We’re back!!!
It was wonderful to get away. We very much enjoyed finishing our trip from July. It was sad not to have Kayleigh with us – it was the completion of her wish. I know she would have enjoyed every minute of the rides, characters, food, and fun. As we walked through the parks I saw many things that reminded me of her. Most of those things made me smile. The one that caught me off guard was her shoes.
I was sitting on the ground outside of a ride waiting for Tim, Grace & Cole, enjoying a little shade, peace, and a bottle of water, when Kayleigh’s purple tennis shoes walked right by me. Had I been sitting at a table I would have never even noticed. But from my vantage point I saw the purple Nike’s with the teal swoosh and the velcro tab. They were the right size, attached to the same scrawny bird legs, on a little brunette the right age, shape, size, and wearing the right kind of clothes. I count myself exceptionally blessed that I didn’t fall a part right there on the curb in Harry Potter’s world. Those shoes rocked me, but rather than make me crumble, it sent me running to my Father. Seeking solace from the Prince of Peace himself. Thankfully, He is generous and met me with arms wide open.
I found myself looking down on and off through the remainder of the trip. I even saw those shoes again on a different little girl before the trip was over. It’s amazing how the smallest things upset the entire apple cart. What is also amazing is just how quickly the Lord can get me back on track. Having seen His goodness on so many occasions, I am learning to trust Him quicker each time. Amazingly, when the perfect One is driving, things run much better than when I try to do it myself. You would think I would know better by now!
Psalm 16:8
8 I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
While our trip was wonderful, It’s good to be home. Plans for Kayleigh’s Birthday Bash are in full swing. Tickets are on sale, race registrations are coming in, and volunteers are ramping up to make this an awesome event. St. Jude even sent us 42 huge boxes of swag to hand out. It’s going to be fantastic!
Our “Flat Kayleigh” came with us
We even bought her a wand in Harry Potter world. You might be asking, “Which one?” – why, Ginney Weasley’s, of course. The pretty little sister!
And then, this little duck joined us for dinner one night. Our little reminder of Baby Duck.
Boxes and boxes of St. Jude swag
This is going to be awesome!
