Motherhood

Being a mother is complicated. Motherhood is challenging and complex with no rule book or script. Sometimes, you follow your instinct and realize that it all worked out, but a redo would be preferred.

In the end, though cliche, mother knows best.

We celebrated the president of Kelsey’s Kaleidescope, Inc.’s birthday this week. She is a mother of two and grandmother to three. Reflecting on how to best celebrate the life of this great mother, we made toasts as a family.

Kelsey remarked that her grandmother had a wild side and a caring heart. Her wild side included doing anything for her family. She thanked her grandmother for making such a supportive and loving environment. Kelsey continued to express her gratitude regarding this organization and the tireless pursuit she bears to raise awareness and help us find a cure.

Kelsey’s brother also spoke. He thanked his grandmother for building this amazing life and creating his family. He continued to remark on her philanthropic efforts and praised her for beginning this organization, one he hopes to be president of one day.

Both children spoke about kindness and love in their own ways. Maybe motherhood is more natural than we think. Kids see the love and feel when they are protected. They know when you are genuine and when you express an interest in them.

We are lucky to be surrounded by love and support. The two young ones knew just want to say to celebrate the birthday of such a special mother.

We thank this mother for her endless love and support. She is brave, bold, and wild according to Kelsey…

Gratitude

The pandemic closures and shutdowns impacted so many aspects of our lives. Kelsey’s Kaleidescope, Inc. was no different as we postponed our in-person event last year and held our comedy night last night via Zoom. Though it was “fun,” nothing can replace a night out with great friends and laughter.

On Friday, November 19th, friends and family dressed to impress and filled Auletto’s Caterers with support, generosity, and a sense of community our family cannot truly express in words.

Six years ago, we held our first event hoping it was a fun way to raise awareness and money for our favorite girl’s future. As we looked around the room on Friday evening, six years later, our hearts were filled with gratitude and hope. We have had some of the same faces for each of those six years. Your support and love do not go unnoticed and are always appreciated. To our new supporters, we appreciate you and thank you.

Dr. Chambers spoke about the current efforts in motion and our ultimate effort of curing our dada2 patients. Hope truly is in a petri dish at this time and hope will surround our Thanksgiving holiday because of the money we raised to continue funding our global efforts. We are one step closer to a cure because of Dr. Chambers and because of you.

With gratitude beyond measure and hope …

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.