At this very moment I am sitting on a hotel bed, enjoying the heat and humidity (okay actually right now it’s the air-conditioning I’m basking in) of Florida. My head is spinning and my heart is full. For the last two days I have had the extreme pleasure of meeting and being inspired by 12 incredible little human beings; the twelve Champions of the Children’s Miracle Network.
We spent one whirlwind day together in Toronto. Oohing and Awing at everything from the magnitude of the CN Tower, to the view from the 54th floor of the TD Building. Enjoying a meal prepared especially for them courtesy of Canoe. (a critically acclaimed restaurant in Toronto) Did you know Canoe makes gourmet grilled cheese? To touring behind the scenes of the Royal Ontario Museum, seeing a museum the way only a child can. To watching this group of children truly WOW a crowd of more than 1000 at Walmart Canada’s Head Office, by doing nothing more than showing up, and smiling their angelic smiles. Those smiles proving to every single one of us that life is full of miracles and grace.
Inspirational is not a big enough word to describe these children and their stories. Honoured isn’t a strong enough word to describe how I feel to be with them on their journey as they head to the most magical place on earth this week; Disney World. All of it made possible thanks to the hard work and donations made to and from Walmart Canada and The Children’s Miracle Network. Both supported by people like you!
Tonight there was a little meet and greet party, to celebrate the Champions arrival in Orlando. My face hurts from smiling. These children were thrilled to play hula hoop, toss a bean bag, decorate giant chef hats, learn to tie towels the fancy Disney way. Can you imagine what is going to happen when we hit the Magic Kingdom?
Catch more of their journey on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and stay tuned next week when I’m back to tell you what happened when we stormed Cinderella’s Castle!
Hope you will link up your Wordless or not so Wordless Wednesdays below! I’ll be back around to say hello once my feet land back in Canada!
Way to go girl. I missed you at Blissdom, but I totally get it now 🙂
Thanks Kyla. It was an amazing experience with some incredible kids. Missed you, but I was where I was supposed to be!
Life through the eyes of children is a magical thing. I can only imagine what an emotional experience this is but these kids all deserve it! Enjoy every minute of this experience (and say Hi to Mickey for me…lol)
What an incredibly beautiful experience, can’t imagine your heart bursting with emotions. 🙂
So sweet. I can’t wait to see where you and all those little people end up next!
That is a beautiful thing! Also: gourmet grilled cheese. Yum! 🙂
Wow, I bet they had such a wonderful time seeing everything in toronto, what an great experience!
I’ve been to Toronto numerous times, but it was like seeing the city for the first time through the eyes of these amazing children. 🙂
It certainly does make your heart swell!
I’ve counted my blessings 100 times today! 🙂
Sounds beautiful! What an experience! Thanks for sharing this experience!
Thanks for following along!! Can’t wait to see what Children’s Miracle Network has in store for us next!
Oh, how wonderful. Enjoy your time with those sweet kids!
XO
Thank you! It’s been such a gift to follow these incredible families from Toronto to Orlando. Tomorrow we head to Disney World!
Oh you do AMAZING things! I admire you. I had a disabled-delayed brother that was under my and my HM’s care for eight years until his passing. He was my oldest brother (12 yrs older than me). After my parents passed, I took him in. Those that are similar are a tug to my heartstrings. Pat yourself on the back, sister, pat yourself on the back. ♥
You are too kind! I’m just blessed to be on this trip. This group of children are wise beyond their years. They are polite, strong, patient and kind. I am thrilled that they are getting the celeb treatment both in Toronto and next up, Disney World!
Sounds like a lovely time.
It’s also a time filled with Kleenex! Time with these families makes you count your blessings and re-evaluate where you put your charity dollars. I’m proud to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
It does sound fun, and I bet Magic Kingdom is going to be the icing on the cake. 🙂
Yes! We head to the Magic Kingdom tomorrow and I’m the one who can’t sleep! I can’t wait to see those smiling faces when they see the castle!
Oh Stephanie this must be so rewarding to see those smiles and be surrounded with so much courage. Hug B
You are so right, it is so rewarding and yet I find myself wishing that my own family was here so I could fiercely hug them. Counting my blessings and marvelling at the beauty and strength of each child and family I have had the privilege of meeting this week.
Oh how inspiring! Your heart strings must be pulling. What a great way to start off Thanksgiving weekend with your heart full. 🙂
My heart is full to bursting! So thrilled that these babies, children, teens have had a chance to have some incredible experience’s this week and bond with each other. I have a feeling some life long friendships have been made!