I received the most awesome e-mail today from the sister of a good friend of mine (whose husband also happens to play Sheepshead with mine - you can see Renee' in my Sheepshead post). I wasn't going to post the whole thing because I feel like it was just too, too nice. But, I changed my mind. I guess my thinking is that if it helps anyone else out there to be more aware as it sounds like Lauren (a 6th grader) now is, then it would be well worth it. And, wow, it is just so nice.
Hi Kelly!
While you are so thankful for all of the awesomeness around you, I wanted to write you and thank you for your awesomeness. You see, Lauren and I are faithful readers of your blog. By sharing your journey with us, you have reminded us of some important lessons we so soon forget as we get caught up in the busyness of our day to day lives. You have reminded us not to "sweat the small stuff" and that we are never given more than we can handle; to feel blessed and grateful for each day we are given and to make the most of our time; to be thankful for the family and friends that we have; to be more generous with our time and resources. More importantly, you have given the gift of awareness to my daughter. My mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor and went through her diagnosis and treatment before Lauren was born. I pray that through this awareness and following your journey, it will give her cause to be faithful in the years to come with self-exams and regular mammograms at an early age especially with the heredity factor.
She has begged me for a pink hair extension since reading your "hair shaving" entry and seeing Aunt Jenny's. Here she is as a member of Team Kelly:
While you are so thankful for all of the awesomeness around you, I wanted to write you and thank you for your awesomeness. You see, Lauren and I are faithful readers of your blog. By sharing your journey with us, you have reminded us of some important lessons we so soon forget as we get caught up in the busyness of our day to day lives. You have reminded us not to "sweat the small stuff" and that we are never given more than we can handle; to feel blessed and grateful for each day we are given and to make the most of our time; to be thankful for the family and friends that we have; to be more generous with our time and resources. More importantly, you have given the gift of awareness to my daughter. My mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor and went through her diagnosis and treatment before Lauren was born. I pray that through this awareness and following your journey, it will give her cause to be faithful in the years to come with self-exams and regular mammograms at an early age especially with the heredity factor.
She has begged me for a pink hair extension since reading your "hair shaving" entry and seeing Aunt Jenny's. Here she is as a member of Team Kelly:
Thanks again Kelly for sharing your personal journey and for your AWESOMENESS!!
You have our continued prayers and love,
Renee'
Wow. I wonder if I will ever stop being amazed by this whole experience. Welcome to the Army, Lauren. I think you are the awesome one!!!! And, I love what you have done with your hair!
Too cool Kelly!! Couldn't agree with her more!!! You are amazing :)
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