2009 NICU Reunion

It's hard to believe that it has been 2 years since Ryder was so sick and in the NICU. This year for the Jubilee of Trees they decided to include a NICU Reunion for all Graduates and their parents. We were able to get in at no charge to see all the trees and visit with old friends.

Ryder wasn't so sure about the visiting with old friends. He would duck his head when anyone would try and talk to him or take his picture. We saw many of the nurses, social workers, therapists that helped us.

The NICU Staff donated a tree this year. Included was a nice flat screen tv showing various babies currently in the NICU. Ryder loved the trees and wanted to touch them.

NICU Tree

Ryder & The Life Flight Helicopter

This year the Foundation is trying to raise money for our own Life Flight Helicopter. We were told they ordered it on Friday. He really did love the helicopter. The staff let him climb inside and look around. He just didn't want his picture taken or his cookies taken away.

Dad, Mom, and Ryder

Vanessa, Ryder, and Jodi

These two women are Ryder's Guardian Angels. Without them, their skills, and following their promptings Ryder would not be here today. They literaly saved his life. Ryder was tired and ready to be done. They were so glad to see all of the graduates. They said this was the biggest payoff seeing how healthy the kids are and that their hard work is paying off.

All we can say to them is Thank You !!!!!