Saving Amy by Brantley Gilbert with lyrics on screen

Thanks Lauren for sharing this song.

I LOVE it --- And you....

Fix You...

Life is so funny sometimes. I am so completely full of mixed emotions these days. Saturday I almost stayed home by myself instead of going to a party hosted by a beautiful young couple who are about to be parents for the first time. I almost stayed home simply because of how bad it hurts seeing them have the life I have dreamt of for YEARS. How silly right!?! I could not be more thrilled for this little couple. They are so ready and so deserving.

Although seeing them and many of their friends living the life I want stings a bit, I am glad I went. And instead of crying private tears as I walk into my lonely home that evening I felt hopeful. I felt encouraged that one day I could be living that life I want so badly as well. And I am thankful to have great examples such as this couple to guide me in my journey. So congratulations T & D. I cannot wait to meet baby BOY (my guess) H!

In a nutshell – this healing process isn’t quick or easy but it does feel good.

With love,

The encouraged -Amy-

Driving it home...

Hey guys! Happy Hump day!!!

I’m straying away from my typical post today and “driving home” a message near and dear to my heart.

Friday is the final day to get registered for The David Dearinger Memorial, Swinging for Sarcoma Charity Golf Outing. Note: Late registrations will be accepted however your gift bag may not include the same items as the participants who registered by July 1st.

2009 was the first year this event was held. This was David’s “baby”. He loved golf, he loved Boone Links and above all he loved helping people. He hated sarcoma and the life it stole from him. But what he hated even more is the life it stole from others. And this is true. I haven’t kept David’s selflessness a secret on this blog so I’m sure that comes as no shock to you. That year we had 144 golfers and 22 more join us for dinner. We used almost every golf cart the course owned and literally drank them out of beer. We were a large united front all there for David ensuring that he mark his giant footprint into the path leading to a cure for sarcoma.

Last year was a lot different. I was sad and uninspired. Although I am grateful we held the event in 2010, I did little to see it be the success David dreamed for. Last year we had just 44 participants. And to those 44 --- THANK YOU! Almost every one of you is returning for 2011 and that is WONDERFUL!!! I promise to those returning that you will be pleased with the improvements.

With that said, my inspiration is back. Let’s do this friends!!! I guess I am begging for your support. For Dave – begging is certainly not beneath me. To this day there isn’t anything I won’t do for him.

This year we already have several more golfers than in 2010. (A BIG thank you to those who have already registered!) Not to mention – this year is truly the best year yet thanks to the AMAZING Josh Davis and Steve Cooper. The golf entry fee is same as last year. $90.00 includes a $25.00 donation to The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, beverages (including draft beer), gift bag, door prizes, Sarcoma Knows No Borders bracelet, a chance at $10,000 hole-in- one prize, and a whole lot more! Talk about getting a big bang for your buck!

Just in case you need a little reassurance…

* 18 hole of golf + a cart at Boone Links is $40.00
* Estimated lunch, dinner and drinks (including draft beer) is $25.00
* Your charitable (tax deductible) donation to The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative = $25.00

That is a full days worth of fun – food – beverages and a good deed folks all for $90.00!

If golf isn’t your thing but you would like to join in the after scramble festivities you are welcome to do so. Dinner and beverage only registrations are available for just $25.00.

Golfers have an opportunity to win $10,000 at the hole-in-one competition and everyone can purchase a raffle ticket (1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10) to win a 42” Class 1080P LCD HD TV worth $699.00 and much much more! I don’t want to spoil all the surprises. =D

With that said, please get registered today!

Registrations can be completed online at (this link) or you may click (this link) to print off, complete and mail in your registration.

Thank YOU for your consideration and helping me live out David’s dream of a sarcoma free world in his memory.

With hope,

Amy