So Very Inspiring

When I was working at the first Dr. office job - it was a maternity and family practice - I met this amazing lady named Leslie. She was in her 50's and has had Cerebral Palsy her entire life. She is so sweet and kind and I just couldn't help getting to know her and always wanting to chat with her when she came into the office. I found out that she put herself through school and became a Social Worker. She worked as a Social Worker for years and now that she's getting a bit older volunteers a lot in that same field. She lives on her own and takes the bus everywhere. She was always so upbeat and always wanted to chat and make everyone smile and laugh. She was one of the patients I missed most when I left that job and moved on. I thought about her often and wondered how she was doing because she had been having a lot of trouble recentyl before I left.

I was doing some typing for Dr. Cunningham yesterday and I realized that he had seen her out in the Millstream office! I was so happy to hear that she was doing relatively well. Unfortunately she was seeing one of our surgeons so there are some issues there. But it just got me thinking about her and about all she did with her life when I'm sure people tried to discourage her seeing as she has this major disability. Puts it all in perspective - how often do we complain and drag our heels about work and school and life in general. And here's this amazing lady who has every roadblock possible in front of her and she put herself through school and worked at a veyr difficult job for years. I just thought she was a true inspiration! :)

So Leslie, I hope everything turns out well for you. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I know you'll probably never read this, but if you do, know you had a huge effect on me!

Welcome to the world Jacob!!

Little baby Jacob Keir was born today!! Congrats to Mom and Dad and big Sister Madison!! I'm so happy that the labour was short and relatively easy (as easy as pushing a 6 lbs baby can be!). I have yet to meet the little pumpkin but I can't wait to hold him and give him lots of cuddles. Uh oh, baby fever for Kristi!!!! ;)

Although, I do have to say, Luke and I better get on the baby wagon soon because all the names we'd discussed already are being scooped up!! hahah! We had always liked the name Jacob as well as James and now little Jake has been born and a couple months ago Mandie and Peter had a little boy that they named James!! heheh :) Oh well, that just means those aren't the names we're supposed to use, that's all! :)

Feast planinng already?! WOW!

We booked our hotel room for the Feast!! Yay! :) I just love planning for the Feast - I can't believe we're at that time already! This year is going to be so neat because Luke and I will be driving to the Feast, so it'll be a great new experience! We actually booked a bit of a bigger room this year which is going to be really great! It has a big ol' whirlpool tub in the room as well, which is going to be so nice and relaxing! :) Luke will love that - he may never get out! We wanted a bit of a bigger room preferably with a couch and stuff so that we can have people over and have little get togethers and stuff as well. I like to have people over and this way we can have some wine and some cheese and get our eat and drink on ;) Should be loads of fun! :)

Happy Feast planning all!!!