This coming weekend the Broncos will play in the NCAA tournament. Also this weekend, Gideon turns four! There is so much wishing and hoping going on in our house. I have complete faith that not only are the Western Broncos capable of defeating Denver on Saturday, but I also feel like they are going to be the Cinderella story that will swoon the nation. Heaven knows how they have swooned us and given us so much love throughout this hockey season. There is not one team in all of collegiate hockey with a heart as loving and as giving as that of the Western Broncos. To thank them for all they have done for us, I put this together:
Thank you, guys! We will forever hold your kindnesses in our hearts. Our family has not missed one game this year. If WMU played away, we watched it online. If Gideon's numbers were down or he was sick, Brody and Tom would go. We wouldn't miss this Green Bay opportunity for the world!
So, we are wishing for some wins, and Gideon is wishing for a pet fish for his birthday. Tom is not a fan of this idea. I realize they die, but Meijer is open 24 hours! And, even if Bubbles (fictitious name...I'm not sure what Gideon will name him) doesn't make it, I plan on taking the easiest way out and buying another fish in the dead of the night. I'll say something like, "How WEIRD! Bubbles is BLUE now!" Ha. Really though, it's a fish in a bowl and the boy is GOOD FISH CRAZY these days. Don't tell, but I'm buying the fish.
Here's to the NCAA CHAMPIONS, WMU BRONCOS and to PET FISH ON BIRTHDAYS!
Happy Birthday Mr Gideon. From The Long and Crago Racing Team.
ReplyDeleteAmanda that was a great video and I know the impact that they have had on your family but also realize that I am sure your family has made a huge impact on these young men.
ReplyDeleteDo you realize that you posted this yesterday and it has over5,000 hits on YouTube? If half of those people read your entire blog like I just did, the world will be a better place because of it. I am amazed by this entire journey and the beautiful way it has been traveled. I will probably take another day and reread it again from the beginning. Thank you for making this blog public. It will change lives as I'm sure it allready has.
ReplyDeleteHeck yeah-- buy him fish! Get him a whole tank full! Good fish!!! I hope his 4th bday is the best birthday ever. He deserves it! xxxxoooo
ReplyDeletePS I love what "anonymous" said two paragraphs up! So cool!!! You and your family are such a huge blessing to all of us, Amanda!!!
ReplyDeleteI give blood regularly and it just so happened that last week the drive I went to was in honor of this little guy! I had the good fortune of meeting him and it truly made my day. I am a student at Western and just saw the youtube video of the family thanking the Hockey Program here at Western! It is truly amazing to see collegiate athletes going above and beyond making a difference in the lives of others, especially for this family. I just want to let the family of Gideon know that I will continue prayers of hope and healing, you have so many people praying for you, lets get rid of those SHARKS :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful birthday Gideon -- from your Cousins in Indiana
ReplyDeleteGideon has a never-ending smile on his face! We are praying for him every day...
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