Give Kids The World

http://www.gktw.org/
Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that exists to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World Village for as long as there is a need.

Make-A-Wish Dream
For Reagan


Off to Disney World
So full of excitement
There’s joy in her heart
Seeing wonders of amusement
She heard of this place
Watched the movies and such
But now she’ll see Mickey –
Feel that hug and special touch
Waited so long for this day to get here
I see her smiling; glowing with cheer
So much to do in just one week
Oh, the giggles as she tries to speak
She’ll tell us of stories she’s heard
All of the places she adventured
I can see her now – happy and content
She’s visiting Disney World –
Time well spent.

‘Tip’
March 31, 2008

Email update - Saturday night from Vanessa:

We are suppose to be picked up in the morning at 8:00. We just got home from Wendy and Reagan's house. She called me and said, "Come on over we have homemade soup", "Are you coming?", "Come on Gee!" How in the world can you say no to that????? So we went. She is so amazing. As we were leaving she said, "Gee, I love you and I will see you in the morning, ok" Of course I said, "I love you too and I will see you early in the morning!"
Carla said she would email you some pictures. I know she will. Carla, Debbie & Sam (my sister and her husband) is coming over to see us off. They will probably follow us to the airport.

PHOTO'S COMING SOON!!!!
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~ 2 Sassy Girls, 1 Boy ~

Guess you could tell by now .

The two we have are Mother and daughter

are so jealous of each other. We have to scold

and punish these two constantly, yet we

wouldn't take nothing for them.

This is their beginning ...

When we got Sapphire in 2004 she was very timid and scared of everyone.

We found out later she was severly abused by her previous owner. There are

plenty of ways you can punish a dog without having to beat them. How cruel,

how can anyone do that to a helpless animal, one of Gods' creations He put here

on this earth for us to love.

Baby Time …

Woke up early in the a.m.
Rubbing my sleepy eyes
Felt so wet and warm
To me that’s no surprise
Baby is due anytime
Water breaking was my token
Waking Daddy with a push
“Hurry now, I have spoken!”
Pacing around to find the light
Get dressed quickly it is time
“Hurry Daddy we got to go -
It will happen anytime!”
Here we are the three of us
Pacing and worrying so
Watching as she pants and breaths
Quietly she lets them flow
Six little Chihuahuas born this morning
The cutest sight to see!
Three little girls and three little boys
“Oh my did you think it was me?”

~Sylvia Allison~
12/12/07


Our little Sapphire gave birth to six puppies
on November 28th 2006 –
They are now six and a half weeks
Doctor says they are very healthy

and ready to explore the world!

FIRST DOCTOR VISIT

FEEDING TIME FOR SIX

READY FOR ADOPTION

The adoption took place after their visit for shots and checkup - everything was set. It was so very hard to let them leave. These little beauties were time consuming yet we loved every minute of caring for them. The first three starting from bottom to the top is "Little Man", my niece took him, sad to say he was stolen from her last year. We had a flyer mad but no one ever came forward about him. The next baby (asleep) is as we called her, Miss Durham, we heard from them twice in a year. The next is "Sassy", she was adopted by my son and his family. Sassy comes often to play with Noel and she is tiny! The next three, the tiny one on the bottom is ours, Noel - The one over top of her is "Sammy" - he lives close by. Last one is my sister-in-law's, "Blondie", he is a rascal with the biggest blue eyes! He lives close by also! I feel bad about "Little Man", but someone must have wanted him more than us - so I hope he is taken care of. We miss you "Little Man."

THIS IS THE ONE WE KEPT -

WE NAMED HER HOLLY NOEL

A DAY IN THE SUN FOR MOTHER & DAUGHTER

~ THIS MY LITTLE RUSTY ~

Abandoned on the side of the road on a cold, rainy night in October of 2003, my granddaughter found two puppies lying helplessly for a rescue. And of course she brings one to me after giving him the name "Oreo". Six inches long, weighing less than a pound, he made a big impact on me. This cute fuzzy thing took over myheart quickly as I said "Yes". His name was changed to "Rusty" (as I am a Rusty Wallace fan). For the first few years after noticing his feet were getting bigger than his body almost, not knowing his breed, he stayed inside. The saddest part is he still likes it inside, he is weaning his way out on the porch now so that's good. Rusty gets along well with his two sisters and the three of them have been taken care of as to ever bringing in other pets here. We are fine as it is ...

