It has been almost a year since I was introduced to and fell in love with NieNie. She is everything I aspire to be. She has a vision of life and the things that encompass us in this big world that is unique and wonderful. She sees her husband, children, parents, family, home, food, nature, people and places in a light that is all her own. Through her blogging, she has shared this light with others, and I personally, have been uplifted and inspired, over and over again.
NieNie's life and story are remarkable, and (I must warn ya) sad too. I can't read her blog without shedding a few tears too. Alright, it's a down pour of tears.....every single time! But, it's a good cry. You see, she reminds me what is REALLY important in this life. She reminds me that "hey, things are never that bad." She reminds me to "stop and smell the roses." She reminds me to "be grateful for the things we do have." She reminds me to "have faith" and rely on my Heavenly Father and Savior. She also breaks down from time to time. She's real. For that....and much, much more....
So, she writes on her latest post....
This Saturday (15th...which is tomorrow) I am hiking the Y mountain at 7:00 pm in honor of our 1 year anniversary since the accident. If you want to join me, I would be honored and happy to have you along.This will be a big milestone in my life since last years life-changing events.I would love to thank you personally, from the bottom of my little heart. Kisses!
I can't be in Utah this weekend. I rallied mine and Robert's family. I invited them all to meet on Sat. in Twin Falls and have a "last weekend of my summer" PARTY! We're going to bring lots of food and visit and play in the park all day long. I love our families and am looking forward to spending the day with them.
But if it had been a different weekend, if we were twiddling our thumbs wondering what to do, if I had read this post a week prior...I would throw Robert and the kids (o.k I couldn't really throw Robert, but I could throw the 3 kids, and give Robert a giant shove) in the car and drive to Utah. I would tell my kids stories about NieNie the entire way there. We would meet her and all her peeps at the Y mountain at 7 p.m. and we would CLIMB!
Here's to you NieNie........You CAN do it, I know you will! I wish I could be there to hoot, holler, and cheer you on, and cheer for YOU.... I would.
If I were in Utah......
