First update shall be about my little cousin Taylor. I am pleased to say that my Taylor was released to our family just in time for a mid afternoon Christmas meal. Still weak and shaken from her ordeal in ICU, Taylor managed to endure a couple of hours of visiting from the couch (with a smile).
Ironically the first thing she came out with upon entering my moms house was "Kali, what did you do to your wrist?" These kids are like that.
Kali really didn't know what to say. A fracture pales in comparison to a coma.
Despite the fact that Santa greeted Taylor (and all kids) at the Stollery - with his full on sleigh, toy bag and gifts - our family felt that his delivery of her to US was by far the best.
It was a great Christmas. I still don't care about the gifts.
But I aint gonna lie... I care about the food.
Jaime is in BC with her family visiting with her dad who was also just released from ICU. I know she is feeling helpless in regards to his health.
As parents we have the authority and ability to control the situation with our children's health, living conditions, exposures, etc.
Any parent that chooses to opt out of nurturing - I personally feel you should be tarred and feathered at the very least .... (just sayin'... ).
As children of older parents, we do not have that control unless it has progressed to extreme conditions where power of attorney takes effect. Sometimes after all of our support, all of our efforts, advice and resources exhausted - all we can do is pray for them and watch for the outcome.
I speak from experience as my own father and step mom are both recently fighting very serious health issues that have turned our family to prayers.
Jaime is praying too and soaking up precious time with her family in BC.
I am soaking my family at home. <3
Unfortunately winter months (campaign season) are not conducive to connecting with family very much, so this break has been very nice.
Brandi... well we believe she is on a lovely well deserved holiday (at least thats was her story when she left). Smoke and screetch from her tires in the Make-A-Wish parking lot Friday at 5 may have indicated she needed a break.
The GPS we fastened to her ankle when we took off the shackles has lost signal. Jaime and I have our fingers crossed... but then again - she really does love us. :)
A few more day after new years and the campaign will explode.
With HM on Feb 3, we have a very short window to cram our chaos into. I suspect lots of caffeine chocolate and Ritalin (for me) will be on the list.
Here are a few updates for you:
McDonalds Corporate Restaurants (BIG returning sponsor) shall be selling Kali Bears again as well as feeding our 400 volunteers (BTW - these paper kali bears were Jaime's brainchild when she implemented them years back as the C.R.)
Totem - our new BIG sponsor shall be selling Kali Bears and Pink Hard Hats (brain child of Paul Liimatainen years back - implemented by Paul Hobbs GM of Totem AB). Just discovered Kali Bears as far south as Lethbridge and north Grand Prairie!
Save On Foods - (returning BIG sponsor) shall be selling Kali Bears and Kali Pink / bleach and hair extensions in all Northern Alberta locations!
Corus Radio - Along with our returning big media sponsor CISN, they shall have CHED and JOE in tow this year - very excited to work with all of them!
West Edmonton Mall - if you haven't heard yet - they have donated the Ice Palace!
Romy Young Photography - will be working with us on creative design (check out our Xmas photos included in this blog), capturing and organizing photos and a promo video for next year.
We have a new social media sponsor (excited to share more SOON) - Pure Logic Solutions!
We have of course more wonderful sponsors that shall be showcased throughout this blog at a later time, just wanted to update on the new exciting items.
Stay tuned for more - perhaps another sponsor or too shall bless us for this anniversary event.
Tam
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