Katie Reich
If you could do one thing today, I would ask that you send positive, healthy thoughts towards Katie Reich’s way. I know this little computer is a powerful tool in letting others know they are thought of and cared for…at the moment Katie and her family really need it.
Katie was just diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. I don’t think I can go into all the details without my eyes welling up so instead I encourage you to go to this site: http://www.caringbridge.org enter katiereich in the search box and read her story. Even if you don’t know her a message of support goes a LOOOOONG way. Trust me!
Wade and I talked today about Katie-isms and what she has brought to our lives. We both agreed that a bug is no longer “just a bug” after Katie showed us how one person can be so enthusiastic over the little critters. She is the perfect example in how the smallest details in life can turn out to be such big and amazing things.
Although she may be petite, she has a fire to her. She will fight, I have no doubt about that. We are rooting for you, Katie!
Author: Ali Carras
At a very young age I lost site of my mom in a local grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. I did, however, have the smarts to go to the customer service counter. The kind woman at the counter asked "What is your name little girl?" My reply: "Assi." The woman gave me a look like, "Are you playing with me you little devil?" but she proceeded to blast on the loudspeaker the "We have a lost Assi at the front of the store." Customers throughout the store gagged and giggled, but my mom knew exactly who the woman was referring to: the mullet haired little girl with a tongue too big for her mouth, wearing a leotard, skirt, tights, and jelly shoes (with florescent green laces in them...even though they didn't need the laces). A shy little character for whom every little detail in life was a huge thing. I am pleased to report that today I am able to fully pronounce Allison (aka Ali), but the Assi pseudonym has always stuck, evolving into Aszi. As for the shy little character for whom every little detail in life was a huge thing? Some things never change.
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