Naomi ran 13 laps in 10 min, Jeremiah ran 11 laps in 11 minutes.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Running and running
The kids participated in a timed race:
Naomi ran 13 laps in 10 min, Jeremiah ran 11 laps in 11 minutes.
Naomi ran 13 laps in 10 min, Jeremiah ran 11 laps in 11 minutes.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Brown belt in the family!
I do apologize for not keeping up Naomi's blog on a regular basis. The good news is, she's doing great! So well, that we've all (well, at least me) fallen into a pattern of living the normal mundanity of everyday life, healthy children, work that's ever more consistent despite the economy, pleasing weather, shelter, food, all of the bare necessities of life. In other words, things are good...and so the blog suffers. Better that than the stressful impetus to write daily!
In the past few months, Naomi has passed her martial arts exam to receive her brown belt (at 6 years old!!)! Her big brother, Jeremiah, received his black belt (at 8 years old!!), but his mother has yet to email me a photo of him in his uniform...hint, hint...
We're all immensely proud of these tenacious, energetic, brilliant, beautiful children. : >
Blessings to you all!
In the past few months, Naomi has passed her martial arts exam to receive her brown belt (at 6 years old!!)! Her big brother, Jeremiah, received his black belt (at 8 years old!!), but his mother has yet to email me a photo of him in his uniform...hint, hint...
We're all immensely proud of these tenacious, energetic, brilliant, beautiful children. : >
Blessings to you all!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Naomi the SuperStar!
My adorable niece Naomi is being featured in advertisements for the Keaton Raphael Memorial Foundation. Check out her beautiful photos on their website:
Keaton Raphael Memorial Foundation
We're all so proud of our little star!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Naomi's new keyboard
Naomi saw a keyboard in a store today, and bought it so she could be like her auntie...AWWWWWW! I'm biased, but this is the cutest video!
Friday, November 07, 2008
Naomi's 6th birthday!
Today we celebrated Naomi’s 6th birthday! What a miracle! Naomi is such a strong and amazing child! She is determined to put cancer behind her, and live life as a normal 6-year-old little girl (one with a depth of character and experience that will continue to be an inspiration for children and adults throughout her life). Naomi had a party with her school friends on Friday, a slumber party with her closest cousins on Saturday and a fun filled pool party on Sunday! It was a party weekend!
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Naomi's Healing Journey
Hello friends,
As many of you know, my 5 year old niece Naomi has been receiving chemotherapy treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) since April 28, 2006. ALL is the most common form of childhood cancer, but Naomi is anything but a common child. This petite, yet strong willed, little girl has endured 2 years of regular chemotherapy, blood tests, blood transfusions, spinal taps, toxic medications, hair loss, physical bloating, bracing pain, and a number of other cancer treatment side effects, with grace and patience beyond her years.
We are all extremely grateful for the fact that Naomi is responding well to her cancer treatment (which ends in September 2008!) and is expected to live a normal, healthy life. Naomi's parents realize that they are blessed and want to use their experience as parents of a child with cancer to help other families in the same situation.
Naomi's family has decided to spend the summer of 2008 driving 10,000 miles across the USA in order to raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Lisa Thompson, a documentary filmmaker noted for her commitment to telling stories of social importance, with emphasis in the area of children's health, will be joining the family and documenting their journey. This fundraiser has the potential to make a huge impact by raising funds for Leukemia research. But it can not happen without YOUR HELP!
Please join Naomi's family in this worthy cause:
1) Visit Naomi's Leukemia Research Foundation web page
2) Make a contribution to the fundraiser TODAY!
3) Forward this information to your friends and family.
Let's help Naomi in her quest to find a cause and cure for Leukemia!
Blessings to you all!
Victoria
Music, art, education, prosperity, well-being, compassion, peace, joy and love!
As many of you know, my 5 year old niece Naomi has been receiving chemotherapy treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) since April 28, 2006. ALL is the most common form of childhood cancer, but Naomi is anything but a common child. This petite, yet strong willed, little girl has endured 2 years of regular chemotherapy, blood tests, blood transfusions, spinal taps, toxic medications, hair loss, physical bloating, bracing pain, and a number of other cancer treatment side effects, with grace and patience beyond her years.
We are all extremely grateful for the fact that Naomi is responding well to her cancer treatment (which ends in September 2008!) and is expected to live a normal, healthy life. Naomi's parents realize that they are blessed and want to use their experience as parents of a child with cancer to help other families in the same situation.
Naomi's family has decided to spend the summer of 2008 driving 10,000 miles across the USA in order to raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Lisa Thompson, a documentary filmmaker noted for her commitment to telling stories of social importance, with emphasis in the area of children's health, will be joining the family and documenting their journey. This fundraiser has the potential to make a huge impact by raising funds for Leukemia research. But it can not happen without YOUR HELP!
Please join Naomi's family in this worthy cause:
1) Visit Naomi's Leukemia Research Foundation web page
2) Make a contribution to the fundraiser TODAY!
3) Forward this information to your friends and family.
Let's help Naomi in her quest to find a cause and cure for Leukemia!
Blessings to you all!
Victoria
Music, art, education, prosperity, well-being, compassion, peace, joy and love!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
End of Chemotherapy Party!
Today is Naomi’s last day of chemotherapy treatment! Friends and family gathered in her family’s backyard to express gratitude for Naomi having endured the past 2 and 1/2 years with more grace, strength and courage that should be possible for such a young child. The sun was bright and the air was hot as the scent of barbeque drifted by in wafts with the occasional much-appreciated breeze. The kids’ karate school came and did a demonstration, and Naomi and a couple of girls from her hula school danced for the crowd of over 50. After the formal activities, all of the kids jumped into the water slide and the jumper. Even this big kid got into the jumper and had a great time!
While Naomi is no longer receiving chemotherapy, and is a true survivor of cancer, she will continue to be examined on a monthly basis to confirm that leukemia remains out of her system. After 5 years of living cancer free, she will officially be declared in remission. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you to everyone for all of the prayers, contributions, visits, email messages, letters, meals, etc., that have been extended to the family during the diagnosis and treatment of Naomi’s disease. I am humbled and grateful for your kindness, generosity and energy. May you be blessed in all things in every way.
While Naomi is no longer receiving chemotherapy, and is a true survivor of cancer, she will continue to be examined on a monthly basis to confirm that leukemia remains out of her system. After 5 years of living cancer free, she will officially be declared in remission. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you to everyone for all of the prayers, contributions, visits, email messages, letters, meals, etc., that have been extended to the family during the diagnosis and treatment of Naomi’s disease. I am humbled and grateful for your kindness, generosity and energy. May you be blessed in all things in every way.
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