Basking in the afterglow…

October 2, 2009 by Rolf

The running posts yesterday tell the story very well.  It was a full day with much to celebrate.  We’re so grateful for all of you in SB who celebrated with us and for those who sent us pictures from around the globe.  How fun!  Please forgive us as we’ll be tied up through Saturday, but will look forward to posting all the pics and sending on the favors.  There’s still time to send yours!

It’s overwhelming to consider all that we’ve been through in a year.  Just this morning, I spent some time reflecting on the journey and how it all started.  They told us it would be tough, but we never thought we’d have to fight so long and hard.  I don’t think I’ll ever be able to recognize Rudy’s condition as a “good thing”, but there is still a place to be grateful for what this has brought about our family.

The next leg of the journey feels like it might be on us before we know it.  We’ve had some communication with UCLA and next week come the appointments which we were able to put off until after this milestone.  But details on that when the time comes…for now I think we’ll extend the celebrations into the weekend.

Thanks for rejoicing with us!

Y

October 1, 2009 by Trish
11pm...fast asleep after a remarkable day to commemorate an unforgettable year...

11pm...fast asleep after a full day to commemorate an unforgettable year...

A

October 1, 2009 by Trish
9:30pm...home with the birthday loot!

9:30pm...home with the birthday loot!

D

October 1, 2009 by Trish
8:30 Shutting the party down...

8:30 Shutting the party down...

H

October 1, 2009 by Trish
6:30pm Getting the Party Started...

6:30pm Getting the Party Started...

T

October 1, 2009 by Trish
4:16pm  October 1, 2009

4:16pm October 1, 2009

4:16pm October 1, 2008

4:16pm October 1, 2008

R

October 1, 2009 by Trish
3:00pm  Nap Break

3:00pm Nap Break

I

October 1, 2009 by Rolf
1:30pm...on his 1st birthday, Rudy takes his first trip out onto the pier.

1:30pm...on his 1st birthday, Rudy takes his first trip out onto the pier.

B

October 1, 2009 by Rolf
12:30pm...the office staff not getting any work done (and Kelly creeping us out)...

12:30pm...the office staff not getting any work done (and Kelly creeping us out)...

Y

October 1, 2009 by Rolf
12noon--ice cream party with the Yanonali guys

12noon--ice cream party with the Yanonali guys