Chasing Rainbows: Current Status...

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Current Status...

Tonight... this is all I'm capable of.

44 comments:

Wendy WerdenApril 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words...
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UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Exactly what Wendy said...that picture says enough.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Prayers..
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SuzieQApril 28, 2013 at 9:58 PM
What is he looking at? Great picture.
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Courtney ThompsonApril 28, 2013 at 9:59 PM
I pray for you all every night. My heart hurts for you guys. My heart is just plain broken, really. I'm thinking of you always momma.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Prayers.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Dear Sweet Beautiful Kate- I am holding you in my thoughts and my heart breaks to imagine the enormity of your grief. Know that you are held in this strangers thoughts all day long. Hugs.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:01 PM
This is perfect. A beautiful picture of s beautiful boy. - Suzan( the one who Gavin inspired to further her career in Special Education).
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debApril 28, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Simply adorable.
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Stacy PitlukApril 28, 2013 at 10:03 PM
Your Gavin was just so beyond amazing......
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UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 10:03 PM
My prayers are with you and your family. Gavin is a beautiful little boy and he has a special place in my heart!
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- sheila mApril 28, 2013 at 10:05 PM
...and that's ok. beautiful picture. so many people praying for you and your family.
- sheila
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM
It is enough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. <3
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM
And we thank you for sharing this with us! Bless you.
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DebbieApril 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Ooooh Momma, that is soooooooo gorgeous!!! What a sweet angel boy Gavin!!! Thanks for sharing... Much Love & Prayers still for your precious family. XOXOXO
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HeatherApril 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Precious baby. Praying for you and your family
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:10 PM
I'm sure you have much on your heart, mind and soul... Your family has inspired many people to know what God wants us to do...
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Shannon S.April 28, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Absolutely beautiful picture!!!!
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KristibellaApril 28, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Kate, you KNOW he sees the Angels, right??
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RobinApril 28, 2013 at 10:21 PM
What a beautiful boy!
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Kerry GansApril 28, 2013 at 10:23 PM
As always, Gavin seeing something the rest of us could not.
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AmyApril 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Perfection. Absolute beauty and perfection.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Kate-I think that I speak for everyone when I say you have so many wonderful people holding space for you to grieve and rejoice, and praying for you and your beautiful family, and are here for you in the days, weeks, months and years ahead..to feel and express whatever you need to. All my love and light are coming your way.
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UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Gavin...my inspiration. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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EmilyApril 28, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Praying for you.
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JenniferApril 28, 2013 at 10:57 PM
A picture blog! No words needed ;)
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 11:02 PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers all day long! Gavin fills my heart with joy! I've just added him to my list of people I first want to meet when I get to heaven!
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AnnaKApril 28, 2013 at 11:10 PM
I can't wait to meet him in heaven Kate.
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LaurenApril 28, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Hi Kate, I am so sorry for your loss. As I see this beautiful picture of your little one and your loss for words, I begin to live those moments again after I lost my daughter Grace. The weeks following the memorial service were just unbearable. I would be lying if I told you that it gets any better. Here I am almost 2 years later and all I can do is try to make myself stop thinking about that day when we lost her. And then I feel guilty for making myself forget to lessen my pain. Both Gavin and Grace are in a special place in heaven with all the other children that were taken from us too soon. Hugs, Lauren
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Fermina DazaApril 28, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Perfect.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 11:34 PM
There may be days in the future when you don't feel capable of posting anything at all. That's OK too. Most of us are checking in to check on you, so don't feel that you have to post anything for us. We will continue to check in even when nothing is posted for the day - take care of yourself and do what you need to do.
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UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Sweet Angel. He knows just how much you love him, Kate...there is no doubt.
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AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Love him.
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Stacey - Billerica, MAApril 29, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Precious - sending you hugs
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AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Prayer and thoughts are with you and your entire family as you attempt to go on.
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UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 1:31 AM
Beautiful
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AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 6:48 AM
So precious...thinking of you and inspired by your amazing family and amazing strength
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AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 7:12 AM
You need to say nothing more. Continuing to say prayers for you and your family as you try to find what is your new normal day. I continue to admire your strength and faith as you go forward on your journey. Please know that others are always thinking of you and remembering Gavin. Be sure to take care of yourself, Brian needs you to be there.
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Melissa S.April 29, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Lovely post...the picture says it all!
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Debby@Just BreatheApril 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM
((HUGS)) My heart hurts for you. Praying for your comfort and strength.
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AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 4:52 PM
Beautiful picture, sweet memory, praying for peace.

Karen, Houma, LA
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AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 8:17 PM
You are an amazing woman and wonderful mother.
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Ellen SeidmanApril 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM
That is a particularly beautiful picture of Gavin.
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Karen GromadaApril 30, 2013 at 12:00 AM
It's enough - it's more than enough - it's perfect.
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Hi! I'm Kate. I'm a positive thinker, an amateur blogger, a jokester, and a reality TV junkie. I'm also very lucky to be a stay at home Mom to Gavin and Brian. I have a husband that has a big laugh, a big heart and a big talent for cooking. (Thank God) Our life is not always easy, but it turns out it's more than I ever dreamed it would be. I write about Gavin's disability, his miraculous progress, Brian's successful recovery from a peanut allergy and a speech delay, my Rheumatoid Arthritis and infertility journey and our crazy, incredible, roller coaster of a life. I also remember and honor our daughter, Darcy, who we met after 5 1/2 months of my pregnancy.

I feel honored that you're here to get to know us.

Want to know more? Click on each link under the pictures at the top of the page to read our stories...

Gavin's Playground Project

Gavin's Playground Project was born from my desire to see an "All Abilities" playground built at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. This is the hospital where Gavin spent a lot of time during his life... and where he ultimately died, surrounded by friendly and familiar faces. To mark the one year anniversary of his death, I held a fundraiser on April 5, 2014. You can read all about it in THIS post.

We raised a LOT of money, but not enough for a playground! If you would like to contribute to help make this playground a reality - so no kids will ever have to sit on the sidelines watching their peers play - you can contribute directly to the hospital through the Chasing Rainbows fundraising page HERE. Your donation will go directly to the hospital for the playground and is tax deductible. You can also create your own fundraising team page and start collecting donations in honor of anyone you want!! There is also a mailing address on their page if you prefer to mail a check. Designate your contribution in memory of Gavin Leong - or write in that this is for the playground so your dollars will go to the right place. Thank you for your support of Gavin's Playground Project!

Gavin's Trust Project

I created "Gavin's Trust Project" to help support Gavin's friends who receive services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. I wanted to continue to try to "make the impossible... possible" for kids like Gavin, knowing well how hard it can be to get much needed "special needs" items. It makes me happy to know that even after his death, Gavin continues to help others. Click HERE to learn more about the Trust Project! All of your donations, big and small, will be added to Gavin's Trust Project to help therapists and teachers get what they need for children in this program. You can write a check made out to CCIU and mail it to: Chester County Intermediate Unit, c/o Deb Hiller, 455 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. Please be sure to add "Gavin's Trust Project" in the memo. Thank you on behalf of me and my little superhero!