We are excited to announce that the "Lexi's Legacy Memorial Fund" is now official.
At the time of Lexi's passing, in lieu of flowers, our friends and family donated money to a fund that we created in Lexi's memory. At the time, our bank was unable to open a memorial fund because they are a small bank and do not handle those types of accounts. Since then, we have been working with another bank that has allowed us to open the memorial fund and all paperwork has finally been completed. All donations received will be used to financially help other special needs families. We know, all to well, the cost of equipment, medicine, and supplies that can be expensive in caring for a special needs child. The fund will help offset these costs to families and in addition provide a sense of support to the family. Giving to others has been a great way for us to remember and honor Lexi, and has helped us in our own grieving process.
Should you want to donate to this fund, and help other special needs families, checks can be made out to: "Lexi's Legacy Memorial Fund" Thank you for helping us continue to share Lexi's legacy with others.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Special Days . . . Special Memories
Today is Lexi's big sister's birthday. And although this is not Lexi's day, but instead Chelsea's special day, Lexi is greatly missed on this day.
A few days ago, we celebrated Chelsea's birthday by having 11 of her friends over to our house for a party. We love having parties and so I woke up excited to have this party for Chelsea. But, there was definitely something (someone) missing. I was very aware of the absence and honestly, it saddened me to know that Chelsea would no longer celebrate her birthdays with her sister.
Lexi was always an important part of Chelsea's birthday parties and it makes me smile proudly when I remember how Chelsea included Lexi in all her birthday activities and how proud Chelsea was to have all of her friends meet her sister Lexi. I love remembering how Chelsea would help Lexi unwrap her birthday or Christmas gifts and how Chelsea would hold them up for Lexi to see and then place them in her lap until Lexi was surrounded by all her gifts.
I know there will be many more "special days" that will be different because Lexi is not here. But, I am thankful for the pictures we have that will remind Chelsea of her special bond with her sister. These are some of my favorite pictures of them on birthdays and at Christmas as Chelsea lovingly includes Lexi in it all.
The girls celebrate their birthdays together in 2010. I love the look here that Chelsea gives to Lexi as Chelsea glances over her shoulder to make sure that Lexi sees the candles and is aware that everyone is singing happy birthday to BOTH of them.
Although not the best picture, this is one of my favorite pictures because Chelsea was so PROUD to show off Lexi to all of her friends at Chelsea's 7th tea party birthday. Chelsea was so happy to take this picture with her sister.
Christmas 2009: Chelsea empties Lexi's stocking, making sure to show everything to Lexi.
Lexi surrounded by the gifts that Chelsea has piled in her lap.
I love the expression that Lexi has here. She seems rather bored and unimpressed with the things that Chelsea is pulling out of her stocking.
Chelsea helping Lexi unwrap a Christmas present.
A few days ago, we celebrated Chelsea's birthday by having 11 of her friends over to our house for a party. We love having parties and so I woke up excited to have this party for Chelsea. But, there was definitely something (someone) missing. I was very aware of the absence and honestly, it saddened me to know that Chelsea would no longer celebrate her birthdays with her sister.
Lexi was always an important part of Chelsea's birthday parties and it makes me smile proudly when I remember how Chelsea included Lexi in all her birthday activities and how proud Chelsea was to have all of her friends meet her sister Lexi. I love remembering how Chelsea would help Lexi unwrap her birthday or Christmas gifts and how Chelsea would hold them up for Lexi to see and then place them in her lap until Lexi was surrounded by all her gifts.
I know there will be many more "special days" that will be different because Lexi is not here. But, I am thankful for the pictures we have that will remind Chelsea of her special bond with her sister. These are some of my favorite pictures of them on birthdays and at Christmas as Chelsea lovingly includes Lexi in it all.
The girls celebrate their birthdays together in 2010. I love the look here that Chelsea gives to Lexi as Chelsea glances over her shoulder to make sure that Lexi sees the candles and is aware that everyone is singing happy birthday to BOTH of them.
Although not the best picture, this is one of my favorite pictures because Chelsea was so PROUD to show off Lexi to all of her friends at Chelsea's 7th tea party birthday. Chelsea was so happy to take this picture with her sister. 
Christmas 2009: Chelsea empties Lexi's stocking, making sure to show everything to Lexi.
Lexi surrounded by the gifts that Chelsea has piled in her lap.
I love the expression that Lexi has here. She seems rather bored and unimpressed with the things that Chelsea is pulling out of her stocking.
Chelsea helping Lexi unwrap a Christmas present.
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