Grandma Jo, Rudy and I drove to Palmdale today to watch Olivia play in a soccer tournament and when we returned this evening, I discovered a large package on the front porch with a note addressed to Rudy. I opened it to find this amazing painting…
The note was from one of Olivia’s Girl Scout sisters and her dad (who paints!) and the note read in part: “Dear Rudy, We are glad you had a fun time at Disney World. We saw your picture in the newspaper. I especially liked the one where you were signaling a touchdown…the happiest I have ever seen anyone. Your picture reminded me of a boy on a swing so I used my imagination to paint a picture of you on a swing with Disney pals…”. Oh my goodness! What a gift…what a fun creative expression!! A new treasure for us indeed! Thank you, thank you dear friends…
…this certainly is a special end to a special day…
Soaking up all that is rich!
Rudy's Beat 
Beautiful painting. One of those “priceless” moments. Rudy has affected so many people, some even unknown to you.
What a wonderful joyful painting.
Sorry, we took Rolf away from the moment and the great soccer wins.
Go, Olivia, go !!!!! We ARE enjoying Rolf’s company . Thank you Trish for keeping the homefront going !!!
The picture is AWESOME!!!!!!! It counldn’t have been better!
-Olivia
Amazing painting!!! Loving all the life Rudy enjoys every week with his FUN siblings!
When Rudy was born, my sister, Shari Herzog sent me your blog and I have been following Rudy’s journey ever since. I feel as though I know every one of you and your family is very dear to me even though we have never met.
Rudy is amazing and such a little miracle and his loving mommy, daddy, sister and brothers are also a reason that he is growing, learning and blossoming! God’s hand is on Rudy and all of you. His plan is perfect and I love watching how it is being played out!
Thank you for letting me follow you all and Blessings to each and every one of you!
Candy Ballard
Modesto, California