Hayden is having surgery

Hello everyone!!!

1st things 1st…Hayden is having surgery this Friday! He is being circumcised, and even though this surgery is usually no big deal—we all know Hayden’s past and his vulnerability to infection! Lisa and Hayden will stay at TX Children’s (their home away from home) for AT LEAST 3 days. If you have some time this weekend, maybe you could try to visit them for a little while? I don’t know HOW she sits up there all day for 3 days (with little sleep) all by herself…it gets really lonely on Sunday afternoon when you’ve been there all weekend alone.

Please continue to pray for little (or should I say, “BIG boy”) Hayden, and add in a few extra words about his surgery. We all know how his immune system is down, and even the slightest little cold could postpone his circumcision…this surgery is the rescheduled one. His first surgery was postponed due to a cold.

Okay, onto meeting news…the 1st meeting went GREAT…thanks so much to everyone that came to support Lisa, Hayden, and this great cause! For those who could not make it, we look forward to seeing you at the next one (May 2)!!!

Please go check out the BENEFIT forum to get updates about the planning process!!! It you type in: http://s1.zetaboards.com/Hayden/topic/1503282/1/
it should go straight there (IF you stay logged in).

Thanks so much, and keep on the lookout for updates!!!

Also, Hayden has 2 Dr. appts Wednesday…one for his eyes (A 3-5 hour process) and he is getting fitted for his helmet!!! He also has an appt on Thurs and surgery Friday…what a busy schedule!!! He sure is our little fighter!

1st Benefit Meeting

Hello everyone...now that the date (July 18th) and venue (Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park…500 West 13th Street) has been set up...it is time to have our 1st official meeting!

It is going to be at my house (10111 Belfast in LaPorte) THIS Saturday (April 11) at 4:00. It will be a very important meeting, and anyone who wants to be involved with the benefit is encouraged to come...especially those wanting to accept a "chairman" position =)

We need a chairperson for Activities, one for auctions and one for food. These CP's need to know what they are getting into and be ready to take on the responsibility of it. That means overseeing the volunteers and making sure they do their jobs. Organizing things before at the event. Posting things on the forum such as progress and questions. Clearing things with head chairperson, etc.

It sounds like a lot, but the more helpers we have, the less stress on everyone =) PLUS…we get to hang out together and play with Hayden!!!

There will be committee sign-up sheets (ie Food) and subcommittee sign-ups (ie Bake Sale).

It will be a very organized meeting and we hope to accomplish a lot! Also, there will be chips-n-dip and cookies, MMMMMMMMM =)

Thanks so much everyone...time to get thing rollin!!! The more help the better, and it will greatly appreciated...even the "smallest" support will help...little things add up!

Let’s remember why we are having a benefit in the first place, Mr. Hayden!!!

Please go to the forum and reply to the TOPIC so I can see who is hoping to come...anyone and everyone welcome! (http://s1.zetaboards.com/Hayden/topic/1466192/1/#new) If you are logged into the forum, this address will go straight there!

Hello everyone...I'm so glad to see friends and family joining Hayden's benefit forum!!! Thank you so much, all of your input has been very helpful and valued while planning!

For those who have not signed up, please do! It will not be the same without you! It is quick, easy, and free! Just go to:

http://s1.zetaboards.com/Hayden/index/

and click on [REGISTER]...put your REAL name, and you're done! Can't wait to see you there!!

P.s. Please don't forget to check the forum frequently...there are always new posts being posted!