Recognition

May 17, 2010

I received a call today from the local March of Dimes chapter. For the walk here in Midland, the Grace Elizabeth Butler team came in second for the most amount of money donated. This did not inlcude the $10,000 donation because that donation was made to the main office, not to the local chapter.

In addition, we won first place for the "best use of the mission" t-shirt. I had to ask her exactly what that meant. Basically, they liked our t-shirt the best because the design of the t-shirt showed the best use of the March of Dimes mission. Apparently she is going to be presenting me with some plaques as well. I will let you all know as soon as she gives them to me!

Abby's Tutu

I just had to share this picture of Rick wearing Abby's new tutu and her sunglasses.

I'm sure you will all enjoy it!

San Antonio Walk

May 8, 2010

I went to San Antonio to participate in my third and final March of Dimes walk for 2010. I walked with my sister Diana and her family and my brother David and his wife Cathy.

Cesar and TJ


Karina, Tina, and Abby

Check out my tutu!!

Sly, Diana, and Karina

Many thanks to everyone (again) who walked, donated, and/or supported us. I have had tremendous joy from this entire experience. It feels good to be pro-active and to do something of importance and value in honor of my daughter, Grace. I plan on walking in her name every year, so don't be surprised if you hear from me again next year!!! :)

10,000 Thank You's

May 2, 2010

So one of my fellow fundraisers for the March of Dimes walk for Midland pledged to raise $10,000. I saw that pledge and honestly thought he put too many zeros! Well, it wasn't a mistake. My friend donated $10,000 in Grace's name! That put our total raised at $13,000!!! I was overwhelmed to say the least!

How do you thank someone for such a generous donation? Somehow "thank you" just doesn't seem like enough. It really got me thinking. God sent his son to be our saviour. Jesus had to die on the cross. Somehow "thank you God" just doesn't seem enough, does it?

Please say a special prayer to bless my friend and his family, because my thank you just doesn't feel adequate!

Walk for Babies!

May 1, 2010

Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of the Grace Elizabeth Butler team! For those who raised money, those who walked, & for those who were there to support each and everyone of us!


Together as a team we raised almost $3000 for the March of Dimes!!!!

The kids had a great time walking with us! Abby wasn't too crazy about the giant Rockhounds dog though!
Abby and Cookie taking a stroll!

Abby showed her spirit by walking and running. She was done riding in the stroller and wanted to be like everyone else and walk for her baby sister, Grace!

My dad came up to walk with us too!

TJ had a blast with his buddy Jacob! They were running all over the place! They all should sleep good tonight!

One more walk to go next weekend in San Antonio!!!