Sponsor Me at March for Babies!

We were planning on walking at MSSU in Joplin May 3 in the March for Babies, however now that we're moving I will be entering us into the St Joseph walk on Saturday, April 18 at 10am (do I seriously think I can get us moved, start a new job and organize a team in just two weeks, I must be nuts). The event takes place in St. Joseph at Hyde Park on Mason Rd. & 4th St. Maybe we will get to a chance to compete with Team Ari & Raina McDowell though I know they're quite ahead of us on the fundraising portion. Also if you would like to walk with us in honor of Mr. Tennyson, please let us know, we would love to have you join us raising funds for such an amazing organization.

Here is an excerpt from our Team Tennyson page with a few updates...
As many of you know, Tennyson John joined us three months before his anticipated arrival. We were so lost and thankful for those surrounding us who provided strength and hope for us during that time. Without organizations like March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network and the Ronald McDonald House who knows how different our outcome may have been. We had never been in a NICU or exposed to the miracles that occur there everyday, over and over in the lives of these precious little babies. Our lives will forever be changed because of them.

Tennyson is doing so great now, you would never know this six month old eighteen pound little boy was ever a preemie. All the advancements he made were in part to the dedication, support and resources of organization such as those listed above. We will forever be indebted to them. We are so thankful to the people who were there for us to make such an impact and lasting difference in our lives, to love on us, support us, encourage us and give us hope even though some days seemed hopeless.

“I will praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hands
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm.”
-Praise you in this Storm, Casting Crowns

These words became our theme during our two-month NICU stay and many of the days (even still) since we’ve been home however we know that our God is the God of miracles and he has proved that over and over to us through Tennyson. Though I would never wish for a baby to be born early, it is a reality we all have to face, over half a million babies are born prematurely (seven or more weeks early) each year. Who is there for them? Some babies do not survive the birthing process, some do not survive their NICU stays, some struggle even once they’re home, and some like Tennyson thrive and grow more rapidly than full-term babies, who are we to stand in the way of these babies chances. Please join us in being a miracle to others and allowing light and hope to be seen in the lives of babies all across the nation.

Please join us in raising funds for this amazing organization and sponsoring Tennyson in such a special way. We have been so blessed and would like to pass that on to others who are in need of some hope.

All our love-
Travis, Lindsay & Tennyson