I absolutely love being a Make-A-Wish volunteer. There is no greater feeling than watching a child declare their wish and helping it come to life.
I was asked to dress up as a princess and surprise Birkley at the party held to unveil her new "wish" playground. She wished for a swing, but as always Make-A-Wish volunteers went above and beyond and got Birkley an incredible playset complete with swings, a super fast slide, rock climbing wall and tire swing.
Birkley was so sweet and loving. She showed me all around her playset. She had me climb up onto the top and go down the slide with her and then I pushed her in the swing while she kept saying, "higher, higher."
All of her friends and family came over to support her and play with her. It was a big party celebrating Birkley and her bravery. I am so happy that I was able to be a part of her wish.
Swinging with Birkley
This little girl dressed up as Snow White to come to the party and when she saw me she ran as fast as she could screaming, "mommy, mommy, it's a princess! It is a real princess!" then she gave me a huge hug. these are the moments that I hope I never forget.
Here I am explaining how to use "fairy dust" to make a wish. Once they have a wish ready, they close their eyes, I count to three, and then sprinkle the sparkly, fairy dust over them and then they blow the extra out of my hand. So fun!
Birkley was showing me inside the playset.
About to go down the slide with Birkley.
With all the kids at the party.
With the wish granters and Birkley on her dream playset.
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