Hi everyone,
Its been a long time since we've posted anything. Im really sorry about that. Melanie is doing great, and continues to grow. I think Nicki said she is over 7 pounds now!!!!!!!!!! What a porker. I think shes got a bit of acid reflux going on, but shes growing, so its all good I guess. Im writing you all today for some help. The Westra family has been asked to be an ambassador family for the March of Dimes in Holland. To be totally honest with you, Im not exactly sure what that all involves, but I did hear something about public speaking after I told them we would do it. Although it might be a bit uncomfortable, Nicki and I have a strong passion to help those who have helped us while Melanie was in the hospital. The March of Dimes continues to play a huge role in helping premature babies, and when they asked us to this, we absolutely couldnt say no.
The next reason Im writing is where you all come in....if we have any followers left since WE HAVENT BEEN KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE! Sorry again. Part of being an ambassador family is setting up a team for the March for Babies walk in our local area. This is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes. We've set up a team name called Melanie Marchers, and you can help us out in two ways. #1, it would be awesome, only if you are able to, donate money to this cause. #2, if you are planning a trip to Holland Michigan around April 17th, or, if you live in the Holland area, you can also walk with us. There is usually an enormous get together where many teams show up and walk for babies. It looks like an awesome event. I will try to get you more information as time goes on. Im really sorry for the late notice, as I just got our team set up this morning on a beautiful sunny day off of work.
If you can donate, here is a website to do so. Feel free to comment with any questions, and, who knows, maybe we will see you in Holland in a couple months!
http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1377031
Thanks, and we love all! Its time for the Westras to serve a bigger cause after we have been so wonderfully served by the loving hearts of all of you. Thanks again!
2 months ago
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Hey, I think you really need to update your family picture at the top of your blog...it's missing someone!!!!
I just linked you guys up to a post about the kick off! Thanks so much for join us on the March for Babies!!!
Wow Melanie is so cute! she is so wide-eyed! we continue to pray for her! i love the March of Dimes walk, i do it every year in Grand Rapids, except last year b/c our son was in the NICU then. its a wonderful organization! good luck with your walk!!! keep getting strong baby melanie!!!
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