Unexpected Blessings

Faith makes it possible, not easy.

Rich and I are attended the Nationwide Children's Hospital Volunteer recognition brunch yesterday. This was the first year we attended but we were asked to go as we were selected as Volunteer's of the Month for September. We were truly honored by the award. The hospital has done so much for our family. They cared and ministered to not only Kyle but our entire family. We can never repay them for all the did to us.

We were truly suprised and humbled when we found out we were selected as Volunteer's of the Year. I couldn't help but cry as Lindsay read the nomination letter out loud. We feel honored to help out other families. The fact that we can be there for another family that is why we do it. The hospital staff is great but there is a different type of comfort and hope that comes from talking to a family that has been there.

It is often said that it is better to give than receive and when it comes to volunteering at NCH that is definately true. We get back far more than we give.

Immediately after the brunch we headed to the Leave A Mark Easter Egg hunt. For those that might not remember, LAM is the church that Pastor Steve of Biker Sunday started. Pastor Steve has a special place in our heart. Grandma Noble was kind enough to take the kiddos over and we joined her after the brunch.

God was showering blessings on our family, as the 22 month old found the golden egg and won a bike. When we got there she was on stage with Kelsey getting her picture taken with her new bike. I must say that she was just as happy with the candy in the other eggs and the chance to decorate Easter cookies.

We were able to spend a few minutes with Pastor Steve. He truly is a remarkable man. The hunt included a special section for children with special needs. Oh how Kyle would have loved to participate in an egg hunt.

On the illness front, the 9 month old is feeling much better. He was diagnosed with Influenza type A on Monday. All that lingers is his cough. The 22 month old now has a cough and runny nose which she so kindly passed along to me. We are praying that Kelsey and Rich are spared and that all of us are healthy by the end of the week.

Friday we head to Hilton Head. We are slowly trying to pack for the trip. I have the babies packed and Kelsey is mostly done. My goal is to pack for myself tomorrow.