God is at work in the Kandel home.....
I am not judging anyone who doesn't have faith, I just don't understand it. When I look back at my life or even this past week, some things simply can't be a coincidence.
Our needs are being met on so many levels!
Mr. and Mrs. Bittle have allowed us to use a sauna they had purchased years ago to our home for Kylie to use. She loves it and asks for it all the time. In my head I thought I would have to create it as part of her "stretching" each day and build it in a daily routine..not the case.
My mom called me last week and said Willo'Dell nursery called her. Every year they look for a "cause" and wondered if she new anyone. She shared Kylie's story with them and so over memorial day weekend with them providing all the food, we will set up at Willo'Dell and all proceeds of food bought will go towards her fund. I had a busy week and to be honest..........I didn't know how I was going to find the time to line up workers over memorial day. It worked out and after a few calls, I have wonderful friends willing to donate their time to help.
Jill White sent me a beautiful song a few weeks ago, it touched my heart. Who knew a few weeks later it would be used in a video we made.....Jennifer Shaw-Your Child
Ben Roby, bless his heart as put together a video of Kylie. He did a marvelous job and we are excited to roll it out within this week, it shares our story. I told Pastor Jeff that although it is important to share Kylie's story for multiple reasons, repeating is not something I like to talk about over and over. The idea of the video came in and it is complete. One problem............Kylie is stuck on watching it...........over and over and over. She is smart, we explain to her when we go to the doctor so it isn't like the video is "new news". Our house is not handicap accessible and we need to make it that way to for her. We also need to provide daily aqua therapy for her. People ask how I am going to find time for everything. We are up by 4:30 on a good day, I will be just fine! I am a warrior :)
I went for a run this week with what I like to call my "new friend". I felt like I knew her for years and we had a great chat during our run. I received a phone call later that day and she said her daughter may be interested in sitting for Kylie during the summer during the times Katelyn isn't. She came over and hung out with the kids. Then she came over Friday night for some pizza, had her first sitting session yesterday morning. Corey kept telling me I needed to be more "proactive" in finding additional support for Kylie and I have been dragging my feet for some reason. I don't know why, I just was. It all worked out. I work all year so here we are in May and I had not finalized the plans for the summer. Those of you who know me know this is highly unusual because I like to have my little ducklings in a row.
I wish I had some beautiful way to present how things are coming together but it is what it is and I am grateful. I have not only been provided with "material" things but "people" who influence me and challenge my thinking in ways I hadn't thought of before...........I am grateful.
I don't go back and reread my blogs so I may repeat some things, sorry. The house is awake and it is time to prepare breakfast.
Thanks for those who continue to touch our lives and for loving us. We are blessed!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
You never know who is listening-
It has been a while since I wrote! So much is happening that I keep thinking I just need "time" to get everything down on paper; however I am quickly realizing that is more difficult with my busy life. At night, I will be honest...........sleep is on my mind.
Last week was Dad's birthday. Memories of him flooded me and it gave me a sense of peace. I had to visit Pioneer for work on his birthday and they have a plaque of him in their hallway. Mom sent me flowers for good luck for the marathon on his birthday. We took the kids to the cemetary and I told stories (answer a few interesting questions too) but over all it was good. My husband, the man who is quiet was wonderful. I could feel his hand rest on my back throughout the week as a gentle reminder that he was here...........for whatever I needed.
KYLIE's ANGELS- You never know who is listening..... Jen called me before we left for the marathon on Saturday. She stated the kids had something to give me. I thought it was a goody bag which I was delighted about. We met at the soccer field because Pax had a game. The kids had overheard our conversation about Kylie's recent diagnosis and told Jen they wanted to help. We will be adding on a handicap accessible addition to our home. They decided they would share her story and work around the neighborhood to help. 2 weeks later, they raised $610 dollars for her. My eyes filled with tears as I hugged the kids. Doesn't happen often but I felt speechless. Then Jen told me two parents from Sophies class called because she was sharing the story. People are amazing! Ben Roby is coming over tonight to create a video of the journey we are on and we are grateful for him. It is a tough story to rehearse in your mind and outloud so we thought we would just use our modern day technology to share it once. People can watch if they want!
Marathon: So 7 of us headed out on Saturday to pick up our packets, head to the expo. I was pretty nervous and it showed. The girls did a good job of being patient with me. My nerves were getting the best of me. I was up most of the night thinking about running 26.2 miles. I kid you not when I say the moment I crossed the start line was the moment it started raining. The moment I finished, it stopped. It was almost "freaky". Stephanie Mcfrederick and I ran the first 8 miles together and Andrea jumped in towards the end of the race. I kept hearing I would "hit a wall" at some point and I also thought the last two miles I would get this big adreniline rush and want to take off............yeah I didn't. I couldn't have done it honestly without the help of the girls........all my running buddies. Four months of training paid off. My knee hurt for 1/2 mile and the pain went away. I felt good, tired, but good! By the end I was running through the puddles instead of around...........that just took too much effort! I finished in 3:56:50 which is under four...which was my secret goal. When everyone asked I would say it was just to finish but I knew in my head I wanted under four. Just didn't believe in myself I could actually do it. My pace was 9:02..............which drives me crazy! I choked on a gel at one point and had to stop for a minute............if I wouldn't have walked through that water stop bla bla bla I would have been in the eights.......drives me nuts. It is stupid it drives me nuts because my goal was under four and it was accomplished. The best was falling into Corey's arms at the finish...mainly because I could barely walk :). My toenails are almost off and blisters everywhere........it was worth it! At work, my awesome boss brought in bagels and fruit to celebrate.....meant a lot to me! I tried to run yesterday and didn't make it very far. My body is begging me to take a break so that is what I will do.
