Kim's Journal
December 13, 2009
Family
For the last few days, I have experienced a bit of euphoria, anticipating the time with my family. I almost felt guilty having a perpetual smile on my face, but I soon got over that and realized that the bliss of being together is well earned. Yesterday, we attended 'The Gunch' at Coast Hills Church. The boys grimaced at the idea of an afternoon play and yet went along for the activity. Besides Cody dozing for a bit, our group of 8 enjoyed the performance and I feel everyone was touched by the message. The music was very moving. We came home and had a nice family dinner. Chase slept through the meal but he had been hospitalized the previous day so obviously, he was sleep deprived. This morning I had to play Sergeant and wake everyone up for church. Chase was unable to attend due to his physical discomfort. However, Chase met us for brunch compliments of Grandma Sue. Then we came home for the big surprise...Our dearest family friend, Lori, had spent hours and hours putting together all our family VHS tapes and 3M tapes into DVDs. We have not watched these in over twenty years. Chase slept the entire four hours of our viewing but just having him in the room meant the world as we laughed, reminisced and I cried. The years of them all growing up has come and gone, much too quickly. Chase's birth tape was by far, the most special for me. The miracle of my Chasey is PROFOUND. With love and gratitude for this day ...xoxo KimAdvertisement
With the holiday season here, we are hoping you may find it in your heart to give a gift card for the children at CHOC who will spend their time inpatient. We remember somberly all the seriously sick children on third floor oncology who could not go home for the holidays. Dan Quickel will gather any gift cards received ( i.e. Target, Toys are Us, Walmart, Babies Are Us, etc) and deliver them to Choc On December 24th. The staff buys the particular special requests so the children really get their wishes granted. This project, 'TOYS FOR CHOC' is a special way to give back. Please, send any gift cards, whatever the amount, to:
Quickel Paving---Attention: Dan Quickel
27071 Cabot Road Suite 130
Laguna Hills, Ca 92653
posted by Kim on 12/13/2009 7:50:13 PM
