12/14/2009
by Michael Wells Funny things Brady has done the past few days… Speed dialed Grandma Wells at 10:30 at night (funny for us at least, maybe not so funny for Grandma waking her from a sound sleep!)… Somersaults in his crib with no help from anyone… Using the hospital telephone he actually ordered a pizza from a local pizzeria (still not sure how this is possible!)… Pushed the intercom buttons on the wall to have security let us in to see the fish… Snorts really loud when he sees a pig in a book or on TV… Thank Yous! Thanks to Brooke, possibly Brady’s future girlfriend, for the toy. We have not opened it yet (we’re saving it for a special day) but I’m sure Brady will just love it! Thanks to Carol (Brooke’s Mom) as I’m sure you gave Brooke a little help! We can’t wait to see you at Gymboree again. Thank you to Joan Deyak for the Caring Bridge website donation. Thank you to Aiden, Brady’s first buddy, for the Caring Bridge website donation. Thanks to Erica (Aidan’s mom) as well as Dr. Jessica (Michael’s niece who is also a pediatrician) and Lauren Hale for the generous donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s marathon to help find a CURE for pediatric blood diseases. Reminder… The Kiddie Academy of Kendall Park (where Brady went to school) is hosting a family game night/Bingo on Tuesday, December 15th from 5-6pm with 100% of the money raised going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Brady’s honor. EVERYONE is invited but you need to reserve your spot today by calling Bevin or Reshma at (732) 398-1481.*The Hugs for Brady Foundation will ALWAYS be in support of other foundations who allow people to donate blood, platelets, plasma, or register to become a bone marrow donor. However, we no longer ask supporters to donate financially to ‘The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’ as their focus on childhood cancers does not coincide with our foundation’s mission.
“8 Years Later—Still No Cure for Pediatric Cancer” is a series of posts revisiting the journal kept by Sherrie and Michael Wells during the cancer diagnosis and treatment of their son, Brady Michael. Hopefully these entires will provide an understanding of the journey families face when dealing with these horrific diseases and of the important work the Hugs for Brady Foundation does.