Shout out to make a wish!!!!!!

Well Mike, thats just great news!!! In case you didn't know, Nella is also a Make-a-Wish child and we had the same trip you are going to be enjoying. Give Kids The World is bar none the finest facility to base your trip from. We had such fun there, always full of surprises, and every time we came back from somewhere there was something special just for Nella and Ian. The Pirate party, the all night ice cream shop, and all of the great volunteers who help there make the stay there a special time to remember. We all cried when we had to leave, we had so much fun there. Disney sure knows how to take care of wish kids too. You will receive a special hat to wear to identify your family as a wish family, and you will not believe the amount of personal attention you will receive from all of the staff there. So many great memories we have of our trip!! I hope you have as much fun as we had there, it will make Emma feel so special, even more special than she already is!!

Nella is still very involved with Make-a-Wish, and she does a lot of events to raise money to grant others their wishes. On the 31st of this month, over 3 dozen people are riding in her honor as part of the "Wish-a-Mile 300", a 300 mile bike ride here in Michigan that emcompasses 3 days and over 2000 riders, an event that raises enough money to grant 20 wishes for kids. When the riders come to the finish line they are greeted by their wish child and given their medals and hugs for an outstanding effort. While we thank them all for their effort, many riders we have met break down and cry and thank us for allowing them the opprotunity to make a difference in other peoples lives. So many people, such great support, we love every one of them for taking the time to make a difference. I'm sure you will feel the same way as we do, truly blessed to be a part of the Make-a-Wish family!!

Have a great time in Florida, and may God bless you, your family and Emma as you enjoy his many blessings!!! Geof and Nella