Watch WEAR Channel three news Monday at 6pm!!

I'll start from the beginning. About three weeks ago I put something on Facebook about finding out information so I could take Kohlton to see a fire truck or school bus. He absolutely loves them!  Well, one of my friends on Facebook, Jennifer Leigh Campbell, works at Durham School Services so she went and asked her boss about letting Kohlton see a school bus or ride one.  I never would have imagined what Mrs. Angie Quinn, her boss would actually put together for Kohlton.  I don’t think Jennifer ever imagined it all either.  Ok so this is what the lovely Mrs. Angie Quinn did, actually let me just tell you about the day.  This was all done by Mrs. Angie Quinn, she coordinated all of it!  (We had notice of some of the things that were going to happen, so Uncle Randy and Aunt Angie watched Kohltons little brother, Kason for us.)

So on Thursday our first guest was Mrs. Victoria Steen, his babysitter.  She was going to come with us for all the fun.  Our next visitors were Mrs. Sue Straughn and Mr. Chris, from WEAR channel three news.  Mrs. Sue came in, introduced herself to Kohlton and then headed to the floor to play with him.  It was amazing to see how Kohlton took to her.  He kept holding her hand and showing her all of his cars.  Mr. Chris is Mrs. Sue Straughn’s camera man.  He was so good with Kohlton.  There was a moment were none of us knew what Kohlton was saying, Mr. Chris looked at us and said “he’s saying trunk guys”.  It was hilarious, only a man would have known that.  About twenty minutes later we had Kohlton’s first big surprise show up.  It was a school bus!  YAY!  Kohlton got to ride a school bus!  Mrs. Angie Quinn, Mrs. Donna Snead, and Mrs. Donna Cotton had a car seat all ready for him, along with presents, and the school bus was all decorated just for him.  They were amazing with him.  We buckled up and headed to his second big surprise.  The whole way there Kohlton got to open presents up.  He got cars, fire trucks, stickers, snacks, school buses, and so much more. Once we arrived to his second big surprise he was even more excited.  It was the Pace Fire Department.  Kohlton and I got to ride a fire truck.  Mr. Chris came and videotaped him the whole trip.  Lieutenant Murphy was the driver.  He took us all around to see two schools and so much more.  Lieutenant Murphy even turned the sirens on just for Kohlton.  It was amazing to see Kohltons face light up hearing those sirens.  I’ll admit I did cry but I recall Lieutenant Murphy said I wasn’t the only one, I could be wrong there but I think he said that.  ;-)  Once we got back to the Pace Fire Department we headed to the back where they had trained dogs for his very own little dog show.  He had a blast watching them jump thru hoops and especially giving the pups treats.  I think he believes you should give pups treats all day long.  Kohlton even got his own ribbon for being a great dog trainer.  After that the Pace Fire Department had a present for Kohlton.  As soon as Kohlton spotted it he ran and started opening it.  It was a fire truck!  It even had a remote control, a ladder, and a hose that shoots water!  How awesome is that?  While Kohlton played with that, Lieutenant Murphy presented me a check from the Pace Fire Department.  It was a very generous donation!  They gave us one thousand dollars to help us with medical bills and finances.  It is so amazing!  They also opened a benefit account for Kohlton so that anyone can donate at any time to help.  County Commissioner, Jim Williamson donated a hundred dollars to start the account donations.  I am truly amazed by all of this!  Mrs. Angie and both Mrs. Donnas grabbed Kohlton his favorite lunch for a picnic.  They got him popcorn chicken, potato logs, chicken strips, chips, and juice boxes.  He ate so much.  After all of that we headed up front where Lieutenant Del Rosario and Fire Fighter J. Morris let Kohlton spray the hose that helps put fires out.  They also showed him the ladder up high spraying water.  Kohlton loved it!  Chief Wadkins and Pat Wadkins were there the entire time helping out.  Chief Wadkins even held Kohlton and played zoo with him.  It was so sweet!  Mr. Gene Broxton set the account up for us.  They did so much.  Officer Gunn, I’m so sorry, I’m not sure if you’re Officer, Deputy, or something else.  I’m so sorry.  I’m just going to say Officer Gunn; she gave Kohlton a police hat, one for him and one for his brother and some cars.  She was there the entire time.  After that we returned to the school bus.  Kohlton got strapped in and we headed for home.  Kohlton opened more gifts on the way home.  Once we got home Mrs. Angie let Kohlton play in the driver’s seat.  She even let him open the door to the school bus.  Mrs. Angie also gave me a card from everyone.  The day was amazing!