LEAVE COMENT OR EMAIL WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Alzheimer's Why?

So rest in this – our mother has left our presence, she now resides in Gods– And her life is in Christ, in His hands and under His wings. Find comfort in knowing that where God is, she is also!
My brother and sisters were called after midnight on Valentines Day to come to the rest home. Our mother had passed away at 12:47 a.m. Walking in the door of our mothers room, all was quiet and mama was still in the same position we had left her in earlier that day of her party. When I saw Mama’s face, I knew immediately that her spirit had left her body. My heart fell past my feet; I instantly relived the feelings I had in 1980 when I saw my daddy laying dead in the hospital bed at Skilled Nursing. People had been telling me how much they admired me for caring for my mama, I was not forced into, and it was what I felt I needed to do. My mama raised me and four siblings to do the right thing. I could have walked away anytime, but instead I chose to suffer with my mama. I did not quit! - Then, the reality of today set in, and I saw mama’s lifeless form lying in the hospital bed in her room. The pain inside me was literally overwhelming – I was not sure I could withstand the grief. I felt I might faint or scream from the incredible sadness and loss. I did not feel the "release" as others had predicted – I felt abandoned in this world and completely alone, as if I were a ghost. All I could say to Mama was "I love you.” I kissed mama’s forehead before we were sent into another room waiting as the funeral home people took her body away – It was as if they carried my own life out that door! I felt empty inside; I dreaded the next few days for what laid ahead for my siblings and me… However, I am left with all the horrors I could not face at the time – I had to keep going in order to keep mama’s memory alive. How I wish I could block out memories of the past three years. Except for those precious, unbelievable moments, mama and I had together, spending times picnicking in the yard. All of us gathering for holidays and birthdays, always on Sundays at mamas under her big shade tree.

Being Mama's caregiver for three years compelled me to write my feelings of frustration, sadness and disbelief at what Alzheimer's does to its' victim. I found relief that all is well now since Mama gave up her fight of this terrible disease February 14, 2000. Heaven's angel still is inspiring me even though she's gone, I look for signs of her everyday, some sort of sign as she lets me know all is well and she is happy and has control of her life now. My signs from Mama are in poetry form; the words I write give me the relief as I think of her often. She’s given me this way of communication with her and I’ll except that if this is my way of knowing she is okay. My words are sad, silly and comforting to others who read my poems especially my family and friends.

Alzheimer’s Bracelet

On my left wrist bears a bracelet

To help me think, pray and cope

Of the day I lost my mother

With Alzheimer’s there’s no hope

She was stripped of all her memory

Of a family she loved so

All her friends and loved ones

Didn’t want to see her go

God had a special reason

To end her suffering and pain

Heaven’s gates flew wide open

Such an angel did He gain

Lots of her many loved ones

Waiting with opened arms

She now has her memory

And all her loving charms

Someday I will be thankful

For a cure from this disease

For Mama I wear this bracelet

And put my mind at ease

©Sylvia Allison

7/29/06

New Pictures of Reagan:

Here is Reagan and Shae, her cousin at Reagan's

first Family Reunion in Gibsonville, NC at her

Great-Grandmother's house.

Her eyes are so much like her Mom's ...

Easter weekend at the Easter Egg Hunt - we find Reagan posing with my favorite, Chick Fil-A Cow!

Reagan showing off her goodies, yum-yum!

Reagan posing with the Easter Bunny

~Think of this child in your prayers daily~

Visit Reagan' other page

http://beadinggranny.com/reagan.htm

Sign the Guestbook or leave a Meassage -

Have a great day!

©2008

Sylvia

Reagan Allison; Her 'Bout With Lukemia

Reagan Allison
School comes together to help classmate

This is Reagan, my first cousins' granddaughter, it breaks my heart to see her going through this turmoil in her life. But you know she seems to be a trooper and taking it all in stride! She seems happy and full of energy. Am positive she has her days. But the cutest little energetic girl, Reagan, I admire you so very much for your courage and bravery as you take this journey through your young life and I hope for much speed on your recovery. Love you, Your cousin Tip

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Below is an article from our local newspaper, I wanted to share with you and hope there is a way maybe we can get this article revolving around for donations to the family and hopefully to find a cure for this disease. God Bless Reagan & her family...

