I have a friend. Her name is Kammy. We met about 34 years ago. I have memories of eating mustard sandwiches in my big orange beanbag and of playing "Donny and Marie." I know she was a good friend, because she always agreed to be Donny.
We have been there through happy and sad, - sickness, death, marriage, divorce, births of our children - we have seen it all. There have been long periods of time (too long) that we haven't been there. But, right now, we ARE there.
Kammy had a baby (her third) on April 5, 2009. His name is Austin Shawn. He was born at 27 weeks gestation. He weighs 1 pound, 1 ounce. He has Downs Syndrome. As I was sitting in the NICU with Kammy and Austin yesterday, I realized that no matter where this journey leads Kammy and her family, Austin is remarkable. He is a blessing. Her road will be long for sure, it will also be painful. But, there is no escaping the fact that God's hand is in this. I hope for a happy ending. But, right now, that seems so very far away. Thoughts and prayers are always helpful. So, if you are reading this, please send some for Kammy, Austin, and their family.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Perfect Saturday
Years ago the "Perfect Saturday" would have included sleeping in.... and, I mean SLEEPING IN. Followed by a quiet, easy breakfast, a late shower, lunch at a cute restaurant with cute friends followed by shopping in cute stores with same cute friends. And finally, it would all end with an evening alone with my dream guy.
While that all still sounds great....
Things have changed! Last Saturday was the PERFECT SATURDAY.
We were up at 6:30, showered and out the door by 8:00 am. We started with breakfast. I got to sit next to Beckett who prefers throwing his breakfast at his unsuspecting booth neighbors to actually savoring or even tasting the toasted to perfection bagel. To the relief of Panera's management and other breakfast patrons, we moved on quickly to our next activity. We hit Mission Trails for some hiking. Of course, Beckett insists on walking, so we kept the hike short and easy. But, it was so refreshing to be out in the open. I don't know how long it had been since I was out of the city. Too long. Once Beckett had sufficiently soaked himself in the stream and the girls had their fill of climbing rocks, we climbed back into the car. A long scenic drive home and and an easy lunch together was next. Then, while Beckett napped and my dream guy studied, the girls and I took in a movie. We ended the night with a quiet dinner at home...dream guy included.
PERFECT.
While that all still sounds great....
Things have changed! Last Saturday was the PERFECT SATURDAY.
We were up at 6:30, showered and out the door by 8:00 am. We started with breakfast. I got to sit next to Beckett who prefers throwing his breakfast at his unsuspecting booth neighbors to actually savoring or even tasting the toasted to perfection bagel. To the relief of Panera's management and other breakfast patrons, we moved on quickly to our next activity. We hit Mission Trails for some hiking. Of course, Beckett insists on walking, so we kept the hike short and easy. But, it was so refreshing to be out in the open. I don't know how long it had been since I was out of the city. Too long. Once Beckett had sufficiently soaked himself in the stream and the girls had their fill of climbing rocks, we climbed back into the car. A long scenic drive home and and an easy lunch together was next. Then, while Beckett napped and my dream guy studied, the girls and I took in a movie. We ended the night with a quiet dinner at home...dream guy included.
PERFECT.
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