Meet Celia's Crew

Today was our FIRST annual Energy for Life Walk 
to raise funds and awareness for mitochondria diseases.
It was a humbling, wonderful experience for us to feel SO LOVED.

Here is a group shot of almost all of Celia's Crew.
Allow me to introduce the wonderful folks who took time out of their busy lives 
to show support for our sweet baby.

 Our Maggie, who loves Celia so much.
She is family to us and we love her!

 "Mr and Mrs D" who are dear, sweet friends of ours and 
my favorite blog stalker- haha Rachel! 
Truly genuine people who we are privileged to have as our friends.

 The entire "A" family and one of our Pastor's son.
They are a tremendous blessing to us and everyone who knows them.
These folks are LOVE in action.


 Mr and Mrs. "S" who are truly the most loving people.
They can see past Celia's disability and right straight to the little girl inside.
I love that.
The fabulous "S" family. They have a wonderful brood of TEN CHILDREN
and are gracious and willing to bring them to support us.
I have SO MUCH I can learn from this precious family.
WOW.

 Mrs. "P" who is as radiant on the inside as she is on the outside.
She loves our girl and wants to learn more about her disease.
She loves deeply.
She is a servant to anyone she can help.
We love you!

 My sweet go-to girl and her beautiful family.
I NEED Mary and she is always, always there for me.
She is a gift of God to me and will always cry right along with me 
while offering simultaneous encouragement.

The lovely "P" family.
They also have jumped right in, loved us and our girl 
and are always willing, ready and able 
to be there for us with just a phone call.

Mr and Mrs. "L".
They are new friends who jumped at the chance to walk with us.
We can't wait to get to know them better.

Brothers, Sisters, Aunt, Cousin, Grandma and even a family dog.


Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the love and support today. 
We love you all!!

Next up, the pictures from the walk....


Comments

  1. granpa 'n granmaApril 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Truly a wonderful day!! So glad we could make it. Is Celia's Crew "official". T-shirts ect?

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  2. SueApril 23, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I am so glad you guys have the wonderful support team to help you when you need it. It makes life easier and at times more bearable. Hugs.

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