Team Isabella was in force for the Walk for Autism Speaks! We are different colors and shapes and ages. Boys, girls, women and men all out in force to support not only a little girl who stole our hearts from the moment she was born, but all people the autism spectrum has touched.
We have rarely needed the services of this wonderful organization but believe it worthy of our time and efforts. For more information, click here.
Towards the end of the 1.6 miles, Isabella had had enough. Her three uncles took turns carrying her 50+ pounds to the finish line. The noise and the crowds proved to be too much for her. She didn't even say hello to her teacher or best friend but this was okay. It is what it is.
Afterwards, we went out for brunch continuing our celebration of our love our precious girl. I asked everyone if it was okay for me to share our story and our picture. They were all eager to be included.
Next, several of us went to a book signing for Chicken Boy (click on Chicken Boy). This is an adorable book explaining a boy's autism in his own words. Very short and to the point.
After this, I quickly fell asleep and napped for three hours straight!
A good day, indeed.
Thank you for all your support! g
ohh! I'm so glad you made a post about this :) I wish I could have been there to cheer you! Sounds like it was a lovely day :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect way to spend the day. It's great to push your body, be surrounded by good friends, work for a good cause, eat good food and then dream about it all.
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