Relay Team

Katie, Angie, and I are starting a Relay For Life Team in honor of Cindy. Here are the details in brief:

Who: Our team is called the Kelly Clan and we welcome anyone who wants to join us
What: American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Central St. Charles
When: Friday, 7-15-11, 6pm to 6am (you don't have to stay the whole time... but I am:)
Where: Lutheran HS in St. Peters (next to the Rec Plex)
Why: To honor Cindy's life and donate funds to the American Cancer Society to put a stop to cancer
How: Visit the link below and sign up online. There is a $10 commitment fee and then you can donate/raise as much as you want. We will have an Irish themed campsite with all kinds of fun stuff going on! I would like to have the team set by the beginning of May. Once I have a list of names, we will be putting together more information for the event. If you can't join us and want to donate, let us know that too.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?team_id=914648&pg=team&fr_id=32204

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at mlkelly80@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Missy

Final Entry

This is the final entry for this blog. It has been a hectic and sad couple of weeks. The visitation yesterday for Cindy was really moving. There were so many people that came out to pay their respects, I know that the whole family was really honored. Cindy was loved by so many people.

The funeral was today, and it was beautiful. Looking out into the pews, right before the the service, was really amazing. Again, there were so many faces! It was a true testament to what kind of person Cindy was. Popular and loved. The songs and bible verses were really inspirational. They truly fit Cindy. The sermon and memories were really specia tool. Ryan and I had a good time putting together the slide show for Cindy. It was hard at times, but there were some really great memories. Cindy passed here photobug gene down to Ryan! The campers singing at the end was priceless and I know Cindy was smiling down on them from Heaven.

After the DELICIOUS meal that the church put on, the whole extended family went back to the Kelly house to spend time together. We had a lot of people in from out of town. It was great to see Jack's brothers and sisters and cousins from a far. We also got to share a lot of memories about Cindy. She would've loved to see us all together. The kids played, we laughed, and remembered.

It is still pretty surreal that Cindy is gone. I am sure it won't sink in for awhile and the impact is still so new. She was such an amazing person and I am very grateful to have her as a role model of an wonderful wife and mother. I will miss her very much. So, to Cindy.... until we meet again in Heaven. I love you mom.

PS... Cameron told God today that he wants his house in Heaven exactly one block from yours. That way he can walk to your house. :)

Donations and Clarification

Carrie (Cindy's niece) started a page in honor of Cindy on the Susan G. Komen website. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made. Here is the site....

http://www.info-komen.org/goto/cindykelly

Also, just for clarification... the visitation on Friday is at Baumann and everything on Saturday is at St. Paul's. Just so everyone knows. Here is a recap:
Friday: 2pm-9pm visitation @ Baumann
Saturday: 9:30am-11:00am visitation @ St. Paul's 11:00am-12:00pm funeral service @St. Paul's 12:00pm luncheon @St. Paul's.
All of the addresses and websites are on the previous post. Thanks.

Heaven and Arrangements

I know that some of you have heard that Cindy passed on to a better place today. It happened this morning, very peacefully. She was surrounded by family. The family is very comforted knowing that she is in Heaven and out of pain. The arrangements were made this afternoon and here is all the information.

There will be a visitation on Friday, July 30th, 2010 from 2pm-9pm at Baumann Colonial Chapel. The address is 2504 Woodson Rd. Overland, Missouri 63114. Their website is www.baumannchapel.com The phone number is 314-427-2345 or 1-800-427-5145

On Saturday, July 31st, 2010 there will be a short visitation from 9:30am-11:00am, then the funeral at 11:00am-12:00pm, and a luncheon at 12pm at St. Paul's Evangelical Church. The address is 9801 Olive Blvd. ,Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Their website is http://stpaulsefree.org

The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Here is their website: www.Komen.org

Thank your all for the support and we were all blessed to have had Cindy in our lives.

Todays News and Marriage

Ryan and I just got home from picking the kids up from my brother's house. The whole Kelly and Coleman family (and Carrie!) were together today with Cindy. They freed her from her tubes and wires around noon. She was surrounded by love and family. Cindy continues to breathe on her own and remain here on Earth. The family keeps praying for her to be comfortable and without pain. We also are just imagining the homecoming she will receive when she gets to heaven.... so many people waiting for her. Until then, we pray and are with her.

As Ryan and I take this journey, we realize even more what an amazing marriage Jack and Cindy have had. What great role models they are for us. They embody love and commitment. They way that they were with each other, you can just feel the connection that they have. It is really a blessing to be able to see them together and have them for parents. Their marriage made five wonderful children. I hope that Ryan and I can be as happy as they are through the years.

Tomorrow

Well. Tomorrow they are going to unhook Cindy from all that she is tethered too. She will be free from the cords, tubes, and bags. The doctors feel that there is nothing more that can be done. She has fought long and hard the last five years, and it is her time to be reunited with her loved ones and God in Heaven. It really will be a relief for her with no pain or sickness. The prayers that the Kelly family are asking for is that she go quickly and without pain. She has suffered long enough. We also pray for strength to make it through the rough road ahead. Thank you for reading and all the support. Keep praying and I will keep you updated.
Missy

Grandkids

This is the toughest subject to talk about. But it was one of the most important to Cindy. She was crazy about her grand kids. CRAZY!!! She loved them and treated them like royalty. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Cameron, Cindy was in love. She called Cameron her prince and her cookie. She would shower him with a million kissies. In Cameron's eyes, Grammy is the best. He has told me that a lot. In the picture above you can see the pride in her eyes.

Then Ryleigh was born. Princess Ryleigh. We were all overjoyed to have a girl. We gave her the middle name Rose for Cindy's mom and Aunt Katie. Cindy and Katie made sure she was treated just like a princess. She was Grammy's cupcake and got chocy milk whenever she wanted.

Jack and Cindy were gracious enough to watch the kids while I went to work during the school year. I never worried about them. They would fill their days with playing outside, baking cookies, zoo visits, and other fun activities. Somethings I wouldn't know about... what happens at Grammy's house stays at Grammy's house. The only times I saw Cindy upset with her being sick was when she couldn't get the kids. She would always ask, when can I pick up or hold my grand kids.

Then in April Kieran was born. I am glad that Cindy got to be there. In fact, they were the first ones there at 3am when we got to the hospital. It makes me happy to know that she met him. We are blessed and lucky to have such wonderful parents and grandparents in our lives. My kids will never forget her. We have pictures, videos and our memories to pass on. Thank you Cindy, Mom, and Grammy.