C.H.A.S.E. Day!

So, this is what we've been waiting for.

And, we're so excited to share it with our friends and family!

Two months ago, we sat down to talk about what we really wanted for Chase's one year celebration. I had the hardest time deciding what I would really need or want once this week was here. Did I want just a small family gathering at home, or did I want to "do it big", celebrating all that God is doing in our lives? We had a few ideas on the "big" side of things (more about that later), but nothing was just sounding perfect.

Then, we asked ourselves, "What is the number one thing that Chase's life has brought to us that we would want to celebrate?"

And, the answer was clear: the blessing of being loved and encouraged by others." As Mark said to friends last night, we have had people taking care of us, not just for 3 weeks, or 3 months, but non-stop for this entire year. And, we have been comforted, encouraged, strengthened, and healed because of it.

So, we instantly fell in love with the idea. We would have CHASE Day as a family!

We would make the day's focus be on serving others, and returning the blessings to so many who have touched us.

We have been able to get our girls involved in the planning, and we have found so many opportunities to give and serve in honor of Chase.

But, wait! There's more. :)

Last year, the act of love that meant the most to us was having so many around the country join us in our balloon release. We had balloons sent up in celebration of Chase's life from multiple states and countries, and were so honored to have so many bless us in that way.

Many of you have asked what you can do this week. And, here's the answer.

Give back! Bless others! Do a random act of kindness! Or, say thank you in a creative way to someone who has blessed your life.

Nothing would honor us or our son more than this.

So, join us for C.H.A.S.E. day! Choose to Honor thru Acts of Service and Encouragement.

We're so excited to get started, and will hopefully be sharing a few pictures of some of our time as a family. We'd love to hear about your experiences too! How great would it be if hundreds of people are blessed or served because of this one little life?

Thank you for once again joining us, as we honor and remember our Chase. May "CHASE Day" be a GREAT day!