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Happy Birthday Leslie !!!!!

Was born today!!! Isn't she the cutest little Chuckball you have ever seen! She weighs in at 8 lbs 10 oz. The real drama is that Emily (Mommy) was in labor for 4 DAYS! Bless her heart but taking one look at this precious baby I am sure Mommy would tell you it was all worth it!. Welcome to the world Leslie.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE!

Oh I have announcement! My best friend Erica Huston Williams is expecting her first Child in October. Help me pick out some names- girl names. My favorite picks so far are Layla, Annalise and Abigal!

Jam Pack Weekend!!!!

This weekend was wonderful especially Sunday. Friday Ron and I went to the Movies and saw "I Love you Man" It was hilarious. Saturday night I was supposed to go out with Ron but he called and asked if we could go out on Sunday instead. It was his weekend to work so I knew he was tired. Plus I really needed to relax and get up for church. So Saturday night I ended up going over to Lauren Baird's house and watched the movie "Role Models"- After that movie Lauren and I decided that we are going to the Renaissance Fare this year- It looks so much fun haha. We are such dorks. Anyway Sunday I got up early and met Erica and Lauren Baird at Church. It was a great sermon. After Church Lauren and I went and ate at Northshore yummy!! After that we decided it was such a pretty day that we had to do something so we ended up at the Aquriam haha. We had a blast. The penguins of course were my favorite and petting the stringer rays. After that I had to pick my mom up at the airport and take her home. Ron called on the way and said he wanted to take the Dogs to the park after he got off of work- YEA that sounded like so much fun. So Ron, Me, Alison and Jason plus 3 Big dogs all headed to the park. The dogs were in heaven and then we were heaven when we sled down the hill. Ron was like a little kid at the candy shop. He loved going down the hill. We ended the night at Las Mas for some much need food and some beers. Overall I just love having days like that. I felt like I made the most of my Sunday. I can't wait until next weekend :o)

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Wordless Wednesday

Top of the Morning to Everyone,

I talked to my mom today and she was telling Linda that it was St. Patty's Day. She also told Linda if she remember writing a story about being an Leprechaun in Middle School and Linda started laughing (Mom said it really was a great story haha). The even better news was the fact that she wanted to let everyone know that she did not vote for G.W. Bush that she in fact voted for Obmama. She also told my mom that she had the worst headache. I think all this sounds so promising and what a huge difference from a couple of days ago. Her blood pressure was low today but they have controlled it now and they are keeping an eye on it. Other than that Linda is doing so good and is so strong and I know that she wouldn't have made it this far if it weren't for everyone praying. Thanks so much we really appreciate it. Apparently four or five different Churches are praying for Linda as well as Covenant College. It is truly amazing!!! Happy St. Patrick's Day from our Family!!!!! Much Love, Katherine McClister

P.S. if anyone wants to join Ron and I we are going to Taco Mac at 8:00 to enjoy pints of genius for a dollar and then we are off to pub crawl all downtown. So far we have 16 people coming. Its going to be so much fun and anyone is invited. More the Merrier.

My Aunt- PLEASE PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys,
My Aunt was working out and started having a bad headache on Saturday. She is is battling Leukemia and breast cancer right now so Her husband Rob thought it might be a good idea just go see the doctor to make sure everything was ok. By the time she got to the hospital she was already in a coma. She suffered a Ruptured Brain Aneurysm. This has nothing to do with the cancer. I am telling you this because my mother wants me to start a Pray circle. Right now the only thing that will help my Aunt is if everyone might say alittle pray for her. I would really appreciate it. At this point it is a 50/50 chance but progress was shown last night as my Aunt gave a thumbs up sign and squeezed my mother hand twice. Please just take a moment and pray- its our only hope!

