Chasing Rainbows: Part of our Home...

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Part of our Home...

Today was the day.

All of Gavin's therapists (minus Miss Stephanie who had a last minute babysitting emergency) gathered in our playroom so I could somehow, someway convey our gratitude...and our love for them.

When I made the decision not to send Gavin to school when he turned three, I hoped that it was the right one. I just wanted to give him a little more time to get stronger physically. And, as an added bonus, it would give ME time to get stronger emotionally. My life has been wrapped up in Gavin - I wasn't ready to let go.

One by one these women came into our home. One by one I watched my son fall in love with them. And one by one, they became a part of our lives...our hearts...and our home.

Gavin has changed a lot over the last two years. The progress he has made has been wonderful. Not every family gets lucky with therapists - they have to try and try and try again until they find just the right fit. Not us. Five therapists were dropped straight from Heaven just for Gavin. These five women will always be a part of our lives.

So today, we gathered. There was a giant cookie...a small present...and then a homemade gift. Talking about the last two years is one thing. Talking about the progress Gavin has made as he makes it is another. But seeing it all together in one short movie? That's something else. Something that requires a lot of tissues. Especially when you reach the end. You've been warned.

I give you...

home.

4 comments:

SusanAugust 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Beautiful. You were one lucky family to have such wonderful women doing great things with your superhero (and his faithful sidekick). Blessings to all of you and to them!
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AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 9:23 PM
I love it and I'm sure all the special ladies love it so much!!!
Michele in ny
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Traci WeirichAugust 22, 2012 at 4:52 PM
That was awesome! He has come SO FAR!
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PegAugust 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM
That was awesome...thanks for making my day :) What a wonderful group of ladies for such a wonderful kid.
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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!