The Many Faces of Molly: Take Three

I guess I've started a Spring tradition begging you to humor this ever adoring mommy. Feel free to take a walk down memory lane with me to 2010 and 2009. Between which years do you think is the biggest change?

New Beginnings

We spent the evening before Easter at the cemetery giving Papa his Easter flowers, cleaning up, and replacing the worn flag that symbolizes his time spent in the Army. Discussing what headstone would be appropriate for the former leader of the Stahl clan.

Easter morning was the first time we had been at Our Lady of Lourdes Church since his funeral.

Easter afternoon was the first time we set foot in the same emergency room of that fateful night a little over 4 years ago.

But the outcome from this Easter trip was different; cleansing in a way. We conquered what I never thought possible because we were given no other choice and sometimes, I think, God plans it that way.

We survived, a little tainted, but all healthy and basically unharmed; and with enough time to enjoy an Easter Egg hunt!

Hiding

Wondering where we've been or if we're returning?

We're taking a short break from the Internet in the evenings during Lent. Rest assured, we'll have lots to share after Easter including a trip to NYC!

Exploring

We ventured to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park to search for the newly delivered bison.

Bison in Ohio?

Well we learned a lot on our journey;

~ There's a marked difference between a 1 mile walk with a stroller through a park & a 1 mile walk with a determined, independent toddler on a dirt trail.

~ "Just across that field" is significantly different than "Just across that yard".

~ Sunset comes much more quickly when you're in an area without lights.

In addition to our education, we also had a great family evening together and hope to go back once the weather begins to cooperate.

Birthdays

"And in the end, its not the years in your life that count. Its the life in your years."

~Abraham Lincoln

Excuse

We all like to find excuses to endulge ourselves.

Molly loves when there is an excuse for pancakes, especially banana ones.

Alec loves to find an excuse to get on his computer when he should be studying.

Mike loves when there is an excuse to dress down for the day at work.

And I love an excuse to purchase something fun just for me.

Lucky for you, I've got all these covered but sure wish I didn't. There are many fundraisers and awareness events regarding Batten's Disease in the next couple weeks and if you look close enough you'll find your excuse to wear jeans, buy that cute bag online, and eat some pancakes!

By clicking here, you can place a 31 order in which all procedes benefit Batten's Disease research.

Also on this link you'll find information about an upcoming pancake dinner to raise money for Batten's research.

Finally, join the Wendels in wearing jeans on Monday, February 28 for the 4th annual Rare Disease Day.

Why do we continue to send these pleas? This is why.

Family Recipe

1 silly, devoted, hard-working Dad

1 loving, playful, consistent Mom

1 caring, over-protective, athletic Brother

1 cautious, thoughtful, precious Sister

Once mixed cover with love, affection, and honesty. Do not separate.