I talked to my mom this morning and last night when my Mom got to the hospital- She went over to Linda and said- Hey Linda its me Kathy will you please squeeze my hand if you can hear me- and Linda squeezed twice. Which is very promising. She also gave the doctor two thumbs up but when asked to show two fingers she only showed one. She is still in and out of consciousness or the coma. Rob finally is doing better but still knows that we are not out of the clear by a long shot. The concern now is that they can't find where the aneurysm ruptured. This is so important because Linda could have another Aneurysm and if she does she will not survive it. My mom said that pretty much they had to shave her head and that she has a huge tube coming out of the top of her head to drain the blood. Right now we need to pray that they find where the aneurysm ruptured and that no brain damage took place or that it isn't to severe. I did do some research I have NOT told my mom these statistics however I think she might already know- The statistics break down like this: 1/3 of people with ruptured aneurysms die before they get to hospital. Of the rest that make it to hospital another 1/3 die after arriving. And of the rest of this number 40% suffer severe brain damage. All we can do is pray- the fact that Linda is responding to family is FANTASTIC. We all know Linda is a very strong person who likes to be in control so I have no doubt that she is fighting and fighting. I think at this point all of Chattanooga is praying for Linda. I know Signal Mtn Presbyterian Church has a pray circle going and I started a pray circle at First Centenary United Methodist. Linda's son David has a huge pray circle going around DC and Rebecca has stepped up to the plate and really has not left her Mother's side. Becca also has been keeping a journal of all the updates. Pray is a very powerful and I know by putting my whole trust in God that everything will turn out the way that it should. I will continue to keep you updated. Lets just pray a Miracle Happens!!!

Much Love,
Katherine McClister

Can you tell I am a proud Aunt!!!

The Shadrick Family

I love being Aunt Kat!!!!!!

Today when I got to work Lauren sent me this picture and a message saying "Good Morning, Aunts! Come visit if you want I need kisses!" I love getting a text like this one!!!!! What a great way to start the morning. I can't wait to see him at lunch time. He is so precious. I hope today I will be able to pick him up. I have been sick and didn't want to get close but I feel like today I will be able to pick him up. I love you Clark and you are going to be so spoiled- Love Aunt Kat

Christopher Clark Shadrick

Clark was born this morning around 12:15! He weighs 7 Lbs 1 Oz. He is the most precious baby I have ever seen!!! We Love you Clark. Here are some pictures. I will post more later.

Look how cute he is!!!!

Things have a strange way of working out for the Best!!!!

Hey I have so much to tell you- I don't even know where to begin- Ok first off I moved into my new house. It is so awesome I love love love it!!!!!! It is 1800 sq feet with great architectural detail with an updated kitchen and bathroom. Great colors throughout the house. I thought my last house was cute but this one is fantastic. Oh it also has a great backyard with a nice Shed that is perfect for the dogs. Also I couldn't have asked for a better roommate. She Rocks! And it has been a constant party since we have moved in HAHA. Oh and I am now officially off the market- Ron is so awesome and he asked me to be his girlfriend the other week. I am so happy I could just burst. Oh and to top it off Guess what My best friend Lauren is having her baby today!!! I am going to be an Aunt Kat!! I am so excited. She is only 2 centimeters and they just induced her so we are just patiently waiting for Baby Clark to be born. I couldn't ask for anything more- well maybe that I made more money haha. Things have a strange way of working out for the best. Anyway I just wanted to fill you in on what has been going on!! More to come later. I am so HAPPY!!!!!!!!

See Ya wouldn't want to be Ya,
Kat

P.S. I forgot to tell you I am going to see Jimmy Buffett next month. So excited.

It's just a cardboard sledding type of weekend!!!

