Monday, March 23, 2009

Happy Tears

I was familiar with Karen Gaffney before, but today I was compelled to see her story again. It was just one of those days that I wanted to feel some hope. Rather, I should say that I NEEDED to feel some hope. Quinn was giggling to herself today and I so loved seeing her do this - it melted my heart. I was just thinking about how beautiful she is, and then it got me thinking about her future (drat I hate those fears that come in at the most inappropriate moment). I just was drawn to Karen's story. I needed to see the positive today. Karen gave me that.

I unfortunately missed seeing Karen in person recently; she came to our area for a number of presentations. I hope one day I do have the honor of meeting her. I cried such happy tears watching these clips. Hopefully someday Quinn will bring other parents a similar hope that I feel from Karen's story. God bless you, Karen. You don't have any idea how much you helped me today.



2 comments:

  1. Karen was our spokesperson for our Buddy Walk last year. She is just as much of a joy in person. Hope you get to meet her too.
    ---Jen

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  2. I don't think I had ever heard of Karen before. I just went to her foundations website and it blew me away!!! What a wonderful role model for our little ones...as well as for us parents that worry about the "how far can my child go". Thanks for sharing!

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