Hello all supporters:

It is with much sadness and decision that we decided to cancel Riley's memorial race.  It is not because people lacked caring or remembering him.  We just did not have the numbers to do it this year.  We only had 15 people preregistered.  Even after going thru the data of messages and texts of people telling me they were coming we would not have had enough to even break even.  Financially we just could not do that and do not want to put that burden on the school.  Premier was wonderful in refunding the money to those that were already registered and did not charge us anything.

We hope that you always let Riley shine from within each of you.  I miss him terribly and think of him every moment of everyday. 

Thank you for caring and remembering him.

check out other blog :)

Hello all,

I have not updated on here for a long time but wanted to let everyone know that the other blog for Riley is http://www.frogathon.blogspot.com/  there is a link on there where you can register for his memorial run/walk.  Check out the site for more information

Jennifer

Long time, no blog :(

I am thinking about bloggin and stopping Riley's caringbridge site....it is hard to decide.  I like the blog better because I can put video and unlimited pictures.  I love all the messages on caringbridge but I guess people can always shoot an e-mail or leave a message on the blog....what are your thoughts.
I miss Riley so so much....just watched a video on the blog of him.  It just seems like yesterday he was here.  I keep hearing his voice saying "mom" like he used to when he needed me.  He suffered so much in his short 9 years but had a lot of wonderful times too.
We took the kids sledding for a little while tonight.  They had a blast.  I always worried about that kind of stuff with Riley because of his shunt...he loved the snow, too.

Have a blessed evening ....stay warm!
Jennifer

Life is so strange...the different paths it takes.  It is amazing to me how people come into your life.  The people you think would be a support, should be a support aren't.   Strangers  that lift you up and love you unconditionally that you have never met.  We all have had hurt and heartache in life....everyone does.  Some worse than others.  I think you get to a point in life where people can't hurt you anymore.  Things are just things....they can be replaced - people can't.  Memories, good and bad will ALWAYS be there.  People that TRULY support you are the ones I want to be surrounded by NOT the superficial people.  

I have my Faith,  I have my husband,  I have my kids, I have great friends, I have freedom, I have a job, I have a house, a car, food on my table.  I have the cross that promises that I will see my Riley again. 

Thank you to all of those that have supported us, love us, and pray for us.  We will always be thankful~~

Here is Cooper putting his scoop of dirt on the tree--- with daddy observing :)

Kellar Farms provided this beautiful hot air balloon for everyone :)

This is the last picture that we took of Riley that he was still awake and alert. It was about 36 hours before he passed. These are some of the boys he went to school with. They had made him a Build-A-Bear FROG for his birthday. He gave them all high-fives before

they left. You can see the frog on the bed with him.

I am sorry for not updating the blog sooner......For those of you that have not heard on caringbridge....^^Riley^^ has earned his angel wings. He went to heaven Thursday, March 11th at 2:22pm. To get more funeral information check the caringbridge site......www.caringbridge.org/visit/rileymitchell

We are going to have a beautiful ceremony......we hope everyone can attend.

love Team RILEY

T-SHIRTS for Riley---

-this is the front

Beth modeling before her 13.1 mile marathon :)

this is the back --- pretty cute!!!

TO order a t-shirt contact :::::

ELIZABETH BRITTINGHAM

1925 LEE ELDER DRIVE

EL PASO TX 79936

email: nluvwbritt@gmail.com

t-shirts are $20 each plus shipping and handling

Please make checks payable to her.

WOW, WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY SUPRISE....

Riley's 2nd grade class all came by bus and wished him a happy birthday. They did a great job. They even brought a birthday cake and balloon bouquets for each of the kids. How nice!!! One of his classmates at the end of the video with red hair (Rachel) , --she is going to be in "The Little Mermaid" being put on by OUL..;)....she is very sweet and talented. It was wonderful to see everyone -- I miss all of the kids.

Thanks to everyone at FCA!!!

Getting up in the recliner ---NOT too sure

BUT then, aaawwwhhhh

Birthday visits for Heather and Blaine :)

Skylar visiting Riley :) So

Happy

Alli and Paige visiting -- Riley was all smiles and they made him laugh

All the kids with Brutus today -- all smiles :) 2/28/2010

Riley so happy to see little David (RaRa) and Gail and David.....2/27/2010

Riley loving his early birthday presents :) 2/24/2009

Here is the back of their awesome capes!!

Zoe and Cooper in their superhero capes...and their ball caps

Riley received an early birthday box of presents :0 The Snider family sent him some wonderful presents. He smiled from ear to ear. He has been giggling and asking about his upcoming birthday...this is the most he has smiled and spoke in weeks....ENJOY!!!! We sure did.

This was Riley over the summer at Elizabeth's birthday party.....look how happy. His smile lights up a room :)