Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Team Mario walking in Liver Foundation 5K on Sunday!!

Check out the link:

http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR/LiverLifeWalk2009/LiverLifeWalkSpring09?team_id=9350&pg=team&fr_id=1310

Monday, August 31, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

Helmets Rule!

Hanging out with Gavin, being "safe" wearing helmets :)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Clinton's Birthday

July 23 is a special day and we'd like to ask you all to take a moment to honor Clinton. Clinton lost his life in a tragic accident during the spring of 2008. When his parents, Lesa and Chris, realized that doctors could not save him, they agreed to donate his organs so that others might have a chance at life. Mario received part of Clinton's liver. As you know from reading here, Mario has done amazing because he recieved the gift of life from Clinton. Clinton would be 5 years old. Our family and Clinton's would be touched if you would take a moment to think of Clinton on this special day.

Friday, July 17, 2009

We met Clinton's family on Friday, I can share his name with you now with permission from his family. As you can imagine this was a very emotional experience for everyone. His parents, Lesa and Chris brought pictures of Clinton for us to look at. Mario and I looked through the photos while Eva played in the office with Clinton's 2 older brothers dressing up in swag from around the donate life office. There was one photo of Clinton wearing a little hooded frog suit which Mario noticed right away. He was holding his little stuffed frog that he always carries around and kissed Clinton's photo with his frog. Mario is of course too little to understand the situation, but it was so cute to see that connection between the two boys. Here's a couple photos of Clinton that his mom gave me to share.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Meeting Mario's donor family

Our updates are less frequent these days, but I know some of you still check here for updates...so, NEWS! We are scheduled to meet the parents and siblings of Mario's donor (the 2nd one) on Friday. Words cannot describe the feelings I have as I try to prepare for this meeting. I only hope that Mario's life and smile will help give some meaning to their loss.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Mario is turning TWO on Saturday. There will be a small, low key, frog themed party at home. We've asked guests, in lieu of presents, to please consider a small donation to Children's Hospital Tranplant Fund: https://secure.seattlechildrens.org/ Here is a photo of the frog pinata - work in progress - Eva still wants to add spots, tongue, etc.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Mario's Anniversary

Today marks the one year anniversary of Mario's second Liver Transplant. I have struggled over the last few days to find the words to put here. It is with mixed emotions that we recognize this milestone in his progress and recovery. I would ask you each to take a moment out of your day and send your thoughts, prayers and energy toward the family who passes the anniversary of their young sons passing. Because of their amazing gift, Mario is with us today.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

As we pass and approach the anniversary of Mario's transplants, we just want to remind everyone to keep the donor families in your thoughts and prayers. Mario will be two on April 25th and we would be honored if you would choose to make a donation in his name to the Children's Hospital Transplant Fund. Here is the link: https://secure.seattlechildrens.org/

All our love, Araujo fam

Thursday, April 2, 2009

2 week lab check = good

Mario had labs drawn this week to confirm that everything still checks out with the lower level of his immunosuppressent and removing another medication. Everything looks great still! So, we get a 1 month pass from labs and don't return to clinic again until June (3 months). All good news!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Mario annual Ultrasound

Mario did great today...actually fell ASLEEP during his ultrasound. I think he wore himself out trying to fight it. The good news is that the ultrasound results were positive. His lab results were also good and consistent with previous months. He has to go back in 2 weeks for labs, but that's because we're reducing some medication. He gets to lower his immunosuppressent dose, which is GREAT news. Here's a photo of him sleeping on the ultrasound table. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Here's the link to the 3rd annual Liver Families montage. All the kiddos from our online forum that have battled liver disease:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=818437f6e31b0b1c018ff7

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Seattle Culinary Gala

Mario's photo and story are now posted on the web-site.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/pacificnw/events/449/

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Friday, January 23, 2009

Cool Event...

We've just signed up to speak at this event...would love to see familiar faces in the crowd! http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/pacificnw/events/449/

Monday, January 19, 2009

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Mario is such a big boy now he can take his medicine (pills) all by himself.