The Johnson's Journals: October 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Eye Check up

I'm so behind....

Monday of last week Marleigh had an eye appointment in Wichita. The doctor looks into her eyes and can somehow tell whether she is near sighted, far sighted, etc. We got some bad news. Marleigh's right eye is over twice as near sighted as her left eye. She is going to need glasses at some point in the future. As of right now, her eyes aren't crossing, and it doesn't appear that she is straining to see. However, the doctor is worried that her right eye will become weak, and as she grows and develops, she would rely more on her left eye. That would put her at risk of developing some learning disabilites. He is hoping she can go at least another year or two before she will need glasses, but if her eyes start to cross, we notice her straining to see, or think it is affecting her development, we'll have to put them on her.

I know we are so incredibly blessed by this amazing little girl, but I couldn't help but cry as he was telling me that she was going to need glasses. I don't know if it is because I still feel guilty or exactly why I was so upset. When I stop to think logically, this is so minor compared to some of the problems she could have.

I've been praying that either the doctor was somehow wrong about her eyes or that the Lord will help her vision to improve. We go back in 6 months for another check up. I am believing that when we go back, her eyes will be better!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

18 month pics

Just a few of my favorites. Brooke Jantz was the photographer and she was AMAZING! I highly recommend her. Marleigh was actually very grouchy this day. I was astonished by the number of great shots Brooke was able to get.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Natalie's Night

Natalie's Night at Wendy's was a huge success! I was told they normally do around $300-$400 from 5:00 to 8:00. They did almost $1300 on Tuesday night. Jason Toll said that the check will be for $250. Thanks again to Jason for allowing us to do this and for everyone who ate at Wendy's.

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I am the eternal optomist. I believe that the majority of people are good, kind, and honest. Well, apparently that is very naive on my part. We had a donation jar set up at Wendy's from Friday of last week until Wednesday. I know for a fact that there was at least $85 in it (that is just what our family had put in). When I went to pick up the jar there was only $9. I was crushed. I felt as if I had been slapped in the face. If someone needed money that badly that they had to steal from charity.... I guess I should pray for whoever it was.

To everyone that put money in the donation jar, I am truly sorry that someone robbed you of the opportunity to contribute to such a special project.

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I'm still taking donations through the end of the month. My initial goal (remember, I'm the eternal optomist) was $5000. I am very pleased to say that we now have raised $2800 in memory of Natalie. If there were only words to explain just how much this means to us and how lucky we feel to have such great friends and family.

Thank you.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Natalie's Night at Wendy's

Natalie's Night

at Wendy’s

Tuesday, October 12
5:00-8:00

Great food for a great cause!

20% of all proceeds will go to the Splash Pad in memory of Natalie Johnson.

I couldn't get the flyer uploaded, so that is the basic information. Jason Toll (our local Wendy's owner) has been very generous and allowed us to have a special night to raise money for a great cause. If you see Jason, please let him know how much he is appreciated for all he does for our community.

I am in the last major push to raise money in Natalie's memory. So far, we have about $2000.

We are so very grateful to all who have donated.