Lucky 5-6-12
We started the day by having Brunch in Bremerton with my
brother Pat, his wife Gin and family and my Mom. It was great brunch with a good company.
I came home and started planting all of the flowers I bought
the other day. Then I planted Azaleas. The five Azaleas were given to us upon
Kathryn’s passing. I also planted
a pink hydrangea from Kathryn’s friend Sarah and her Mom and Dad. Finally I planted the big Lilac plant
from Arnie and Robin. When I say
big it is big and beautiful. It is
a pink one and it smells so so good.
The blossoms are even larger than usual. When it fills in more net year it will be super pretty. As I planted each plant I thought about
the people who gave these plants to us.
I thought about all of the people who came to Kathryn’s service. I thought about how special that day
was and how happy Kathryn would have been to see everyone and see everyone
dressed in cheerful colors. She
would have loved all of the flowers and Luminaries too.
The yard is looking pretty good. I have one big project I need to get done real soon. That is to make room for my vegetable
garden. Richard has a bunch of
starts for me. I’ll pick them up
when I go to Bellingham on the 19th to speak at the relay. I’m excited to get all of these
starts. Actually some of them are good
size already.
It was such a nice evening that Scott and I sat out on the
front porch and had dinner there.
The sun was so warm and bright.
It really felt nice. We sat
there for a while and talked about how lucky we are. It may seem strange that two parents who just lost their
wonderful daughter could sit and talk about how fortunate they. We have a good life and though we only
had Kathryn in our lives for a short time it was a wonderful time. Kathryn and Richard have been such
blessings for the two of us. God
has given us so much and we are grateful.
We have good people in our lives.
We enjoy life. We have a
lovely home. It’s not over the top
but it is comfortable and just right for us. I remember one of Kathryn and Richard’s friend form camp
said that our house made him feel welcome and comfortable. It is a home. We don’t fight or fuss. We have a loving relationship. Most of all we have each other to support each other. Statistically we are out there. We will be celebrating our 29th
anniversary this year. Many
marriages don’t make 5 years. Now
we have lost a child and they say most marriages in this situation end in
divorce. I truly believe Kathryn’s
passing has made our marriage stronger.
We have come closer together not farther apart. We talked about how we have always just
worked together to get things done.
That means the kids too. We
have always been “Team Bradley.”
Our team efforts really shined when it came to caring for our little
one. From the day we were told
that Kathryn had another brain tumor in on April 17th 2010 to her
passing, to the celebration and to moving on. We are a team always and forever.
I talked to my young friend who has multiple melanoma
tonight. She will be giving a
speech at a fundraiser for the ACS and Camp Goodtimes. It was perfect. She read it to me and I heard her
passion in every word she spoke.
She said, “Camp Goodtimes is the happiest place on earth.” When I heard those words I heard
Kathryn. Those were her exact
words too. This young lady really
feels a connection with Kathryn.
She says Kathryn gives her strength. I’m glad to hear this.
Kathryn would want to be there for her and she is.
Tomorrow I am having breakfast with a good friend that I
have know through relay for years now.
She is on her fifth type of cancer. I believe she was first diagnosed at 21. This one is very serious. She is a fighter and doesn’t let cancer
get her down just like Kathryn. Kathryn
always amazed her with her outstanding attitude, positive outlook on life and
her dedication to fighting cancer.
We have always been amazed at this friend for all of the same
reasons. Along with her amazing
fight. I’m looking forward to a
great start of my day with her.
After breakfast I will head off to my Mom’s in Eatonville to
patch and paint. I sure enjoy
spending time with my Mom. I’m so
lucky to have her. She is a
wonderful mother. A true
roll model of what a mother should be.
Her love is unconditional.
I look forward to my next couple of days with her. I may not blog because her Internet is
the phone jack type. So, if you
don’t see a new blog it will return on Wednesday night.
Also remember if you want to comment but it won’t let you my
email address is: cab82461@yahoo.com
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