Thoughts After the Walk

I have been waiting for the words to come to me, so I would be able to convey what Saturday truly meant to us.  

Walk Goal: $80,000

Krew Total: $82,000 (now over $85,000 and counting!)

Walk Total:$106,000 (and counting)

Number Kadyn's Krew members counted at the walk 187!

A week later,  I am still waiting because there really are no words that will suffice.  Luckily, my mom is much better at putting her feelings on paper.  So, I will share her thoughts after the walk.

We are stunned and amazed by the incredible generosity of family, friends, and this community! We are certain there are no more generous hearts anywhere. 

It is impossible describe the feelings we had when we looked around at the Great Strides Walk last weekend and saw so many people gathered together because they have been touched by the reality of Cystic Fibrosis and the challenges that our granddaughter and so many others face each day. 

It is understandable, perhaps,  why a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle of a child with CF would be passionate about dedicating time and resources to fighting this disease. They know personally, first hand, its devastation and cruelty because it affects someone they love. 

It is quite another thing to see friends, acquaintances, fellow workers and total strangers join us and rally in support of this cause. It’s difficult to comprehend this kind of generosity and compassion.

We met a pediatric resident during our last stay at KC Children’s Mercy who told us he is considering specializing in pediatric oncology.  When we asked why he would choose to work in a field with such critically ill children, he said it’s because they have such wisdom and have so much to teach us about living. 

Perhaps that’s why children like Kadyn with CF or other life threatening diseases pull on our heartstrings so forcefully and compel us to want to do something to add to their lives.  They have a way of teaching us how appreciate every moment and to live each day like it’s our “best day ever”. They make us grateful for the blessings of our healthy children, but they also make us realize the blessings of those who see the world through the eyes of ones who don’t take their days for granted. 

Thank you for caring enough to help us help them. 

Jack and Betsy

There are not enough thank you's in the world to express our gratitude.  Kadyn's Krew, we love and appreciate you all so much!