I am throwing a surprise party for Amber and anyone who knows and/or loves Amber is invited!  I know this is a tremendous risk posting this on her own blog but since she doesn't spend very much time on her computer any more I thought it was an acceptable risk. I apologize in advance for scheduling this party when some will be out of town for Labor Day but Amber's hospice nurse told me she would be better able to handle the rigors of such a thing now rather than later.

The purpose of the party is three-fold.  First, its Amber's birthday soon and I have always told her I would throw her a nice big party with all of her friends when she turned 30.  Last year she turned 30 and she was so sick and down from her brain tumor and going back on chemo she told me if I was planning to do what I had always said to wait until she was done with chemo.  She is certainly done with chemo now so I am doing it.  Second reason, I want Amber to feel the love of so many people around her.  Imagine what seeing a couple of hundred people who love and care for her would do to her heart.  My hope is that it will carry her through until her time to leave this life.  Third, I want to have a chance to express my love and appreciation to YOU for your special love and tender care during the last couple of years.  So I am going to feed you a nice dinner. 

Party Details

Invited: All adults young and old who know and/or love Amber.

When: Saturday, September 5th 6:30-8:30pm

Where: The Ted&Claudia Petersen and Chris&Melissa Marx yards. 
2285 S. Linda Way  Perry UT

Food: Dinner will be served my treat except we do ask that you bring a dessert or salad to share.

Entertainment: Acclaimed LDS Singer
Jenny Jordan Frogley

No Gifts or Children.  Amber does love cards and adorable newer babies though. 


 


Comments

jan horn

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:59:06

Sounds like it will be a great party, I wish I could be there.Please give Amber a big hug for me and my love. Thanks for the update. I keep in touch with Grandma L. and she also keeps me posted. Give the kids a big hug for me to. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Have a great party. Love Aunt Jan

 

Sue Pearson

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:07:32

Dan ....what a beautiful idea , I wish wish wish I could be there but I live in the UK ... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell Amber that I think of her all the time... if you say please help thread on the bcorg boards she will know who I am. She helped me so much 2 years ago.

Thanks Dan it would mean so much to my heart to know Amber will have my love.
Your party will be heaven sent for Amber and as I will be 40 that day ... I will feel priveleged to share this date and the memory for the rest of my life .

Last of all I want to tell you , you do an absolutely amazing blog , you are a shining star and your children ...all of them are adorable and its lovely to read about then and see their pictures... they look like you and Amber ... and you must be immensley proud.

GOOD BLESS YOU ALL FROM MY HOUSE HERE IN THE UK TO YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY .

much love and many warm hugs xxx

 

The party sounds so wonderful, wish I could be there but I live in oklahoma. I do so admire your whole family and the strength and courage and trust in the Lord that you guys have. God bless

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:52:38

 

I live in Illinois but will mentally be there at the party. Amber wrote me a special e-mail a year or so ago. I "watch" over her trhough the blog. She is wonderful. You are wonderful and your kids are wonderful. Have fun at the party

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:15:44

 

Denise (Ambers Mom)

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:22:05

I just wanted to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that helped Dan with Ambers surprise party last night. It touched my heart so much to see so many of you there. To see Amber smile and laugh as she spoke to each one of you was priceless. I dont get to see that to much anymore. Last night must be what Heaven will be like when we greet all of our friends and loved ones. As Ambers lifes journey is almost through I couldn't help but wonder what kind of a gathering with family and friends they are planning on the other side of the veil. I tried to imagin her big smile as each one greets her and they welcome her home. Last night was truely Heaven on Earth. Once again thank you to all that help out Amber and her family. I have grown to love each and everyone of you you.

Love Denise :)

 

Kristen

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:36:51

Sorry I missed it.....Dan when she is awake tell her I love her!

 

Dawn

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:36

Dang! I missed the party but I still want to wish you a Happy Birthday! I would have tried to be there if only I would have checked the blog sooner. Sounds like it went well. Love you! Dawn

 



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