March 14, 2008 - 4:59PM
Keren Rivas/Times-News

Up until last summer, Reagan Allison was a healthy little girl.
Then in June, the two-year old started having high fevers. Her mother, Wendy Allison, took her to the hospital, where she remained hospitalized for four days. Doctors told her then that the girl had a viral infection. She returned home, but she was not the active little girl she used to be. Reagan's grandmother, Vanessa Allison, who kept her that summer as she always did, said her granddaughter never fully recovered from the infection. "All summer, it was on and off like that," she recalled.
Then in August, Reagan fell ill again. This time, she not only presented high fever. She also was coughing and had bruises all over her body. Doctors told Reagan's mother that it was yet another viral infection and gave the girl another round of antibiotics. On Aug, 20, mother and grandmother took Reagan to the emergency room at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. At first, they received the same diagnosis. Suspicious that something else was affecting the girl, they asked for blood work. "We were just really persistent," Allison said.
The results, she said, came back in panic, meaning that something was wrong. They immediately took Reagan to the UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, where she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia. Though the diagnosis caught Allison and her daughter by surprise, she said the nurses and doctors were very kind in explaining to them that treatment and had a high success rate. "I think the Lord was right with us," Allison said. "I think we handled it very well."
A month after Reagan's diagnosis, Allison quit her job as a teacher's assistant at E.M. Holt Elementary School to take care of her. Though it meant losing her income, Allison said it was the best think for her granddaughter, considering that her daughter is a single mother. "She couldn't go back to daycare," Allison said. "We just felt it best that I keep her so that she wouldn't be exposed to so many germs." Though, financially, things have gotten tough, Allison and her family have found people willing to help them along the way. Allison's church, First Baptist Church of Gibsonville, for instance, helped her and her husband pay the bills during the past three months when her husband could not work due to illness.
"It is so heart-warming how everybody just comes together when someone is in need," she said, adding that even strangers have lent her daughter a helping hand. "The Lord is with us and he said that he will provide and he does," Allison said. In an effort to help Reagan, who turned three in December, E.M. Holt kicked off a campaign, Pennies for Patients, Friday. Students have two weeks to raise as much money as they can. The class that raises the largest amount will get a pizza party, Allison said. All the money collected will be given to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, an organization that helps leukemia patients across the country. "It was just an honor for them to do this in Reagan's honor," Allison said. She said that for the past month, Reagan has been able to act like a 3-year-old once again. "She is the smartest 3-year-old I've ever seen," she said, adding that she is braver and stronger than most of the adults around her. She said Reagan "is doing very well right now," adding that doctors found a little bit of fluids in her left lung this week and are treating her with antibiotics. She is due back at the doctor next week. Allison said Reagan has been asked to be a poster child for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which means she would visit area schools like E.M. Holt and other groups that participate in the society's programs.
Those who would like to help Reagan's family financially can send donations to

Wendy Allison,

P.O. Box 292,

Alamance, NC 27201.
For more information about the society, visit its Web site at www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

Until next time - Have a great day & God Bless ... Sylvia

You may visit Reagan's Website at:

http://beadinggranny.com/reagan.htm

We add updates daily and lots of photos of Disney Trip.

See you soon!

Granny's Little People:

The day before Easter, sun is shining so pretty and warm, 70's today. Tomorrow Easter Sunday it is forcasted to be in the 50's. My how the temps change from day to day. Anyway, want to wish everyone a Happy Easter & hope you find that "Golden Egg".

I would like for you to meet my family, 3 sons, stepson and seven (eight in July) grandchildren. We are a close family - kids stay with Mawmaw & Pawpaw alot on weekends - their little sleepovers. It is fun and I want to keep them as much as I can since I am 60 and may not be able to before long. God bless my family, I love them oh so much!

My Three Sons: Jarret, Jamie, & Ricky is the singer in theband CONTAGIN

click on his name to visit his site you won't be disappointed.

Granny's Little People ...

Faces of innocence, guilt look now and then

Cutest little smiles when ask of things they have been in
Hugs galore at holidays, visiting or dropping by
I love these little people it makes me always cry
Growing up so fast; one has a child now of her own
One this year will graduate; destination still unknown
Oh the others are growing too making way for many more
All for Granny to hug, kiss, cradle and adore ...

