Silence...

I am so very sorry for not updating as often as I had hoped. I have been working overtime and extra jobs lately so I haven't had time to sit down and compile all the information that I want to update everyone with... and I'm still not able to do that with this post.

However, I do have a few quick updates (kinda like a preview of what's to come) about the different Project:Tyler fundraising opportunities coming locally.

A garage sale on Saturday brought in over $1400.00 and all finances raised go to the Van fund. (to purchase a wheel chair accessible van for Tyler)

Another garage sale will be held this weekend! If you're within the Lafayette area and wish to donate anything (tax receipts will be available to those who need it) for the garage sale please email projecttyleroi@gmail.com with information and we can discuss pick up.

Also, there is a RAFFLE locally for Project:Tyler Van Fund. $1 per ticket for the chance to win $200... all proceeds go to the Van fund!

I have a meeting this week to discuss a benefit for Project:Tyler and I will update with how that is coming along.

Furthermore, the media project (which is how Project:Tyler started and my own little pet project) is still taking some work but I am hopeful that soon I will have a media team willing to donate their time to recording this short film for Tyler!!! I'll keep everyone updated on that and will give more details in the upcoming blog post.

Look for the next update as it will have more from Kristie, Tyler && finally some pictures from Ty's recent x-rays as well as more information on all the Projects for Tyler!!! If you have any ideas of fundraisers and/or fun ways to help raise awareness, PLEASE MESSAGE me at projecttyleroi@gmail.com. ANY and ALL ideas are very welcome!!!

Also, coming soon!!! The links to the other Project:Tyler social sites!!! Thanks for the time!

Wishbone Day...

So today was my "All the Single Ladies" Pool Party (a group from church made up of, you guessed it, a lot of single ladies) and it just so happened to fall on May 6th - WISHBONE DAY! The day set aside to raise awareness for all people living with or dying from OI (osteogenesis imperfecta) by wearing YELLOW!!! I am proud to share our pictures and so proud of my friends for coming in YELLOW today, from flip-flops to jewelry to even posing with our "Wishbone Cupcake" for those who didn't know to wear yellow... they made me smile in their support!!! They would've made Tyler smile, too! (on a side note, NOT ONE of these ladies have EVER met Tyler and all of them claimed to have no knowledge of Osteogenesis Imperfecta before reading my posts and/or showing up today so their support meant all that much more!)

So here are a few pictures of us today with our YELLOW... Tyler (And Brad- his dad- too) THIS WAS IN HONOR OF YOU GUYS!!! For your strength, your ability to keep going, and your endurance... we proudly wore YELLOW today!!! It was the absolute least we could do!

[Annie with the Wishbone Cupcake]

[Colleen proudly sporting YELLOW in the form of LSU bikini and YELLOW nose with the Wishbone Cupcake!]

[Lanie with her YELLOW earrings && The Wishbone Cupcake]

[Laurie with her YELLOW earrings && the Wishbone Cupcake... notice that cupcake gets around!]

[My mom (Ty's Grandmother) wearing her YELLOW shirt && The Wishbone Cupcake - she started off the Cupcake's Journey]

[Paige wearing her YELLOW top with the Wishbone Cupcake]

So that was our YELLOW fest with the cupcake... My mom started the Wishbone Cupcake's journey in the kitchen, then I took a pic with it, then Paige, Lanie, Annie, Laurie, & Colleen before the "Wishbone Cupcake married the Garbage Can" - we truly hope they have a happy life together as none of us wanted to eat it after being passed to so many different people! haha

However, the Wishbone pride didn't end (or begin) there... My amazing friend Mande (who isn't a SINGLE LADY therefore wasn't at the pool party) sent me some pictures of her for Wishbone Day!!! She's out of state visiting family so she's representing Wishbone Day elsewhere!!! 

[Mande with that oh so fabulous YELLOW hat]

[Mande's YELLOW nails - I copied off her a little with mine (below)]

[My nails... didn't want full on YELLOW so when I saw Mande's design I figured I'd get a design, too!]

[My toes even joined in the YELLOW fun!]

Oh I forgot...

[Me in my YELLOW LSU bow (LSU for my brother in law who LOVES the Tigers and all the boys with OI - sports), YELLOW infant bow bracelet (for all infants with OI), YELLOW dress (for all girls with OI), YELLOW shoes (For Ty who was told he might not walk again), YELLOW toe nails because it just wouldn't be complete without them... and the Wishbone Cupcake, of course!]

By the way, my nephew (the oldest - Johnny) informed me that I looked like an "African Preacher" in my yellow attire. My sister replied with I looked "like a yellow Goddess". And my mother says I looked like a Banana. I thought I looked like a Yellow Blimp... so apparently I was a "Yellow African Preaching Banana Blimp Goddess".

Anyone who wore yellow and wants to be posted on here as showing your support in raising awareness on this WISHBONE DAY for OI, message projecttyleroi@gmail.com with your pic and any info you want listed... I'll be happy to post!!!

 

New Projects for Tyler...

but not through Project:Tyler. I figured I'd update on the many people who have come forth to help Ty's road to recovery be a little more bearable.

First, there's a non-profit organization that is helping to provide all the medical needs that Medicaid will not pay for. THAT is a huge blessing for Ty's family!!!

Second, my aunt is starting a fund to raise money to buy an Alienware laptop for Tyler so he can further his gaming as well  as his interest in Video Game Software design.

Tyler may be in bad shape, but he's got people on his side that are trying to help!!! Thanks to everyone who has volunteered help in ANY WAY! It means so much!!!

Also, we're hoping to have a Project:Tyler logo soon!!! More to come on that!!!