Carnival for a Cure

Here's the report:
Last Friday was the event we had all been working toward and praying about for many months. The Cystinosis Carnival for a Cure. This was a benefit that was organized by an individual who, though I've said it many times, is so talented and stinkin' organized! When it all came together, I realized even more that the person that takes on the organization of an event of this size better have her stuff together and no one does more than my friend Amber. Nice going Amber!

The event was a huge success. The grand total at the end of it all was over $16,000. For a first time benefit I would say that's pretty good. We set the bar high for coming years though! I'm certain we'll rise to the challenge year after year. In the heat of all the organizing, planning and putting together of things for the carnival, I found that it was easy to lose site of our real purpose: helping find a cure for these two little lives who we love so much (and the many others affected by this disease). As we were setting up for the event and the tension was raising as we grew closer to start time, Alexis and Evan walked into the gym and my heart softened. I thought, "Look how beautiful these two kids are. This is for them. It's not about what the tables look like or how perfect the signs are, it's about these two." God was so present Friday night. I know that everyone involved would agree that He showed up in ways we couldn't have guessed he would. People from all over came out to support and love this amazing family and if you looked around it was pretty clear that everyone was having a great time.

What a privledge to be a part of something so significant.