Tuesday, March 15, 2011

RIP Marky


Ive been busy getting my husbands business up and running, and hadnt had time to write. I had a whole bunch of things that I wanted to write about even.

Then I found out some news that hit me like a mack truck. My cousins 4 year old son passed away.

He got caught in an escalator at the mall, and was thrown from the 2nd floor to the 1st. He suffered severe head trauma, and within 24 hours, died from his injuries. The stories reported on the web do not state all of the facts. The comments left on some of these stories have literally made me sick. People placing blame on his mother, my cousin. Saying she should have been watching him. She was RIGHT THERE. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Any of us with children know this especially.

Turns out, 2 inspectors have been suspended without pay, because they did not properly inspect the escalator. There was a gap on the top (the one he was pulled through) that measured 6 1/4", as opposed to the maximum allowed 5". There should have been a barrier there to protect something like this from happening. But there wasnt. And now my family has lost a child.

I have been having a very difficult time with this. I havent been able to sleep much. If the nightmares dont keep waking me, its the constant need to check on the kids. This is every parents worst nightmare. Im brought to tears multiple times a day. Marky was only 6mos older then Spidey, and if you look at his picture, you will see how unbelievable the resemblance between them was.

My cousin donated Markys organs. In her worst time made the most unselfish act any mother can & donated her babys organs to those in need. While she received the worst call a mother can... dozens received the call they were waiting for.

Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandmas and grandpas, uncles aunts and friends - Hug your babies. You never know when it may be the last time. Dont hold grudges. Life is too short. Petty things arent worth fighting or not speaking to a loved one.

RIP Marky, you have lots of people to protect you up there, and keep an eye on us down here.

UPDATE FROM HIS MOTHER: "That was just beautiful Kristin. Thank you so much! I found out today that Mark's heart went to an 8 year old boy and they found recipients for his kidneys and liver. While I am sitting here grieving, 3 mothers are holding their babies with a brighter future. Marky lives on...

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Day 5, 6 & 7 of the Photo Challenge

Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you've been to.



Dominican Republic. So much fun!

Day 06 - A picture that shows your true self.



Mother and wife, among many other titles. :) Diva was cooking in the belly here.


Day 07 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you.




Jesus and God our Father. They have shown us such great things, and without them, none of these would be possible. Thank you Lord!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Day 2, 3, 4 of the Photo Challenge!

For some reason, I never published these! They were sitting with my drafts haha!

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.



My bestie Dianna :) Weve been best friends for I think almost 21 years now? Everytime we talk, its like it was yesterday. I love her honestly like a sister :) She is Diva's Godmother and she spoils the heck out of her!


Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.




Vampire Diaries FTW! Love love LOVE this show! I am addicted to it. Im so upset there is no new episodes until the end of April! Anyone else a fan?? Im totally Team Damon :) Much hotter then Stefan!


Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn't have.




SODA! I dont drink coffee, I love tea but more as a relaxing agent, not a caffeine burst. I loooove diet cherry pepsi, but I wish I could cut soda totally out, and drink more water! Bet it would helo with my (at-a-standstill) weightloss journey!
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