DETERMINATION!

Erin Rivet, Kathy's daughter, is gearing up to run in her second 5K in memory of her mother.  If you don't know Erin personally, running probably won't make her top 10 list of things she loves to do, but honoring her mom's memory would be right at the top of that list.    

And if it takes a run to put her mother first, she would do it.  Erin was a dedicated daughter and would do just about anything for her mom.

This is a portion of an email I received from Erin last year, after her first 5K run.

"My mom was my true inspiration while I was running. I wanted to walk so bad. I just kept telling myself that my mom didn’t give up and she kept going when she wasn’t feeling the greatest. Some of my friends gave me an angel necklace after she passed. I wore the necklace at the race and held it when I felt like I wanted to stop running. It was a great feeling knowing that I finished the race for her."

I can't physically be in Wisconsin on May 12 to encourage Erin, but I can help Erin reach her goal of raising $550 toward finding a cure for cancer.  If you would like to join me in a donation to the American Cancer Society their are two ways to do so.

To donate on line 

click here

 click on donate on the left side of the page. Erin's donation page will come up.

or 

You can send a check written to the American Cancer Society, to

 Erin Rivet

1245 Kluck St.

Neenah WI 

54956

Please make all donations by 5-5-12

Just a reminder a portion of every kathy's bag goes to the 

American Cancer Society

I thank YOU for your support!

Spring Has Sprung

Ah, yes! Spring has finally sprung here in Washington.

I spent last weekend in Seattle.

And it was Seattle at its finest!

The cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus had just peaked; the clear blue skies made the views radiant.

Emily wore-out her kathy's bag 

on her recent travels to India. 

So, I sprung this new kathy's bag on her shoulder.

 Mount Rainier is always a magnificent site when the clouds part long enough to take in its beauty.

I couldn't resist tossing 
our kathy's bags up into a cherry tree.

Here's a Spring Break story before I go...

I've blogged about Kathy's dearest friends who supported her while she endured the trials of her illness.

They had already got the ball rolling on a trip to New York City for Kathy's 60th birthday.  Kathy never made her 60th birthday, but four of these dear friends headed out today to make that trip a reality.  Kathy may not be there physically, but her spirit will be there every step of the way.  And yes, they will have their kathy's bags on their shoulders and will honor Kathy's memory in all they do.

New York City beware! The ladies are coming to the Big Apple!

To Serve Others

Inspired Smiles for the Elderly

I love hearing stories like this.

These two ladies are dental hygienists.

On Phyllis and Shelly's days off 

they fill their kathy's bags with

toothbrushes and other teeth cleaning supplies 

and head to assisted living residences in Spokane.   

Their goal is to help the elderly clean their teeth, 

which helps in their overall health.

We've all been called to serve others. 

Where have you been called to serve?