The photos within the blue bar, are gifts that were received from non-profits or someone who Carson looks up to that is famous. They all ended up sending some love his way! So, we kindly ask that you please take the time to click the links in the thank you note to give them a like & follow or read their story...they took their time for our warrior & family, so I will be sure to take as much time as I can for them! 💛
#NOONEFIGHTSALONE🎗️
Thank you to Cozy4Chemo & Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels for the swag bag but mostly - Carson's favorite - a BLUE chemo port shirt!
Thank you to the Jesse Rees Foundation for Carson's Joy Jar! Don't worry, mom didn't fall victim to the Whoopie Cushion yet! ((Peep that penguin in the jar though!)) #NEVEREVERGIVEUP
Thank you to Olivia's Bears for the incredible showing of love, support and kindness to all 3 boys - in a journey that their family knows all too well. Specifically with Ewing's Sarcoma.
Thank you to THE Nick DiGiovanni - who Carson happens to literally envy - for sending a cookbook, chef's knife AND a personal note inside!
Mikey's Way Foundation donated this Lenovo think pad to Carson so he could stay connected to his family & friends whether it be on video games, email or school all while in the hospital. Thank you!
Thank you to all the people who donate to Courage of Carly for two reasons in this photo - The chemo zip port shirt was donated to Carson by them AND the Gear Bot Lego book was a donation TO them from amazing humans like you!
Olivia's Bears are the ones that donated this air hockey table that made my children so happy. Not to mention - it got Carson out of his hospital room for the first time! I cannot tell you the amount of love I have for this organization!
Thank you to Tyler Tough for your donation of Roku's to the hospital so that kids like Carson still get to watch their favorite YouTubers, Netflix shows, etc.
🎶"With a little help from my friends..."🎶
THIS PAGE HAS SO MANY OVERDUE THANK YOUS!
I took very few photos early on while we were just trying to get through to the next day...with that said - PLEASE FORGIVE ME!
However...I will do my best to update as I go along just to show the absolute kindness that has been sent our way.
Please note - not pictured are the umpteen million cards of encouragement, support, uplifting messages to not only Carson but the rest of the family as well. I actually ran out of room to display them all and have an idea of making them into a book just in case Carson needs some messages to get him through...or any of us. It will become a part of our coffee table and a reminder how loved and supported we are. You all did that. You all took time out of your busy day or from your own family's time to either make a card or pick out a card that made us laugh, cry, get stronger or just.plain.smile.
Thank you for everything while we are embarking on such an unknown journey.
Our hearts are SO full!
*Please note that these thank you notes below are in no particular order...I may be OCD but I am overwhelmed with life right now and while it bothers me...I am finally starting to learn that some hills I just cannot die on.
A huge thank you to our friends, LG & CB, for starting something I had never heard of before - Meal Train. We have had meals on days we all could barely keep our eyes open and heads up. We gained gift cards for meals to be delivered when we needed them and groceries for when we just needed the extras for Carson's hydration and cravings. We received donations to put in our account towards our hospital bills and the nurse visits and medications. Thank you so much you fabulous humans!!
Crumbl cookie for the literal win! Thank you for the random pick-me-up from our dear friend V(I)P! You are absolutely amazing and know the exact day to show up with these delicious things!
Oh M Family - you are so sweet and absolutely the best! It was so nice to receive something so thoughtful from friends of many moons!
Thank you so much for the box of goodies including snacks, notebook, colorful pens, gift cards and more!
Blown away...and not by the sound(yet!) but by the generosity of the D Family! All started as a conversation about tuning my grandfathers guitar for Carson. He is doing a lot of sitting around since he is still on crutches, so since he loves music, and wants to learn how to play Free Bird I thought it would be a good idea. Then they showed up to my work with a whole set up including a battery powered amp, headphones, guitar case, picks, ipod to hear the music and the notes on the guitar neck to help learn. Picked his spirits right up! Thank you!
Bob's boss sent this really cool snack box right after we received donations of gift cards from his entire team. Who says working remote doesn't bring relationships?! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking of us here while a state away!
CB & LG with their families for the ultimate game night experience! This was included in a bag of goodies along with a really cool color changing rubix cube that will keep this kids brain busy for sure! We hadn't been able to sit together to have our usual game night in a long time! The amount of laughter and smiles were immeasurable! Thank you so much again!
V Family - you surprised us all! Thank you so much for thinking of Carson and sending him this amazing box of everything he loves to do and be entertained with! It came right after a really bad day so V Family for the win!
V(I)P at it again and this time she brought in some insight from EP and they both made this kid's day! Complete with wristbands for us and a t-shirt for mom! Love you - P Family!
V(I)P doing her thing again - entered us into a drawing and this man pulled up the day before Easter and absolutely brought me to my knees in tears. The amount of kindness from strangers has been nothing short of amazing! Thank you for all you do!
The B Family showing up with little reminders not to lose faith and that they are close by if we should need anything. Thank you for your constant prayers, messages and support!
Aunt G sending mom this beautiful necklace around Easter time with a note that whenever I am sad and need a hug just know she is there. So basically, I know she is there A LOT haha! Love you guys!
Gramma B coming in hot with a super soft fuzzy blanket! It reads..."Wrap yourself in this blanket and know that you are loved! This blanket is a hug from me to you!" And the more it gets washed the softer it feels, I swear!
Gramma C sending yet another book for Carson to enjoy. This time not a cookbook but about Horses and their strength and courage. This was a great reminder of who Carson is!
The S Family must have known we were thinking of buying a twin size set for the hospital...and must have also known that we named Carson's IV pole "Batman". This was absolutely so sweet and I just know SS would love this picture of what he got! Thank you so very much for thinking of us S Family!
Great Aunt J sending her love by getting some things off of the wish list on Amazon. Thank you so much! He said he finally owns the coolest socks ever now! (Because of course they are penguins!)
Great Aunt K showing up with cozy reminders of love conveniently on May the 4th! Not only that but we got a card reminding us that they are near and the other boys and Carson got McDonald's gift cards. Thank you for all your love and support!
Thank you to CK, who up until that afternoon, we had no idea who this generous human was! Thank you so much for getting a jump start on the wish list - you sure made a sad boy light up when this stuff arrived!
Thank you to the L Family sending in this photo showing their support the first day of chemo!
P.S. - sorry for ugly crying when you dropped off dinner that one day!
Thank you to my fabulous niece S for your penguin plushie that has travelled with us everywhere as a secondary pillow for Carson! You sure know this cousin of yours! Love you baby girl!
Great Aunt G at it again! Sending in a hand crocheted Maisie dog for Carson to keep with him when he can't be with her. SO sweet and thoughtful!
Thank you to GH, who made this boys day with his new grilling tools! He will use these until he wears them thin! This boy loves cooking and is ready to show you his skills on the grill when he is up to it! Thanks again!
For those of you unaware... Carson was accepted into the Jazz Band Ensemble on top of his Wind Symphony Band obligations. He made sure to stay after school every Monday, even when he wasn't feeling good. When low counts and chemo coincided with his Jazz Festival, Mrs. V (his band teacher) must have known how much this special delivery would mean to him. A Jazz Band T-shirt, signed CD from the Guest Jazz artist - Dr. Emmett Goods, Legos from his Amazon Wish List AND!!! The festival program with his name still in it💛!
Thank you so very much, Mrs. V!
