Oh My Goodness...

Jessica is 18 today!

WOW, Happy Birthday to a wonderful young woman!

2010 Is Here...

...and we're down to months in the countdown to the transplant games!

Jessica and her family are planning a trip to Madison for an informational meeting in the next month so I'm hoping that we'll have lots more information.

Not only are the transplant games coming, but Jessica is busy getting ready for graduation and applying for college. What happened to my "little" niece?!

I'm sure the next few months will fly by for her and I'm looking forward to it!

Jessica Speaks

Message from Jessica:

"YESSSS I will be graduating but dont worry mommy and daddy i will still ask for money haha!

I am so thrilled for the transplant games this year especially now that they are in Madison! It seems like just this summer that we all traveled to Pittsburg for the games. I hope the transplant games in Madison will be just as fun, even though we all know they will be better because they are in Wisconsin! Haha no offense to the other states, we are just that great.

Well back to studying for my great classes, hope to see you all soon"

Where does the time go...

It's been over a year since I've posted - so sorry, but you know what that means...the transplant games in Madison are under a year away!!!

Jessica is starting her senior year in high school next week - she has been busy working and playing all summer. Now its back to studies and of course school sports. She should have a busy year coming up. I'm sure she's excited to graduate, but of course, I think she is growing up too fast!!!

More to come - hopefully soon.

A Little More...

More to share from the Transplant Games:

Team Wisconsin page. There is a great post from John Wyant (good writer!) and if you scroll down to the Volleyball team picture you can spot Jessica.
http://gamesteamwi.blogspot.com/

The other bright spot from the closing ceremonies... the next Transplant Games which is in 2 years will be held right here in Madison, WI!! Jessica's mom has already told me to plan for lots of company!

"Golden Update"

Hello all...

Just got a call from Jessica's mom with an update on the transplant games. So far the family is coming home with four (yes 4) GOLD Medals!!

Jessica = 3
Lil' Sis Katie = 1

Jessica even had the chance to run with the boys relay team...yes she actually can brag about beating the boys!

I'll post more as I hear it. In the meantime check out the following sites:

http://gamesteamwi.blogspot.com/
(there is a mention of Jessica in the story and a picture of her and her basketball team)

http://transplantgames08.blogspot.com/
if you know what Jessica's friends, mom, and grandparents look like you can catch a glimpse of them in the slideshow of the opening ceremonies!! You can see Jessica's dad & grandparents at the 5k and Jessica running. Finally, there is also a picture of Jessica receiving her gold medal after the 5k run.

2 New Stories

I have added 2 links for additional news stories. The first is from the Hudson Star Observer (you may need to register, don't worry its free!) and the second is the Coulee News!

I have also added a link for Team Wisconsin. This is a page of athletes that are competing in the games...all from WI. Good luck to everyone!

http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/articles/index.cfm?id=29761&section=Sports

http://www.couleenews.com/articles/2008/05/22/school/01hubbard.txt

http://gamesteamwi.blogspot.com/