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Wish Stories

When your name is “Summer,” chances are your favorite season is the one that brings the highest temperatures. And what better way to enjoy summertime than by taking a leisurely swim? That’s just what Summer wished for…her very own backyard pool.

 

The day Summer’s pool was installed was such an exciting one, that Summer had to take a nap – in her new “Dora the Explorer” swimsuit, of course! Her mom said that she was so excited, every time someone came to the door, she asked if they were here to install her new pool. The day of the installation, Summer’s mom said, “Last night she didn’t sleep a wink. She’s passed out now.”

Thanks to Jewelers for Children, Summer’s wish was made possible, and will be enjoyed by her family, which includes mom, dad, sisters, Gina and Christeena, and brother, Douglas, Jr.

Summer, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, received her pool just in time for her fourth birthday. The pool came complete with water, compliments of the Fort Calhoun Fire Department, pool toys, a Dora the Explorer swimsuit (which we hear she is still wearing to bed), beach towels and a party, including her favorite food: hot dogs.

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation kind of blew us away with this,” said Summer’s mom. “It’s just priceless to see the look on your daughter’s face.”