Sunday, April 5, 2009

Back from the LPA regional!

WOW...what a great week-end!
First of all, I want to say how thankful I am that we can be a part of LPA, it is such a wonderful organization for our children. They are very lucky to be growing up nowadays versus 50 years ago.
Throughout the week-end, we have met so many wonderful people! So many inspiring people!
I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to meet such great people that I would have probably never met if I didn't have Anaïs.
We went to some very interesting meetings, including parents meeting, where people shared their experiences, joys and struggles. It was amazing to be able to listen to other parents and feel like you understand each other 100%. It makes you feel like you are not alone and that is probably one of the greatest feelings!
We also had the opportunity to take Anaïs to a medical consultation with Dr Bernstein (orthopedics) and Dr Danielpour (neurosurgeon) from Cedars-Sinai Hospital. She got a clean bill of health and said she looked great. They looked at the MRI from before her spinal decompression surgery and said that she REALLY needed the surgery. They asked who her neurosurgeon was and when we said Dr Walker from Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City they could not stop telling us how amazing Dr Walker is!!! I feel very lucky to have Anaïs followed by such talented physicians.
During all this, Sam was in the kids room and had so much fun and made so may new friends! In the afternoon, there was a fun Easter egg hunt organized in the hotel for all the kids.




Then on Saturday night, we went to the banquet. We had dinner and then there was lots of dancing. Sam danced the night away! LOL
Anaïs made a few friends of her own that night!






We had a wonderful time and can't wait for the national convention in New-York!!!!!!!

10 comments:

The Johnson Family 5 said...

So much fun! I wish I was in town for just 2 more days...man!

mejane said...

It was great meeting you in person. You are a beautiful family. I agree, we are so lucky to have such a strong support system in the LPA. I look forward to seeing you all again at future regionals. This is only the beginning and I can't wait to watch all the kids grow and see how they're doing every year.

Unknown said...

Wow, that looks like it was wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing; it gets me so excited thinking about being able to participate in these great events!

Anonymous said...

The girls look like they are having a good time. I agree, we are lucky to have such active LPA chapters. Looking forward to meeting you all in NYC!

Bobbi said...

Looks like your family had a fabulous time! We are getting ready to go to our 2nd Regional in Michigan in 2 wks and your pictures have me totally excited! LPA is so wonderful for us and our 'little' ones.

Mike Mallinson said...

Woot! It was truly a blast - looking forward to seeing you guys again at the BBQ!!

Kim said...

What fun! It is so great that you guys are so involved. We cannot wait to meet you in NY!

Falon said...

I'm so glad that you guys had a good time. What a great support system to have!!!!!!

Greene Family said...

It looks like you guys had such a great time!! Love all of the photos! I agree - we are so fortunate to have a strong support system in the LPA! Have fun in NYC too! Hopefully, we'll meet you guys at the National Convention next year!

Rachel said...

Great pictures. I wish we would've stayed for the dance. Ethan loves to dance.Maybe the next one!