CMDSS GALA

The gala is coming up...August 29th! CMDSS has updated the web site and has info on how to purchase tickets...http://www.cmdss.org/index.php Go check it out!!!

Say a little prayer

Please pray for little Liam. He is 2 months old and just underwent repair of his heart. He was born with an AV canal defect. He is still on the ventilator and really needs your prayers. Liam needs for his heart and lungs to get stronger so he can come off the vent. So please, please keep Liam and his parents in your prayers. As a mother, I cannot ever imagine dealing with something like this and it breaks my heart to know what little Liam has, is and will go through...PRAY.

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Sunday Fun

The church took all of the kids to Gaddis Pizza and to the carousel in Meridian on Sunday. Luckily Jack had been fever free for a couple of days so he was able to go. The kids had a blast! We will definitely have to do it again. Jack was in awe of the gameroom at the pizza place. He literally touched everything in there. We were a little hesitant about all the commotion and the noises scaring him, but since he knew where all the sounds were coming from he was good to go!

Kat with the kids

He was not to crazy about this seat...he did better riding than sitting!

B!


Paisley and Jack

Running around the game room

We will definitely take him back : )

Then it was off to the carousel. Jack was not to sure about it at first...he had to warm up to the idea!

Hanging close to Grammie

He came around and loved it!

...even started to look a little bored.

Darb and KK

Eating their cotton candy afterwards, which none of them liked!

Wordless Wednesday

CMDSS Gala 2009

It is time again for the Central Mississippi Down Sydrome Society Gala. It is being held at Luckett Lodge on August 29th. There will be a silent auction, the premiere of the 2010 CMDSS calendar, entertainment by Hunter and the Gators and Marion & Gary Silber will be taking photos again at a special price to benefit CMDSS. Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $75 at the door.

My family and I had a great time last year and would love for anyone to join us this year!!! The silent auction was so much fun with great things to bid on...2 night stay at the Beau, football tickets, pottery, photo session with Marion & Gary, gift certificates to yummy restaurants and so much more! There was also dinner and dancing : ) We also have great family portraits from the gala taken by Gary Silber. Jeramy and I had a wonderful time and were very proud that CMDSS showcased Jack and others with DS with such respect, positivity and class.

Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cmdss.org/ or by contacting Shanna Lumpkin 601 487 6218 or 601 953 1340.

FINALLY!

I got a certified letter in the mail today from the Division of Medicaid...they have decided to overturn the denial from HSM!!! Woo hoo! Jack will get weekly 30 minute PT sessions through November. Thanks everyone for the prayers and support.

And more big news...guess who is starting day care on Tuesday??? Yes, I finally made the call. He will be going to a lady who keeps a few kids at her home. His friend/cousin Benson also goes to her and loves it, so we feel pretty good about the situation. He will probably end up going 2-3 days a week. Say a little prayer because it is not going to be easy for any of us!! And of course, I had to post a pic. I took this right after he woke up from a nap in the car and his hair was a hot mess!!! But obviously, he could care less : )

Happy 4th!

We spent our 4th hanging out with family and friends. It was WAY to hot, but we had a great time!

The boys were hot, so we stripped them down, threw them in the pool and let them play!

KK taking a boat ride

This was before he got hot and sweaty and down to his diaper!

Jack is doing excellent with his walking...more control and walking long distances. I am really considering putting him in daycare a couple of days a week. I think he needs more time with other kids. I have been thinking about it for awhile...I feel it is time. He loves to be around other kids, and plays well with certain kids, but he is a sensitive little soul. Sudden loud noises and kids rough housing scare him. Like all the kids at church LOVE jumping in the space jump but it scares him...he's quite uncomfortable in it. And if a kid suddenly screams out, he immediately looks for comfort. I am hoping that he can accommodate if I expose him more??? Any suggestions or advice would be GREATLY appreciated.