Nightowl78
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2010
Hello all. I recently found this site and think that it is wonderful! I have gotten lots of ideas and hints from all the great folks on here. Thanks a bunch!
First I would like to start off by introducing all of the players in my story:
There's me: Dear ol' Mom . Single mom, juggling a full time job on the side.
DD: (Tamia) Mia 13yrs
DS: Rajan (Ray) 11yrs
DS: Javon (Vonnie, Von) Wish Kid 9yrs
This past August I found myself at home, alone, and wondering what I could do to lift the spirits of my 9yr old son. I had recieved a phone call from the school counselor that morning. She said that a lot of teachers and the vice principal had come to her and expressed some worry that they had noticed a shift in demeanor of Javon altogether. (Up until December of 2008, he was the happiest, friendliest child you could ever wish to meet. Always had a smile on his face.) They all said that he never smiles anymore. After our conversation had ended, I found myself in tears. I then picked up the phone and contacted the Make a Wish foundation. (I had been debating doing this for several months, but thought that Javon's situation may not be quite serious enough for the organization to even consider.) MAW took our application verbally over the phone and said that they would send the paperwork to Javon's doctors and would contact me back if he was approved for a wish.
Two weeks had passed and I received a call from MAW and said that they had approved his WISH. I was soooo ecstatic and couldn't wait to share the news with the kids...... Then we all sat down and explored all of the possibilities for his WISH. He decided he wanted to go on a Disney cruise.
With the wonderful news of his WISH and regular counseling sessions, Javon has been happier and more upbeat these days. Thanks to MAW!!
First I would like to start off by introducing all of the players in my story:
There's me: Dear ol' Mom . Single mom, juggling a full time job on the side.
DD: (Tamia) Mia 13yrs
DS: Rajan (Ray) 11yrs
DS: Javon (Vonnie, Von) Wish Kid 9yrs
This past August I found myself at home, alone, and wondering what I could do to lift the spirits of my 9yr old son. I had recieved a phone call from the school counselor that morning. She said that a lot of teachers and the vice principal had come to her and expressed some worry that they had noticed a shift in demeanor of Javon altogether. (Up until December of 2008, he was the happiest, friendliest child you could ever wish to meet. Always had a smile on his face.) They all said that he never smiles anymore. After our conversation had ended, I found myself in tears. I then picked up the phone and contacted the Make a Wish foundation. (I had been debating doing this for several months, but thought that Javon's situation may not be quite serious enough for the organization to even consider.) MAW took our application verbally over the phone and said that they would send the paperwork to Javon's doctors and would contact me back if he was approved for a wish.
Two weeks had passed and I received a call from MAW and said that they had approved his WISH. I was soooo ecstatic and couldn't wait to share the news with the kids...... Then we all sat down and explored all of the possibilities for his WISH. He decided he wanted to go on a Disney cruise.
With the wonderful news of his WISH and regular counseling sessions, Javon has been happier and more upbeat these days. Thanks to MAW!!