Ok, what do I say about Kelli without shedding tears. This women came into my life several years ago through and online Disney site. Never in my wildest imagination would I have known that years later we would be such close friends, or that we would have to stop in GA each time we pass through going to AL just so I could hang out with this awesome family. Mike and Kelli are the most wonderful, down to earth, humble people I have ever met. They amaze me each day with the way they are able to do what they do, how they see love and hope through any situation. You have to read their
story...it will change your life. It will change the way you think about everyday miracles, living in the moment and the blessings of God. I knew from the moment I met Kelli that this was a special women of God and that God had brought us into each others life for a higher purpose. We have become prayer partners, best buds and lifetime friends. Thank you Lord for bringing this women into my life.
Anyway, Kelli and Mike have offered their home to us several times, but because I know that their plate is full I have always declined. Not because I didn't want to stay and hang out with her, but because I knew she would be trying to entertain us and keep us happy ( that's just who she is, she can't help herself ). This
trip I knew had to be low budget ( no budget ) because of Marc's work situation ( I had just signed up for the event and within a few days Marc lost his second job within 90 days )...I emailed Kelli and asked could we spend one night with them just so that Marc could get a break from the 12 hour ride. Of course she said yes, but I still worried about being a burden to them ( Kelli if you are reading this...please don't call me and scream at me ). Anyway, long story short...it was our best visit...not because of the great hospitality , but just because we got to spend time together, talk, laugh and just relax. It went so well that neither Kelli or I took out our camera...not once ( soo not us...lol). We went to dinner that evening at a great local Italian joint ( I soo need to explore around here and find something similar ). We even had great ice cream at a shop down from the restaurant that reminded me of the Confectionery shop at Disney on Main Street. Kelli gave me and the girls a very special gift that night that I will have to post about later ...partly because I don't want to cry, but also because I have promised her some pics...and at this moment I look like death warmed over ( still trying to recuperate from the weekend and a nosebleed and sprained back...but that's a whole nother story).
The next morning Kelli made us breakfast and sent us on our way. When I called her a few days later we were kicking ourselves for not taking any pictures ( that's a scrapper for you). It didn't help that Kelli told me she had been crying the whole day after we left. Well my sweet hubby drove us back to her house on our way home Sunday morning ( we drove the whole 12 hours back ). We tried to surprise Kelli but she was already outside when we pulled up. Anyway, that's how I ended up having pics anyway...with no make-up and my hair everywhere. Now we did not plan the matching t-shirts....but that's just how connected Kelli and I have become ( well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it).
