"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT A WORD, JUST A REASON TO NOT TRY
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT A WORD, JUST A REASON TO NOT TRY
HELLO MY NAME IS...
Recently Ayden submitted a picture to Matthew West through KLOVE and his picture was included in the new video for Christian Music Superstar Matthew West hit single Hello My Name is. Here is the link. Enjoy and take a really close look at the little boy around the 2:40 mark. http://jamthecity.com/videos/matthew-west-hello-my-name-is-official-music-video/
PRE SCHOOL GRADUATION 2013!!!
What a night!! There have been many moments in my life that have made me proud to be a dad but last night is right at the top of that very long list. Last night Oakley was playing baseball in Rushville, Courtney playing in the softball Sectional Championship and Ayden was performing in the school play. Most of our family were able to make it to watch Ayden, except for Court and Oak of course and Papaw Dog who went to watch Court's game. Ayden's role in the play was Chicken Little, and he was amazing. We were so proud of him and his accomplishments. His class sang several songs and put on quite a show for all of us. The slide show was so much fun to watch. To see all of his accomplishments throughout this year was such a great moment. The first pics of Ayden is when he had short hair. That seems like such a long time ago. The picture that truly brought tears to my eyes was the one with Ayden in his cap and gown. This was a moment that we were not so sure would ever happen. I know that no one is promised tomorrow but when you know that you child is fighting an uphill battle it makes it even worse. To see him holding the Bible with his cap an gown on was a moment that I will never forget. We are so proud of him and all of his accomplishments.
We have been so blessed with thousands of people that have prayed for Ayden. Many of you we have never met nor had any contact with but still you have taken the time to care for and prayer for our little man. GOD has healed him from this terrible disease and we want to thank youfor being there along the way. THe road has not and will not be without challenge for Ayden and us but we are thankful that you are on the journey with us. We truly serve an amazing GOD and this is just another example of that. Our favorite verse: "All things are possible through Christ our Lord who gives me strength" Phil 4:13 We could never thank everyone so I will just say thank you and you know who you are. Have a BLESSED DAY!!!
We have been so blessed with thousands of people that have prayed for Ayden. Many of you we have never met nor had any contact with but still you have taken the time to care for and prayer for our little man. GOD has healed him from this terrible disease and we want to thank youfor being there along the way. THe road has not and will not be without challenge for Ayden and us but we are thankful that you are on the journey with us. We truly serve an amazing GOD and this is just another example of that. Our favorite verse: "All things are possible through Christ our Lord who gives me strength" Phil 4:13 We could never thank everyone so I will just say thank you and you know who you are. Have a BLESSED DAY!!!
AYDEN IS DOING GREAT!!!!
Apparently there was some type of mistake on Ayden's Army face book page and someone posted that something tragic had happened to Ayden. I want to assure you that he is doing wonderful. Please do not post anything on his face book in reference to that post. Thank you and GOD Bless and like I said Ayden is great!!!!
A TRIBUTE TO ALL MOM'S
SPECIAL NEEDS MOMS – A look inside
You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough.
We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough.
We’ve made it through the days we thought we’d never make it through.
We’ve even impressed our own selves with all that we can do.
We’ve gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving.
We worry about the future but know this “special” life’s worth living.
We have had days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high.
We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry.
For our kids we aren’t just supermoms. No, we do so much more.
We are cheerleaders, nurses and therapists who don’t walk out the door.
We handle rude remarks and unkind stares with dignity and grace.
Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased.
Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest.
We don’t know what the future holds but give our kids our best.
None of us can be replaced, so we don’t get many breaks.
It wears us out, but to help our kids, we’ll do whatever it takes.
We are selfless, not by choice, you see. Our kids just have more needs.
We’re not out to change the world, but want to plant some seeds.
We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim.
When we look at them we just see kids.
We hope you’ll do the same.
~ April Vernon
You may think us “special moms” have it pretty rough.
We have no choice. We just manage life when things get really tough.
