Things Will Be OK
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 09:43PM My appearance yesterday on “Good Things Utah” went well. Television appearances are always a little stressful (although I’m much more comfortable with them now than I was years ago!), but I enjoy them and I love talking about Stampin’ Up! and sharing creative ideas with people.
Everyone loved the Spooky Spider jar, and they made me promise to come back and show how to do the adorable advent calendar that Jill demonstrated at convention.
After the appearance I grabbed a quick lunch with Sage and Shalae; we met at Gardner Village, one of our favorite places to shop. It’s an historic old flour mill that’s been remade into a wonderful restaurant surrounded by restored cabins and buildings that house boutique stores. Love it! We could spend hours there strolling though all the shops. Unfortunately we didn’t have that kind of time yesterday, because I had meetings back at Stampin’ Up!, but lunch with the girls (and Jason and Kona, who had invited themselves at the last minute) was great.
On my way back to work, I got a call from my brother, who had spent the last nine days on the Bonneville Salt Flats here in Utah helping my crazy father try to break a speed record. Well, he broke the record—but in the process, his car caught fire and Kurtis called to tell me they were flying my dad by helicopter to the local burn unit at the University of Utah Hospital.
Needless to say, my plans changed abruptly; I headed for the hospital, where I spent the rest of the day and much of the night with my dad. As I drove to the hospital I knew in my heart Dad would be ok—and if he wasn’t, well, I still knew things would be ok.
Thankfully, I’m happy to report Dad will be fine. He has 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his hands and face, but it appears he’ll be able to recover quickly and completely. The hours I spent with him in the hospital, rubbing his feet, whispering quietly that I loved him, and gently placing a cool, damp cloth on his forehead reminded me that we are all here for one reason, and one reason only—to love and care for others.
I left the hospital this morning to head to our first regional of the year—Kansas City—and I would never have left if I was worried at all. I wish I could be there with him, but he’s surrounded by other loved ones, and that’s the first place I’ll head when my plane lands in Utah on Sunday morning. And in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy every moment with my friends in Kansas!
Reader Comments (59)
You are a constant reminder that family is first, and that we are all here to love and care for each other.
Thanks Shelli, hope you have fun in Kansas!
Jacki McHale
My husband was burned on his arm and waist 2nd and 3rd degree when his oxygen/ acetelyn tanks exploded. So scary and painful.
Ive been following this blog http://blog.cjanerun.com/
about Stephanie 'NieNie' and her husband Christian who were in a plane crash and burned badly.
Your Dad will be in my prayers for fast and total healing!
This is the best line in your post-"..reminded me that we are all here for one reason, and one reason only—to love and care for others.".
Thankyou.
Your lunch sounds like it was lovely. Enjoy the trip to Kansas.
Deanne
xx
So sorry to hear about your dad, but glad he is going to be fine. I am here in St. Louis wishing I was going to be in KC this weekend, but it didn't work out this year.
We visited Gardner Village after convention in Aug. We loved it and as soon as we walked into the White Store, we all said together, "I bet Shelli shops here!" Sure enough, when we checked out, the clerk asked us where we were from and when we answered, she told us you shop in there all the time. Our visit to Gardner Village was a lovely end to our trip.
Have fun in KC . I know they will all be glad to have you there.
Roberta
When I told my husband about your post, he wanted to know the details from the Salt Flats. On our first trip to convention in 1999, his part of the trip was heading out to see the Salt Flats. We saw pictures and broadcasts from there before but it seemed so desolate when we were there.
I'm so glad your dad is feeling better.
I wanted to go to Kansas City but I had already committed to a table with stamping at Family Learning Day at our downtown library. Have fun!
Karen
Last Sunday the 21st, my husband and I had to drive to Salt lake City from Elko, Nevada. On the way we saw all of the trucks and stuff going on at the Salt Flats and wondered what was up. I had surgery Monday, spent the night and went home Tuesday and saw that they were still there. I'm so glad to hear that your father is going to recover and be fine. I'm sure that was scary for you. Ps...I LOVE Gardner Village, especially Pine Needles!
Hugs
Julie
Love your blog by the way. Have a safe and fun trip to KC for Regionals. I bet the demos there are so excited that you will be there in person. Take care.
Kathy (from CT)
I am so glad that your father will be okay. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You are everywhere. The attitude that I try to keep in my head when things get rough, is God will not give you more than you can handle.
Have a great trip.