Today is Ellis' anniversary and her journey is still just as miraculous and amazing as it was last December. Entering teen years is hard for the average kid, but Ellis is taking it on just like everything else she does - with gusto.

Celebrate this with us day with your own Barbaric Yawp!

A little Trouble 2 Spirit (Trouble 1 is in hiding behind her)

Shea has fought hard on a daily basis keeping the whole family, especially Ellis, in great physical and mental shape. She has us all eating wonderful heart healthy meals, she organizes fun family activities, she keeps the kids up-to-date on their schoolwork and she works three jobs where she helps hundreds of other people. Give her kudos if you get the chance.
We both wrote thank-you letters to her donor family and our thoughts and prayers go out to them as well on this anniversary. Please consider being a donor. Washington State residents read this. Others might consider registering here.
We've got the tree up and decorations at home. Much more fun than the hospital . . .