Little Warrior & Lil Sis: February 2009

Monday, February 23, 2009

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

I wanted to take a minute and publicly thank those of you who have already donated to the Warrior Fund to purchase a new crib for the babies in the NICU. It is because of you that this birthday wish is coming true . . .

THANK YOU:

Amy Benson (aka auntie ABC)
Great Aunt Kay Baldwin (you spoil me Auntie!)
Kenn and Jere Carlson (my adopted grandparents)
Bruce & Vonnie Fox (aka - the one and only Papa & Nonnie),
Brad, Jen & Braydn Fox (aka Uncle B, Aunt Jen and Cousin Braydn)
Dennis & Carla Kent (aka Corrith's parents-thank you!!),
Monty & Athalie Okken (more adopted grandparents - I'm so lucky)
Tiffany Rady (wow - dear old friend of mom and dad's - thank you so much!),
Andrew, Annette & Spence Richards (aka the RoRiches!),
Dennis and Jean Rose (aka the one and only Papa & Nana),
Mama & Dada Rose,
Tim Rose & Hollie Waite (aka Uncle T & Aunt Hollywood),
Scott, Linsey & Hunter Wildey (and sweet baby girl on the way!)

Together we raised $2,525!! We (my parents & I) are so amazed and touched by everyones generosity for this cause that is so near our hearts.

Only $661.75 before we can purchase the crib, and once this goal is reached I will send a final email telling you we reached the goal.

And from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. Love, Trevor

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Warrior Fund Update

I only have a second for a quick update, but I wanted to let you know the awesome news . . . we have raised a total of $2,525 for the pedi crib!! Only $661.75 to go. You are amazing!! Keep you posted as the final donations are rolling in.
Donation thank yous and a birthday recap in my next note.
TJR

Our First Family Photo with Trevor

2008 was a challenging and amazing year, with Trevor Jalen Rose coming 3 months early and spending 80 days in the NICU at Mary Birch Hospital in February, then two months of quarentine at home with Trevor (staying away from all the potential germs), to Trevor's first's of learning how to eat without choking, rolling over and sitting up by himself. We have had many ups and downs, but with the prayers and support from our family and friends we have made it through and are thankful for our healthy baby boy. We have been so encouraged by how God has shown His love through you. THANK YOU!!!

Fun Facts about Trevor's Start in Life

-For the first month of life, Trevor's diaper was the size of your palm (and it was still too big)!
-His feet were the size of the top half of your thumb
-His fingers were the width of a toothpick
-The first time Tina fed him her milk, she had to use an small dropper
-Until Trevor is 2 years old, the doctor's will evaluate him according to his "corrected" or "adjusted" age. So, since he was born 12 weeks early, he is measured as a baby three months younger than his birth age. (i.e.: on February 16th he will be one year old, but his corrected age is 9 months).