Take the Rodeo to Children's Hospital

Today was a very special day.  Today a group of people that have never met before today, met in the lobby of Children's Hospital to go and bring the rodeo to Aaron Amon, our Rodeo Kid #4.  Aaron had some complications and was admitted several days ago.  They are still trying to figure all the details, but it appears he has some form of pneumonia and some asthmatic symptoms.

I sent out an email to Team DO3 and several members pitched in so we could take Aaron and his family something to enjoy!  (I know full well how sometimes being stuck in the hospital for days, the food gets to ya!).  So I picked up an Edible Arrangement on my way down to the hospital.  This is just one way that Team members can join together to make a difference in a child's life!  It's never a requirement from Team members, but always nice to have the support to help brighten a child's day!

Thank you TEAM DO3 Members

I met some friends of the Amon's,  Natascha and Chris and we waited for more to show up.  Clarrisa came down to greet us.  Soon we heard the clingy of spurs walking through the lobby at Children's.  We looked up and saw a group of cowboys headed our way.  Hats, chaps, boots, spurs, and rodeo clown attire!  I am sure it wasn't seen there every day!

We all got check in...

and headed upstairs to see that little cowboy!

He quickly got that sly little smile on his face, and you could just tell he was thrilled to have some of his "own" there in the hospital.

What truly amazed me, after being there a few minutes, is that I realized the bull fighter, Chris and his mother Natascha were the only people that Aaron really knew.  All these other boys and ladies that attended, were from a group called Angels for Cowboys, and drove all the way from Ohio just to bring some Rodeo cheer to Aaron.  They never  met him.  I realized this after Clarissa, Aaron's mom was asking where they rode, what organizations did they ride in and if they knew her other sons.  Just truly amazing that these boys wanted to make the trip to visit with Aaron!   It certainly shows how great the Rodeo Families in America are and how the youth involved have such great values.

Aaron is all rodeo all the time!  Even Clarissa said he wouldn't really talk to the one nurses, and she wondered why.  Clarissa asked her what did she talk to him about, and told her if she isn't talking about rodeo, she wasn't going to get Aaron to talk  much!  

Courage Beads - given every time there is a treatment.

So I do believe our mission was accomplished...we brought a smile to his face!  Aaron is such a brave little cowboy, and I am so honored to have him as my friend and to be a part of his life and to have him and his brothers as part of TEAM DO3!

I use this quote often, and truly believe in it as a motto for Dreaming of Three and TEAM DO3!

A note from Clarissa:  

Thank you Jackie!!!!!!!!!! You knew what you were doing when you got that fruit. It soooo hits the spot with all the snacks and junk we've been eating. Like I told the others, your visit was the best medicine he has had. He has felt so good since you guys have been here. It completely changed his attitude!! And your fringe was awesome!!

I use this quote often, and truly believe in it as a motto for Dreaming of Three and TEAM DO3!

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.~Margaret Mead