Chasing Rainbows: Giving In...

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Giving In...

I had big plans for this week. With both boys off from school for Spring Break and Miss Sara back from her trip to Jamaica, I had all these great ideas for how to spend our time. There was going to be crafts and a trip to the Aquarium and a visit to the Easter Bunny and more. Tomorrow is Thursday and we've not done anything on my list yet. Why? Because of me.

I've been sick since early last week. What I thought was just a cold coming on lasted all through the wedding weekend (making it not very fun to fly!) and continued to get worse. Last night, as I sat in bed wincing in pain, I knew it was time to give in. This morning I headed to the doctor and was told I have a double ear AND sinus infections. At least that explains why I'm miserable. I do hate going on an antibiotic, but I'm desperate for relief at this point. What can you do...

Hopefully tomorrow I'll wake up feeling a little bit better! We have eggs to decorate, a bunny to visit (although last year Brian wanted NOTHING to do with the guy!) and wild horses couldn't keep me from our Friday plans! Friday is Gavin's 1/2 birthday!! Can you believe he'll be halfway to SIX? We'll be taking him to Arnold's Family Fun Center where he loves to go on rides.

This week I have an assignment to videotape Gavin using the communication cards I made for him. Last week, when it was just me and the boys, Gavin did a great job touching the picture to request his books - and also his milk. Now, with the pressure of getting it on video for his speech therapist - he won't cooperate. Figures.

Brian loves to do this communication activity with Gavin and he jumped right in.

He even tried to help take pictures for me.

Although Brian could stand to work on his patience, he sure is a persistent teacher.

If you need a good laugh or two tonight, check out these videos in order and you'll see Brian's patience wearing thin as he asks Gavin to "touch the picture"...

Take one

Take two

Take three

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3 comments:

Striped shirt loverMarch 27, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Hope you feel better soon. The videos are too funny.
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marie clareMarch 29, 2013 at 9:38 AM
That was fun to watch, wish brian could come to NJ to teach Ryan
I think Gavin is playing him, I loved when Brian turned his back and Gavin went "bang bang" lol
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UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 9:48 AM
Love those videos :D
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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!