Deanna Linz~TV Host and Pageant Coach

The weather report had us getting MORE SNOW today. I am so glad that after 10 feet of snow we got a break and they were wrong. I think the panic has set in locally as we are all afraid of what havoc Mother nature will once again bring upon us. I don't even think the ever so infamous groundhog could have predicted all of the weather we have recieved and certainly could have prepared the DC region in how to handle it all. Thus why many side streets are still not plowed.

Today I was reminded of this as I headed to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for an upper GI for Carter. I am always amazed on how Carter handles everything. He was so good. No tears, just smiles....

This of course was all fine and good until we headed to NNMC for his monthly synagist shots. This unfortunately did include tears but they were short lived and the smiles prevailed.

So I am sitting here tonight with the treadmill in front of me and my son by my side...functioning. That is probably the best way to describe it. I am so worried but if I allow myself to go there,,,seriously what good is that? My in laws are coming in Saturday so they will be here for Carters surgery. For this reason alone, I am ok with being at the hospital 24/7:))) Ok, kidding...kind of. I just don't think my Mother in law cares for me too much. Well, I know she doesn't but she is a great Mom to Andy and Grandmother to Carter and Carters only one. I feel very lucky for that. My Father in law is a jewel. Reminds me of Andy but shorter.

I recieved a flyer in teh mail today for Childrens Hospital to join theor marathon team. Many of Carters doctors also work at Childrens and also John Hopkins. I think I am going to do it. Carter inspires me and I mean that with all sincerity. I remember when Andy was deployed and I was alone in Germany. My puppy Halo made me get up and out everyday. The option was cleaning it up on the inside. I cried and she licked my tears. I needed a spoon...she was/is there. Carter gives me hope, faith and so many smiles. He makes me get out of myself and fight for what matters. For him, for us...

If you are able to give to the March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Childrens Hospital, Avons Walk for the cure or whatever is your passion, I hope you do. Give/donate in the name of someone in you life that inspires you. Sometimes its the smallest inspirations that make the biggest impact.