updated the blog last night with pictures from the past couple weeks. I found out 3 weeks ago we were approved to have a aid come in now for a slotted number of hours a week so I can start COLLEGE to obtain my LPN! You have read that right! I am now an enrolled student, and will be starting school this spring. I had a couple test I needed to pass so all my extra time (as if I have much) has been applied to working on these. I wont be posting much, as I know that I wont have any extra time...for the next 2 years...its appears. I know in the end it will all be worth it!  Once I get my PN (LPN) I will follow soon after with my RN. I will still post pictures from time to time and a small post about how things have been...

On a side note, with the funds from "Giving For Gabby" we were able to handicap our van, build a ramp out front, and purchase a second car to help prevent so many miles being places on the van. They also got her IPAD, tons of apps to go on it, and are going to order her switch.We cant say thanks enough to everyone who has helped along the way. The other girls also got a room makeover, that will include new paint, wall deco they have already purchased and in Kiera's room will be a complete redo as we will be removing all the paneling up there. It has been an answered prayer!

*Gabby was sick, and we spent last Thursday night in the ER. She has it in her lungs again. Lots of chest PT, Cough Assist, Nebulizer medication and a very strong antibiotic she is now on the mend. :) Its good to have a Gabby back! Its the moments where she is not doing so good that always scare us. Thank you to all that pray for her in her time of need and on a daily basis! It means more than words can say!

Thank you to all who follow us on our daily live!

~Maria

Pumpkin Carving!

Soccer 2012

 Soccer 2012- this is the girls second year playing and I can tell how much they have improved since last year! They are rocking it! Keep up the good work girls!

~Kiera~ Student of the week!

I know,I know...How do I raise these smart kids! I have to say Kiera is by far the most driven child I have! She reads, and reads and reads, and studies, and studies, and studies! Keep up the great work Kiera! You make me proud!  Her teacher wrote the following about her :

Mrs. Stouffer selected Kiera because she is a hard worker and is always doing things to improve her work. She has been asking more questions in class and checking her work over carefully. Kiera is always will to contribute to class discussions and is usually the first to be ready when it is time to begin learning. She is always willing to help whenever it is needed. she is a true pleasure to have in class. We are excited to have this chance to recognize achievements in and out of the classroom!

Ronald McDonald House- Akron, Ohio



"The Giving Doll"- Each part of Gabby's doll was made by one person "Such as the hair, eyes, clothing,sewing" and around her neck it says "My name is Megan, I was made to GIVE you faith, love, hope, joy and comfort during this special time." ♥ They were so Kind they also got one out for each of the girls! So now they all have "The Giving Doll" and each one matches the child it was given to. ♥ You can find :The Giving Doll" on facebook! Look them up and see what they are all about! They also accept donation, and helping hands in making these doll's. Consider making a difference and help make a child's day! 



I am always wanting to give back, and I have found a way to give back to the Ronald McDonald house in Akron. We often stay there if Gabby is going to have a surgery or multiple appointments in multiple days.  Its a home away from home for so many family's. They provide meals, snack  foods, presents to the kids, and a warm hug. During "Giving for Gabby" we asked the town of Payne to collect pop tabs for us. I am so happy that we could make such a large donation of pop tabs! With each trip we make I will make a stop past the house to make a donation. They are always accepting travel sized items, pop tabs and food. If you have a donation please feel free to drop it off at Carol's Main Street Makeovers, or drop it past my house. :) I also have a Giving for Gabby option off to the right of my page. If you would like to donate money, please state so under the donation , and what you would like it to be used for-food, travel sized items, ect.... I will make sure every time we go we take pictures. Thanks again to everyone who helped!