Video Clips

And not to overshadow all the hard work from yesterday, but below you will find some video clips of Colten taken on Friday. Many of them have little snips of him doing something funny, cute or just being his fantastic little self.

Using his talker: Colten got his little Springboard Lite to help him communicate and this is a video of him using it to tell Grandma Amy he loves her.

Blowing Kisses Bye-Bye: Sorry for all the background noise on this one, but he is so cute when he blows kisses bye!

Way To Go Golfers!

Although the "blog keeper" could not be in attendance, I have heard that the event was a great big success! Thank you to all who showed up for the event, gave time, saw the Cowell's. Your generous support will forever be remembered and appreciated.

In addition, great BIG KUDOS to the organizers and helpers! What a fantastic way to support the Cowell's.

Christmas Wishes and Joy

Last night the Make A Wish Foundation made a little stop by the Cowell's home. They brought Santa himself and a couple of elves too. They also brought a special treat, the Batmobile! Colten got to ride around the neighborhood in the Batmobile with his daddy, excitedly signing more when they were all done. Santa did his research too. He brought Colten his very own Lightning McQueen to scoot around in from his favorite movie, cars. Everyone was able to enjoy a fun filled evening with the Jolly Old Elf himself!

Please continue to send them love and prayers. A Merry Christmas for the Cowell Crew is just around the corner and nobody deserves it more.

A little Golf anyone??

A Golf Tournament has been arranged to raise funds for the Cowell family as they continue to support Colten and his fight with Leukemia.

The gist is:

Cowell Family Benefit Golf Tournament
The Lone Tree Golf Club, Chandler
Saturday, December 19
8 a. m. Shotgun start
$65 per player

Please email aajprt@cox.net if you would like to register your team for a day of golf. I will email you the flyer that you can fill out and fax in.

We all continue to pray for Colten and his family as we approach the holiday season. The prayers are felt everyday...please keep them going.

Calling all Love, Prayers and Hope

I know that many of you who read this blog also read Erika's blog on the Caring Bridge site. If you have not done so, please visit soon. The link is to your left.

Colten and his family are continuing their battle against the Leukemia and could sure use the support of loved ones, friends, acquaintances, and strangers the like. Anyone willing to say a prayer and show some faith in the power of the human spirit to beat all odds.

Please see below for opportunities to support the Cowell's from near and far.

With love...

"Colten is our Superhero!"

Colten is our Superhero! That is what these bright orange bracelets say! We all know what a fighter he is, now its time to show our support through fashion and fun. See below for details on purchasing...

To show your support for the Cowell family on a daily basis, please email Diane Wells at Wells.Diane@chandler.k12.az.us to order one or many more. A donation of $4 per bracelet is suggested, but you could always send more!

You can mail payment to:

Ryan Elementary School

c/o Diane Wells

4600 S Bright Angel Way

Chandler, AZ 85249

Please include either a self-addressed stamped envelope for return shipping or a little extra with your payment to cover the cost of shipping.

As for an update on Colten, things are going well and he has been allowed to leave the hospital and move into the Ronald McDonald House. He is heading in for clinic everyday to continue his treatment.

The Cowell's are also famous! A story was done on Thanksgiving Day about the Ronald McDonald House, and the Cowell's got to share their feelings. Click on the link below to see Erika, Dale and Colten.

Family honors daughter on Thanksgiving

Lastly, as if it even needs to be said, please continue to send your love and prayers to Colten and his family as he continues to kick Leukemia's butt!!

Going Strong

I am sure that many of you are following Colten's journey on his Caring Bridge Journal, but I felt like we needed something new here.

Colten continues to make progress on his journey to Kick Leukemia's Butt. He has had a couple of viruses that have come up since the Bone Marrow Transplant, but the doctors assure the family that it is all normal. He is still on steroids so he remains a little puffy, but all seems to be going well.

In the last couple of weeks, I have found myself trying to remember everything that is good about our lives. It is the season for believing, having faith and being thankful. I hope that everyone continues believe that Colten will win his battle and that his family will soon be all together again soon.

Continue to send prayers to the Cowell family, they feel them every day. We are all believing that they are helping Colten get better and helping his family remain strong as they face daily battles that those of us out here can only come close to trying to understand.

With lots of love and faith heading down to the Southern part of the state.