Spokane

 

Josh had a lot of work to do in Spokane this summer and so we decided this week to take the whole family, so while Dad worked hard we got to do lots of fun stuff.  We got to use our world passport from Give Kids the World to visit Silverwood one day.  I also enrolled Madison in art camp for the week at the local children's museum and Mom and the twins got to have lots of fun getting all our back to school shopping done, story times at the library, playing at the park, and lots of bike riding the fabulous trails all along the Spokane River.  Madison and I would ride our bikes to class every day with the twins in tow and then we of course had to enjoy the amazing sun and hang out by the great pool that had a really cool waterslide and kids pool where Mom could sit back and (kinda) relax while they enjoyed the water.

Beads of Courage Fun Run

Max got to participate in a fun day supporting the Beads of Courage Program at Seattle Children's Hospital.

He greeted the race participants and got to show off his amazing bead collection. The founder and executive director of Beads of Courage was there to kick off the program and highlighted Max and all the beads he has earned in a brief presentation prior to the race starting.

We all participated in the 1 mile family fun run and the twins joined me in the stroller as we completed the 5k. It was such a joy to watch Max run with such determination and pride, with the crowds cheering him on.  Little did they know what a miracle it is to see him running so well!

 We all earned our own necklaces and received a shuttle bead that was a symbol of the beads of courage the astronauts took up to space in the last shuttle mission.

 

A big thanks to the nurses and staff of Seattle Children's Hospital that are so dilligent in taking care of the whole child and the family of those dealing with serious illnesses. Max was excited to share his story of courage and hope in a tangible way by sharing his beads with everyone.  Also a big thanks to the Beads of Courage staff and the Baruch family for travelling to Seattle and all their hardwork and enthusiasm.

Beads of Courage kids and siblings

Jean Baruch, Executive Director and Founder of Beads of Courage

2012 Seattle's Top Docs

Seattle Children's had 57 Doctors make it on Seattle Magazine's Top Docs for 2012 - Max had 9 of his Docs make the list this year, very excited for them all! 

Did any of your Docs make the list?

Seattle's Top Docs of 2012