Baby Swing

Does anyone have a baby swing we could borrow for a few wks (until we get our summer school money)? Our has broken and I think a swing would really help me deal with Derek. He's been extra fussy lately. We are currently borrowing a cradle type swing, but he can't sit up very well in it so I'm looking for something else (more basic, I guess). Sorry if I'm sounding picky! Derek is just dealing with some GI problems and wants held constantly. I'm hoping/praying a swing might help! Thanks :)

Thank you to all for supporting Sweets for Hannah. We had a successful bake sale at Wal-mart on Saturday where we raised over $900. We baked about 90 dozen cookies for the event, which was extremely exhausting, but well worth it. We sold almost everything except for some snicker doodle cookies (which are Ricky's favorite).
Between the two fundraising sources we were able to raise a lot more money than we had ever expected, $2,700 in total. We will treat this money with great respect and appreciation and we will make sure that it will be used for its intended purpose.

One thing that is critical when caring for a child like Hannah is that parents need to be proactive instead of reactive. We have already seen a huge improvement in her overall health because of our efforts. Her vision is a great example of why we need to be proactive. She has one weaker eye that use to wander a bit, but because we noticed it and worked with her ophthalmologist we were able to correct this potential impairment with daily eye patching of the stronger eye. Her balance (vestibular dysfunction) is much more complicated, and it will take a lot more work to help her live with no sense of balance. Because we learned about her vestibular dysfunction early on we have been able to start early with certain therapies to help her walk and cope with this impairment. If we can manage these two impairments properly then her abilities to learn and receive a normal education will be extremely high. Many people hear the word “syndrome” and correlate mental development issues, but that is not the case with CHARGE and that is why we are working so hard with Hannah in these early years. We have no doubt as parents that she will surpass all other expectation and have a higher than average learning ability.

CHARGE Syndrome affects each CHARGEr differently and has numerous possible physical and health disabilities that accompany the syndrome. Some of the funds will help us attend the International CHARGE Syndrome Conference. This conference brings together many of the professionals that research and work with CHARGE Syndrome to teach parents about the advances that have happened over the last two years. This is still a fairly new syndrome and there is a lot happening in the field of CHARGE. It wasn’t diagnosed as a syndrome until 2004 when they discovered a gene that plays a major role in why many of the symptoms of CHARGE occur in a child.
You have made a great difference in Hannah’s life! We feel so grateful and overwhelmed by the generosity and love from others!
Thank you!
With much love,
Ricky, Samantha, Caleb, & Hannah :)

Sweets for Hannah

We are organizing a fundraiser in Hannah's behalf. The proceeds would go towards her educational and medical costs that we will be incurring this year. Hannah has a rare health disorder called CHARGE Syndrome, which affects all of the major senses and gross motor skills. Fortunately CHARGE does not affect the cognitive ability if she receives the correct interventions. Hannah has faced many obstacles in her life and has already overcome more than a person should ever face in ones life especially a child. She is always happy and never complains. Some of the things she has had to endure include open heart surgery, ear tube surgery, hand surgery, and the most current nasal surgery. At 19 months she is currently learning to walk and she is almost there. We work daily with her on language skills and sign language. Due to her complex disorder overcoming the communication barrier is only half the battle. The other half is for us to learn as much as we can about Hannah so that we can provide the best treatments to help her achieve her highest potential. We love our little Hannah! She brings love, hope, and pure joy to our family every day. The fundraiser will be a bake sale on April 23 at the Wal-mart on Wanamaker. There are several ways that you could help us have a successful bake sale:

1.Donate items to sell Let us use your oven a day or two prior to the event.

2.We are planning on making large batches of cookies of brownies and we could use additional ovens to bake them.

3.Let us borrow some equipment such as: folding tables, money boxes, or money bags.

4.A babysitter for Caleb

5. A volunteer or two to help man the tables

6.If you are not able to help in any of the ways listed above or you live out of town you may contribute to our “Bakeless Bake Sale”

What exactly is a bakeless bake sale you might ask...

A bit of news we have today... A BAKELESS BAKE SALE is on the way. In these busy days, who wants to bake, A pie or cookies or even a cake. You’d be surprised if you counted the cost, of ingredients, heat, and the time you’ve lost. Baking for sales is extra work. Yet nobody really wants to shirk. So we’ve thought of a plan that’s really grand, and feel quite sure you’ll understand. In an envelope, if you like, please include the price... of a pie or cake or anything nice. Without fuss or bother, you’ve done your part. We hope you’ll give with a willing heart. Wishing success for our BAKELESS BAKE SALE, This is the end of our little tale.

Please email or call us if you able help in any of these ways.

sammyteed@hotmail.com

richardteed@hotmail.com

785-272-2391 (Home)

563-299-8867 (Cell)

Thank you and we appreciate all the support and prayers alreasy offered in our family's beahlf!

With Love,

The Teed Family

Looking For...

I'm looking to buy an outdoor play house and/or slide for Payt. If anyone is selling one or sees one around town (garage sale, Craigslist, etc) could you let me know? Thanks!

Sarah B.

Omaha

Todd and I are heading up to Omaha for a quick trip over spring break. Any suggestions on fun things to do or see while there? Places to eat?

Thanks!

Megan

Consignment Sale

Every spring and fall a group, Kids Closet, does a really great consignment sale here in Topeka and in Lawrence. The Lawrence one starts this Friday, and the Topeka one is Apr 7-11.

I seriously buy all of Payt's stuff at these sales each season. I love them! I think the sale in Lawrence is MUCH better than the Topeka sale (more items, nicer quality, very trendy clothes at the Lawrence sale).

Click HERE for the link to info about the Lawrence sale, and HERE for the link to the Topeka sale.

Video camera?

I'm wanting to buy a video camera but don't know much about them. Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas of ones to avoid?