Enjoying every minute of it!

Wow!  It's March already, how exactly did that happen?  It feels like the winter was quick this year, or maybe it was just that last summer seemed so long.  Whatever it is, I can't believe it is March already, and talk about busy.

Wyatt's Wishes is really taking off.  I will be donating two more blankets to the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia on March 22.  I can't wait to take the photos and post them so everyone can see!  Additionally, I started making crochet baby hats to sell on ETSY.  Yes, that's right, I opened a shop on ETSY called WyattsMommie.  (Really it is Wyatt's Wishes by Wyatt's Mommie, but the silly search engine requires one to search by WyattsMommie.)

The hats are adorable, and I have even started getting creative by making animal hats.  Check out the frog....

Oh, you know you love it!  I already have a list of orders for the frog and a few other hats.  Most of the proceeds from the hats will go directly to Wyatt's Wishes to fund the Angel Care Packages and to make monetary donations to CHD research and NILMDTS. 

In the midst of working on the baby hats and the blankets, I recently registered Brian and I to walk for the March of Dimes on May 1, in Wyatt's name of course.  We will be recruiting our family and friends to walk with us again also, so we can all come together and show our support for little Wyatt!!!!

There are times when I think about everything that I have done for Wyatt's Wishes so far, and I find myself hoping that one day I can make this a full time job.  Recently, the thought has entered my mind several times, then I realize that eventually that day MAY come. 

Today, after arriving home from work (another topic for another day), I looked at the mail and started to determine what to cook for dinner.  I didn't see the package sitting there at first but after a few strolls through the kitchen, I noticed it.  I saw the return address and my heart began to fill with joy! 

The package was from a wonderful soul who had sent a previous donation to Wyatt's Wishes.  I carefully opened the package and pulled out the contents.  It was a book with a note.  The note said, "I purchased 3 of these, one for me, one for my son, and one for you and Brian." 

The book is called "Heaven is for Real".  I have it sitting on the table beside me right now because I can't wait to read it.  It is about a little boy who tells his story of going to Heaven. 

You know, just when you begin to doubt, to not fully understand the why, to think that you were cheated from something, something great happens.  Do you ever find yourself thinking that way? 

It was like this book came at just the right time, for many reasons which I will not disclose here.  Just know that in whatever spare time I have, I will be making blankets and baby hats, working on Wyatt's scrapbook, and reading a book called, "Heaven is for Real".  And you know what, that is my life and I am enjoying every minute of it!!

Wyatt's Wishes Makes First Appearance

The weather outside today was cold and dreary, but my heart was filled with warmth and sunshine. Today was one of the greatest days since June 6. Today, family and friends gathered together to walk in memory of our little Wyatt.

That's right, we came together and formed a team called Wyatt's Wishes. This was the first time that Wyatt's Wishes went public. We walked today to support the American Heart Association. What could be better to support for our first walk? Wyatt grew his wings due to a heart condition, so supporting the American Heart Association seemed fitting.

Prior to the walk, the team raised a total of $655.00, which was donated to the American Heart Association in Wyatt's name. But get this, my employer will be matching this donation. Therefore, $1310.00 will be donated to the Heart Association.

To display our team name during the walk, we had t-shirts printed. My sister, the artist that she is, drew the design. Then my mother-in-law printed the shirts. They turned out beautiful.

Since Wyatt couldn't be with us, I decided that we would bring his monkey. Brian brought Wyatt this monkey at the hospital. This little guy was at Wyatt's side the entire hospital stay. It was only right to bring Cheeky Monkey with us on the walk.

The morning was very wet and cold. Everyone met up and received their shirt. We then headed over to start the walk. Upon waiting for the walk to begin, the rain stopped. It was still damp, but it wasn't raining. Although it was wet and cold, no one complained once. Everyone was happy to be there to show their support for our little angel.

Something about this day made it feel as though Wyatt was right there with us. In a way, it felt like Wyatt was right in my arms. Today was one of the very few "happy days" since the beginning of the summer. The day was perfect except for the rain. But the way I see it, rain drops are just tear drops from Heaven.

The walk began and I was in awe. It was so great to see everyone so happy to walk for Wyatt. Friends, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins came out to walk with Brian and I. It was a sea of baby blue and it was beautiful.
We basically walked as a team. There were several little ones so we split up a few times, but ultimately we came back together.

As we were nearing the end, we looped around a little park and I noticed a beautiful waterfall. As I stood there looking at the little waterfall, I felt as though the whole world froze. I heard nothing but the sound of the water flowing down the rocks. That is when I felt my baby there, as if he were talking to me. It was as though he was saying, "Mommy, you see, you have to pay attention to the small things in life, you have to listen and you will understand. I am with you ALWAYS and I love you." He was there. My Wyatt was there with all of us today. He was looking down on us and he saw just how much love his entire family has for him.

Just a few minutes later Wyatt's Wishes finished our first 5K walk. It was amazing. Everyone came together on a rainy and cold morning to remember one little boy. A little boy who was too perfect for this side of life's journey. A little boy who is now on the other side of life's journey as our little angel!