Honoring Isaiah

In May of 2010 we lost our nephew, Isaiah, to an epileptic seizure. He was 11 months old. During his short life my brother and sister-in-law grew frustrated with the inadequate pediatric neurology resources available to them in Oklahoma. After his death, they decided to do something to ensure other families in the state wouldn't experience the same struggles that they did.

They formed the Isaiah Stone Pediatric Epilepsy Lectureship Series to raise funds to assist their ongoing efforts at OU Children's Hospital. When Isaiah had his first seizure there was only one pediatric neurologist in the state of Oklahoma, now there are seven.

Dave and I weren't able to attend last year's event, but the timing worked out that we could make it this year, and bring both the boys to spend some time with their cousins, Nana and Pops as well!

It was a great week, we even found time to celebrate an early Thanksgiving, complete with Pop's green bean casserole and Grandmother Bowman's Pumpkin Pie. Here are just a few of the pictures from the week!

ISPELS Fundraiser at Wine & Pallette

My butterfly painting at the ISPELS fundraiser

 

Hanging with the cousins

 

Bath Time!

 

 Morning Snuggles

 

Piggy Back Rides With Jackson

 

 

 Photo Shoot with the Cousins

Playing in the leaves with Walker

Fun times with Nana

 

It was a lovely trip, the kids did great on both flights and we had so much fun with Ren, Lee Anne, Jackson, Walker, Nana and Pops. It's a great start to the holiday season!