Fun times before surgery!

So we went by the school today to see the class lists! Here are some pictures of the boys and me along with Traverse Mountain Principal, David Stephenson! He's a great principal!!! The ice cream truck also made a cameo so I gave in...Surgery is Monday, bright and early at 7:30 am! Here we are all smiles!!! I love all my boys so much!!

Bracelet pictures

You can see all the unique bracelets that have been made! We received some really cool beads from Aunt Cali and Uncle Brandon. They are shells! Here are the current pictures of the bracelets so far! Grannie Driggs also sent us great supplies!!

Thank you!

So many thank you's to send out today! First off thank you to Cupcake Chic in Orem and Chic-fil-a! Both companies donated delicious treats for our bead making party! Thank you to Heart Beads out of Murray for their generous donation.

Also, special thank you to Grandma Tammy for the beads, food and full blown support and love and Katie- you have been a lifesaver!

We received a great box from Julie at Carlin Insurance; and a new whistle, beaded necklace and brave frog story from Grannie Driggs!!! Also, Grandma Kathy cheered Drake up with new games for his DS after surgery!!

Thank you to Heather and Tammy in the neighborhood! You have no idea how much it meant for you to come! Thank you to all of my husbands family for coming, too! Also, the Allred kiddo's and the Nieto kids!! Here are pictures from are event. I was sad that there were not others here, but I guess during times of trial, you see who you can really rely on! Love you all!!

We need help!

Drake is a 9 year old boy who lost his sight during a tragic bb gun accident.  He was a bystander observing target practice and was hit by a ricocheted bb.  Although the road to recovery is going to be a very difficult, Drake has found hope by making Children’s Hope Bracelets for others in need.   We will be holding a bracelet making party/fundraiser on August 11, 2012 at 11:00am at our home to help support Drake during this difficult time. Drake will be going into a second surgery on the 20th  of August to remove a traumatic cataract and to have a re-alignment of the eye.   We would love any donations for bite size snacks (small sandwiches, fruit, veggies cookies, etc., drinks) as we anticipate around 100 people that will attend. We are more than happy to pick these items up from you, as we are holding the event at our home.   We are also looking for donations for beads, jump rings, bells, 16 & 24-26 gauge wire, suede leather bracelet rope, dangles and pins to make dangles. You can also donate at any Chase Bank under Drake's name!     If you have any questions, please contact Drake’s Mother  Amy Sorensen @ 801-362-3399

Bracelet Making Party this Saturday!

Come on Sat. The 11th at 11am! RSVP to Amy@ 801-362-3399. Snacks, drinks and time giving back to other sick kiddo's in need! I will set up tables and chairs so we can make great bracelets for Drake to drop off at Primary Children's!!! Any bead, wire donations are welcome! If you have tools please bring them! Questions? Text me or give me a jingle!!
Here are a couple pics of Aunt Keyle, cousin Kinslee and the eye!

Lehi boy nearly blinded in BB accident gives other children hope

Lehi boy nearly blinded in BB accident gives other children hope

Nightmares and anxiety

I thought it best to write this now as it may be boring but its an update of emotions and fears. I often wonder if maybe its best this happened to Drake at a young age. I wonder had he been older, would this be harder? However, if I could have chosen me over him, I would have switched places in a heart beat. He definitely suffers from PTSD, lately he thinks that something is wrong with his throat, chest, knees and so on. Different parts of his body are always hurting and he has horrible fears of closing his eyes to sleep.

Little does he know, these same fears leave me crying some nights. I'll never be able too look into my sons beautiful eyes again. They will never be the same. There is something to be said about someone's eyes and the expressions they hold. Drake is a very expression-able boy. He's wanted to be an actor and a DJ for as long as he started to realize what growing up meant. He loves art and music. He's an amazing boy! This week has been tough. Busy with work and still attempting to spread my time (or what is left of it) between all 3 boys.

Sometimes I find myself lonely. There's only so much my husband can do to comfort me and I get angry that this has happened. I've also held frustrations towards my mother for being so selfish. If I need to talk to someone, you'd think naturally I could call her and she'd listen. If you knew my mom you'd know she always has an illness she has to talk about. It's always about her. She hasn't sent her grandson even a card or seen us for a year. We always have to go see her and i finally vowed to quit doing this. Half the time she's so medicated she doesn't make sense and just tells me he's going to go blind. She's pretty much a lost cause.

I miss my Dad, being he's logical and calm, I wish he was here. I think I could at least have someone to talk with.

Bills, bills, bills.. They just keep coming. I'm sure there is no way we are going to be able to pay it all at once. I guess we just keep taking the hits as they come! Then there is back to school. Drake's surgery is set for August 20th unless something warrants an earlier date. This is the day before school. The physician had the nerve to say in front of Drake, "I'm not concerned with his schooling. He will be dealing with this for the rest if his life!" Hey, thanks there doc for the hope. I mean, seriously!!! The robotic will shortly return.

Anyway, that's it for now. Please continue to pray for him and thank you for the continued love, prayer and support! If you could throw in some for patience and hope that'd be great ;)