Mother Daughter Banquet- The room was filled at Jack's place for the mother daughter banquet last night. I am blessed with an amazing mom and sister. Kearstyn was all dressed up and I knew our "date night" meant the world to her. Kylie was splashing around in the bath when I left and was pretty tired. Kearstyn and I had a wonderful time and the theme was "wedding". She loved looking at the dresses and asked a lot of questions! We have a pretty neat relationship and I value our date nights. I have two daugthers though..........and only one was with me. My mind went to Kylie throughout the bridal fashion show realzing that she probably won't ever be a bride. Megan Studer had Kylie in her wedding a few years back and it still gives me chills when I think about the experience. She included her in such a special day of her life and even after years from that event, it still means the world to us. I would be lying if I didn't admit that a small part of me was filled with grief last night for her. Mom's of kids with disabilities go through a grief cycle.........more on that later too!
No proof reading..........written from the heart in 10 minutes...........time for work :)
Last week was Dad's birthday. Memories of him flooded me and it gave me a sense of peace. I had to visit Pioneer for work on his birthday and they have a plaque of him in their hallway. Mom sent me flowers for good luck for the marathon on his birthday. We took the kids to the cemetary and I told stories (answer a few interesting questions too) but over all it was good. My husband, the man who is quiet was wonderful. I could feel his hand rest on my back throughout the week as a gentle reminder that he was here...........for whatever I needed.
KYLIE's ANGELS- You never know who is listening..... Jen called me before we left for the marathon on Saturday. She stated the kids had something to give me. I thought it was a goody bag which I was delighted about. We met at the soccer field because Pax had a game. The kids had overheard our conversation about Kylie's recent diagnosis and told Jen they wanted to help. We will be adding on a handicap accessible addition to our home. They decided they would share her story and work around the neighborhood to help. 2 weeks later, they raised $610 dollars for her. My eyes filled with tears as I hugged the kids. Doesn't happen often but I felt speechless. Then Jen told me two parents from Sophies class called because she was sharing the story. People are amazing! Ben Roby is coming over tonight to create a video of the journey we are on and we are grateful for him. It is a tough story to rehearse in your mind and outloud so we thought we would just use our modern day technology to share it once. People can watch if they want!
Marathon: So 7 of us headed out on Saturday to pick up our packets, head to the expo. I was pretty nervous and it showed. The girls did a good job of being patient with me. My nerves were getting the best of me. I was up most of the night thinking about running 26.2 miles. I kid you not when I say the moment I crossed the start line was the moment it started raining. The moment I finished, it stopped. It was almost "freaky". Stephanie Mcfrederick and I ran the first 8 miles together and Andrea jumped in towards the end of the race. I kept hearing I would "hit a wall" at some point and I also thought the last two miles I would get this big adreniline rush and want to take off............yeah I didn't. I couldn't have done it honestly without the help of the girls........all my running buddies. Four months of training paid off. My knee hurt for 1/2 mile and the pain went away. I felt good, tired, but good! By the end I was running through the puddles instead of around...........that just took too much effort! I finished in 3:56:50 which is under four...which was my secret goal. When everyone asked I would say it was just to finish but I knew in my head I wanted under four. Just didn't believe in myself I could actually do it. My pace was 9:02..............which drives me crazy! I choked on a gel at one point and had to stop for a minute............if I wouldn't have walked through that water stop bla bla bla I would have been in the eights.......drives me nuts. It is stupid it drives me nuts because my goal was under four and it was accomplished. The best was falling into Corey's arms at the finish...mainly because I could barely walk :). My toenails are almost off and blisters everywhere........it was worth it! At work, my awesome boss brought in bagels and fruit to celebrate.....meant a lot to me! I tried to run yesterday and didn't make it very far. My body is begging me to take a break so that is what I will do.
Mother Daughter Banquet- The room was filled at Jack's place for the mother daughter banquet last night. I am blessed with an amazing mom and sister. Kearstyn was all dressed up and I knew our "date night" meant the world to her. Kylie was splashing around in the bath when I left and was pretty tired. Kearstyn and I had a wonderful time and the theme was "wedding". She loved looking at the dresses and asked a lot of questions! We have a pretty neat relationship and I value our date nights. I have two daugthers though..........and only one was with me. My mind went to Kylie throughout the bridal fashion show realzing that she probably won't ever be a bride. Megan Studer had Kylie in her wedding a few years back and it still gives me chills when I think about the experience. She included her in such a special day of her life and even after years from that event, it still means the world to us. I would be lying if I didn't admit that a small part of me was filled with grief last night for her. Mom's of kids with disabilities go through a grief cycle.........more on that later too!
No proof reading..........written from the heart in 10 minutes...........time for work :)
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