New Blog

I have set up a new blog to keep everyone updated on our daily lives.  I will continue to update this blog with CDH related information.  If you would like to keep up with us, please visit the following http://acordfamilyhappenings.blogspot.com/.

Living One Year with CDH

It was one year ago today that Addison was diagnosed with CDH during our 19 week ultrasound. I remember that day like it was moments ago. At that time, I had no idea what God had instore for me. I have never been so afraid and panicked at the same time. I can honestly tell you that the last year has not brought me the things that I hoped and prayed for that day and the many days that followed, but I guess God had other plans for me. Through CDH and my daughter, I have found the following:

1. Who I really am and who I want to be
2. Many of my best friends
3. What true strength looks like
4. That God's love cannot be measured and is always with you no matter how bad it gets
5. God has plans for our lives that we cannot even imagine; we just have to open our hearts and minds to his plans and our lives will be better than ever imagined.
6. Being a mom is the greatest feeling in the world and a daughter's love is indescribable.

Many thanks to all of you who have lended your hearts, souls and kind words to me during the last year. I can never tell you how much it has all meant to Jason and I. It is sad that many time you have to go through a tragedy that you truly see God's love.

Win 2 Roundtrip Tickets on AirTran Airways!

Needing a vacation? Head over to The Parker Reese Foundation fundraiser website to purchase a $20 raffle ticket for your chance to win a set of coach travel certificates valid for travel in the continental U.S. on AirTran Airways for two passengers. If you are interested or have any questions please feel free to contact marion@theparkerreesefoundation.com.

CDH Funds are Just a Click Away

The Parker Reese Foundation has partnered with Good Search to raise funds for CDH. I would really appreciate you downloading the Good Search toolbar from http://www.goodsearch.com and entering The Parker Reese Foundation as your preferred charity. Each time you use this search engine or the shop using Good Shop, a donation will be made to The Parker Reese Foundation.

Thank you for your support!!

Ireland Rose

Ireland Rose lost her battle to CDH. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. I know how hard the coming days, weeks, and months will be for them. Much love to the family!!

The Parker Reese Foundation Fundraisers

I am so honored to be a part of The Parker Reese Foundation. We have so many exciting fundraisers planned over the next few months. I wanted everyone to be aware of what is happening so yo can get involved if you are so inclined. Here is a listing of the events that we have planned:


Change CDH August 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Charlie Daniels Fiddle Raffle Drawing on December 1, 2009
2009 Round for Hope (Texas)October 2, 2009
CDH Uncorked (Georgia)November 14, 2009
Addison's Angel Run (Georgia)February 2010
Maxton's March (Kentucky)March 2010
Heals for Hope (North Carolina)March 2010


For information on any of the fundraisers listed above, please visit www.cdh-fundraiser.com.

Change for CDH

Change CDH is a fundraiser to benefit Parker Reese Foundation. PRF is a non profit organization based out of North Carolina that provides a home to CDH families delivering at Duke and UNC. they also provided us with tons of support during Addison's life and after her death. They sent a beautiful arrangement to her funeral which let me know that I was not alone in this journey and that people cared. I am so lucky and honored to be part of this foundation.

Change CDH involves collecting your loose change to help PRF! Simply put, I would like everyone to collect their change until October 31st and take the change to the bank and then write PRF a check for that amount. Pretty simple. If you would like to get others involved you can put a jar on your desk at work or anywhere for that matter. $16 sponsors one family per night, so change can definitely make a difference! Thanks to those who are willing to participate. Please help us CHANGE CDH!!!!