Abbey told me that this post was in symbols or something so I hope you can read it now- Let me know if you can't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had one of the best weekends!!!!!!!!! Friday Lauren Baird, Shelley and I went to dinner and then we saw He's just not that into you. It was a great movie. Anyway we laid low Saturday as well. I was supposed to go out with Ron (tell you about him in minute) but I ended up falling asleep at Laurens. Anyway it brings me to Sunday. What an awesome day. It was beautiful outside. You will never guess what we did- It was so much fun. Shelley, Lauren and I went to Church (that's right I have started back at Church and about to go on a mission trip in September again.) and then Foodworks for lunch. While we were there we saw all these people at the park across the street with cardboard boxes sliding down the hills. So Lauren B. and Lauren S. and I got cardboard and went sledding. It was so much fun This little girl that knew my mom she went to Nolan where Kathy's teaches. Anyway this girl round up a bunch of the kids and we all went down on this Huge cardboard that I found. They LOVED it!!!! I could have played with them all day. They were so cute- Awe it made me want one so bad- oh well. BUT WAIT there is more. I ended up getting Buck and taking him to the dog park- then I met up with Sally and Lauren S. with Buck and went to Taco Mamacita. Buck was a huge hit.- It reminded me when Harry and I used to take Wilson places. I showed everyone how Buck could Speak- they thought that was so cool. I was a proud mother :o) Well when I thought things couldn't get any better- they did. Ron called me and said that he would LOVED to take me out on Tuesday. So I have a date Tuesday and I am so excited. He such a cute, nice guy wait HOT guy!!! I went to high school with him and we sort of dated I think about 5 years ago. Anyway I am so very happy. Oh and I move into my new place February 28th. I can't wait. Well just thought I would fill you in on my weekend. It was an awesome Weekend. I hope you had an awesome weekend like I did!

Jenny

"People never know how special someone is until they leave, but maybe sometimes its important to leave, so they are given that chance to see how special that someone really is!"


Jenny,
This is my wish for you when you move away:

Smiles when sadness intrudes,

Patience to accept the truth,

LOVE to Complete your life

Comfort on difficult days,

HUGS when spirits sag,

Beauty for your eyes to see,

Laughter to kiss your lips,

Friendships to brighten your being,

Confidence for when you doubt,

Rainbows to follow the clouds,

Courage to know yourself,

Faith so that you can believe,

Sunsets to warm your heart,

It's just a cardboard sledding type of weekend!!!

I had one of the best weekends!!!!!!!!! Friday Lauren Baird, Shelley and I went to dinner and then we saw He's just not that into you. It was a great movie. Anyway we laid low Saturday as well. I was supposed to go out with Ron (tell you about him in minute) but I ended up falling asleep at Laurens. Anyway it brings me to Sunday. What an awesome day. It was beautiful outside. You will never guess what we did- It was so much fun. Shelley, Lauren and I went to Church (that's right I have started back at Church and about to go on a mission trip in September again.) and then Foodworks for lunch. While we were there we saw all these people at the park across the street with cardboard boxes sliding down the hills. So Lauren B. and Lauren S. and I got cardboard and went sledding. It was so much fun This little girl that knew my mom she went to Nolan where Kathy's teaches. Anyway this girl round up a bunch of the kids and we all went down on this Huge cardboard that I found. They LOVED it!!!! I could have played with them all day. They were so cute- Awe it made me want one so bad- oh well. BUT WAIT there is more. I ended up getting Buck and taking him to the dog park- then I met up with Sally and Lauren S. with Buck and went to Taco Mamacita. Buck was a huge hit.- It reminded me when Harry and I used to take Wilson places. I showed everyone how Buck could Speak- they thought that was so cool. I was a proud mother :o) Well when I thought things couldn't get any better- they did. Ron called me and said that he would LOVED to take me out on Tuesday. So I have a date Tuesday and I am so excited. He such a cute, nice guy wait HOT guy!!! I went to high school with him and we sort of dated I think about 5 years ago. Anyway I am so very happy. Oh and I move into my new place February 28th. I can't wait. Well just thought I would fill you in on my weekend. It was an awesome Weekend. I hope you had an awesome weekend like I did!

Read all about it!!!

Ok wow two posts in one day- I had to tell you this story. So first of all as you can tell I LOVE my dog Buck and he never fails to impress me!!!! So the other day I let him out to go "peepee" And usually when he has done his business he runs to the back door and barks to be let back in. Well this particular morning he didn't bark he sort of scraped the door. I got alittle closer and thought to myself Oh no what is that in his mouth- Getting up the courage to open the door I was pleasantly surprised at what I saw- because in my mind I thought it was some animal or something. However instead of a dead animal it was the Newspaper. Can you believe that. He had his head held high as he marched inside the house. He was like Mama look what I got for you. I prised him dearly and I am sure the next time he gets the paper for me it will be in shreds all over the front yard. But atleast I can say that my 6 month old puppy once got me the newspaper at the end of the drive way and brought it to me.