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Monday, June 30, 2014
Day 68 (yesterday) Jesse's birthday party for the Big 1! And some more chill time with @dmbfiredancer1991 #100HappyDays
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Day 67 (Sat) some puppy time, dinner with friends later on, and lots of chill time. #100HappyDays
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New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 43C (110F) with a Low of 29C (84F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 43C (110F) with a Low of 29C (84F). #runwithk
Sunday, June 29, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 42C (108F) with a Low of 28C (82F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 42C (108F) with a Low of 28C (82F). #runwithk
Saturday, June 28, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 42C (107F) with a Low of 27C (81F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 42C (107F) with a Low of 27C (81F). #runwithk
Friday, June 27, 2014
Day 66- A day out with hubby. Yummy treats and The Transformers movie. #100HappyDays #geekingout
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Day 65 (yesterday) some fun with my gals in the photography workshop #100HappyDays #awesomesauce #coolkids
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New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 38C (101F) with a Low of 26C (78F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 38C (101F) with a Low of 26C (78F). #runwithk
Thursday, June 26, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 37C (98F) with a Low of 24C (76F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 37C (98F) with a Low of 24C (76F). #runwithk
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 26C (78F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 26C (78F). #runwithk
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Day 63 yummy yogurt for my break time. My coworkers have the best ideas. #smarties #100HappyDays
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Day 62 (yesterday) summer camp at work has a superhero theme #iambatman #100HappyDays #nerdalert
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New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
Monday, June 23, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Day 61 Some tasty grilled chicken and corn on cob with Redd's Strawberry Ale. #yum #100HappyDays
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New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 39C (103F) with a Low of 24C (76F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 39C (103F) with a Low of 24C (76F). #runwithk
Saturday, June 21, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 41C (105F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 41C (105F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
Friday, June 20, 2014
Day 59 - thanks Chaz for telling me about this ice cream #yummy #dontjudge #100HappyDays
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A Wookiee's Warriors Update - $75 Raised. Update on Arianna's Condition. #wookieswarriors
At Arianna's oncology appointment yesterday it was determined that her hemoglobin was really low. Her doctor wanted to watch her hoping it would come back up. It doesn't look like it's going to. She is having trouble staying awake long enough to eat. She will probably need another transfusion.
Her flow cytometry test tell us whether or not the cancer is gone from her peripheral blood. They want another doctor to look at it. It showed some bad cells but they think they are going to do the bone marrow Tuesday anyway.
They said the cells that were seen could be a result of recovery. They are going to talk to another doctor Monday to see what they think.
#wookieeswarriors
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 40C (104F) with a Low of 25C (77F). #runwithk
Thursday, June 19, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 37C (98F) with a Low of 23C (73F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 37C (98F) with a Low of 23C (73F). #runwithk
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 32C (90F) with a Low of 20C (68F). #runwithk
via IFTTT Morning! The day's High in Vegas is 32C (90F) with a Low of 20C (68F). #runwithk
Day 56 (yesterday) My card from hubby for our anniv. Plus a massage/facial package! #LOVEhim #100HappyDays
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Introducing Wookiee's Warriors! A fundraiser for @GarySiniseFound and #BringAriHome
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| Jessica, Shelly, Chris, Caden, Danielle, and Tucker (front) |
It has been a little over a week since the funeral and military services were held for my brother Christopher. Even now, as I sit here and recall watching them fold the American Flag that draped his casket, I am in disbelief that our middle sibling is no longer with us. The words that were spoken that day remarked the life he lived and the promise of what could have been if it had not been for the cancer that took him from us.
I still have the last voicemail from my brother saved on my cell phone. I can vividly recall our last conversation. Like me, my brother was of few words. Those who know me know my snarky side but for many, I keep things close to the vest. My brother and I shared this trait. My brother told me he would call more often, "I will try to be better about that." How many of us have said that and thought we had another week, day, whatever left to do so? I know I have.
While I was in Georgia I also thought a lot about Arianna, a little girl that already has fought battles many of us would shy from. At birth she battled a rare form of cancer seen in a small percentage of Downs Syndrome children. She has been brave throughout it all and her parents have shown such strength and determination during the last few weeks. I am so proud of my best friend and her family and they are a clear example of the true meaning of unconditional love.