We’ve made it through the days we thought we’d never make it through.
We’ve even impressed our own selves with all that we can do.
We’ve gained patience beyond measure, love we never dreamed of giving.
We worry about the future but know this “special” life’s worth living.
We have had days and hurt sometimes, but we hold our heads up high.
We feel joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry.
For our kids we aren’t just supermoms. No, we do so much more.
We are cheerleaders, nurses and therapists who don’t walk out the door.
We handle rude remarks and unkind stares with dignity and grace.
Even though the pain they bring cannot be erased.
Therapies and treatment routes are a lot for us to digest.
We don’t know what the future holds but give our kids our best.
None of us can be replaced, so we don’t get many breaks.
It wears us out, but to help our kids, we’ll do whatever it takes.
We are selfless, not by choice, you see. Our kids just have more needs.
We’re not out to change the world, but want to plant some seeds.
We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim.
When we look at them we just see kids.
We hope you’ll do the same.
~ April Vernon
PRAYERS FOR BOSTON
We would like to extend our prayers to all in the Boston Area. We have a lot of members of Ayden's Army on the East Coast and we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. At these times of tragedy, we rally together. May GOD BLess all of you.
PLEASE SIGN MY GUESTBOOK
MY BEST JEFF HARDY IMITATION
I would love for you to sign my guestbook. Pleae tell me your name and leave a little message if you want. I want to start putting visitors on a map so that I can learn where all of you are from. Please if you vist take a minute and sign in. This is a project for me and Daddy to work on together. Thank you all so much and GOD Bless!!
SPECIAL CONGRATS TO THE 2013 WWE HALL OF FAMERS!!!!!!!!
Bob Backlund
Booker T
Donald Trump
Mick Foley
Bruno Sanmartino
Trish Stratus
SPECIAL CONGRATS TO THE 2013 WWE HALL OF FAMERS!!!!!!!!
Bob Backlund
Booker T
Donald Trump
Mick Foley
Bruno Sanmartino
Trish Stratus
WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOW
I woke up this morning knowing that my family was going to the WWE Smackdown in Cincinnati but I had no idea that we would have the time of our lives. It started very early and in fact I was still asleep when we left I woke up as we were driving to Cincinnati. Mom told us that we had to make a stop to get some maps of the city and find out about taking a horse and carriage ride that afternoon. I was really excited. We went to get the maps at Ch 19 Fox News, I thought it was a little strange but... Little did I know that I was about to meet the BIGGEST Star in Sports Entertainment, THE BIG SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Show was going to be on air and my family and I were going to meet him. I had so many things that I wanted to ask him but I was awe struck and did not say much. I could not believe just how big he is. Look in the pictures and you can see how small my hands are next to his. He was super nice and told lots of stories to us. He posed for pictures and signed my World Heavyweight Championshop Belt and my Big Show action figure. He also gave me some gifts. I got a Big Show shirt and he signed it too, 2 DVD sets, and 2 WWE magazines. It was amazing. Big Show spent about 20 minutes with us and then he had to go. I found out some really cool things about him some I can share and some that are secret. I also gave him an Ayden's Army bracelet and Lanyard. One thing that I did not know is that his best friend in WWE is Triple H, The Game, he is one of my favorites. When we left I was still in shock, I could not believe that I had met the Big Show. Our whole family had a great time. This is just the beginning of an AWESOME day.
