I am very embarrassed to admit this, but have been humbled. I have never felt so helpless in my life. We took the girls and 2 nephews to 7Peaks. We have been their a
bizillion times this summer. Eric took off with
Kell and the nephews while
Neicell and I played in kiddo area. I sat on the side, tanning, while keeping a keen eye on
Neicell as she played. Well, I guess not so keen, my little girl was gone in a second. My initial thoughts were, "Oh she is just on the other slide (in the same area). I scanned the area like a hunting eagle. Nope she was gone. I ran around the lazy river, like some crazy women. Yeah, I was in my swimming suit, not very attractive when a woman runs in a swim suit unless you are watching Bay Watch. Still, no
Neicell; at this point tears are streaming down my face. In my head I was thinking the worst and wanted to scream CODE BLUE! In my life/work code blue gets
everyone's attention and of course gets you the most hands and help. I ran to life guards, who were no help, and said "go look here or there." Finally, I remembered my dear friend, who I was just talking to was there. Thank heavens her head was on straight and said she would scan the wave pool while I ran around with my head cut off. It was probably 10 minutes, which seemed like 2 hours and she comes walking up with
Neicell's hand in hers. I broke down and lost it. I thought for sure my daughter had drowned or had been stolen by some pedophile.
Neicell couldn't tell us where she had gone or who had taken her to the "lost and found". I was humiliated on top of feeling like I betrayed my daughters trust for not taking better care of her. It is difficult to grasp the needs of our
Neicell. Her twin can be set loose at 7Peaks and can find me, as if I have a beacon on my head.
Neicell can get lost in our house and can't see me if I am standing right in front of her. I know these things, but it is a frustration as a mom to watch her be so dependant. I will never let that child out of my sight or allow her so much freedom. As we have pondered on what she may have done, I realize now she just got lost on the other side of the pool. She probably started screaming, "mom, mom" like she always does when she can't find me. Some helpful bystander assumingly took her to the "lost and found" What parent looses their child and finds them at the "lost and found" NOT ME, at least till now. I am beyond grateful for my dear friend and above all my dear Heavenly Father who continually blesses my life. I couldn't bear loosing my angel and knowing I was at fault.
Eric and I waiting 3/4 of the way up Suncrest. We couldn't decide where to watch these guys? We finally thought at least up Suncrest we could watch them for a longer period of time than up the Alpine Loop.
I would give anything for one of those bikes. One day I will take Suncrest at half the speed those amazing athletes did. I was blown away at their strength and stamina. It is amazing these guys have already road over 400 miles in 5 days and this was the last day and last 20 miles of 100. WOW
I had chills and couldn't stop screaming. Kell has just gotten into riding this year, so she also thought this was pretty cool
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