Hey,
Obviously life has been busy for me. Will is getting bigger each time I see him, he's already 10 weeks old !! I love seeing him and noticing how he changes each time I see him, Monday I played/held him for like 2 hours, it was fun, watching him smile and the different faces he makes now. He's getting so strong!
Tonight I'm thinking about what I want to share next week with the ladies @ church. I've been asked to share "my story" well that could cover so much and I think I could talk for hours about all I went through with cancer, and everything else in my life. I just have to say this God is good!! I am trying to go back through the things i've written over the last 18 months and pick out what I think is really good. I'm asking if there is anything i've told you that you think everyone would like to here to please let me know. Also, if there is something particular you would like to hear if I was talking to you, please shed some light on that for me!!
Well it's off to bed now!
Oh wait a few prayer requests!
-Margaret had her hip replaced Tues, so please pray that healing would go well.
-Billy Riddle- a friend's brother has milaria for the 3rd time his blog can be found at www.billyriddlejr.blogspot.com .
-Regean as she continues to grow visit her blog www.reaganoliviawinslow.blogspot.com
now goodnight!
Kim:)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
A Shay moment
I received this in an email today, and really liked it. Hope you enjoy it too!
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were > playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' Shay's > father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their > team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, > it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be > accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.> > Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not > expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and > said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I > guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth > inning.'> > Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a > team shirt. His Father watched w ith a small tear in his eye and warmth in > his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the > bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still > behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and > played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was > obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from > ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the > ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases > loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be > next at bat.> > At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the > game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all > but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, > much less connect with the ball.> > However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the > other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved > in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make > contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The > pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. > As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball > right back to the pitcher.> > The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and > could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been > out and that would have been the end of the game.> > Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out > of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started > yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever > run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, > wide-eyed and startled.> > Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay > awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the > base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had > the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to > be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-> baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, > intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. > Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled > the bases toward home.> > All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay'> > Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by > turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! > Shay, run to third!'> > As Shay rounded third, t he boy s from both teams, and the spectators, were > on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, > stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and > won the game for his team.> > 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his > face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and > humanity into this world'.> > Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never > forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and > seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were > playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' Shay's > father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their > team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, > it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be > accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.> > Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not > expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and > said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I > guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth > inning.'> > Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a > team shirt. His Father watched w ith a small tear in his eye and warmth in > his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the > bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still > behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and > played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was > obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from > ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the > ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases > loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be > next at bat.> > At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the > game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all > but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, > much less connect with the ball.> > However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the > other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved > in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make > contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The > pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. > As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball > right back to the pitcher.> > The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and > could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been > out and that would have been the end of the game.> > Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out > of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started > yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever > run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, > wide-eyed and startled.> > Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay > awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the > base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had > the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to > be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-> baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, > intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. > Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled > the bases toward home.> > All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay'> > Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by > turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! > Shay, run to third!'> > As Shay rounded third, t he boy s from both teams, and the spectators, were > on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, > stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and > won the game for his team.> > 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his > face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and > humanity into this world'.> > Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never > forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and > seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Mother's Day
Happy Mother's day to all those Mother's who read this!
Today was a day to honor mothers! I love my mom and everything she has done for me. you can go back to this post and read the poem/letter I wrote for my mom last mother's day. It was KC's first mother's day and I think she enjoyed it. Today at church I realized that I really can't wait to meet the right man and get married and have kids. I can't wait to be a mom and raise the children God has blessed me with. Sometimes it can be hard not having a boyfriend and all htat stuff, but i know one day that God will bless me with the right man!
We also had a massive hail storm tonight as we were eating dinner, it was crazy! It damaged my Explorer. Dad's gonna call the insurance company tomorrow about it. So we will see what happens.
Its gonna be a busy week. I have something every night this week and it goes as follows Mon-Shopping with Kristin, Tues.- Robby's Bday, Wed.-Church, Thurs.- out for Ashlee's last day, and Fri-Tim McGraw concert, and this weekend Aunt Faye's coming in to town.. WOWZERS.
I'm off to bed now.. Have a great week!! :)
Today was a day to honor mothers! I love my mom and everything she has done for me. you can go back to this post and read the poem/letter I wrote for my mom last mother's day. It was KC's first mother's day and I think she enjoyed it. Today at church I realized that I really can't wait to meet the right man and get married and have kids. I can't wait to be a mom and raise the children God has blessed me with. Sometimes it can be hard not having a boyfriend and all htat stuff, but i know one day that God will bless me with the right man!
We also had a massive hail storm tonight as we were eating dinner, it was crazy! It damaged my Explorer. Dad's gonna call the insurance company tomorrow about it. So we will see what happens.
Its gonna be a busy week. I have something every night this week and it goes as follows Mon-Shopping with Kristin, Tues.- Robby's Bday, Wed.-Church, Thurs.- out for Ashlee's last day, and Fri-Tim McGraw concert, and this weekend Aunt Faye's coming in to town.. WOWZERS.
I'm off to bed now.. Have a great week!! :)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Relay again
Hey!
Yea Yea I know it's been forever since my last post. I've been busy with just being busy! Will is growing like crazy, I'll post a new picture soon I promise. Health is going great! My WBC is going down thank goodness, and hopefully no more bloodwork for 3 months :).
Today was the Cabarrus County Relay for Life and I went. It was so nice to see a lot of the nurses who took care of me while I was going through my chemo at CMC-NE. I took pictures with most of them. Another exciting event was Dr. Schwartz was in the dunking booth and I pd. to be able to dunk him in the booth. I did knock him a few times :) It was in all good fun! Below you will find of me throwing out the 1st pitch at the UNC Charlotte, baseball game. Enjoy!
Yea Yea I know it's been forever since my last post. I've been busy with just being busy! Will is growing like crazy, I'll post a new picture soon I promise. Health is going great! My WBC is going down thank goodness, and hopefully no more bloodwork for 3 months :).
Today was the Cabarrus County Relay for Life and I went. It was so nice to see a lot of the nurses who took care of me while I was going through my chemo at CMC-NE. I took pictures with most of them. Another exciting event was Dr. Schwartz was in the dunking booth and I pd. to be able to dunk him in the booth. I did knock him a few times :) It was in all good fun! Below you will find of me throwing out the 1st pitch at the UNC Charlotte, baseball game. Enjoy!