Because we only live about an hour from Cincinnati we decided to go home before we went to US Bank Arena for Smackdown. When I got home I watched one of the DVD's that Big Show gave me, the top 50 WWE Wrestlers of All Time. On the back smackdown we decided to stop at Johnny Rockets restaurant right across from Great American Ball Park in Cincy. Their food was so good, the last time that we went to wrestling we ate there too. When we went into US Bank Arena we made our way to our seats and we had great seats. We were up against the ramp as the wreastlers come down I could not believe just how close we were to them. There were lots of matches, in fact they taped Wednesday night Main Event, Saturady Morning Slam and friday Night Smackdown all in one night. Some of the wrestlers fought 3 times. There were so many cool things that I could write forever about but I want to share some of our highlights from the night. The first wrestler that shook my hand was Jimmy Usso but he wouldbe the first of many. My favorite wrestler is Kane (sorry Big Show you are great too) If you don't know who he is, Kane is the Big Red Monster and wears a very scary mask. My sister is so scared of him. In his match he defeated Cody Rhodes and his mustache. Kane is one half of the tag team Champions and his partner is Daniel Bryan. They argue saying "I'm the Tag team champion," back and forth. Oakley held up a sign that said that and Kane came over to him looked at him held up his belt and YELLED, NO I am the Tag Team Champion, sissy was so scared and it was amazing. During the night manyof the wrestlers came over and shook our hands lokked at our signs and I had so much fun, but the best was still to come. The last match of the night was Sheamus, The Big Show, and Randy Orton against 3MB. I was so excited for that match. The Big Show used his KO punch and then Sheamus Brogue Kicked him and pinned him for the win, but then THE SHIELD came out. They got scared and went back tothe dressing rooms. If you don't know who the shield are, they are 3 guys that come out and beat up on people when they have the advantage. After that The BIg Show and Sheamus got into an arguement and the BIg Show left. I did not get to shake his hand but he saw my sign that said The Big Show is my BFF. After that Ryback came out and he and Sheamus and Orton fought the Shield in a 6 man tag team match. It was so cool. The good guys won and the celebration began. As they were leaving the ring this is where the fun began for us. All 3 came over said hi shook our hands and was right there. For sissy she about had a heart attack. She is so in love with Randy Orton and thinks he is the hottest guy in the world. He saw her sign came over shook her hand and then autographed her sign. I don't thnk she will ever wash her hand again. oakley really likes Ryback and to see how big his muscles are is just crazy. They were right there. Sheamus came over shook my hand and said Whats up their big Fella? I had so much fun. All the way home we talked about how much fun we had. It was one of the greatest days of my life. thank you to Big Show, John Davis of WWE, Ch 19 News, Sean Lynn of US Bank Arena, and Cliff Radel of the Cincinnati Enquire for making all of this possible. They made one little boy so happy. Thank you and GOD Bless. Look for us on TV on Wed night Main Event Friday Night Smackdown and Saturday Morning Slam.
Because we only live about an hour from Cincinnati we decided to go home before we went to US Bank Arena for Smackdown. When I got home I watched one of the DVD's that Big Show gave me, the top 50 WWE Wrestlers of All Time. On the back smackdown we decided to stop at Johnny Rockets restaurant right across from Great American Ball Park in Cincy. Their food was so good, the last time that we went to wrestling we ate there too. When we went into US Bank Arena we made our way to our seats and we had great seats. We were up against the ramp as the wreastlers come down I could not believe just how close we were to them. There were lots of matches, in fact they taped Wednesday night Main Event, Saturady Morning Slam and friday Night Smackdown all in one night. Some of the wrestlers fought 3 times. There were so many cool things that I could write forever about but I want to share some of our highlights from the night. The first wrestler that shook my hand was Jimmy Usso but he wouldbe the first of many. My favorite wrestler is Kane (sorry Big Show you are great too) If you don't know who he is, Kane is the Big Red Monster and wears a very scary mask. My sister is so scared of him. In his match he defeated Cody Rhodes and his mustache. Kane is one half of the tag team Champions and his partner is Daniel Bryan. They argue