Inspiring Others 6-16-12
Yesterday (Friday 6/15) I worked in the yard but this time I
didn’t let my mind wonder so much.
Maybe a little but I held it together ok. Our neighbor talked to me over the fence and showed me a
pair of boots her 8-year-old daughter had worn completely out. She said her daughter liked to wear
boots in the sand box because she didn’t like getting sand in her shoes. I had Scott bring out a pair of
Kathryn’s rain boots and I gave them to her. I know they may be a size too big or so but she will soon
fill them in. They are only a size
3 in kids. She was very
appreciative and asked me a couple of times if I was sure about this. I told her I can’t hold on to
everything and I had her very special things all put aside already. Clothes and shoes will need to go
sooner or later and I’m glad I can share with a neighbor. I do have some clothes that I will hold
on to but some day they will probably need to go too. There will never be any 20 year old that will be the size of
a nine year old like Kathryn. So
tiny!
Friday afternoon my Mom came over so she could go to the
Fife-Milton-Edgewood (FME) Relay with Scott and me. It was nice to have my Mom there for support too. I was very impressed at the size of the
relay. It was the first year for
this relay and it was great! I saw
a lot of former and a couple of current students. I did a pretty good job on the speech. Scott had to use his IPhone to light my
papers and it would go off once and a while. They had a slide show of Kathryn and everyone sat on the grass
watching. It was like movies in
the back yard.
Several people came up to me after the speech and luminary
walk. They all had nice things to
say. The man who introduced me
said we inspired him and Kathryn inspired him to do more with is life. He really had to think about life and
how he could do better. He said he
was amazed by our strength because we had come out to their kick off back in
February only 2 days after Kathryn had passed away. I’m so glad that Scott and I are passing the torch as Scott
put it. By that he means inspiring
others like Kathryn did to do better.
Kathryn would want us to do this and we do it proudly in her name. That reminds me that one lady said that
I must be very proud of Kathryn and we are. She was one the most amazing people I’ve ever known. I really believe Richard is so amazing
too.
I talked with Rocksie from Camp Goodtimes on Friday
afternoon as well. She and I
discussed when I could come out and help with Arts and Crafts. She too complemented Scott and me on
raising such wonderful children.
Scott and I have often looked at each other and asked, “How did we get
such great kids?” Both Richard and
Kathryn have such tender hearts.
They are gentle and understanding with people. They always do a great job of making people feel
welcomed. They treat people with
respect and kindness.
Today (Saturday) was a lovely day with my Mom. We went shopping at Target. Kathryn loved
Target. Maybe it was because she
got gift cards from the clinic for Target. You see, every time she got poked (a needle stick) she
earned a token. After four tokens
she earned a gift card. She had
about 7 of them saved up. She
still has two tokens sitting on her desk.
Well, Mom and I both noticed this cute top and we almost said it simultaneously,
“Kathryn would love that!” It was
bright and cheery and a cut that she would love. So Kathryn. I
had walked right by the bathing suits because that is where Kathryn and I would
always go first. But Target
usually didn’t have any that would fit because they didn’t come in XS. Once in a while we could find something
so we would always look.
Mom and I stopped my friend’s house to look at her flower
garden. She has dedicated it to Kathryn. She is looking for a Panda to put in
her garden. So if you find one let
me know.
Tomorrow is Father’s Day. I have a special card for Scott and would like to do
something nice for him. He has
been very supportive of me through this great loss of ours. I know he hurts deeply too but does his
best to me strong for me. He’s a
good caretaker and I love and appreciate him.
Happy Father’s Day to all of you Dads. Remember how important your job
is. You are responsible for
raising children that will grow to be adults and you are shaping them as they
grow. Be a good example of love,
kindness and respect.
Good Night
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