HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

Happy Mothers Day to my mom, Sandra Brown, William’s mom, Betty Cody, and my sister, Kim Nickerson. All three of these women are epitome’s of outstanding mothers who have set a wonderful example for me to follow.

First to my mom- I would like to thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made and support you have given in order for me to grow and develop physically, intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. You should be overwhelmingly proud that you have raised two beautiful daughters who look up to you as courageous, loving, gracious, intelligent, talented and kind. No words or gifts could ever repay you for the love you have shown, but know that our hearts are full with gratitude for being such a wonderful example for Kim and I to live by. Did I tell you I love you today? I love you Mom! And I love you Grandma (Eva Curtain) for raising such a wonderful daughter

Mrs. Cody- The first time I met you, I immediately felt comfortable and at home. You have an aura about you that is so sincere and genuine that I greatly admire. Your strength as a mother and wife is immediately evident and something I hope to emulate. Thank you for raising and nurturing such a wonderful son. Your relationship with him has clearly had a profound impact on his life and has in turn impacted me. I appreciate that you have passed on such wonderful characteristics to him that prove to me just how strong a support system he has been provided with. Your smile, laugh and joyous nature can make anyone immediately feel better. Thank you for being so supportive to me and making me feel like a part of the Cody family. You are truly the epitome of a strong woman. I love you!

Kim- It is still hard for me to believe you are a mother. If I think back on when I was 9 and you were 18 and your unwillingness to get out of bed on an early Saturday morning to watch the Smurfs, I don’t think I would have though that was “mother-like”. But watching your interactions with Drew and watching you raise a very hyper toddler shows me just how much you fit into the role. You are doing an amazing job! You have always been like a second mother to me… there when I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with, or a word of advice. I truly cherish our relationship and continue to learn from you. I love you!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers! We are truly thankful for you! 🙂

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Happy Birthday Kim N.

Sisters, originally uploaded by Kyllan.

Happy Birthday to Kyllan’s sister Kim. I can still hear Kim screaming through the phone as Kyllan told her we were engaged. The first time I met Kim was after I evacuated New Orleans, because of hurricane Katrina, and had already spent a night at her house while she was out of town. I guess that really goes to show just how supportive she has been of me and Kyllan’s relationship. Before we had ever even met she was making me feel like part of the family. I look forward to spending many holidays with you and watching your son grow. Happy Birthday!

If you are scratching your head, you can stop now. Yes, Kyllan and her sister’s birthdays are back-to-back.

(Kyllan is still out of town, so I am making this post.)

Happy Birthday Kyllan

Happy Birthday, originally uploaded by William Cody Jr.

It’s Your Birthday! Happy 26th to my favorite Texan. Did you guys know that Kyllan is a box shaker? It’s true! She can’t unwrap a gift without shaking it and trying to guess what it is first.

St. Boniface Haiti Foundation

My father received the “Haiti Hope Award” for providing health care to the people of Fund-des-Blancs, Haiti. The actual award is a statue of a slave blowing a lambi, the Haitian Creole word for conch shell, which was blown as a horn and used during the slave rebellion against the French colonialists in 1791 to alert the slaves to impending danger and the need to assemble. The symbol of the lambi represents the Haitian people’s hope, strength, resistance, and struggle for self-determination. Kyllan and I went to Jacksonville last weekend for the reception. For more pictures of the reception check my flickr photostream. Check my Dad’s photostream for pictures he took in Haiti. (Warning: A few of his medical pictures are graphic.)

At the Reception

The trip also gave Kyllan time to discuss the wedding with my mother.