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 Yesterday, we loaded up the family and went to Kearney, Ne for a Christmas Party hosted by the Make a Wish Foundation.  Our oldest son, Jake, has been dealing with ITP for the past 5 years, and was granted a wish this past summer.  As part of his wish, he chose to go to Hawaii (Oahu).  We spent 7 days there and had the time of our lives. 

Since joining the Make a Wish Foundation, we have been invited to many different functions.  Yesterday, they had a wonderful Christmas party.  We were able to make different crafts, a gingerbread house, and best of all Santa made a visit!  Our older two children were not as interested, but Bennet was ecstatic.  Upon seeing Santa, Bennet jumped up and down and squealed in delight.    We then had to follow Santa around for the next ten minutes, as Bennet wanted to tell Santa that he wanted Spider Man sticky hands, costume, and webs.  However, once we had the chance to sit on Santa’s lap, the excitement turned to fear (and/or shyness), and he froze and ended up not sitting on his lap or sharing what he wanted for Christmas. 

 You can tell by the picture the excitement he was feeling while we were waiting in line.  Then when it came time to sit on Santa’s lap, he started to cling to his dad and froze during crunch time. When Terri later asked Bennet if he had fun seeing Santa, Bennet responded "I got shy". 

On another note, my training is continuing.  I shot baskets yesterday, did some full court sprints, and lifted weights (legs and shoulders).  What really blew my mind with yesterday's workout was the amount of sweat I produce.  By the time I stretched at the end of the workout, sweat was dripping off my head like a leaky faucet.  Before driving home in Terri's minivan, I thought I would do her a favor and take off my shirt, so it would not drench the drivers seat.