October 10, 2010
Craig had recently created a forum called Childhood Cancer Forums (http://www.childhoodcancerforums.com/) aimed to have families help other families. Our goal is to have families share their stories and experiences of their child's illness in the hopes of assisting other families confronted with the same illness.
We could definitely relate when we first came home from the hospital and had to administer medication to Alisha, we were lost. The different reactions that came from her throughout the first months and many more that followed were confusing and chaotic. We have spent hours on the computer researching and talking with other parents trying to find out if certain reactions were normal. With the forums, we hope to centralize the research and provide answers and solutions to help others overcome a trying time.
Although in its infancies, please help us spread this website to those families in need. Thank you!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Camp Ronald McDonald
October 8, 2010
Camp again? When will it end? Apparently, for the kids, the more the merrier. As for the adults, packing and washing dust, shrub, mud-covered clothes don't sound very appealing. However, as long as the kids had fun, it is all worth it!
This was our first experience camping at Camp Ronald McDonald. Since Alisha isn't 9 yet, we are able to attend camp as a family. In less than 2 years, she can attend the week-long camp during the summer all by herself. The family camp is tailored for kids 0 - 8 years old, so the pace of the camp is more leisurely. We had fun fishing, playing games, dressing up, doing crafts, practicing archery, etc. The food prepared for us was fabulous and again, the camp counselors were very energetic and caring.
Although sharing the cabin with other families was not the ideal situation (screaming kids at 11pm), we tried to block out the negativity with the activities scheduled at camp. The girls patiently fished at the pond and each of them caught a small fish...they were so excited and wanted to fish again the following morning, but we ran out of time. Alisha excelled at archery just as she did on the Wii archery game.
It was heartbreaking seeing the illness some of these kids had endured, but heartwarming to know that there are people out there who care enough to put camps together for these kids and their family to attend. We love Camp Ronald McDonald and cannot wait for the camp next year!
Camp again? When will it end? Apparently, for the kids, the more the merrier. As for the adults, packing and washing dust, shrub, mud-covered clothes don't sound very appealing. However, as long as the kids had fun, it is all worth it!
This was our first experience camping at Camp Ronald McDonald. Since Alisha isn't 9 yet, we are able to attend camp as a family. In less than 2 years, she can attend the week-long camp during the summer all by herself. The family camp is tailored for kids 0 - 8 years old, so the pace of the camp is more leisurely. We had fun fishing, playing games, dressing up, doing crafts, practicing archery, etc. The food prepared for us was fabulous and again, the camp counselors were very energetic and caring.
Although sharing the cabin with other families was not the ideal situation (screaming kids at 11pm), we tried to block out the negativity with the activities scheduled at camp. The girls patiently fished at the pond and each of them caught a small fish...they were so excited and wanted to fish again the following morning, but we ran out of time. Alisha excelled at archery just as she did on the Wii archery game.
It was heartbreaking seeing the illness some of these kids had endured, but heartwarming to know that there are people out there who care enough to put camps together for these kids and their family to attend. We love Camp Ronald McDonald and cannot wait for the camp next year!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
CPKids Camp
October 2, 2010
It appears as if our life evolved around camps and functions since the beginning of summer. Well, this weekend was no different as we were slotted in for another event hosted by Starlight and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). Although this camp was almost spoiled by the unexpected thunderstorm that graced us with its presence, it cleared up just in time for the fun to commence.
We received yellow t-shirts and the girls headed straight for airbrushed tattoos. Alisha selected Snoopy and Ashley went for a dolphin (Mom had to get Doraemon). CPK graciously provided tasty lunch for all of us, which included pasta, pizza, salad and drinks. There were activity stations set up to entertain the kids. Towards the end, the kids were able to make mud pudding with Oreo cookies crumbled over vanilla or chocolate pudding and decorated with a gummy insect of their choice.
Alisha could not get away from the challenge course, so we all had to gravitate toward the ropes, swings, wires, etc. for her to get several doses of it. On the way out, we received a bag with the Wizard of Oz dvd, book and activity set. The girls had a blast and that's all it matters!
It appears as if our life evolved around camps and functions since the beginning of summer. Well, this weekend was no different as we were slotted in for another event hosted by Starlight and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). Although this camp was almost spoiled by the unexpected thunderstorm that graced us with its presence, it cleared up just in time for the fun to commence.
We received yellow t-shirts and the girls headed straight for airbrushed tattoos. Alisha selected Snoopy and Ashley went for a dolphin (Mom had to get Doraemon). CPK graciously provided tasty lunch for all of us, which included pasta, pizza, salad and drinks. There were activity stations set up to entertain the kids. Towards the end, the kids were able to make mud pudding with Oreo cookies crumbled over vanilla or chocolate pudding and decorated with a gummy insect of their choice.
Alisha could not get away from the challenge course, so we all had to gravitate toward the ropes, swings, wires, etc. for her to get several doses of it. On the way out, we received a bag with the Wizard of Oz dvd, book and activity set. The girls had a blast and that's all it matters!
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