Needless to say the last two weeks have been emotional and overwhelming. It is because of each of them that I had to do SOMETHING to attempt to make the lives of other better in their honor.
So stage one in my project has been started. I have registered for the Star Wars Rebel Challenge in Disneyland which takes place in January of 2015. I am going for my Coast to Coast next year and will either do Princess or Wine and Dine in Walt Disney World to complete. it, Regardless both races will raise money for two areas: The Gary Sinise Foundation and Bring Ari Home (a home grown fundraiser that will help assist with paying Ariana's medical expenses as a result of her extended stay in NICU and her ongoing outgoing treatment for Leukemia).
Watch this video and learn a little more about this foundation and how they help our nation's veterans and their families.
"Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more."
- Gary Sinise
Why did I choose the Gary Sinise Foundation? Well it was simple. They truly are about providing great services to veterans and also their families. They do so by offering a wide range of support services. Prior to his passing I asked my brother which one of several foundations that I had looked into and he thought this charity was a great idea. Since I already had his blessing I have decided that I was going with this one. I also asked a few running friends and other people close to me and my family and the consensus was this charity was the best of the options I was comfortable with. I am sure you can agree that helping our veterans is an area that as a country we still need to be address. My brother, as a U.S. Army vet who received numerous medals, including the bronze star, felt his time in the service was one of the most worthwhile things he accomplished outside of providing for his family. Below is one of the medals I will run any race between now and on the weekend of the Rebel Challenge before sending it back home to his family. I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to borrow this medal.
For my Las Vegas friends....
SAVE the DATE:
The Lt. Dan Band will play at the Fremont Street Experience on November 8th.
More blog posts to come as I train and find clever ways of fundraising.....I hope you will consider helping me reach my goal of $5000!
“Decide you must, how to serve them best. If you leave now, help them you could; but you would destroy all for which they have fought, and suffered.” -Yoda
Monday, June 16, 2014
Day 55 seeing @doctorwho in the theatre w/@solesisterontherun #geekingout #100HappyDays
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Day 54 poolside with @solesisterontherun. Awesome afternoon. #100HappyDays
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
Day 53 Morning cuddles with this guy #100HappyDays #dogsofinstagram
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Friday, June 13, 2014
Day 52 Ice cream to get us through the last few hours at work. #almostthere #100HappyDays #dontjudge
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Day 51 (yesterday) Drinks with @curlyrunnerbug and Chaz #100HappyDays
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
Day 50 (yesterday) happy about this ugly run because I went when I didn't feel up to it. Legs heavy. Tired. Still did it. #100HappyDays
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Day 49 Registered for the @rundisney Star Wars Rebel Challenge with @solesisterontherun #geekingout #100HappyDays
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Monday, June 9, 2014
DAY 48 - Happy to read/review these books. Thanks Runner's World! #compensated #100HappyDays
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Pulled out my training plan from last year and just scheduled out the next 11 weeks. #gameon #Fitfluential #GirlsGoneSporty #Sweatpink
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Day 45 (Sat) a little gluttony at the Aria buffet with the family #100HappyDays
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
New...From Run With K
from Facebook
via IFTTT Good morning! Sunrise at June 06, 2014 at 05:23AM, It's currently, 79ºF. Current condition is: Fair. Have a good one. #runwithk
via IFTTT Good morning! Sunrise at June 06, 2014 at 05:23AM, It's currently, 79ºF. Current condition is: Fair. Have a good one. #runwithk
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Day 42- Despite yesterday being a sad day a few moments were awesome. One was being able to borrow one of my brother's service medals to hopefully run Star Wars with. Chris was honored with a military funeral yesterday. He was 49. #runDisney #100HappyDays #cancersucks
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Day 41 the sweet Mustang Convertible I got for my trip. #100HappyDays #vroom
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Losing a Hero, Gaining An Angel
This past Wednesday my brother lost his battle with cancer after a month longth fight. To learn a little bit more about him you can view the link below:
In Memory of Christopher M. Hannington -- RINEHART AND SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., JESUP, GA
I will attempt to register and run the Star Wars Half Marathon in Disneyland, CA and will start raising funds for the Gary Sinese Foundation in his honor.
In Memory of Christopher M. Hannington -- RINEHART AND SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., JESUP, GA
I will attempt to register and run the Star Wars Half Marathon in Disneyland, CA and will start raising funds for the Gary Sinese Foundation in his honor.
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