On Friday, Feb 11, we had the honor and opportunity to recognize KC through the Boy Scouts of America for what he did for Makenna back in July of 2009. In so many ways it feels like that day was only yesterday...the memory at times can almost feel as fresh and painful as it was then. But most days now it will just come to mind, I will remember how blessed and lucky I am to have my daughter here with us today, to see her smile and hear her laugh and watch her grow. It is always a good reminder of the important things in life. Shortly after the event, my mother and I filled out an application for KC to receive and award of heroism through the boys scouts. We found out that he was selected to receive the award and would be honored at their annual dinner. I had the chance to get up and give a brief telling of the days events. It was a wonderful moment to reflect again upon how blessed we are to have had things turn out the way they did and how fortunate we were to have KC there, following the promptings of the spirit and be able to do what was necessary to save her life. In a way having this dinner and watching him be awarded felt like a final chapter in putting this behind us and being able to leave it as a memory to reflect upon from time to time.
KC, we love you. You are a hero to our family and always will be. Thank you for sharing this evening with us.
We were lucky enough to have my mom, Todd's parents, KC's dad and Carolynn's parents at the dinner with us. It was a very sweet and fun chance to celebrate KC.
I love this picture. And I think that Makenna was as proud of the roses they gave to her as KC was of the medal he received!
6 comments:
That last picture is PERFECT!!!!! So glad he got that honor! We will be forever thankful!
What a great evening! Thanks for making it happen. We love you guys.
I know we're all incredibly thankful to KC and always will be.
Love the last pic !
That's so awesome that KC received a medal and more recognition. I'm glad that you feel like that chapter has been closed though. There's no need to dwell on it. What a beautiful thing to have all of those family members there to celebrate KC and Makenna.
this man was an angel in human form for your family (all of us included) and he will forever be a hero to many. wonderful that an opportunity like this ends with such beautiful smiles rather than the tears that could have been.
i've been so close to tears lately and this story did it again, even tho i hardly know you and your family it really is a touching story and i'm so glad everything worked out for the best...that is really neat you and your mom went to the boy scouts and honored kc in that way. lucky to have him in your life, for sure.
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