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3/9/12, 10:52 AM |
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Happy Birthday Andrew!
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Race Count Last Year: 59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,094 |
Today is my grandson Andrew's 6th birthday. He is doing remarkably well and for that I am so thankful. We visted recently and I was amazed at how he has grown both physically and emotionally. Watching him eat, no wonder his is growing like a weed.
![]() He is in kindergarten and is reading and learning to write. He still has a huge interest in all types of cars. I suppose he gets that honestly since both his dad and uncle are automotive engineers. His mother has been rather protective of him (rightfully so) but he now seems to be coming out of his shell. He has opinions and isn't afraid to share them with all who will listen. ![]() ![]() ![]() I was surprised when I asked his mother if it would be okay to take him to the races. She isn't a race fan and really doesn't understand nor care about auto racing. She said that would be just fine so we are planning on taking him this summer. My hope is we can get him hooked on our favorite pastime. With all this being said, we still proceed with our eyes wide open. ATRT is an extremely agressive form of cancer and strikes young children without much notice. Andrew has done very well with all of the treatments and for that we are so very thankful. We certainly owe so many of you folks here on the IOW board a great big thank you for following along on his journey. Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement have been very helpful. We also appreciate the monetary gifts, toys and racing shirts that a number of you have sent as well. Andrew has a sign over his bed that I forgot to ask his mother where it came from. It says "such a large miracle for such a small boy". Yes, we do believe in miracles. Thanks for following along as we continue to Dream, Hope and Believe. Hopefully we can catch up at the races.
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3/9/12, 11:01 AM |
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Re: Happy Birthday Andrew!
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Mike First off pass our Birthday greeting along to Andrew. Second We are very happy to hear how well he is doing and will keep him in out thoughts and prayers and Thank you for shareing his story withall of us here Happy Birthday Andrew Hope you have a wonderful day buddy
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3/9/12, 11:07 AM |
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Re: Happy Birthday Andrew!
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Race Count This Year: 50 Race Count Last Year: 54 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,831 |
Thanks for sharing Mike, Andrew has been in our thoughts & prayers since you first made us aware of his challenges.As always our best to him and his family.
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Dan Hetser
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3/9/12, 2:47 PM |
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Race Count Last Year: 48 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,852 |
So glad to hear that Andrew is progressing well! Hope his 6th birthday is a happy one!
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Ron Miller
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3/9/12, 3:27 PM |
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Race Count This Year: 13 Race Count Last Year: 87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,553 |
Happy Birthday Andrew. We are so happy for you and wish you an awesome day!!!!!
Bob and Monica |
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3/9/12, 4:17 PM |
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Happy birthday, young man. Hope to see you at some races this year.
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3/9/12, 4:21 PM |
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Race Count Last Year: 59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,094 |
Trying to add his birthday picture here. I am technology challenged so I hope this works.
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Mike
Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante |
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3/9/12, 5:25 PM |
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Re: Happy Birthday Andrew!
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Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 639 |
Here we go!!! The Birthday Boy!!!
And yes, I will agree, he is getting to the point where he will voice his opinions and he DOES come by it honestly!!! ![]() Grandpa is right -- our recent visit was great! Andrew is a wonderful, energetic, cute 6 year old and we're so blessed to have him! Grandpa is going to have to watch out though....he forgot to mention our "date"!!! I'm really looking forward to taking him to the races and getting to see his face when he sees all the cars and action! Andrew has taken a shine to driving the go-karts at a local entertainment facility. After watching him pass 2 or 3 cars ahead of him then lap another, I'm thinking we may have a midget driver in our future!!! ![]()
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Kelly
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3/9/12, 7:22 PM |
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Race Count This Year: 19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,126 |
Happy Happy Birthday to the bravest boy ever!!!
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3/9/12, 7:46 PM |
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Happy Bithday future race FAN.
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