Feeling very blessed

A few nights ago, DJ's dad called to let us know that he and a family friend were putting together a softball tournament/benefit where the proceeds would benefit Wyatt. In the past couple of days, it seems everyone has been hard at work on getting this all set up, and today we saw the flyers they put together for the event. They have planned to do the softball tourney, a silent auction, a raffle, and have also planned t-shirts.

DJ and I are both completely humbled by the simple fact that someone would go completely out of their way to put this benefit together for us. Obviously, any help we are able to receive is amazing, and we are super grateful, but beyond that, these people are spending their own time creating this event to help us. I just feel like we are SO lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives, to do such a wonderful thing for us.

A lot of times, while dealing with the realities of Wyatt's HLHS diagnosis, we are left feeling very alone. We are left feeling like no one understands how we are feeling, the struggles we currently face, or the struggles that have yet to even begin. And this situation shows us that while only a select few people actually know what we're feeling (those of you who have also received a diagnosis), we have a HUGE army of support who empathize with us, and want to help. It is a really nice reminder that we are not alone. And that is a comfort I don't ever want to let go of.

I am so excited to see how this benefit turns out, in the end. The benefit itself will take place on October 6th, so we will be in the hospital with Wyatt and unable to attend, but I am sure that we will be able to hear many stories about how it went. I am hoping that we are able to hear tons of stories of the outpouring of love for our little guy.

Again, a huge thanks to my father in law, Dwaine, Lila, Alicia, and Kristen, as well as anyone else who has had a hand in putting this event together- this means SO much to us!!