The Good, The Bad, and The Busy
I’m thinking I wanted this week to be especially busy as we are approaching Nick’s 1st anniversary. I would much rather stay in my most wonderful, comfortable bed snuggled in my down comforter, but it is not to be (this week anyway…). Let’s recap: The team of Wacky Warriors hit the pavement for the Ogden […]
TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Many TED tapings cross my path from various sources. The messages are remarkable, although finding the time to enjoy them can be challenging. There are two TED videos I would like […]
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day May 14, 2012 I knew the day was going to be rough. So did Lee as he handed me the keys to the car so I could leave church in the middle of services, nearly blinded by tears and emotion. I drove home and grabbed Kelsey who joined me in an emergency run […]
The Wacky Goofy is off and running!
On Saturday, April 21st, Ashley, Paul, Lee and Dave took off in the early morning in Salt Lake City to participate in the Salt Lake City half marathon race. One down and only eight to go! All four have committed to running the “Wacky Goofy” series of half marathons, capping off the last race in […]
Stages of Grief
Apparently, the experts have determined there are 5 stages of grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Apparently, I am experiencing them backwards. The voices in my head are telling me that I accepted Nick’s death immediately, probably because of the long process cancer took us through. I subsequently slipped into depression, for which I reached […]
First Descents Ball
Saturday, April 1st was the 6th annual First Descents Ball held in Vail, Colorado. There were eighteen Wacky Warriors in attendance, including Lee and I, Kelsey & Carly, Grandma & Grandpa, Jennie & Dean, Jerry & Denise, Colin & Monica, Larry & Avree, Kelli, Kailey, Caitlin & Makelle. Whew! Most of us donned hats of some sort and […]
A “Handmade” WACKY
Today, we had the unexpected privilege of receiving a wonderful gift handmade by our daughter, Natalie. She knew we were going to Vail, Colorado this weekend to attend the First Descents annual ball. She knew we were going to celebrate the Spirit Award being given to “Nickname” and she knew she couldn’t be with us. […]
BaseBald for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
By Lori Brower and Tom Walter Last weekend, the Wake Forest and NC State baseball teams honored their commitment to shave their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. They surpassed their fundraising goals and their awareness factor to support childhood cancer research was equally impactful. I have heard some people say that it is easier […]
St. Baldrick’s Foundation
I am personally aware of many rhabdo moms that have participated in past St. Baldrick’s events. These special “mommas” shaved their heads to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer, usually including their own children with cancer. Their experiences have brought many humble tears to my eyes as I read their blog entries describing their […]
Softball Mom
By Lori Brower I love being a softball mom. Really, truly love it. If I include Nick’s tee ball, rec and comp games, I’ve been on the ball fields regularly for over 19 years (hmmm… looks like I’m a geezer softball mom). Interestingly, I still don’t totally understand coaching strategies and I’m reminded often I […]
