(This huge group is "Team Asher")Before early November, the disease Cystic Fibrosis could have been said to me and I wouldn’t have been able to grasp it, nor understand what effects it had on people. Now, I do to some extent and that ‘disease’ has a face and name…sweet baby Asher Olimb!
Our lovely friend's, Rachel and Jeremy Olimb have a beautiful baby named Asher who graced our world in October. Quickly after the typical blood tests were complete on Asher (like any baby born in Arizona); he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (a progressive disease that effects the production of mucus in the body). We were all in shock and had a lot of learning and praying to do. The three Arizona Olimb’s are amazing, making huge lifestyle changes/sacrifices, and trusting in God all the way for little Asher’s life. God’s using this to grow them closer to Him and others who are watching!
Today, the city of Tempe hosted a 5k…Great Strides walk to collect money for research. Our Party of Five was eager to join in on a good "cause," joining Rachel and Jeremy’s group, “Team Asher.” Unfortunately, today Nathan has a fever…so it was up to Baylee and me to represent our whole family at Kiwanis Park. We were up for the challenge! We walked side by side with our dearest friends, the Kellers which really helped the time pass.
Team Asher was a huge team full of friends that love the Olimb’s so much and Jeremy designed cool shirts for the team and photo buttons to wear. The row of Team Asher went on forever! Today’s walk consisted of 1,000 walkers, raising lot of money (no total in yet). And Team Asher raised more money than the team's “goal”…well over $7,700 I believe (total not in yet either)! Even the kids on our team got involved having garage sales, bake sales, lemonade stands, and golf ball sales across the valley the week’s prior!
Asher, it was a privilege and blessing to walk in your honor/name. You are going to be a strong, active little boy that will be a total joy to watch grow up. We pray for you and your family often!
We can't wait for next year's walk again!
(Coming through the "finish line," Baylee and Mommy)
(After the event...Baylee and her "friend" Daniel)
(Some of the kids on Team Asher)
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It meant so much to us to have you there. And, look forward to having the entire Kempiak Family next year. We are so thankful for your love and support!
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