Mother’s Day
“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” -Rudyard Kipling When I woke up this morning, I couldn’t help reflecting on the past few years. Mark and I wanted children so badly that we suffered through 2 years of IVF, but nothing could have prepared me for the overwhelming joy I felt…
Ode to Riley James Freed
The siblings of kiddos with complex health circumstances can get lost in the shuffle of the attention. Riley James Freed is the unsung hero of our household. She handles every circumstance with a grace most adults can’t comprehend and has endless empathy for her twin brother. It is a daily struggle to make sure this…
Fun Events & Happenings for #MilestonesforMaxwell
First a fundraising update – we have raised over $200,000 with over 1,300 contributors since we started our campaign four months ago. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Are you in Denver, the Golden Area or Pueblo and would like to support our efforts to cure his rare neurological disease? Maxwell Norman will be making…
Happy Birthday Maxwell & Riley
The Twins Turn Two on the 27th! We celebrated with a special celebration with all of their friends at Great Play in Cherry Creek over the weekend. Maxwell and Riley were dressed as cowboys with matching vests, boots and sparkly hats. Last year, I spent months planning every detail of the twin’s first birthday. …
60 Minutes Episode on Gene Therapy
60 Minutes aired a story about gene replacement therapy CURING sickle cell anemia. The story highlighted a woman experiencing pain as “very sharp, like stabbing, almost feels like bone-crushing pain.” She was barely capable of physical activity, spent weeks a year hospitalized and didn’t know if she would live into her 30’s. Just 9 months…
Maxwell’s Gala Recap
Thrive Mortgage hosted a gala Friday evening to benefit Maxwell and the night was absolutely incredible. Guests arrived to a #MilestonesForMaxwell red carpet before heading into the beautiful event. The event was so much fun with so many games! The silent auction featured artwork from Lindsay Jane Ternes Fine Art and unique sports memorabilia. The…
9News Loves Maxwell
Kim Christiansen with 9News graciously told our story on the Denver news tonight. Our family anxiously gathered around the TV waiting for our big debut. Kim covered our story with the care and understanding of a fellow mother, and our comfort during the interview is evident in the finished product. You can tell Mark and…
Charity Gala – March 8th, 2019
Maxwell is surrounded by guardian angels and his army grows daily. One of his guardian angels is a woman named Laura Leavy with Thrive Mortgage. Thrive Mortgage & Legend Title host an annual business mixer & client appreciation charity gala. Laura Leavy selected our non-profit to be the recipient of the gala this year! We…
Happy Valentine’s Day
Maxwell and Riley celebrated Valentine’s Day together. They enjoyed a culinary adventure of chocolate chip pancakes with fresh squeezed orange juice over candlelight high chairs. The best friends enjoyed each other’s company. Could there be anything more sweet than this!?! Happy Valentine’s Day