Simpson's Journey

Cameron was well enough to get out of the hospital and was able to surprise her class by showing up to school for a little bit to be a part of the class Christmas party!

We found out this year that Cameron has Ulcerative Colitis. This has been a tough journey for Cameron, for us as a family, and as parents especially because we can't take this away from her. This month alone, she went to the emergency room 3 times and was hospitalized for a week before Christmas.  We can't say enough about the support we got from family and friends! Our small group from church went far and above by coming to the hospital and visiting and praying for Cameron. My mom's group blessed us with a gas gift card and a grocery gift card and many prayers. The hospital staff were amazing and the Childrens hospital in Peoria, IL had lots of fun things for the kids to do during this season. They had a craft room where we could make ornaments.  Staff came around singing Christmas Carols  Base Ball players came and handed out book bags and toys Police officers also handed out toys What a great way to uplift these kids spirits who would have to stay i...

Cameron did a project on her heritage where she had to choose one part of her heritage and do a report on it. Cameron choose to do it on Korea! She wore her Korean Hanbok for the presentation and did a marvelous job!

Celebrating one of Michael's friends birthday and we all had a great time! Then one of Cameron's friends had a birthday party and she has a blast!

We have been blessed again this year to be able to go to State Farm day at Raders Farm! Raders farm has been a family tradition for 6 years! We love going there and playing and having a wonderful time! Also, we were able to hang out with our friends the Strombergers. We love the friendship that Cameron and Jacob have!

 Cameron is in 3rd grade! Time needs to slow down! We pray that she has a wonderful school year!

 Michael's preschool put on a really nice Mother's Day program this year. It was fun to watch my boy sing some songs and then after play games and make crafts! Tea Time with his teacher Mrs. Salm And then Cameron made me a book.

Cameron's school music program for K-2 was great again this year.  We even got better seats but not necessarily better pictures.  So glad that Cameron loves to sing. Cameron even had a dancing part with her good friend Jacob.  Afterwards we went to get some frozen yogurt celebrate!

We have an 8 year old! Time sure does fly, and we are enjoying our journey with Cameron! Cameron is fun, energetic, loving, sweet, and a little silly at times, and we love her to pieces! We have made it a tradition to go have lunch with her at school on her birthday, and this year we were able to go and sit in the commons area for 2nd grade. After school Cameron opened up her presents before we headed out for her birthday dinner with her friend Jacob. Happiest of Birthdays Cameron! WE love you very much!