A Boost
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 2:38PM 
I always add a quote of the day at the end of every one of my posts. Early on, I asked myself...why?...do I really need to add a quote every time?" Well, the answer is, I don't...I don't have to, but I want to and here's why...
When I started my blog back in January of this year, my kids were big into playing Mario Kart on the Wii. If you've never played before, it's simple...the Mario characters drive funky cars around funky racetracks, and, obviously, the objective is to cross the finish line first. As an added bonus, every so often along the track there are things that you can run into to give your racer an extra boost.
I don't know what made me think of it, but metaphorically, I think of my quote of the day as that extra boost. A little "Woo-hoo!" if you will.
Yesterday, over coffee, I met Julie at Snips and Snails, and I haven't been able to get her, and her beautiful family off my mind. She posted a picture of her youngest son in a Mario costume, and seeing that cute little munchkin, and learning about all he's been through this past year, reminds me that I have things to do.
I haven't really said too much about the purpose of my business before, because I wasn't ready yet. I'm still not ready, but meeting that little Mario yesterday may be just the boost I need. (I told you I believe in signs.)
My goal is to use children's artwork to raise money for children's charities. I'll tell you more about it another day...soon. Today, I just hope you'll take a visit over to Julie's blog by clicking the link below, and say a prayer for her baby boy, and her family. He will melt your heart.
Quote of the day - If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell. - Lance Armstrong
Reader Comments (2)
Julie and Andrew are incredible... they're always in my prayers.
Can't wait to hear more about your business! I'm intrigued.
Thanks Kelly. So sweet of you to mention us. Sounds like a very sweet charity idea. :) love the Lance Armstrong quote.