Kate's Best Shot
Wonders never cease,
Love is worth the risk,
and hospital food isn't that bad.
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Yesterday my brother Mark brought his two year old daughter Kate to visit our Dad. She stood by his bedside and whistled. Our Dad started to laugh, and the more he laughed the more she whistled. It was the perfect dose of love after a long week.
Ahhh GOOD !
Sending lots of Whistle Good Wishes then !
xoxoxox.
Posted by: Art Tea Life | 13 February 2008 at 12:23 AM
PRICELESS!!~!
Posted by: Ulla | 12 February 2008 at 05:48 PM
Happy_go-lucky behavior , freshness , youth ...all we need
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 12 February 2008 at 09:43 AM
OMGosh! What a doll face!! Just what the doctor ordered!
Posted by: Christine | 12 February 2008 at 09:21 AM
:) Sweet!
((you))
:)
Posted by: amber | 12 February 2008 at 06:18 AM
Fresh new life can be so comforting to elderly people. Usually the dose of medicine that no doctor can give. I'm so happy your dad is doing better.
I enjoyed looking through your family pictures and love the photo of Chelsea and your dad. It must be so hard to live so far away from your family, even though I know you love your life in France with FH.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | 12 February 2008 at 05:24 AM
Blessings, peace, and much, much more whistling for you, your father and family. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Theo | 12 February 2008 at 05:03 AM
That is such a precious story!! I can hear her now...and my heart is chuckling right along with your dad (and I am sure with you too). To re-phrase time time worn saying: From the lips of babes, eh??
Children bring such a healing presence. God hold you all close to His heart!
Posted by: Carol in Mass. | 12 February 2008 at 04:39 AM
I'm behind on my blog reading...so sorry to hear about your dad! Prayers for his healing, hugs to you.
Posted by: Alexandra | 12 February 2008 at 04:16 AM
children are so precious and the joy they bring...what a sweet day.
blessings
Posted by: Tammy | 12 February 2008 at 03:48 AM
Children and laughter are indeed the best kind of medicine! I'm so glad that your father is able to laugh and see the smiling eyes of a child...there is nothing grander than that! Keeping you close to my heart!
Posted by: Alice | 12 February 2008 at 03:01 AM
Corey... even in the midst of all of this trial, I feel like you give us your heart in the most moving, grace-filled ways. Thank you and many blessings to you and yours.
Posted by: April | 12 February 2008 at 02:40 AM
laughter is the bestest medicine...praying along with you and your father...hopefilled...hugs and healing thoughts, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 12 February 2008 at 02:28 AM
Children always seem to know how to cheer you up.
Lovely story. I am so happy that your Father is healing albeit slowly.
I was so touched by the post A Place in the Heart...I read it to my Husband and we both had tears in our eyes.You and your Father are both amazing people.
Stay strong.
Posted by: Mo'a | 12 February 2008 at 01:35 AM
Joyful moments and blessings abound!
Posted by: Anna | 12 February 2008 at 01:13 AM
How wonderful!
Posted by: tut-tut | 12 February 2008 at 12:38 AM
Corey, I keep checking back and I'm so glad to read you have been smiling.
Posted by: Maddy | 12 February 2008 at 12:20 AM
She´s so sweet! No wonder she can immediately offer a smile to your Dad's face!!!
A big smile for you all too, dear Corey*
Love*
Posted by: Suzanne | 12 February 2008 at 12:18 AM
Laughter IS the best medicine - God Bless little Kate and your dad~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 12 February 2008 at 12:15 AM
Hi Corey! What a sweet story. so nice your dad found such joy in it.Continuing prayers.
Posted by: marge | 11 February 2008 at 11:43 PM
I can't stop smiling - what a glorious story. I am so pleased your Dad is on the mend. Give him a great big English kiss from me.
Much Love
Di
xo
Posted by: Di Overton | 11 February 2008 at 10:13 PM
cool. i'm glad.
Posted by: heather | 11 February 2008 at 10:03 PM
A breath of fresh air, non? I can hear relief in your words. Love and prayers continue to envelop you, your dad and all your family.
