This time of year

Always brings back certain memories. These being first and foremost Kari getting burned. She wasn't even 10 months olds and she pulled the cord of a frydaddy. She spent almost 4 weeks in the hospital (2 in Norfolk, and 2 in Cincinnati, OH with the Shriners {who are WONDERFUL!!!}) and has 3 seperate skin graft areas along with 2 donor sites. She healed wonderfully and will never know any differently. Thankfully, this year's "anniversary" passed almost without notice. We usually mark the date by having hamburgers and french fries (which was the meal we were in the middle of making when the accident occured). This year was no different. Thank goodness for wonderful family, friends, and church members who made that time in our lives livable. On a side note, it is time for another check up for Kari. It has been 2 years since the last and we will be going up in the middle of November. Again, Thanks to the Shriners who are wonderful and take excellent care of us. Special thanks to my mother who is always thinking of a service opportunity to send blankets/toys/etc to the Shriners. And to my In-Laws whose Ruritan club donates every year in honor of Kari. If ever you need an idea of something who needs service or donations or a charity who is worth the cause, I would recommend the Shriners. Without them, we would be alot worse off than we are :) So, special thanks to the guys in little cars and funny hats! To the SHRINERS!!!