Today, September 10, 2016, my little man turns four. FOUR!!! How did that even happen?? As I sit here typing, I find myself wondering what most four year old boys would want for a birthday gift and what type of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Amalya
I love the month of April. The earth comes alive again after a long and dreary winter. April brings with it a sense of hope. It’s no wonder April is National Donate Life Month. Each year I join millions of … Continue reading
On November 12th I made the exciting announcement via facebook that I had been selected to ride on the Donate Life Float in the Rose Parade in honor of our sweet boy, Amalya Nathaniel! It’s hard to believe that “Float … Continue reading
Purposeful Gift was in “full bloom” during May! The month started with an amazing opportunity for me (Bethany) to speak at the American Transplant Congress Conference in Philadelphia. I was a co-presenter for a Lunch and Learn along with a … Continue reading
Today is Amalya Nathaniel’s 2nd Birthday and his 2nd Heaven Day. This year I decided to keep things simple and just write a letter to my sweet boy: My Dear Amalya Nathaniel – Happy 2nd birthday in heaven, sweetheart! I … Continue reading
Well, folks, have I shared recently that I’m one blessed momma??? If I haven’t, or in case you might have missed the last time I said it – I’m SO VERY BLESSED! As some of you might have already seen, … Continue reading
Last Wednesday butterflies filled my stomach as I stepped off the elevator in my new dress and high heel shoes. (For those of you who know me well, you may be thinking the butterflies were wardrobe-induced since a fancy dress … Continue reading
It was a cold day in January when I got a phone call from one of our friends at IIAM (International Institute for the Advancement of Medicine – the organization who placed Amalya’s donations with various researchers) asking what I … Continue reading
Late the other night I realized it had almost been a year since he came home. Amazed at how fast time goes by, I went and got my calendar from last year to double check the date. Sure enough written … Continue reading
If you are like me, most days are filled with routine, day-to-day activities, maybe even mundane activities. On occasion, something special happens, but for the most part life is just a normal. But, have you ever had a moment that … Continue reading