A FUN CELEBRATION of LIFE and a HUGE THANK YOU!

First off my home computer crashed, so I have not had a computer since Will's  Party, so please excuse the delay....

We cannot tell you how wonderful it was to get together with many friends and family (some, actually most, of whom I had NEVER even meet yet in person). It was such a wonderful celebration of LIFE and of MIRACLES and of friendship and of SERVICE and caring. How wonderful. Here is a slide show of the fun we had on the day of WILLIAM ANTONIO TODD's "P" Party Celebration.

Also through this experience we cannot begin to express the love, gratitude, support and prayers we have felt through this miraculous and trying experience. Most people already knew that our families are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  So we have great faith God and in our Savior Jesus Christ, and we believe in the power of prayer. So we have truly felt the prayers of those from ALL walks of life and faith. It was amazing and SINCERELY heart warming to have people, who don't even believe in God, tell us that they felt touched and amazed by Williams story and that their positive thoughts and care went out to him. These words of encouragement meant as much to us as the prayers and we just hope that EVERYONE knows how much we APPRECIATED the support from ALL sources!!!  My husband found this video he showed me the other day and I just cried and cried and cried as I watched it.  As I have just recently had a good friend loose her niece, and knowing all that we went through with William. We really felt the pull, the support, the LOVE from all of you.  And again sincerely thank you!

So a FEW of the amazing people that were able to attend the party for William....

Megan Ramaglia & Kristin Badawi

(Danny works with Kristin)

I actually just started crying when I meet these two girls in person! Really. They are truly beautiful inside and out.  They did SO much (we can hardly thank them enough) for ALL they did for us (to take away burdens and help our family).  We know they sacrificed a LOT from their own families because of the time, talents, and emotions they invested in this whole ordeal. We love you and thank you again! My new BFF's!

 Brenda Sparks & Amanda

Sarah and Danny actually met them at the hospital (one of the many stays) while Brenda was also enduring a HUGE TRIAL with her older son. We found it amazing the strength she has had through her experience, and profound when she said,  "It doesn't matter if they are 2 or 22, it still crushes your heart."

Christina and Trish

Sarah's Co-workers (Nurses)

Kelly Willis

Another stellar rock through this whole ordeal, and co-worker and friend of Danny's

Spencer and Amber Jones

Good Family Friends & Support

Cindy & Stacy Newey

OLD family friends from our Ontario Days

Derek Naegle 

Danny's twin for the night (I teased)

Garthes and Carly Sorenson

Todd Family Friends

Greg and Kristyn Trimble
Family Friends

Jennifer

Our sister, Hayley Hamilton (in red) & her "super supportive" friend/old co-worker

Martha & David Newton

Dave is one of Danny's oldest BF's and a "BIG" family friend as well!

 Sheri & "Grammie" Kathy Rex & Katie

Sheri knows I have love for her, my husband worked with her for years AND she is a good Todd family friend. And Kathy Rex is not the kids really Grammie, but I think they really do call her that, so if that tells you anything about how much love they have for them. 

Melissa and Jeremy Agrelius

Sarah's best friend from HS and truly one of the most "sincerely" nicest couples you could EVER know!

The Lewis Family 

Sarah's extremely nice & friendly nursing school friend and her uber cute lil' boys!

Veronica Dunlaps Girls

Eric, Sydney & Kollin Carter

Sarah's brother & his adorable family

Uncle Eric (who I think William resembles a bit)

Wes (aka Uncle Wessy) 

and of course the one and only WILLIAM!

Cousin Asher & Will

WILLIAM ANTONIO TODD 2011

My other sister April Aleman, her hubbie Wes, and sweet little Peyton

US: Ned & Heidi Broberg (mind you this is AFTER all was said and done, about 8pm my 5 year old took this picture!)

Sorry to all of those who were there and I never got around to photographing you!  And we know so many of you wanted to be there and weren't able to make it. TRUST me of all people and through this ordeal we have a new understand of the busy schedules of life and things that go on.

So many of you have told me, with heartfelt tears in your eyes of how much this has meant to you, and seeing those tears in your eyes and really changed our whole perspective on LIFE in general. It is sometimes hard to say, but we ARE GRATEFUL for this trial (Especially Danny & Sarah have said so) and all they have learned and come to appreciate through it all. You all are amazing, don't forget to appreciate life and live it to the fullest!

As we left the park that night, I had a little personal ceremony (my mom & my family witnessed) as I tore the decal (thanks Howard Brown) of "Support William" off the back of my car. I was waiting for this momentous day to do so.  And in doing so I hope (although I will provide periodic updates on Will) that I am signing off for good and thanking you just once again for your love and support!

THANKS WE LOVE YOU!

Signing off!