October 20th 2012
Today is my 4th big party here in Austin Texas! It is always such a good time! Great friends and family, music and fun! The only thing I wish for is that I was feeling a bit better. I heard my mom this morning while she was showering praying to God and asking Him to please let me have a good day. She was actually pleading to Him and saying that of all the days could this be the day that I could feel well. He heard her, and He answered her as today at my benefit I was just fine. Irene was so awesome with me and of course my cousin Maddie and Auntie Tracey and Grandma Marg. Everyone was helping with getting me ready for my party! I was looking quite cute for my big day. Irene braided my hair and I was sporting my new Sting Ray wheelchair a pair of darling skinny blue jeans, my Michael Jordan tenny’s and a cute owl top! I was looking rather cute today and thankfully my mood was good. I was not overly happy but then I was not upset either. I was happy to be at my party and happy to see the support, love, and friendship that so many people show to me each year.
A huge thank you to all the very talented musicians who came to play, to our dear friends and family that helped run the event and make it a success, the friends and supporters who donated such awesome items to our silent auction and to Michael and Susan who let us have our party at their fine establishment Opal Divine’s! If I have forgotten anyone please forgive me it has been a crazy busy week. Please know we love all of you so very much!!! Thanks for supporting me and our cause! We hope to have raised awareness about Lissencephaly and help others see how special we are. A big thanks to Paula and Daphini for coming and bringing my buddies Connor and Grace. It was awesome to get to see you again! We missed you Wil and Kimberley this year we hope to see you next year! The weather could not have been better. A nice slightly warm fall day and not a cloud in the sky. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all….. We are so blessed to have all of you in our lives.
Love Malia