#181 - Thankful this Thanksgiving

’m thankful to be alive. I have a Heart of Thankfulness for all the people who took the time to donate blood and save my life. I’ve relied on you giving me the gift of life for 16 years now. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to spend time with my family & friends. Thank you beyond words for my life and helping other people live their lives as well through blood donations. I am beyond blessed. ✨ ‘Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,’ #Psalm1078 

Mia's #177

Can we take a look at these boots really quick??!

Thank you Steve Madden for these sparkly boots...

they match Mia's personality perfectly!

MmmmmHmmmm oh yeah!

What fun her nurses loved them too!

Transfusion #176

#176 

I cannot wait for a cure to 

Diamond Blackfan Anemia!

All the pokes she handles so bravely...

she's way tougher than me!

Blood Transfusion #175

Thankfully recieving a blood transfusion before the first week of school.

Then she won't miss school for hopefully at least a good 2 weeks.

That never happens but she's going to try and make it!

She still sleeps heavily during the morning with all the

Benadryl they give her from her one and only reaction to 

a blood transfusion last December. 

It's better than a reaction again though!

Looking good Mia, I know you will feel better!

You know what is the best way to feel better?

When all your friends from school show up to hang out with you!

Blood Transfusion #174 - With the News

Have you ever held your life in your hands?

Mia has.

Mia had a visit from her friend Jessie AND the News.

We are always happy to help raise awareness for

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES

and give people a reason to donate blood.

Mia is a great reason to donate blood, and for patients just like

her who require life sustaining blood transfusions. 

Fox 10 and 12 News Both showed up.

Selfie...lol, oh girls.

Behind the Scenes...

Then they brought out 2 of Mia's blood donors...

ok TEARS.

What do you say to the people who saved your daughters life??

I just have tears. I've met these awesome guys twice now and 

all I can get out is...tears.

I'm beyond thankful that Mia can live her life 

with family and friends, ONLY thanks to blood donors.

Mia's Blood Trans. #173

Make A Wish - Golf Tournament