By volunteering for the Make A Wish Foundation, I'm also fulfilling one of my heart's deepest desires: loving on children, especially sick ones.
Throughout my time at The University of Oklahoma, I've dedicated countless hours to my Make A Wish kids. I would definitely say this experience has been a highlight of my college experience! One of my MAW kids that I met last December got his wish granted THIS weekend!!
His wish was to 'coach the Minnesota Vikings for a day & meet Adrian Peterson / Brett Favre!!' When I found out this was his wish, I knew he was the perfect wish kid for me. Since Adrian Peterson is from OU, I've been a fan for many years! I also absolutely adore Brett Favre & his family. His wife, Deanna Favre, battled breast cancer and wrote a beautiful book about their journey together as a couple, called 'Don't Bet Against Me!'
Knowing that Jerod's deepest desire is to coach football. His wish experience has been full of enhancements! What a lucky boy! :)
During finals week before Christmas last year, Katie & I took some OU football players to meet Jerod. Luckily, OU has the most selfless, kind-hearted football players on the face of the earth! :) Landry Jones, Gerald McCoy (now plays for Tampa Bay), & Matt Moreland came with us to visit Jerod while he was in rehab from his back surgery.
Then, about 2 weeks ago, Jerod was able to get VIP treatment at the Union vs. Jenks rivalry game in Tulsa. He was recognized on the field between 1st & 2nd quarter. He received a football signed by the Redskins.
Now, his actual wish has been granted in the most spectacular way possible! Throughout their time in Minnesota, Jerod's mom has been texting me absolutely freaking out about how flawless the weekend was. She said it was beyond words, a once in a lifetime experience! This foundation makes my heart smile.
wishin' you a life full of joy,
Callyn
Callyn, you have such a beautiful heart and you cannot walk into a room without bringing so much warmth and light! Thank you for always setting such an amazing example for all of us : ) Miss you!
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