Kait:
A lot has been happening over the past month or so! Here is what we've been up to:
On March 12, 2014 Jake completed his physical therapy program. We are so thankful for his therapists. They went above and beyond to help Jake accomplish his goals and they made sure that he had fun while working hard. Just incredible, caring people. They have been a very important part of Jake's healing and there is no doubt that we've made lifelong friends. He is really going to miss seeing them every week. But, it does feel really good to be moving forward.
Randy signed up to get his head shaved for St. Baldrick's Foundation again this year, and Jake was an honored kid. We had so much fun at the event meeting new people, listening to some great bands, and watching people get their heads shaved for a good cause. Jake and Ethan both got to shave a little bit of Randy's head! If you've never been to an event like this you really should go. It is amazing to see so many people give in a way that is unique and generous. If we hadn't been having so much fun I probably would have been crying. (Does that make sense?)
For the past few months we have been raising money for Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research because Randy (Jake's Dad) committed to running his first marathon. They formed "Team Jake" and we set a goal of $3000, which we weren't sure if we could reach. We raffled off two bowling balls, had a bake sale and a car wash, and received multiple generous donations from friends, family, supporters from all over. We met the goal and went beyond! Thank you so much to everyone who helped, donated, and prayed for our success.
The kids and I were near the finish line waiting to cheer Randy on. He did an awesome job and finished the marathon in 4 hours, 38 mins. I am so proud of him.
Our local news, CBSAtlanta interviewed us and aired it on the late night news. I hope it raises more awareness for childhood cancer and inspires people to do more. Randy is an inspiration to me, that's for sure.
