On August 31 we went up to Make a Wish for Cassidy's Star raising party. Cassidy had been asking me almost everyday when this party would take place. She was so excited and happy that she had a real hard time focusing at school. She kept telling all the kids about it.
They had the whole place decorated with Disney characters. Cassidy definitely has "Princess Power!"
Everyone was given a tour of Make a Wish and Cassidy opened the Wishing Room for everyone to see. This is the rainbow of Stars hanging from the ceiling. A star for every child who has had a wish granted.
Cassidy requested cake!
Because the party was a little short notice I wasn't able to invite everyone who I intended to and some were not able to attend but we had a good crew of some of the most special people in Cassidy's life. Thanks to everyone who was able to share in this special evening to honor Cassidy. I was kind of a scatter brain that night so I didn't do the greatest job at taking pictures and didn't get pictures of everyone with Cassidy like I should have. I didn't even get a picture of her with her grandma and grandpa. Seriously I think I should be fired sometimes.
Aunt Joanna with all her cute kids!
Aunt Natalie!
Cousin Leslie, Aunt Debbie, Aunt Laura and Great Aunt Wilma!
Cassidy got a beautiful purple star and wrote in gold "Cassidy, Hope, Shumway, 2010, Dad" with lots of hearts by it. Somebody must love their dad a whole lot!!!
Here we go! Up, up and away!
That purple star looks so beautiful up there with all the other stars and each star is unique just like each child.
Our good friend Andrea!
Our good friend Janeal and her husband Gary!
Dr. Brinton, who we will always consider our pediatrician even though she is now a mom and only works one day a week up at Primary Children's. She has been a support to us since Cassidy first got sick at 10 months old. Rare to find a Dr. who cares so much about their patients even after hours. We always beg her to come back but she is doing what is most important, raising a family.
Allie and Sherrie, Cassidy's Wish Granters.
We feel so blessed! Happy memories to help dull the pain of yesterday and to help us face the future with hope! Thank you Make a Wish for bringing such joy to Cassidy's life!
9 comments:
It looks like she had a wonderful time. We wish we could have been there. I am so glad that she was chosen and you were able to go to Florida. You deserve it! We love you!
I was so sad I ended up not feeling well and couldn't go. What a wonderful experience! Love you guys!
I so wish I could have gone. If only my husband wasn't gone so much on week days so that I could attend things. I think that Cassidy's Middle name "Hope" fits her in more ways than I'm sure you would have ever imagined. I love you guys!
she is all smiles, so glad she got have this day!
she looks beautiful and so happy. what a great program.
So cool! I love that family picture--you guys look great!
What a fun night it was! Thanks for inviting me. It was so neat to see all the things Make a Wish does and the lives they touch. I am especially glad for what they did for our little Cass. She deserved it so much more!!!! :)
What a beautiful night, thanks for letting us share. I love that little spunky monkey! You are an amazing family, I hope the trip was everything you wanted and dreamed.
Cute pictures! Glad we were able to come. We love you all!
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