My name should be Holly ” missing in action” M—– < ( to keep it interesting for the stalkers ) Yes…I’m here, then I’m gone, then I’m here. Long story…short… Life Happened. ( at least short in Holly standards ). My baby has been very sick, so we came to the E.R. yesterday and she had emergency surgery for Appendicitis. In surgery they saw that it had ruptured so, my google diagnosis on WebMd… basically saved her life. ( She’s sleeping now, so I am the captain of this story! ) She’s doing much better, and resting as comfortably as possible. I’m staying the day by her bed side …to save the doctor a phone call if he has any questions or wants advice on anything further. ;) With Kerri’s diagnosis of good healing and health, I took notice that though we are spending the day in the hospital, she is going to be ok…making this the most perfect day. I decided as she rests I will celebrate and soak up the hospital Wi-Fi and catch up on the blogging world. About an HOUR or so ago, the nurse asks me if the Wi-Fi connection is ok, because many people have said that it cuts out a lot. I reply ” Nope…it has been GREAT!..NO problems at all!” < Exact quote. Since I have left many of you aching for more of me…I decided to give you a nice long, catch you up blog entry. Here I was ..tip, tapping away on the keys feeling good about myself that I was able to give back to all of you with the gift of ..me….when it was finally time to publish. I felt so good…like a weight had been lifted off of me. Finally I had done some catching up…time to hit the publish button. = CONNECTION LOST !!!! My Post GONE!!! ( yes, I know I’m an idiot for not saving!! ) Bla Bla Bla…..ughhhh…anyway…”Hello”.
Along with being blessed with this perfect day, I have realized that I’m blessed with wonderful friends. I came home the other day to a package waiting for me, from my friend Pam. Pam is a friend that is very close to stepping off the edge and committing to doing the 1/2 marathon in Philly with me. I think she only needs a couple more weeks of poking and prodding positive benefits chat and she will be ready to say “YES !” out loud. Pam’s friendship has really become a blessing to me…and her sending gifts doesn’t hurt either listening ear is greatly appreciated. Package = Gift = Christmas again for Holly 
Pam got these tech shirts for Kerri and I to help keep us motivated along our journey to a healthy life. They are so AWESOME !! Beyond the super kind thought…it is SO me! I’m a sucker for motivational things and powerful words ! Pam has a friend who owns the store 3:16 Athletic Wear where she got these, and it’s a super cool store. Check out their website at the above link and tell Julie that I sent you. She has absolutely no idea who I am…so it would be fun! LOL !
” Fight the good fight…Finish the Race…Keep the Faith”
Hi Holly,
Welcome back! I am sorry to hear that Kerri is not feeling the greatest right now. Thank goodness her surgery went well and she is on the mend:)
I love your new shirt! I am going to have to chant that to myself as I am running my next race:) When is the Philly Half Marathon? Take care Holly and Happy St. Patty’s Day:)
Welcome back! So glad to hear that Kerri will be fine…that must have been so terrifying. Feel all better soon Kerri!
That is such a cool t-shirt!!!
So good to hear that Dr. Holly has Kerri’s back!
sorry kerri had to go through that. i hope she’s doing ok.
love the shirt!!
Welcome back! You were missed! So glad Kerri is going to be okay! I diagnosed a friend of mine last year who called me saying “I either need to go to Urgent Care or the hospital. Will you take me?” When I got to his house and heard his symptoms I said “We’re taking the hospital route in the event your appendix has to come out.” It did. Thank heavens for all the information we run across on the internet!
Hi Holly – Happy to hear the baby is okay – how frightening that must have been. Love those tee shirts and may have to get one – although I could never run in any type of marathon since I hurt my back a year ago – I’m doing good to walk a block or two without getting crippled up, but that’s life. Hugs and blessings!
Hi Holly,
So glad that Kerri is ok. I wish Kerri wouldn’t have had to go thru that but I’m glad it’s behind her now. Hugs to Kerri!
Thank you for the kind words & I’m so glad you guys liked the shirts. It’s always fun to get something in the mail that isn’t a bill.
Holly, you’ve been a wonderful friend to me too!! It’s great that you are letting us all be a part of your journey and I can’t wait to see you make all your dreams come true.
Now about that 1/2 marathon……I’m SCARED. I’m scared to do it and I’m scared not to do it because I know I’ll regret it. I am very close to jumping off that edge (or should I say being pushed off it…lol) and committing. Reminds me of a cool saying: “Leap and the net will appear.”
I am so sorry to hear that Kerri is in the hospital. I wish her a speedy recovery. Glad she is a great doc by her side.
Love the T-shirts! I am a sucker for motivational sayings too.