On Saturday, our family had an amazing experience! We went to Doernbecher to give the hospital the nearly 7,000 dollars that Grace has raised for the children there!!! It was a profoundly moving experience-and we were able to share it with Nick and Max-JR's brothers. The nurses came out and cheered for Grace and her siblings that had worked hard to give back to the community of people that cared for Grace in the hospital. Grace decided that she wanted over 2,000 dollars for toys for the children there, more than 2,000 for shelter (such as the Ronald Mcdonald house) and over 2,000 for research- so children won't have to get Cancer anymore! It is empowering for Grace, Tanner, and Eva to realize that they never have to fall victim to circumstance, rather they can be proactive in their lives. And, it was humbling to have so many people donate to this worthy cause. Special and great thanks go out to Shele, Glen, Nick, Max, and Sam for getting the Team Grace bracelets that got this whole ball rolling. We really feel like this was all made possible because of your thoughtfulness. And, to ALL the people who supported us in buying them! And, many thanks to Lenz Financial who raised a great deal on Grace's behalf (thank you SO much Linda Smith!). We were AMAZED Crop A Cop officers who astounded us with their donations. And, thank you also to Oak Creek Elementary for raising money through Locks of Love (Jana and Stephanie Clark!) Everyone who had a hand in donating money to Doernbecher can feel peace in knowing that countless children and families will feel the love of your actions. We can personally attest how it eases an enormous weight when you lose the footing of normalcy and spiral into the world of the unknown-a life lived with Cancer. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
19 comments:
WOW! That is AWESOME!!! What an amazing experience for your family and especially for little Grace to want to help and give to so many others. She looks sooo adorable too! What a HUGE and GENEROUS act of love that will touch so many!
no words, just amazement and lots of tears...sort of losing it here. Just so inspiring and beautiful. Way to go Grace!
How incredible. You are such an amazing family to turn this situation into a way to help others. Grace looks beautiful. That hat is to die for. Congratulations!
Yea! That is so exciting! What a fun experience for Grace during this challenging time!
Ok, that totally just made me cry. That is so beautiful. Kim and JR what a wonderful gift to give your children. Congratulations, and best of luck with the continuing treatments.
The way I see it, this could have gone two ways, one way would be to wallow in this disease, which I am afraid I would do, and the other is to turn it around and fight it with all of your might, which is what the Ujis have done, and it is inspiring me daily! I think you are the most beautiful family inside and out! Yay for Grace and her never say die spirit!
Very impressive! I wouldn't expect anything less!
What a wonderful thing your family has done. You continue to amaze me daily. Your family is so wonderful.
What a great gift! You guys AMAZE me, just as others have all mentioned.
This is so sweet, thoughtful, amazing.. all of the above! How great it must be to focus on something so wonderful! You are an inspiration for sure! WOW!!!
Hooray for Grace and her wonderful family of support. You guys truly haven't skipped a beat in your thoughtfulness and gift of service to others. You are such an inspiration. Love you!!!!!
You guys are so amazing! What an amazing gift of generosity for your kids to witness. Way to go Grace! You are such an inspiration to us all. We love you guys.
okay, kim, that mayer song is the best. You always pick the best most poignant songs. You know I"m going to still that one for my blog too, right? You are like my music guru....ha.
steal, I can spell I think.....Yes, I am thief....
Oh my Gosh!!!! To find the energy to help others when you have been so sick is truly astonishing. Exceptional job TEAM GRACE!!!! You are going to bless soooooo many people's days with your hard work, just like you do every time you break out your beautiful pearly white smile (which lucky for us is often). We are so proud of you and your whole family!!!! OXOXOXOXOXOXO
You guys are so great!
Congratulations! You guys rock!! What an amazing thing for your family to do! Way to go Grace!!
I cannot put into words what a beautiful family you are? You are teaching your children life long lessons that will shape their lives forever. . . JR and Kim, I always knew you would be involved parents, but you guys are making the world a better place to live by your example! Your children are little reminders of what is good about this world. . .
WHEN your dog is bigger and stronger than all your lovely children put together--you may want to re-think the decision to take the puppy back? HOW LARGE is this puppy going to get--have you guys ever seen Clifford the Big Red Dog on PBS??????????? JK! My little George might weigh 7 pounds? LOVE YOU ALL. . . .
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