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Mrs. Blaine....life saver extraordinaire
Thursday, February 25, 2010
It just doesn't get any better than this! My job is great, but as with any job I get frustrated sometimes because I don't feel like I'm actually doing my job...or helping all the kids I could, or getting too caught up in awards assemblies to remember who I need to talk to. But then there's notes like this that help me so much. This child will never know how much a note like this means to me, this child will never know that the note lifted me out of a funky spot, and they'll never know that this note will probably be kept forever. This note also helps me remember that I don't have to complete grand tasks or work 60 hours a week to make a difference, all I have to do is listen...and that's what makes me a life saver :)
I have a few notes that i have kept over the years, some from parents and some from kids. It's nice to look at them and know you have made a difference in someone's life. I am so proud of you and the job you do!
We met while working together at Old Navy in 2002. After 3 tries Carly finally agreed to a date and the rest is history! We are the very proud parents of 5 amazing children. Richard works full time at the regional level for Old Navy. Carly works full time as an elementary school counselor and loves to crochet...when she finds the time. We both welcomed Jesus into our hearts in 2008 and life has never been the same since!
Noah
Noah is our 13 year old son. He has a love of all things Legos and is starting a fascination with Star Wars. He currently wants to be a kindergarten teacher when he grows up (but only after he is the first human on Mars)! Noah has a huge heart and always wants to help in our family's efforts to raise money for different cancer charities.
Ellie
Ellie is the first of 3 girls, and has paved the way for all the Blaine Princesses. Ellie was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Pineoblastoma, a very rare brain cancer. Ellie adored all the princesses and the color pink! She had a huge smile and adorable dimples that could make the world a better place any time of day. Ellie's battle with cancer ended December 22, 2013, just before she turned 3. Ellie lives on in the hearts of the many lives she touched in her 1061 days. Because of her, we are always Princess Strong.
Sarah-Grace
Sarah-Grace (aka SG) is our 8 year old daughter who was born almost 2 months after Ellie's cancer diagnosis. She was our calm among the chaos that our world had become. In fact for the first 9 months of her life she was the most easy going, calm baby. And after Ellie passed away, this little lady took over full force! She is now sassy, energetic, and in no way the girly girl her older sister was! This girl is full of emotion and loves and plays hard! She will one day move mountains I have no doubt! She keeps us moving and laughing and continually teaches us to take a deep breath!
Lulah
Lulah is our 7 year old daughter. She is named after her big sister Ellie, who we sometimes called "Ellie Lu". She makes the funniest faces and is brutally honest, but has a heart for Jesus! She's a goof and always makes us laugh! She is a constant reminder of God's grace.
Stori Anne
Stori Anne aka Baby Cinco is the last of the Blaine girls. She is 3 and INDEPENDENT! She has so many of Ellie's mannerisms, you just can't help but smile and thank God for these drops of honey! Her name reminds us that God has given us a special story to share with everyone around us of God's grace and provision.
3 comments:
Fantastic!! You are changing the world, one child at a time!!
I have a few notes that i have kept over the years, some from parents and some from kids. It's nice to look at them and know you have made a difference in someone's life. I am so proud of you and the job you do!
How awesome and very rewarding!
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