Sometimes I wonder if the anniversary of Georgia's transplant won't weigh on me for months leading up to the actual date. I can feel the stress seep in and notice that my heart becomes just a bit more fragile as the memories of our history come creeping to the forefront. The heartache is still there, but so is gratitude. I look at our life today and can clearly remember a time when this life, the one I am actually living seemed completely unattainable.
As Georgia gets older I want her to think of January 19th as a day to celebrate and to give back. We would not be here today if it weren't for the love, kindness and generosity of so, so many people. I kept thinking of Manuel and how selfless he was, he was told there was a need and simply out of the goodness of his heart and soul he gave. In this spirit my sister and I started putting a plan together of how to celebrate the SIXTH anniversary of Georgia's transplant.
Our plan was to celebrate health, milestones and kindness.. with lots of fun along the way.
Our day started with fulfilling a longtime request.. Georgia got her ears pierced! In true fashion, she didn't even flinch, smiling the whole time.
Next up we headed to Target with our cousins. Each kid had their own basket to pick out things to give to give to some special kiddos on the cancer floor at Seattle Children's. They were all very thoughtful about their choices, it was so great to watch them discussing their gifts.
The kindness of one man is why this day is possible, thank you Manuel, you signed up to be on the German bone marrow registry before Georgia was even born.. you are a phenomenal human being and we are profoundly grateful.
Our last stop was a well deserved cupcake, this is a day worth celebrating indeed.
Georgia and Lauren discussing her earring choices.
Checking our her newly pierced ears!
She didn't even flinch...
Shopping!
Dropping off our bags at Children's
Happy 6 sweet girl, what a miracle.
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