Zoe's Benefit = Success

Saturday was Zoe's benefit thrown by our friends (The Daisys and The Garcias).  Never in a million years could I have imagined or envisioned what the benefit would be like.  Mike and I hardly saw each other over the course of the day/night because there were so many people there to support us.  Our family, friends, and new friends.  It was so amazing to meet people who have followed our story.  It melted my heart when I received countless hugs from people who love Zoe.  I cried a handful of times due to so many people's compliments on Mike & I's journey. 

The silent auction was a hit.  We are so fortunate to have received so many items from so many businesses.  Thank you to Sassy Adornments, Little Mac Boutique, Farah's Babetique, Kelly Vanderploeg Photography, Erica Marten Photography, Bucktown Girl Photography (Marie Cieslak), Cute as a Button Photography "Fine Children's Photography", George Street Photo & Video, Alison Victoria, Electric Picks Rock Jewelry by Mj Barton, D2 Embroidery, Jarrett W. Payton, Ryan Diem (IN Colts), 2012 Chicago Bulls (Tony Rokita), Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs (Andrea Burke), Chicago White Sox (Jackie Soto), Zip Line Children's Book, Sassy Little Sugar's Boutique, The Wax Bar (Geneva, IL), Nancy's Pizza (Geneva, IL), Dominicks Pizzeria (Villa Park, IL), Arbonne (Kristin Salerno), Thirty-One Gifts (Robyn White), Becky Davis, Casa Couture Furniture Designs, Chuck Firehouse Tattoos, Deshea's House of Nails (nail spa) (Geneva, IL), Lauren Christine Salon (Geneva, IL) gift certificate, Takia Washington, Rochelle Zielinski, Joannie Zielinski. (sorry if I forgot anyone).

We still have a long journey to go with Zoe, but I feel that her heart is healed.   We just have to hope that nothing else pops up as she grows.  For now, we just have to keep her away from getting sick. 

Thank you so very much to all of you that donated items, money and who came to the benefit.  Thank you to the bands as well!  We are forever grateful.

Today is Zoe's 9 month birthday.  She's getting so big!  We have a doctor appointment on Wednesday.  Hoping to get some Hi Five's!