A new perspective on life

Lets just say, I had a reality check that I never want to see again over the weekend.  Our baby Lane had 3 febrile seizures on Saturday evening in Spirit Lake, IA at the Ramada Inn while we were sleeping.  It was the most traumatizing thing that has happened in my life and it has made me cherish every minute of everyday.  In looking back on the past couple of days and all the thinking I was able to do due to the lack of sleep, I am grateful for what I have and have prayed more in 2 days than I have in a long time!  Lets just say, I'm going pray daily from now on! 

I want everyone to know how happy I am with all the love and support around me.  It is so heart warming to know there is always someone there even when you feel totally alone.  I know I will get over this crazy experience, it will be slow, but I will.  I just need to focus on today and move forward and be grateful Lane is still smiling. 

This is an amazing video that is well worth watching! 

3 weeks left and freaking out!

Well...we officially have only 3 weeks left of fundraising and then we can focus on running!  Dani and I are so very thankful to everyone who has donated already to this awesome cause.  We are both almost to our goal but not quite yet....So here comes the donation pitch again...Its so simple, even $10 would add up to us!  And its a tax donation!  Be sure to check out our pages and donate if you can...
https://www.active.com/donate/MNLV12/KSidel
https://www.active.com/donate/MNLV12/DTerkildsen

We decided last minute when it was only 48 degrees out not to have our rummage sale so now we have been pushing our Monster Dash 5k as well as busy making crafts for the Hartford Craft Fair at the end of the month.  Let us know if you are interested in the Monster Dash, its Sunday Oct 21st at 2pm-Costumes encouraged!!!

I can definetely say the last couple of days have been a struggle emotionally for both Dani and myself.  Thank goodness we are in this together otherwise I don't think we would be where we are at.  I have had a few select words with God and had to remind myself of what I am grateful for and appreciate everything around me.  It seems like you are so wrapped up in your crazy fast paced world that you forget about the most important thing: FAMILY!  I am so blessed with an amazing supportive family and friends and wouldn't trade them for the world.  Lily has been saving all her pennies for me to run and I just love her dedication even if she has only a $1.  It's the fact that an 8 year old worries about her mother when she has other fun things she can do!  Always remember that happiness is where you least expect it!  Have to confess: My happiness this morning was eating a donut even though I know I shouldn't have.  It was sooooooo worth it! 

Until next time.....  "Happiness Often Sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open"- John Barrymore

Crazy Week!

Well it is only Tuesday and we already have a jammed pack week ahead of us with fundraising for Team Challenge.  Thank you to everyone who came out last night to Lillians for our Diva Night!  It is greatly appreciated...I actually found a hat that fits my "LARGE" head.  I will make sure I take a picture for everyone :)  Tonight, we got our 1st Annual Monster Dash 5k Family Run/Walk approved by the city.. Its scheduled on Sunday Oct 21st at 2pm!  Let us know if your interested.  Tshirts are due by Oct 10th.  Call or email me or Dani for more information.  This Saturday we are having a rummage sale in hopes of some extra money plus to get things out of the house and then on Sunday, we are hosting a fall picture mini session!  Crazy week ahead but we can get through it together.

It is crazy how hard this can be but how enjoyable it is at the same time.  I have been struggling to find the time to juggle everything.  If I was only an octopus with 8 arms, I could do it all!  I have been slightly worried about my Crohn's and having a flare up with all this craziness going on but I am doing ok....On a new medication and weaning off of steroids...Lets just keep our fingers crossed I stay healthy.  It has been so empowering for me to talk about my disease during this fundraising process and I'm not afraid to hide it anymore.. So even when I look ok from the outside, doesn't mean I'm always feeling ok on the inside :)  Ok enough of my ranting and raving....Got some rummage stuff to look for! 

I do however want to end on this amazing quote by Coach Erin!  Love it! 

"Training is like fighting with a gorilla.  You don't stop when you're tired.  You stop when the gorilla is tired."

Time to vent.........

This week has been slightly rough on me. I am feeling very overwhelmed with everything on my plate. Kids homework, kids sports, job 1 & 2, birthday parties, full weekends, trying to squeeze in a few miles and the stress to raise almost $4,000. On the plus side I am over half way to my goal. My coaches and mentors keep telling me I'm doing great. But am I? I hope!!!, I am very thankful for the husband that I have, he has sacrificed alot of time so I can work on my goal. He is fantastic!!! Guilt is also killing me too. I feel guilty for missing out on time with the kids. Last weekend they had a babysitter all weekend!!! Talk about a knife thru the heart! I'm praying that in the end they will be proud of what I am doing. The things that keep me going....I feel great for what I am doing. It is an awesome feeling to have when your doing something for someone. It feels so great to see so many people come out and help you! It floods you with so many emotions! I know this wont be my last one, I would love to do it for other causes too. But believe me it is mentally and physically draining!! In the end, its all gonna be worth it. I see the finish line!

Thanks for listening to me! I promise that will be my last breakdown....o.k. probably not. But I will try and keep them to a minimum!!!       D

#3 Golf for Team Challenge

Well what do you know....I had nothing to be nervous about at all!! We had 8 teams come out and support us! I was amazed, shocked, overwhelmed and very thankful. I had perma grin the whole 18 holes. We raised $480.00 yesterday because the winning teams decided to donate it back.  Thank you so much!! If you are wondering.....no, I was not on the winning team. I was on the FUNNEST team :) I only lost one ball all day and that's probably cause the water is so low in the ponds they were easy to retrieve.........d

                                                  Kristi's Team

                                             Thanks Travis for helping us organize this

                                                   My Team

                                            Some of the people that came out to support Team Challenge

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Our next fundraiser is Oct.1st at lilllians in Sioux Falls. Hope to see you all there!

2 weeks in....

Its been awhile since we wrote on our blog...Sorry!  3 kids and a husband, we are both crazy busy as I know many of you are!  Well we are 2 weeks in to our training and so far so good.  I can't say mine and Dani's schedules have aligned for us to run together but we will make it work :)  It's really hard to prioritize the time into your day, if only there was more than 24 hours, it would be so much more easier, right?!  We are up to 4 miles or 45 minutes of solid running which is awesome for me.  I just have to say that Dani is a little bit faster so I'm hoping that my stride picks up or she will be blowing by me in Vegas.  I will just have to run with my cell phone so I can find her at the end!  I do wonder how long its going to take me to run 13.1 miles....less than 2 hours I hope but I think that sounds kinda fast!  I want to thank all of you that have donated already, we are both on a great track in our fundraising goals!  Also thanks for the continued support as we do this and remember keep checking our blog :)