Kate met with the Make-a-Wish volunteers over a year ago but due to Emmett's appearance we had to delay the trip - twice! Apparently you can't go on a cruise if you are over 20 weeks pregnant OR if you have a baby under 3 months.
I have learned that the Make-a-Wish organization is very different from state to state. In Georgia, they have volunteers who come to your home and meet with the child individually to learn about them and to help them come up with their wish. Our two volunteers were in their early 20's and do this wonderful thing out of the goodness of their hearts. In Utah, they have a magical Make-a-Wish center where the children go and take part in activities. They also have a specific "wish sponsor" who funds the child's wish whereas Kate's wish was granted by Georgia's Make-a-Wish foundation. I guess that each chapter is different but I'm not sure why. Regardless, this is another amazing organization and if you can support them please do!
Anyway, Kate thought long and hard about her wish and in the end chose a Disney Cruise. Her wish was granted in the form of a four day cruise to the Bahamas and Castaway Cay.
The wish volunteers came to our home a few days before the trip to give Kate a send off party. They brought a Disney themed cake and with it, lit a candle for each child to make their wish upon. It was very sweet to include Jackson and Ava in Kate's wish as they are almost as excited as she is! More to come on her big trip...
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That is so incredible! What a wonderful organization! Have a blast little Hansens!
Yeah! I can't wait to see those pictures... I had Jake just out of the blue today tell me, "Mom, I really miss Kate. Is it spring yet?" Pretty darn cute. He thinks she is coming to see him in the spring. I keep telling him summer, but he insists it is in the spring! Hope you guys are doing well and hope to see ya soon--we have a couple little boys counting down the days!
It's a great organization spreading a lot of joy! Thanks a bunch Make-a-Wish!
I too have a little girl who is ill with cancer and I am here at Fort stewart Ga. Her wish to disney land was granted with the make a wish foundation. My 9 year old little girl Raelyn was very happy.
To little Kate and her family God Bless you and you will always be in my prayers I will also tell all my Soldiers to pray for you and your family
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