Thursday, September 24, 2009

Light the Night

We have been talking for a long time about participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies "Light the Night"event in Kettering. Last year we heard about it, but we were in the hospital more than we were home a year ago, so we did not participate. However, this year, we would like to walk at this event for Maggie.

Though Maggie is not walking, we will be carrying her as we walk-- as we've been carrying her through this disease the last year plus. If you would like to walk with us or would like to donate to this event on behalf of Maggie, you can go to her team webpage: http://pages.lightthenight.org/soh/Dayton09/Maggie

We hope we will not be walking alone, though we know that we are also doing this last minute. But, guess that has been our motto this last year-- plan at the last minute because we never know what might come up.

As for Maggie, she is doing a bit better. This afternoon and evening she was very fussy and seemed like something was bothering her when we offered her food. She also was quite tired today as she took a nap over 2 hours (with a poop break in-between). Tonight she also went to bed early. Hopefully this is her body catching up on sleep that was missed last week and repairing itself from the harsh toxins that entered her body. Please continue to pray for Maggie and check out her site if you get a chance.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm wondering how accurately the lightthenight website is in recording contributors. Yesterday, I contributed some in Whitney's name and some in Andy's name and neither showed up. I don't care so much for myself. But I'm thinking others may have also contributed but aren't listed. And thus, the website isn't giving an accurate picture of how many people want to help this cause in Maggie's name. Which I would think would at least give a boost to Andy's and Whitney's spirits as they walk.

I'm wondering if they're receiving notice of contributions even if the website doesn't show it.

Love and prayers always.

Great Aunt Phyllis

Nicki said...

We will also be there and walking. I woudl love to meet all of you! :-)

Unknown said...

Whitney and Andy,

It has been awhile...but do know that I am praying for you and Maggie! She is absolutely beautiful!

Also wanted to let you know that I will be walking at the Light The Night walk in Nashville tomorrow night! We have a team at work http://pages.lightthenight.org/tn/MidTN09/SatellitesSirens. I am walking in memory of my grandmother who passed away from leukemia years ago. You and Maggie will definitely be in my thoughts during the walk!

Hope to see you sometime soon!

Andrea Sanford