1st Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for CHARGE 5K!

I am excited to let you know that I have been working very hard on organizing a 5K run/walk (strollers also welcome!) in memory and honor of Joshua. All of the proceeds will be going to the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. The months of planning are coming to fruition, although there is a lot of work still to do. Please save the date (August 1st), or sign up now for the 1st Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for CHARGE 5K! Feel free to download and print the registration form here or to register online click here.

(If for some reason that does not work for you go to signmeup.com and search Kurby)

The event is also listed on mychicagoathlete.com and will be on cararuns.org (Again, search for the race under calendar).

If you'd like to volunteer please let me know and I will gladly put you on the list. Volunteers will also receive an event t-shirt! If you would like to just come out and cheer others on you are more than welcome to do that too! Hope to see you all soon!

Once you have registered, if you want to confirm your registration click here and you will receive an e-mail confirmation again.

A Lot To Update...

I guess we've either been lax about posting, or we've been very busy. I am going to go in chronological order here of what has been happening starting with the most recent.

Thursday, May 14
Just this morning the memory tree for Joshua was planted behind our house. It is only perfect timing since today is 2 months since our beautiful baby boy had to leave. Our wonderful neighbors and friends got together to have the tree planted for us. It will be a great way to remember Joshua, and to look out our kitchen window and smile knowing that we are surrounded by love. We have learned that our neighbors really are like family. They have brought us meals, called, e-mailed, invited us out, and have made us laugh and smile. We are so lucky to have all of you.
Thank you for everyone who helped with the tree planting: The Weiss', Sole's, Sawicki's, Baranowski's, Laschinski's, Mashal's, Wilson's, Berg's, and Chakos.



Tuesday, May 12
Today Joey and Mommy went out to Grandma's house to see her and Andrew. It was a nice warm day, so we went to the park, and camped out on the lawn to watch GG Joe take out Grandma's lilac bush (very sad day for Grandma)



Sunday, May 10
For Mother's Day we were treated to a big, big brunch at the country club. Uncle Chris set us up with a great table for brunch and then took us on a golf cart tour. Of course, Daddy got his new hat from the pro shop that he absolutely loves...he says the hat was made for his head!



Saturday, May 9
Today, before celebrating Mother's Day with Nonna and Auntie Steph, we did a 2.5 mile walk for Easter Seals- Run For the Kids. Mommy didn't run, although she'd have like to, but she slowed to a walking pace with Daddy, Grandma, Auntie Christy, and Andrew and Joey in the wagon. Andrew did finish on foot- Joey however stayed in the wagon most of the time. It was great being back at Easter Seals where I spent some time with Joshua to get fitted for his hearing aids, and also to meet with the parent liason there. It is a wonderful community of people, and a great organization. Joshua would have spent a lot of time there and would have learned and done a whole lot because of them.



Monday, May 4
Now that Joey is a pretty good sitter, Daddy was itching to get a picture of him up on the arcade machine. (Don't worry one of us was always there squatting down with one hand up in case he lost his balance!)



Saturday, April 25
This post is way past due. We made it out to see the Klinger's new home. It was really nice, and we of course had great company. Joey is already looking up to Uncle Mikey and Uncle Kevin. Once Joey warmed up to Uncle Don he remembered he had a spot on his lap where he fit so comfortably. And Auntie Steph had the magic touch to put him to sleep.

A Lot To Update...

I guess we've either been lax about posting, or we've been very busy. I am going to go in chronological order here of what has been happening starting with the most recent.

Thursday, May 14
Just this morning the memory tree for Joshua was planted behind our house. It is only perfect timing since today is 2 months since our beautiful baby boy had to leave. Our wonderful neighbors and friends got together to have the tree planted for us. It will be a great way to remember Joshua, and to look out our kitchen window and smile knowing that we are surrounded by love. We have learned that our neighbors really are like family. They have brought us meals, called, e-mailed, invited us out, and have made us laugh and smile. We are so lucky to have all of you.
Thank you for everyone who helped with the tree planting: The Weiss', Sole's, Sawicki's, Baranowski's, Laschinski's, Mashal's, Wilson's, Berg's, and Chakos.

Tuesday, May 12
Today Joey and Mommy went out to Grandma's house to see her and Andrew. It was a nice warm day, so we went to the park, and camped out on the lawn to watch GG Joe take out Grandma's lilac bush (very sad day for Grandma)


Sunday, May 10
For Mother's Day we were treated to a big, big brunch at the country club. Uncle Chris set us up with a great table for brunch and then took us on a golf cart tour. Of course, Daddy got his new hat from the pro shop that he absolutely loves...he says the hat was made for his head!

Saturday, May 9
Today, before celebrating Mother's Day with Nonna and Auntie Steph, we did a 2.5 mile walk for Easter Seals- Run For the Kids. Mommy didn't run, although she'd have like to, but she slowed to a walking pace with Daddy, Auntie Christy, and Andrew and Joey in the wagon. Andrew did finish on foot- Joey however stayed in the wagon most of the time. It was great being back at Easter Seals where I spent some time with Joshua to get fitted for his hearing aids, and also to meet with the parent liason there. It is a wonderful community of people, and a great organization. Joshua would have spent a lot of time there and would have learned and done a whole lot because of them.

Monday, May 4
Now that Joey is a pretty good sitter, Daddy was itching to get a picture of him up on the arcade machine.


Saturday, April 25
This post is way past due. We made it out to see the Klinger's new home. It was really nice, and we of course had great company. Joey is already looking up to Uncle Mikey and Uncle Kevin. Once Joey warmed up to Uncle Don he remembered he had a spot on his lap where he fit so comfortably. And Auntie Steph had the magic touch to put him to sleep.

Happy Mother's Day!

I cherish every day and every moment with Joey. Thanks for making this Mother's Day a joyful one. Here are some pictures of Joey and Mommy.



And some of Mommy's favorites with her twin boys...

Joshua's Journeys #4 Mother's Day

I have been trying to find words, any words, to say how I am feeling lately. There are no words, one thing I do know is that time does not heal. My heart aches for Joshua every day, and I miss him more deeply as each day passes. Joshua was my first born. I had wanted to be a mother for such a long time, and Joshua allowed me to do just that. Joshua taught me so much about love, the important things in life, and what it means to be a mother in every sense.


When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2

THE BROKEN CHAIN~
~Author Unknown~
We had no way of knowing
when God would call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

DEAR CHILD IN HEAVEN~
~Author Unknown~
You were a blessing to us all,
You were a special child,
And we're so glad God sent you
To be with us for awhile

You filled our home with happiness
And made our life complete
The time we had with you
Was far too short, but oh so sweet

Some things we don't find easy
To accept or understand
'Till we realize they're part of
Our Creator's perfect plan

Now it comforts us to know
You're with the angels up above,
While in our hearts we hold you close
Surrounded by our love