3.06.2013

what I wore

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you better check out @kelsiebel #sisterphotochallenge
because she has way too much time on her hands, and really cool clothes.

3.05.2013

Nevaeh

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about a month ago we went to visit my sister. While we were there we got to spend a morning with Nevaeh.

Nevaeh was one of the first people in my family who got to meet Larkin because they lived near the hospital where she was born. I don’t think anyone was as excited to meet Larkin as she was…

Nevaeh is my cousin’s little girl, and for the last year and a half she has been battling cancer. She had a brain tumor removed in the fall of 2011, and since then has endured hell. Chemo, twice. Radiation, twice. Lots of tummy problems, unfathomable fatigue, hospital stays, needles, pain.  
IMG_2006She wanted to take a bath with Larkin so she could help me wash her hair… sweet, sweet girl. That smile melts my heart.
The few hours I spent with her that Saturday morning touched my heart, in a deep way. I listened to her and my girl giggle as they splashed in the bathtub. 
I held back tears as I thought over and over, It’s just not fair.
In her 5 years, she has endured more than most people will ever know. 

IMG_1962In spite of all hardships in her life, Nevaeh radiates joy.

She is funny. She is witty. She is smart. She is compassionate. She is sweet. She is brave.

She is so full of life.
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Nevaeh,
I want to be like you. You are one of the most beautiful little girls I have ever met… truly a princess! Your joy in life is contagious, and I pray you never lose that. God had a huge plan for your life on the day you were born, and this is one season of that story. I think about you and your sweet little spirit everyday, and I can’t wait to see the woman you grow up to be. You love other people with your whole heart, and are so selfless. Most adults strive their whole life to become the kind of caring person you already are. at 5 years old.
I want to share you with the world because everyone needs someone like you in their life… a true inspiration to live every day with joy.
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Today was a day of great anxiety for her entire family.
Today Nevaeh had scans of her brain and spine to check for tumors.
Today they waited for news… What was their future?

A few hours ago this was posted on facebook:
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Take that cancer!
“scans look great”
…let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

We love you Nevaeh Marie!

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Wanna follow my sister? @kelsiebel #sisterphotochallenge

3.04.2013

where I sat

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#sisterphotochallenge

3.03.2013

kitchen

IMG_2387did you know I LOVE Sunday mornings?
he always makes us whatever we want for breakfast.
we are lucky girls…
#sisterphotochallenge

3.02.2013

morning

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play along on instagram! #sisterphotochallenge

….I found one on my camera, and I would like to update my “morning” picture. Is that against the rules? too bad. 
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oh wait, there are more.
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3.01.2013

Clock

yesterday I was “challenged” to do a March Photo Challenge…
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Here we go again.
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p.s. I suck at keeping up with these things.
I will start strong, and probably quit all together by St. Patty’s Day.
My sister was even suckered into joining us…
You can follow her on instagram @kelsiebel
or we’d love for you to play along #sisterphotochallenge