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December 27, 2010

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Hello!  I guess I’ve really been slacking off on checking in.  I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas!  I certainly did.  Christmas Day was spent with my dad, Gina, her sister Melissa (my Aunt Missy), Alexis and her fiancé Bret.  We had great food by the fire, played a game and chatted for a while.  Yesterday I celebrated with my mother side of the family.  Again, very good food, lots of talking and all of that good stuff!

As unhappy as I am with how things have progressed, or haven’t for that matter, I need to remember where I was just a year ago.  I remember spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my ex fiancée, Jaime, and her family.  It was a great time, but what a hassle.  Not for myself, but for everyone else, especially her.  It was a huge task just to load all of my equipment into the van.  I was still dependent on oxygen, had my trach, ventilator and I could go on and on.  I still can’t move my hands.  I still can’t walk.  I’m not where want to be, but I’m so much better than I was a year ago.  I can breathe on my own, something I thought I would never take for granted.  What a simple thing, I’m sure none of us, we ever think about losing.  Life is tough.  I’m not always the happiest person.  I get down.  I think most of that is to be expected.  My life will never be the same but I’m certainly thankful for what I do have.  The best family and friends anybody could ask for, an amazing group of people around me that are willing to give and do so much for myself and my family, generosity of people and businesses throughout Elizabethtown, Middletown and many many other places and I could go on and on.  I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to anyone who has done anything for me since my accident, whether it was prayer, making a meal, stopping by to say hello, participating or helping with the fundraisers, donating money, etc.

That’s it for now!  I promise you I will try to check it more often.  Please keep praying – I’m not walking yet!  🙂

Aaron

Another Anniversary

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Today marks one year I was finally released from the various hospitals/rehabilitation centers I was in since August 18.  It was a long, miserable stretch and as hard as things seems sometimes, I have come quite a long way and need to remember that.  Thank you everybody from what you’ve done for me!

Kennedy Krieger – Thursday

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Happy Thanksgiving

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We have much to be thankful for. Aaron has come a long way and we continue to be encouraged by the prayers & support of our friends & family. We hope that you have much to be thankful for as well.

Aaron, Diane & Gina leave for a week long stay @ Kennedy/Krieger on Sunday.

Keep the prayers coming.

Saturdays Yard Sale

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Thanks to everybody who stopped by yesterday’s yard sale!  As always, it was a success!  Thank you to my family for organizing it, those who donated any items and of course those who purchased them!  Your support is very much appreciated.

Conewago Walk Raffle Winners!

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Aaron’s Journey Walk this year at the Conewago Trail. It was a great day with beautiful weather and a nice mix of family, friends, and a few people who just happened to be hiking the trail that day.

Posted below is a listing of our raffle prize winners. To claim your prize, please email me at ajnbenz@hotmail.com. We have three pick up locations – Elizabethtown, Middletown, and Mount Joy. Please let me know which of these three locations work best for you and what times you would be able to pick up your prize. Prizes not claimed within 10 days will have a second winner drawn. If the second winner does not claim the prize within 10 days then the item will be donated back to Aaron’s Journey for future fundraisers.

Thank you so much to all of our raffle items donors, walkers, sponsors, and event volunteers. Without your generous support this event would not have been so successful.

50/50 RAFFLE $180 (winner gets $90) Ticket # 158370

SONY DVD PLAYER Ticket # 401238
Donated by: Anonymous

PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM W/ DOCK FOR IPOD Ticket # 401521
Donated by: Anonymous

MUSTEK DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Ticket # 402219
Donated by: Anonymous

KEURIG COFFEE MAKER Ticket # 401234
Donated by: Eileen Stevens – Manheim Twp Book Club

TOMTOM GPS Ticket # 402475
Donated by: Paul & Vicki Kean – GO STEELERS!!!

TOMTOM GPS Ticket # 402231
Donated by: Paul & Vicki Kean – GO STEELERS!!!

IRON MAN MOVIE BASKET Ticket # 401501
Donated by: Katrina Krady – Manheim Twp Book Club

GINGERBREAD & APPLE THEME BAG Ticket # 401500
Donated by: Anonymous

APPLE BASKET Ticket # 401261
Donated by: Anonymous

FALL TEA TOWEL BASKET Ticket # 401477
Donated by: Anonymous

FALL CANDLE DECORATION Ticket # 401143
Donated by: Anonymous

SCARECROW Ticket # 401267
Donated by: Anonymous

HOLIDAY WREATH Ticket # 402078
Donated by: Kathie Bock

FALL BOOK BOX – 19 ASSORTED CARDS Ticket # 402076
Donated by: Courtney Ritrovato – The Paper Elephant

BEIGE AND GOLD BOX – 10 PREMIUM NOTE CARDS Ticket # 400770
Donated by: Courtney Ritrovato – The Paper Elephant
BOX WITH FLOWERS – 5 THANK YOU CARDS Ticket # 400771
Donated by: Courtney Ritrovato – The Paper Elephant

YOUNG ADULT BOOK SET Ticket # 401506
Donated by: Cathy Patterson – Manheim Twp School District

CHILDREN’S BOOK SET Ticket # 401783
Donated by: Cathy Patterson – Manheim Twp School District

2.B.FIT CERT PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE Ticket # 401136
Donated by: Stacia Hambleton – 2.B.Fit Certified Personal Training

CARUSO’S GIFT CARD Ticket # 401265
Donated by: Andrea Adams – Manheim Twp Book Club

FREE OIL CHANGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Ticket # 401935
Donated by: Dane & Cindy Whitmoyer – Whitmoyer Auto Group

LOWES GIFT CARD Ticket # 400761
Donated by: Maureen Volland – Manheim Twp Book Club

ITUNES GIFT CARD Ticket # 401472
Donated by: Anonymous

ITUNES GIFT CARD Ticket # 401220
Donated by: Anonymous

ITUNES GIFT CARD Ticket # 401320
Donated by: Anonymous

GIANT GIFT CARD Ticket # 402070
Donated by: Nancy Skee – Manheim Twp Book Club

BORDERS GIFT CARD Ticket # 401134
Donated by: Maureen Volland – Manheim Twp Book Club