Wow, he got his letter today saying that he was one of the chosen.
And congratulations. He is one of 50 to get to go and talk to congress.

I've got to admit I was sure he wasn't going to get a invitation after
I registered him for the chance. Because I found that someone had
put the application on a forum that is a place that others like me
work. And it had me worried, one of their kids is just the right age
to be a Kids Speak Up Child this year.

I thought she would be chosen.

But Derrick and his Dad will go. I'm so happy I finally can make up for
the time I took away his Dad's chance to see what a great job Derrick
does. I've seen him many times. But Dad had to go to the hospital
with me 2 years ago.

So I'll buy my own air ticket or if my husband decides we drive then we
drive. He is really leaning that way. And its okay with me. Something
really neat could happen that way.

I'm just so tickled for my son. Now to get all the things done that have
to be done to talk to congress. And I still have one wish that I would
like to get for him.

He wants to meet the president. The last time, all that happened was
the first lady sent him some awesome pictures.

Wish I knew someone that knew the president.

Donna