We love the ROK events! They are so awesome, and alway gives us a good reason to see our dear friends the Schultz. This get-together was extra special, though. This was the first time Joey and Stetson were going to meet! These boys are just two weeks apart, and such a blessing to each of our families. They are destined to be buds, just like their big brothers. All day before the picnic, the kids kept telling Joseph that he was going to meet "big brother Luke's best friend's little brother". :)
We met the Schultz for dinner before the picnic. This way we could chat and get a decent meal before all the fun at the park. It was so fun to hold Stetson! It warmed our hearts to be enjoying our boys "again". It's a strange feeling, and pretty hard to explain in words.
After dinner it was time for fun and games! The kids scattered as soon as we got there, playing every game they could to get every prize they could get their grubby little hands on. :) Danny and I got to spend the evening catching up with nurses, staff, and our social worker Jo. It was so fun to show off Joey! But my favorite part of the summer picnic is the Remembering Wall. I stressed for weeks about what picture to send of Luke this year, because I have treasured the one we got last year. Seeing that wall of photos is somehow heartbreaking and comforting...all at the same time. Oh, how I miss our Lukey. It helped to ease the ache to take some fun pictures of all the boys together. And Todd just had to get one of Stetson with hair like Joey. :)
We all had a wonderful night, and it ended all too soon. I'm so grateful for the good men and women that put on these events so that we can remember our son and brother, and so that we can be around people that have walked the road we have. Can't wait until the next event!
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