Hello everyone!! Tomorrow we head home and as much as I hate to say it, I think everyone is ready! We had a wonderful time but we all could use a good night sleep in our own beds. This heat has really taken it's toll on Ian. We have spent much of the last few days in our hotel room because after just an hour or two he starts getting really pale and sleepy and that's him out for the rest of the day. We have 2 more large events to go tonight and he is fast asleep in bed. Poor thing. He did get to take in a few rides last night but it was only cool for about 2 hours before the parks closed.
We hear that tomorrow night we could be under a freeze warning in St. Cloud and Ian and I high fived each other at the sound of that. We are both looking forward to getting out of this humidity.
The people here have been amazing and it really has been a dream trip. So many pictures and memories to last a life time, and we still have the medal ceremony to go!! Not sure if we will sign in again before we leave tomorrow at 7am to catch our plane home but we will be adding more photos soon!
We want to thank all of you who support the children's miracle network, and as always we will keep spreading the word about our wonderful hospital Gillette!!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
On the news
Did anyone watch channel 5 this morning? Well Ian and Stephen were on it. If you missed it, you can see it here http://stcloudarea.kstp.com/news/news/163990-interview-minnesota-childrens-network-ambassador-boy-disney
Ian was so tired after having stayed up until 1:30 and then getting up at 5:30 for that interview with Miss America! Now we just finished talking to many of the people that make all of this possible by raising funds for CMNH. There our family was introduced by country star Mark Wills (a great supporter of CMNH). We have traveled this entire trip with him somewhere around us. It is funny that his childhood music was Iron Maiden and Metallica. He and Patrick had a chat about music when we found this out.
We are in the room for a little rest and then off to Magic Kingdom again. Here are a few more photos from our trip
Ian was so tired after having stayed up until 1:30 and then getting up at 5:30 for that interview with Miss America! Now we just finished talking to many of the people that make all of this possible by raising funds for CMNH. There our family was introduced by country star Mark Wills (a great supporter of CMNH). We have traveled this entire trip with him somewhere around us. It is funny that his childhood music was Iron Maiden and Metallica. He and Patrick had a chat about music when we found this out.
We are in the room for a little rest and then off to Magic Kingdom again. Here are a few more photos from our trip
Wow! It's been a whirlwind of activity here, so we haven't had much of a chance to Blog! We've spent a lot of time trying to see all of the sights since we got to D.C., and tried to take pictures of all of the places we visited. All of the buildings are really cool, and there are lots of monuments and Museums. We had an exclusive tour of the Capitol building, which was very cool! And what a day it was yesterday! We all got the chance to go on a tour of the Whitehouse (also very cool!), and then we had a group picture taken with President Obama and his dog Bo! How cool is that? Will right more later, but right now I need to get ready for an interview!
Over and Out, for now.
Over and Out, for now.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Hi everyone! Sorry to report that it's only me, Robbi. Ian is so worn out so he asked me to come to the lobby to post to his blog. We have been going non stop since we woke up. First, a welcome breakfast then we all jumped on buses for a photo at Grant's statue, then we all went for a Congressional lunch at Capital Hill. After, we walked to the capital building for a private guided tour with one of MN Senators aides. It was amazing!
Still to come tonight will be a private party at The National Air and Space Museum and for Wednesday, it has been confirmed, we will be going on a private whitehouse tour and President Obama has put us on his Calendar. Tomorrow we have a free day so will post photos then. We have many! Ian loved the ride here, except when the plane banked. I laughed so hard I was in tears because it really freaked him out. He ended up trading seats with me though because he changed his mind about a window seat and he LOVED watching as we flew over all of the states between MN and DC. Lake Michigan was boring for a short time but all in all it was fun. One thing I have to add, for those that know me will get a good laugh...I was laying on the ground taking photos of the Washington Monument, when Patrick (Ian's big bratty brother) decided to tell me about all of the mouse holes he was seeing in the field, then very close to my head, he claimed to have seen one. Well that was the end of my artistic photography! LOL Bye for now! Ian is relaxed, laying in a very soft bed here at the Mariot, watching tv. I think I will join him!
Still to come tonight will be a private party at The National Air and Space Museum and for Wednesday, it has been confirmed, we will be going on a private whitehouse tour and President Obama has put us on his Calendar. Tomorrow we have a free day so will post photos then. We have many! Ian loved the ride here, except when the plane banked. I laughed so hard I was in tears because it really freaked him out. He ended up trading seats with me though because he changed his mind about a window seat and he LOVED watching as we flew over all of the states between MN and DC. Lake Michigan was boring for a short time but all in all it was fun. One thing I have to add, for those that know me will get a good laugh...I was laying on the ground taking photos of the Washington Monument, when Patrick (Ian's big bratty brother) decided to tell me about all of the mouse holes he was seeing in the field, then very close to my head, he claimed to have seen one. Well that was the end of my artistic photography! LOL Bye for now! Ian is relaxed, laying in a very soft bed here at the Mariot, watching tv. I think I will join him!
