Chasing Rainbows: Mother's Day Week!...

Monday, May 7, 2012

Mother's Day Week!...

I am officially proclaiming this week as Mother's Day Week!! Every day between now and Sunday, Mother's Day, I have something planned on this blog to celebrate my own Mom. It's no secret that I love my Mom a LOT. And it's also no secret that I love BEING a Mom. I take a lot of my inspiration from how I was 'mothered' growing up. Not a day goes by that my Mom doesn't cross my mind when I do something with or for the boys...say something to them...or think of something that I want to do with them in the future because it's something she did with me.

So each day, I'm going to write about ONE of those thing as a tribute to my Mom. I would love it (really love it!!) if you would leave a comment telling me one thing about YOUR Mom. And, if your Mom is still living, I encourage you to let her know.

Back Rubs

My Mom used to sit on the side of my bed and softly (just with her fingertips!) rub my back. Sometimes it would be to put me to sleep. Sometimes it would be to comfort me. And sometimes, lying on my belly in the dark, it would be the time I would open up and share things with her. It really became a special "thing" between us. She even rubbed my back as an adult - many times! - after a breakup, an illness, depression, etc. I definitely rub the boys backs - just the same way. And I hope that as they grow up it will be a special time between us - a place where they will feel comfortable opening up to me with what is going on in their lives. My Mom's backrubs were more than just backrubs. They helped create a special bonding experience between us as Mother and Daughter that I will treasure forever.

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p.s....Tomorrow morning at 8am is my first IEP experience with the school district! I really don't know what to expect, but I'm considering this a "practice run" for the "real" IEPs that will happen for the rest of his school life! Since I have no intention of sending him to Kindergarten this year, this IEP will not officially be used. I'll explain more in tomorrow journal. Wish me luck! Sitting through an IEP with a terrible cold doesn't sound too fun!!

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Gavin's Playground Project

Gavin's Playground Project was born from my desire to see an "All Abilities" playground built at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. This is the hospital where Gavin spent a lot of time during his life... and where he ultimately died, surrounded by friendly and familiar faces. To mark the one year anniversary of his death, I held a fundraiser on April 5, 2014. You can read all about it in THIS post.

We raised a LOT of money, but not enough for a playground! If you would like to contribute to help make this playground a reality - so no kids will ever have to sit on the sidelines watching their peers play - you can contribute directly to the hospital through the Chasing Rainbows fundraising page HERE. Your donation will go directly to the hospital for the playground and is tax deductible. You can also create your own fundraising team page and start collecting donations in honor of anyone you want!! There is also a mailing address on their page if you prefer to mail a check. Designate your contribution in memory of Gavin Leong - or write in that this is for the playground so your dollars will go to the right place. Thank you for your support of Gavin's Playground Project!

Gavin's Trust Project

I created "Gavin's Trust Project" to help support Gavin's friends who receive services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. I wanted to continue to try to "make the impossible... possible" for kids like Gavin, knowing well how hard it can be to get much needed "special needs" items. It makes me happy to know that even after his death, Gavin continues to help others. Click HERE to learn more about the Trust Project! All of your donations, big and small, will be added to Gavin's Trust Project to help therapists and teachers get what they need for children in this program. You can write a check made out to CCIU and mail it to: Chester County Intermediate Unit, c/o Deb Hiller, 455 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. Please be sure to add "Gavin's Trust Project" in the memo. Thank you on behalf of me and my little superhero!