I can't complain too much because we feel we've made great accomplishments this summer - Korbin has made tremendous strides with his perthes disease. He has been such a hard worker this summer and although I often got "mom, do I have to go.....SIGH" with EVERY physical therapy appointment we had to go to, I think he has now realized how much his hard work has paid off.
At the end of July we had another follow-up appointment with his orthopedic surgeon and it was good news all around. First, the place that they cut his femur bone and the bracket that they put in place is healing so well that he is able to try running to his comfort level. It has been over a year since he has been allowed to run, so if you can imagine, he IS thrilled and is working hard to develop a run as normal as possible. Second, we were thrilled to hear that Korbin has now entered the rebuilding phase of the disease! Although the signs were very small, they were still there, which means the head of the femur bone is no longer collapsing. The doctor did explain that it can take anywhere from 2-5 years for the head of his femur bone to grow back and it is up to his body to decide how much of it will grow and the shape that it will grow back to.....but that is neither here nor there....what matters at THIS moment is our little boy is walking and running again because of all of HIS hard work and we are happy, positive and living life right NOW and we will tackle one thing at a time.
In fact this year has really impacted Korbin in such a positive way. He has more interest than ever as to why diseases happen and how he wishes there was something he could do to stop them. Korbin has mentioned many times "mom, I don't want diabetes anymore," which of course hits me where it hurts but on his own idea, he decided that he wanted to take part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes this year in an effort to raise money for a cure. As parents, we couldn't be prouder! So away we went this summer sending out campaign letters, blowing up facebook with fundraiser reminders, and going around to businesses we know in order to start Korbin on the path towards his goal of raising $2000. So far we have raised $1475 towards his team, which he named "Korbin's Crew for a Cure!" Did I mention I was proud!...It won't be the last.
Well the walk is on September 25th, 2010, 8:30am at the Scera Park in Orem. With there only being a few weeks left to fundraise, we are definitely trying now more than ever to hit Korbin's goal.......SO what better way to get a community together than to have a HUGE FUNDRAISER YARD SALE!!
On September 18th in Springville, UTAH our family is having a HUGE YARD SALE from 8AM til 2PM and we invite ALL of you interested in donating to ATTEND!!! If you are able and willing to donate any furniture or clothing items (must be in good repair and clean) towards the sale then PLEASE message me! You can donate financially via their JDRF website attached to this NOTE.
http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmID=87695180
Now what makes this Yard Sale even more exciting is that my amazingly talented friend - KatieJo Patton Welch will be offering an amazing photography service called "I AM" Photography and at an amazing price during the Yard Sale. Don't miss out on this opportunity!! Click on this link to go to her blog to learn more and you can email her for any further questions on her service.
KWelchDesign Photography: KORBIN's CAUSE
Here are some examples of My handsome Korbin and beautiful Kaitlyn! We feel blessed to have received this inspiring service.
