March 1, 2010
Happy Birthday, Brendan! Five years ago today we welcomed Brendan into this world. We got to send an hour and half with before he passed away…..Today Lisa and I took the day off to remember him. We took the kids to school today and then headed to breakfast (we do this every year). After breakfast we went to the flower shop and got a bunch of tulips, some pink roses and 3 blue and 2 white balloons. We went to Brendan’s grave site and spend some time with him and placed the tulips next to his marker. It is our tradition to release balloons on his birthday. This year as in years past when the let the balloons go they all start off in a bunch and then one of the white balloons always parts from the group. Lisa and I are always amazed that this happens. It was very nice to just stand there and watch them go. After that we went to put the roses on Lisa’s mothers grave.. We spent so time with Shirley and then we headed out.It was a nice day for Lisa and I to reflect and remember what was, what could have been and what is……..
May 7th, 2010 at 11:05
Hello Verdigets Family,
I hope you still remember me. It’s nurse Joan. I saw Ally’s picture on the St. Baldrick Foundation website. It is such a small world. One of my dear friends actually chose Ally to “honor”. I couldn’t believe it when I saw that sweet face on his page. I knew who it was immediately. She looks wonderful. She always was a tough little “princess”. I wanted you to know that you and Ally are forever in my thoughts and prayers. You meet children in this profession that find their way into your heart and Ally is one of those children. Her spirit and strength was always inspirational. Please give her a squeeze for me.
With love always,
Joan Upperman
jpupperman@yahoo.com