My oldest, Jarrett with sons Noah & Hunter

Jarrett's daughter & granddaughter & my great granddaughter, Amber & Kenzie Renee

Lori, Jarretts' girlfriend

My middle son, Ricky, wife, Sherri, Ian & Haley

Kensley Faith

My youngest, Jamie, also known as "Thumper", Julia & Kiara and below is Kodie Layne who is to be born on November 17th, 2008.

Stepson, Randy & granddaughter, Katie

This is my loving family.

I do hope you will visit my other pages also.

And always remember;

Keep Smiling & The World Smiles With You!

Have a great day!

See you soon,

Byebye!

AND SO SHOULD YOU!!!

Ladybugs Fashion

Spring has arrived as of yesterday and this morning there's a chill in the air. Oh to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you walk throughout the yard checking the blooms of the new bulbs you planted in the fall or the one that are renewing their lives from the year before. However the sights of the tiny creatures and blooming flowers is a beautiful sight.

Here are a few of my ladybug bracelets I have made for Spring -

If you would like to see any of my creations;

click on the ladybug below she will fly you there.
Hope you enjoy your visit.

~ Poetry & Jewelry ~

From Burlington, North Carolina, I am a mother of three sons, one stepson, seven grandchildren and one great-grnddaughter. Also am waiting the arrival of a new granddaughter on July 8th of this year. And yet anotherbaby in November, 2008. Whew! A big family, huh?

MY FAMILY:

Writing is a hobby I started in 1996, as I was care giving my mother who had Alzheimer’s before her death, February14,2000. After her death I was compelled to write a book about our ventures of Alzheimer’s, Trading Places, Raising Mom. Writing feelings from the heart as I watched Alzheimer's wisk her mind away as if she never existed. A strong loving woman who raised us five kids alone after my dad left when I was five years old. Never complained to anyone about her problems, she worked and loved us equally. A woman who was a private person and God forbid how this disease made her into a child again not knowing all the shocking things she did daily. No one knows till they have experienced. Alzheimer's is so cruel, it is heartbreaking watching what it does to it's victims. This is a time in my life I wished I could forget or will I?
Some of my poems have been published in magazines and anthologies. Have written several stories for a local book ‘Hometown Memories’ of days gone by, writing about my memories of my childhood here in Burlington, North Carolina. Received several awards for my poetry for ‘Outstanding Writer’ in 1998, 2000, 2006 and 2007. Sharing my poetry online at my website - http://www.beadinggranny.com/

This is a bracelet I make for Alzheimer's Awareness; attached with my poem,

"When It's Alzheimer's"

Below are a few of my poems
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Your Choice...

Critics are everywhere
Ready to give advice
On where you worship or how
No one should have to think twice
Whatever your choice may be
It should always be up to you
God is watching everything
No matter what you do
It's always your choice
Where you hear the word
Just as long as you're satisfied
In believing what you've heard
It's your choice where to worship
Have fellowship and pray
As long as you believe in Him
He'll be there anyway
You're going to feel so different
So fresh so brand new
Knowing the choice you made
Will be completely up to you
So listen to your heart
Heed the Masters voice
'Cause the way you worship Him
Will always be 'Your Choice’

~Sylvia Allison~
01/22/03
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A Million Times And Two


A million tears I’ve cried for you
Hoping things would change
A million times I’ve had to move on
As things were so darn strange
People ask questions so many times
A million times and two
Tears that I shed were all so real
What was I supposed to do?
Take back my heart
Laugh in your face?
I tried so hard it’s true
Now I’m crying a million tears
It’s all because of you.
There are millions of chances to make a life
A million times and two
Too many fishes in the sea
To be sitting here crying over you
I’ve taken my heart back
Yet I won’t laugh
No more tears will I shed for you
There’s someone new who loves me now
A million times and two …

~Sylvia~
1/22/07

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I love writing poetry, it is what I feel or have experienced. Sometimes people ask me to write a poem for a birthday or a death, I manage and alot of folks are quite surprised. I enjoy what I do, writing is my passion - but now comes my jewelry. Oh what to do! It is funny. I start off with my jewelry, laying it out bead by bead, colors, size oh it is a beautiful sight! Here is one of my favorites...

(I love Cows - this is my Purple MooMoo)

But then there are words floating in my mind that I need to put on paper, off I go to the computer. Sometimes I am torn between writing and making jewelry so I have to divide myself between the two; treat them like I do my grandchildren (hehehe) spreading that love around. Then I manage everything I set out to do for the day.

See you soon,

God Bless

Have a great day!