saying "I'm the Tag team champion," back and forth. Oakley held up a sign that said that and Kane came over to him looked at him held up his belt and YELLED, NO I am the Tag Team Champion, sissy was so scared and it was amazing. During the night manyof the wrestlers came over and shook our hands lokked at our signs and I had so much fun, but the best was still to come. The last match of the night was Sheamus, The Big Show, and Randy Orton against 3MB. I was so excited for that match. The Big Show used his KO punch and then Sheamus Brogue Kicked him and pinned him for the win, but then THE SHIELD came out. They got scared and went back tothe dressing rooms. If you don't know who the shield are, they are 3 guys that come out and beat up on people when they have the advantage. After that The BIg Show and Sheamus got into an arguement and the BIg Show left. I did not get to shake his hand but he saw my sign that said The Big Show is my BFF. After that Ryback came out and he and Sheamus and Orton fought the Shield in a 6 man tag team match. It was so cool. The good guys won and the celebration began. As they were leaving the ring this is where the fun began for us. All 3 came over said hi shook our hands and was right there. For sissy she about had a heart attack. She is so in love with Randy Orton and thinks he is the hottest guy in the world. He saw her sign came over shook her hand and then autographed her sign. I don't thnk she will ever wash her hand again. oakley really likes Ryback and to see how big his muscles are is just crazy. They were right there. Sheamus came over shook my hand and said Whats up their big Fella? I had so much fun. All the way home we talked about how much fun we had. It was one of the greatest days of my life. thank you to Big Show, John Davis of WWE, Ch 19 News, Sean Lynn of US Bank Arena, and Cliff Radel of the Cincinnati Enquire for making all of this possible. They made one little boy so happy. Thank you and GOD Bless. Look for us on TV on Wed night Main Event Friday Night Smackdown and Saturday Morning Slam.
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ON HIS KNEES TEBOWING
December 23,2011 Ayden and Santa sharing a moment doing the Tebow. This was an amazing moment my wife came up with the idea because Ayden loves to do the Tebow and how cool is it to do it with Santa. Santa not only loved the idea, he had a picture taken for himself.
MY LIFE
My name is Ayden Shane Billingsley. I was born on September 4, 2007. When I was 2 days old I was transported to the Peyton Manning St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. Over the course of the past 2 years I have had many surgeries and procedures performed. At around 9 months I stopped gaining weight. The doctors have run so many tests on me. In January I was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disease called DNA Depletion Syndrome. The mitochondrial is what gives the cells power. Without enough power the organs do not work correctly. If you were to look at me you would never know that anything is wrong inside my body. First off I am very handsome, I get that from my Mommy. I am so very smart, I can count really high, say my ABC's, and do all kinds of things that amaze my parents. I have an older sister Courtney she is 14 and my big bubby Oakley is 11. For such a young boy I am a very strong Christian. I love to pray. I pray before every meal and each night before I go to bed I say my prayers. I pray every night for GOD to heal me and to heal sick babies that I saw on TV. I hope that you enjoy my website and will check back on a regular basis to get an update. My only request is that you pray for GOD to heal me. "All things are possible through Christ our Lord who strengthens me." Philipians 4:13
MY SON
WATCHING YOU GROW HAS BEEN
THE DELIGHT OF MY LIFE.
I LOOK AT YOU AND WONDER WHAT DREAMS
YOU WILL DREAM.
WHAT MOUNTAINS YOU WILL CLIMB,
WHAT JOYS YOU WILL HAVE.
I KNOW THERE WILLBE TEARS
AND STRUGGLES AS WELL,
BUT MY PRAYER
IS THAT YOU GROW
INTO THE MAN YOU ARE MEANT TO BE
WATCHING YOU GROW HAS BEEN
THE DELIGHT OF MY LIFE.
I LOOK AT YOU AND WONDER WHAT DREAMS
YOU WILL DREAM.
WHAT MOUNTAINS YOU WILL CLIMB,
WHAT JOYS YOU WILL HAVE.
I KNOW THERE WILLBE TEARS
AND STRUGGLES AS WELL,
BUT MY PRAYER
IS THAT YOU GROW
INTO THE MAN YOU ARE MEANT TO BE
Ayden's Army
This is a group of people that love me so much and are willing to do whatever it takes to give me the best life and to provide everything that I need to live a very long healthy life. If you would like more information on how to enlist in my Army email my dad at [email protected] You can get a very cool bracelet and a cool shirt with my picture on it. Thank you for helping me as we overcome this together.