Make-A-Wish

October 02, 2008

Make-A-Wish

I just got the call from the Make-A-Wish foundation that Waverly is eligible for a wish. It will still take anywhere from 6 months to a year to have her wish granted, but the process is in motion. This is such a wonderful organization and I am so thankful for all of the work they do.

Comments

SioMcLucky said…

How wonderful! Go Waverley, that is so deserved!! Yay make-a-wish!

October 2, 2008 at 1:35 PM

kristi_temple said…

That is so great!!! We are so happy for you!

October 2, 2008 at 3:29 PM

Mystic Thistle said…

Yay Waverly! Wonderful!

October 2, 2008 at 4:19 PM

Jawn said…

So awesome! What is her wish?

October 2, 2008 at 4:56 PM

DAN BUCK said…

Yes please tell us what her "wish" is going to be? Disney World? Come to Texas to visit some long lost friends of her parents? :):)

October 2, 2008 at 6:29 PM

The Fischer Family said…

How wonderful! I can't wait to see what she will get to do with her wish! Disney World? Maybe a night in Cinderella's Castle? The possiblities are endless and I hope she enjoys it!

October 3, 2008 at 5:59 PM

Heidi said…

This is so wonderful! I'm so glad she gets to have some fun. :)

October 4, 2008 at 4:25 AM

Pamela @ Frugal Vet Tech said…

Oh, how exciting!

October 4, 2008 at 3:22 PM

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