Tucker Tackles PCD

   As I have shared before, December 11, 2011, was a bittersweet day for our family. This is the day that our youngest son, Tucker, was diagnosed with a rare progressive lung disease most often called PCD. (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia) We say it was bittersweet because for our sweet Tucker it meant no more poking and proding and testing every time he got sick -- which was becoming more and more frequent. At the same time this meant facing a life long progressive lung disease that is rare and has no cure. In fact, not only is there no cure - there is still tons of research being done just to learn about the disease itself and treatments to help avoid infection and to cope when there is infection. PCD is often 'compared' to CF (cystic fibrosis) because of the similar ways that mucus sits in the lungs acting as a harbor for infection.
   It has been on my heart to do all I can to raise awareness about PCD and also to raise money to donate to the PCD foundation for research purposes. I have thought of a few different fundraising ideas - some over the top that would take tons of overhead, money and time to pull of  and some that would probably work, but never went any farther than a thought. As we entered into October, which is PCD awareness month, I told myself that I was going to do it this time. I was going to follow through and not leave it as one of the hundreds of thoughts or ideas that come and go. 
   I love a t-shirt. Love them! Summer, Winter, Fall and Spring - I don't care. So, I thought, how fun would it be to have a t-shirt that honored our sweet boy and also helped to raise awareness for PCD?!?! My wheels went to spinning, I bounced the idea off of Scotty and a few friends for ideas, I came up with ideas and trashed them. Then...all of a sudden...there it was. A friend (thanks, Pam!)  sent me a text with a football idea and I loved it! I ran with it -- football! Most everyone loves football...especially in the fall!!!
   So here we are, t-shirts have been created, the word is being spread and now all I can do is trust that the Lord will provide people to buy! I have prayed over this fundraiser daily. I have prayed for the Lord to soften people's hearts and want to give to this cause. I have prayed that we would come up with just the perfect design and the perfect verse to go with it! It is all falling into place so perfectly that I can't help but see the hands of God placing it together piece by piece just like a jigsaw puzzle!
   It's so true...isn't it? Trust in Him and He will provide!!

Above is a picture of what our final product looks like! We are so excited to be able to wear them and tell people all about PCD! If you would like to help support our cause please visit our online store and place your order!!! We are so thankful for your support!!!

Visit the PCD Foundation to learn more about PCD!

 

 

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. - Isaiah 40:29