A Topsy-Turvy Month of March

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Topsy-turvy...that's the only word I can think of to describe the month of March. It's been disorderly, chaotic, and a bit out of joint. There have been ups and downs. Highs and lows.  It all started out well enough. My dad celebrated his 75th birthday. This was an especially big deal as he gave us all a scare last month when he came down with a staph infection, which entered his bloodstream. He was very sick and his doctor said if he would have waited 1 more day before going to the ER, the outcome might have been different.  Celebrating my dad's 75th birthday!  On his birthday, we just had a small party as he was not yet feeling 100 percent. A couple of weeks later, when Dawn was here with Faith and I stayed with my parents, I noticed he seemed like he had more energy and was feeling better. I am very thankful for that!  Another person in my family (my sister Tesa) also had a milestone birthday this month. She turned 50! We were all hoping it would work out to have ...
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Great GABR Moments

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First of all, I'd like to thank the 2012 Faith's Fantastic 12 GABR Team: Becky Eske, Beth Kaylor, Cassie Brazell, Gwen Barone, Julie Jensen, Katie Huizinga, Kent Kaylor, Krysta Wrath, Rob Bousfield, Sarah Hoffman, Tanya Steckler and Brooke Schaff.  

Thanks for riding and for fundraising!

Also, a huge Thank You to all of you who donated to Faith's Fantastic 12:
  • Mike and Deone Lawlar (Grandpa and Grandma)
  • Cousin Vicki Hammond
  • Fran Dwelle
  • The Bitz Family
  • Tom & Diane Hahn
  • Michelle Stahl
  • The Sago Family
  • Peg Walth
  • Sandy Bauer
  • My dear college friends Janee Anez, Resa Hartl, Kristi Holzer and family
  • Faith's cousins, Sydnee and Kenzie Lawlar
  • Faith's auntie of sorts, Nicole Samuelson and family
  • Coworker Blaine Kincaid
  • Barrett Pharmacy & Variety of Watford City
  • Centennial Elementary School's staff and students
  • The mystery man from Marathon Oil
Also, thanks to my brother Todd of Todd's Consulting, Inc. - Onsite Oil Well Supervision and Directional Drilling, who sponsors our T-shirts every year!

One of my favorite parts about GABR is seeing many of those we have met along the way in our journey with Faith. I can see why many of the kids with CP and other disabilities compare this day to Christmas because it is like one big get-together with all of their favorite people! 

It is such a wonderful day and as always, we made many wonderful memories and had some great GABR moments including the announcement at the end of the race that they had already beat last year's total amount raised of $300,000!

Captain Cari, Faith and Coworkers from Coventry

Faith and friends from school, Ashley and Paige

The crowd got bigger and bigger throughout the day

Faith and Paige cheer on their kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Steckler

Cousin Beth her husband and Benjamin who loved the bike!

Hey Katie, isn't there a rule about riding and texting?

GABR Stars, Nathan Zent and Tyler Schwab getting interviewed on live TV

Faith's friend Brooklyn stops by to say hi

Rob pedaled the most miles on our team 7.44 which put him in the top 10%!

Faith and Dr. Kevin Murphy, her physiotherapist and GABR founder

Brittnee couldn't ride but drove all the way to Bismarck to show her support!

Krysta gets fanned to cool off after her ride

Thanks for a great day! Peace out!

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A Topsy-Turvy Month of March

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