Friday, September 14, 2012
A few photos
ooops! I wanted to add some photos from our summer so here we go
Ian and Chewie, Best of friends
One of our local DQ's on Blizzard Day!
We just got back from Ian's launch party. It was fun but Ian is a bit tired so I thought I would post for now. He will be adding more pictures later but I thought this one would be fun to add. I wanted to thank the employees at Walmart, Sam's Club, Remax, Ace Hardware, Dairy Queen, Super America and all other businesses that help raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. For those who missed it, I decided I would add a few words, BIG MISTAKE, I cried instead, which caused Ian to cry-we were a right mess. LOL For now on, I leave the speeches up to Stephen. We love Gillette, they gave us the best gift in the world-our family...how can I not cry when talking about them :)
Here is one photo...more to come!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Hi my name is Ian and I'm ten years old. I realy love to... Play with my dog, Hang out with my friends and other stuff. My favorit food's are..Hot dog's, mac and cheese and Pink Lady or Honnycrisp apples.
I've been happy this summer. The reason why I'm typing is not just to talk it's to help the best hospital that does rehab stuff. That hospital's name is.."Gillette". I want to tell you about what happened.... First, I got hit by a car. Second, I had to go through alot of things and third, I got a dog and were training him to be a service dog.
I have been invited to a Minn twins game! I am waiting to find out if I will be able to go because I have something that makes me not be able to get to hot. I can have a heat stroke when it's hot. I hear that the Twins stadium gets pretty warm. I will let you know how that goes.
I will be back later to tell stories or just come to chat about what is happening in my life.
I've been happy this summer. The reason why I'm typing is not just to talk it's to help the best hospital that does rehab stuff. That hospital's name is.."Gillette". I want to tell you about what happened.... First, I got hit by a car. Second, I had to go through alot of things and third, I got a dog and were training him to be a service dog.
I have been invited to a Minn twins game! I am waiting to find out if I will be able to go because I have something that makes me not be able to get to hot. I can have a heat stroke when it's hot. I hear that the Twins stadium gets pretty warm. I will let you know how that goes.
I will be back later to tell stories or just come to chat about what is happening in my life.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Welcome to my Blog!
Throughout this year, Ian will keep everyone posted on what is happening in his life and with his involvement with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Everyone who knows us, knows that we LOVE Gillette! Keep your eyes peeled for any new posts from Ian as he learns to blog :) ~mom
Some recent photos:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ian's Story
Ian
Age 10
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bellies are often examined in hospitals, but how common is it to hear a belly laugh in a hospital? For 7-year-old patient Ian, it was extremely common.
While the reason behind Ian’s hospitalization was tragic, Ian chose laughter to connect with his family when he couldn’t speak.
Walking home from swimming lessons, Ian was struck by a car and sustained massive head injuries that sent him into a 3 week coma. He was eventually transferred to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare for intensive rehabilitation therapy and was discharged within five weeks—able to walk, talk and feed himself.
Today, he continues to work with therapists and has conquered his fear of returning to the water. “Ian has always been a kid that loves to laugh,” his mom says. “He absolutely lives on laughter.” His cheerful attitude and contagious laugh have had a sweet yet powerful effect on his entire family.
Age 10
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bellies are often examined in hospitals, but how common is it to hear a belly laugh in a hospital? For 7-year-old patient Ian, it was extremely common.
While the reason behind Ian’s hospitalization was tragic, Ian chose laughter to connect with his family when he couldn’t speak.
Walking home from swimming lessons, Ian was struck by a car and sustained massive head injuries that sent him into a 3 week coma. He was eventually transferred to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare for intensive rehabilitation therapy and was discharged within five weeks—able to walk, talk and feed himself.
Today, he continues to work with therapists and has conquered his fear of returning to the water. “Ian has always been a kid that loves to laugh,” his mom says. “He absolutely lives on laughter.” His cheerful attitude and contagious laugh have had a sweet yet powerful effect on his entire family.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champions
Champions is a Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals program that brings attention to the important work being done at its
170 children’s hospitals. It does this by honoring 54 remarkable kids who have
faced severe medical challenges, and helping them tell their stories.
The Champions program designates a child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every year. The 2012 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including genetic diseases, organ transplants and traumas, as well as various types of cancer.
The Champions travel for a week in September, first to Washington, D.C., where they traditionally meet with their state representatives on Capitol Hill and visit the White House. They then take a private chartered flight, provided by Delta Air Lines, to Orlando, Fla. While there, Champions meet Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals corporate partners, hospital representatives and media partners. These groups convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Champions program designates a child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every year. The 2012 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including genetic diseases, organ transplants and traumas, as well as various types of cancer.
The Champions travel for a week in September, first to Washington, D.C., where they traditionally meet with their state representatives on Capitol Hill and visit the White House. They then take a private chartered flight, provided by Delta Air Lines, to Orlando, Fla. While there, Champions meet Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals corporate partners, hospital representatives and media partners. These groups convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort.
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