Posted by: Laura | 11 February 2008 at 09:52 PM
I guess you could say "Out off the lips of babes?" Glad to hear your Dad was happy & amused! =)
Posted by: Beachy | 11 February 2008 at 09:47 PM
Laughter doth make like good medicine, I'm glad your father had a healthy dose. Still praying!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | 11 February 2008 at 08:54 PM
Children have a way of lightening the heavy heart.
Posted by: Paula | 11 February 2008 at 07:52 PM
Very sweet Corey!!!
I'm smiling!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | 11 February 2008 at 07:38 PM
I am glad that your dad is hanging in there!! I love that Kate could make him smile - children are infectious in that way - perhaps they should be the only type of infections allowed in hospitals!!
Posted by: Di | 11 February 2008 at 07:00 PM
I love the thought of this tiny little one whistling the elder one into fits of laughter. How could healing not flow in that moment? Precious.
Posted by: Candy | 11 February 2008 at 06:17 PM
:)
:)
:)
Posted by: catalina | 11 February 2008 at 06:02 PM
Checking in...seeing the love and support. Your dad is in good hands.
Posted by: stephanie | 11 February 2008 at 05:34 PM
Oh too precious!! Children are such a joy....I'm so happy to hear about your dad doing so much better :) What a nice answer to prayers!
Posted by: Bethany | 11 February 2008 at 05:30 PM
Perfect medicine, I would say! Love to you...
Posted by: Lea | 11 February 2008 at 05:23 PM
(what beautiful cutwork Corey, I've never seen any with a person before!)
Whistling a merry tune this morning. You've got me grinning from ear to ear with your post. I'm tickled to hear that little Kate gave your dad such a chuckle and in turn brought a lightness to all of you.
Keep up the good work Kate! (is Kate the little princess who did not like her gown?)
Continued prayers, hugs and healing thoughts.
Posted by: Sally | 11 February 2008 at 05:02 PM
Oh, the power of children to lighten the moment! I'm glad your father was able to laugh; laughter helps us heal.
Posted by: Star | 11 February 2008 at 04:47 PM
How wonderful. I am smiling just reading this. Laughter really is the best medicine..!
xx
Posted by: Sheila | 11 February 2008 at 04:40 PM
Awwww... :)
Posted by: susanna | 11 February 2008 at 04:24 PM
a perfect dose of medicine!
Posted by: qualcosa di bello | 11 February 2008 at 03:33 PM
Whistling.....Happy!
Laughter, the best medicine!
<3
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 11 February 2008 at 03:08 PM
-clapping hands- I love the mind picture, of Kate and your Father.
I can see tension, raising to the ceiling and then, floating out the window.
The perfect dose of everything, for everybody, after a long week. -happy smiles-
Hugs,
Mari-Nanci
Posted by: Mari-Nanci | 11 February 2008 at 03:04 PM
...Out of the mouth of babes - comes healing and laughter.
Will continue to uphold you all in prayer
TIGHT hugs and love
laura
Posted by: laura | 11 February 2008 at 03:04 PM
Gotta love the two year old performer! I bet she is a ham.
Posted by: tommie | 11 February 2008 at 02:52 PM
Your post made me smile. So glad to hear this news.
Posted by: Mental P Mama | 11 February 2008 at 02:50 PM
Laughter...the BEST medicine of all times!
Posted by: Dee | 11 February 2008 at 02:36 PM
darling darling little Kate...laughter! just what we all need now:)still here and thinking thinking praying praying.... xo
Posted by: apt a {berriehead} | 11 February 2008 at 01:49 PM
How wonderful! xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 11 February 2008 at 01:40 PM
Love and laughter is indeed the best medicine!
Posted by: Caffienated Cowgirl | 11 February 2008 at 01:15 PM
What a beautiful child and an equally beautiful moment!
Posted by: Sher | 11 February 2008 at 01:09 PM
I wish my dad and I were closer. He is complicated to the max. The closeness you share with your father is great. You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: rachelle | 11 February 2008 at 12:59 PM
what a wonderful way to recover!
Posted by: pauline | 11 February 2008 at 12:55 PM