Sunday, June 6, 2010

Memorial Weekend

I've heard it said before that the chance of your greatest fear's actually happening is very small, and I'd like to give whoever said this a kick in the teeth. That hasn't been the case in my world. I've always feared that a family member would die. My first husband died. I've always feared that a family member would get cancer. My brother's wife was diagnosed with leukemia 10 days ago. It't not true. Sometimes your biggest fears become your reality.

After receiving the news of Geneice's diagnosis on Friday, May 28, I called her asking what I could do to help. Since she was immediately being sent to LDS hospital to begin treatment, I knew there wasn't much I could actually do for her, but my concern turned to her three boys, and where they would be for the weekend. I was planning on going to Bear Lake with my kids and BFF's, to stay there for the weekend, and took her two youngest boys with me. Since two of my kids were already planning on bringing a friend, I had seven kids with me. Let me say, despite the circumstances, we had the best time. The kids all got along great, and it was so much fun hanging out with them. I was so glad my nephews got to come, and that maybe I could distract them a little from the current situation. The rest of my family did come over for the day on Saturday, we went to the Minnetonka Cave, (which was a hit) and had a great dinner. So much fun. Friends and family are where it's at. Here are some pictures of our weekend.
Our crew at the cave.Shannleigh, my nephew Bracken, & Kaitlyn
My two BFF's, who have seen me through more than one hard time.
Our redneck tumbleweed bonfireIs there anything that attracts boys more than fire??? Seriously??? Beach fun....did you notice Jaxon is wearing a COAT!!! @#$%#

2 comments:

Nicky said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister in law. I tell ya - I hate cancer more than anything else. I do think that some of the strongest people in the world are given that challenge in life, because they are strong enough to handle it. I admire and respect people who go through such trials, but I certainly don't envy them.

Shelli Roholt said...

shaley- wow that psot made me realize life is just hard!! and i had no idea your first husband had died!! im very sorry!! that is one of my biggest fears that i think about alot because my dad was killed when i was little. And i am so very sorry to hear about your sisterinlaw. my prayers go to her and her family!!!!