Chasing Rainbows: I Say That Every Day...

Thursday, January 31, 2013

I Say That Every Day...

I've been thinking of you a lot today, Dad.

I woke up this morning after having a dream about my wedding day. We were talking about sports as you walked me down the aisle. It was kind of a nightmare being that I hate sports - until I remembered how amazing it was that you walked me down the aisle at all.

I've been thinking of you a lot today, Dad.

When the boys were at school, I sat at my computer and got on the phone and was working on "Gavin things" - insurance calls and ordering things for him. I came upon this quote on the internet that I thought you could have written. It was, after all, the way you lived your life...

"To be happy, do not add to your possessions - but subtract from your desires."

I've been thinking of you a lot today, Dad.

I talked to Mom about twenty five times. The house is getting a LOT of attention and a LOT of great feedback and I really think it's going to sell fast. I know you are watching everything and taking care of Mom, as you always did, from your new location. You always had a way of making things happen, no matter what. How you're still doing that from Heaven is anyone's guess - but I am not at all surprised.

I've been thinking of you a lot today, Dad.

As I tucked my sons in bed and whispered my little prayers to Heaven that they stay safe and happy. I thought of all those times I came upon you on your knees next to your bed - probably saying the same prayers for your children.

I've been thinking of you a lot today, Dad.

I say that every day.

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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!