Ten things I know to be true (now that I have a child with cancer)...

1.) People are inherently (:involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic <risks inherent in the venture>— in·her·ent·ly adverb) GOOD. We are humans with different points of views, morals, beliefs, ideas, but are more alike than different.
2.) Nothing that you thought was a big deal actually was. Like the book says... Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small. Sure there will be a few big things but 99% will actually be the small stuff. Don't worry about it, it's actually not important.
3.) Life is really not as hard as you think it is! See #2. Hard is not your kids doing normal kid stuff, your phone falling in the ocean or toilet, working long hours, etc.
4.) Don't waste your time complaining...
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."-Maya Angelou
5.) Spend way MORE time telling people what is good, great, or amazing about them. Let human flaws go.
6.) Focus on the good, you will be a better person.
7.) Be GRATEFUL, not entitled!
8.) Laugh! A lot. Often. Hard. 99% more than you cry.
9.) Cherish your children. Enjoy them. Build them up. Hug them.
10.) Pray, play, and eat as a family at least once a day.

-Gillian

Increased GoFundMe Goal

If you visit Violet's GoFundMe page (see link on the left), you may notice that Team Violet has increased the goal from $5,000 to $8,000. Because the news article below has been published, we wanted to give others in the community the opportunity to support Violet and her family. To all of those who have already donated money and shared the link, thank you for all of your love, support and generosity. We are more grateful than we could ever put into words! 

In The News

Gina Potthoff wrote a wonderful article about Violet and her family. See link below:

Family, Friends Rally Behind Infant Battling Leukemia

At Home & Loving It!

From Her Baptism

          

Photographer: Kara Block

August 8th Update

Violet had another good visit from her nurse. We are giving her a little spray for the sores in her mouth that seems to be helping. The boil on her arm is still there but not as angry and her meds seem to be working. Having a hard time sleeping but happy. Thank you for all of your love and support! 

Bake Sale Sunday, Aug 11th

(Graphic from fabzilicious.org)

Where: Albertsons
              1500 N H Street
              Lompoc
Date:    Sunday, Aug 11th
Time:    1:00-5:00pm

Get your aprons on! Doreen and Katie are organizing a bake sale for little Miss Violet. We're excited to show our support through sweet treats. Here are some helpful tips when preparing your goodies:

Individually wrap smaller treats (like cookies and brownies)
Label the ingredients on the treats (especially if it contains NUTS)

Doreen and Katie will decide on the pricing. You can drop off your contribution the evening before or day of the bake sale. If you haven't signed up through Facebook to donate baked goodies, you can send an email to welovevioletlucia@gmail.com. In the subject line, please put "Bake Sale: Aug 11th."

If you're not a baker, you can still help by spreading the word about the bake sale!

Thanks for all of your support!