10/2/08 - The Timmy Foundation Wrestling fundraiser was a lot of fun. Steve and I found ourselves smiling and enjoying the kids involved in the matches, and Dr. Doom and Cargo provided a lot of laughs. As volunteers, Steve and I were asked to sell raffle tickets for a football autographed by both Peyton and Eli Manning. When it was time to draw for the winner, we were quite surprised when Sammy's grandpa produced the winning ticket! Following the event, Steve and I were presented with a framed portrait containing a collage of photos from Sammy's wrestling debut in 2007. It was very unexpected, and we were both a little teary-eyed during the presentation; however, it felt so nice for Sammy to be recognized in such a special way.
10/3/08 - Please add Henry Mullett and his family to your prayer list. Henry's mother, Monica was our caseworker for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 9 years, and we have shared hours upon hours engaged in conversation over the course of that time. Just a few weeks ago, 3 year-old Henry was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma after a mass was found on his brain and spinal cord. Aggressive radiation and chemotherapy are in place, but they may not be enough. Click here to follow Henry's progress.
10/14/08 - Steve and I enjoyed a picnic yesterday. There's a quiet little spot that we sometimes visit where there are tall trees, lush green grass, and various little creatures scampering about, such as deer, squirrels, birds, butterflies. It's a spot that caught our eye quite a few years ago, and we knew that we would eventually take time out of our busy life to truly appreciate it. Yesterday was one of those beautiful autumn days, so we took a blanket and a picnic lunch and found our exact spot. Behind us, we could hear the music of wind chimes blowing in the gentle breeze along with birds singing. To our left, a squirrel was darting around looking for food, and we could smell the sweet fragrance from a nearby apple tree. I discovered a small Praying Mantis resting on a nearby stone, and it surprised me when it jumped and flew away. I assumed that they only prayed and moved very slowly, so I learned something that day. We also learned that we can make the best of any situation and find beauty and peace.