Ok so the shout outs go to: 
*Ms. Jennifer Leigh Campbell for telling her boss
*Mrs. Angie Quinn for setting all this up including the school bus ride
*Mrs. Donna Snead and Mrs. Donna Cotton for helping her (I’m sorry I’m not sure which Mrs. Donna decorated and made the school buses for Kohlton, and which one played all day with him.)
*The Durham School Services for letting Mrs. Angie set this up
*The Pace Fire Department for the fire truck ride, fire truck toy, the beanie toy zoo, fireman hat, fire truck display, the huge monetary donation to help us through this tough time, and for setting the benefit account up (including Chief Wadkins, Pat Wadkins, Lieutenant Murphy, Lieutenant Del Rosario, Fire Fighter J. Morris, and Mr. Gene Broxton.)
*Jim Williamson, county commissioner, for the monetary donation to start the benefit account up
*The Pace Walgreens for the gift card
*The Pace Wal-Mart for most the presents and the great picnic.
*ARC Animal Hospital of Santa Rosa for sending two lovely ladies out with their three dogs out to give Kohlton his own private dog show and for giving him one of your private competition ribbons.  That means so much!  (I’m so sorry I didn’t catch your names; if you read this please tell me your names.  I’m so sorry for not getting them.)
*WEAR Channel 3 News, especially Mrs. Sue Straughn and Mr. Chris for filming the entire day and doing a story about all of this
*Officer Gunn for being involved and giving Kohlton the hats and cars to play with
*Mrs. Victoria Steen for being with us through all of this
*Uncle Randy and Aunt Angie for watching Kason so Kohlton could have this amazing day
*Dixon Brock for the decals on Kohltons helmet for his big day
*Pen Air Federal Credit Union for getting everything set up for the benefit account.

I so hope I did not forget anyone.  Please if I did please know it was a great day, Tommy and I appreciate everything you all did!  It was nice to have Kohlton out of the house and not have to worry about anything. He had a blast and so did I.  

If you would like to see footage along with the story WEAR is doing, it will be on WEAR channel 3 news, Monday at 6pm.  It will also be on Tuesday between 615 am and 645 am.  I am so overwhelmed by all of this.  I don’t think anyone will ever know how much this day has done for us.  To know so many people out there care for my little boy without even meeting him just warms my heart.  Thank you all for making this day so amazing!

Here are some pictures of the day.

Kohlton and I on the way home.  He was being crazy.

Kohlton and I after the fire truck ride.

The front of Kohltons helmet

Kohlton on the way to the fire department.

Kohlton and I.

Mrs. Vicotria and Kohlton trying to carry all his goodies in.

Kohlton and I

One of the Mrs. Donnas helping Kohlton carry more goodies.

The back of his helmet.  So cute!

Most of the crew that made this possible.  From back row left to right, and then front row left to right.  Lt. Del Rosario, the next gentlemen I'm so sorry I didn't get your name (I'm so sorry, please let me know.  I've looked on the website but cant find you), Lt. Murphy, (look real close) Pat Wadkins, Chief Wadkins, FF J Morris, Mrs. Donna, Mrs. Angie Quinn, Kohlton and I

The ladder and water spraying display.  So cool!

Kohlton driving the bus.  Not really, just playing bus driver.  Such a happy boy!

Handsome man!

Kohlton trying to figure out what the noise is.  The sirens!  I couldn't get the picture of the huge smile he got.  But hopefully WEAR did.

Chief Wadkins and Kohlton. 

Kohlton and the amazing, Mrs. Angie Quinn.

Officer Gunn, Kohlton and I.

Mrs. Donna and Kohlton playing with Kohltons new toy.

Mrs. Victoria Martin and Kohlton.  (Mike you might have to wacth out, I think Kohlton's trying to steal you wife from you!  ;-)  He loves her)

Kohlton, me, and Chief Wadkins.

Mrs. Donna, Mrs. Angie Quinn, Kohlton, and Mrs. Donna.

Mrs. Sue Straughn, Mr. Chris, Kohlton and I.

Kohlton and I.  He was being silly again.  So cute.

Kohlton and I.

Lt. Murphy and Kohlton playing with Kohltons new toy.

Thank you all for an amazing day!!