From one Dawn to another, I have enjoyed your trip report very much. I have laughed and cried. I have tried to think of how I would have reacted had something so horrible happened to my beautiful child. You are strong and have a wonderful supportive family. You also have a large Dis family here waiting for you.
Now, I am off to read your PTR. I have a feeling I won't be going to sleep tonight any time soon!
I am happy you stopped by! Let me know what you thought of the PTR. The chances of an accident like Baylor's is small but not uncommon. Make an appointment for any kids or grandkids for yearly fire station updates and find out if local burn units hold any educational classes. 99% of burns are preventable and most involve at least 1 of 3 things.
Alcohol, fire pits and gasoline.
With the popularity of home fire pits, - the beds on the unit Baylor was at have been full all summer and mostly with kids. They have had to hire more docs because the problem is on the rise.
BTW: Is there a "Un-Crafty" Dawn title? Cause it would be mine.
I am stellar at painting ideas and home decorating stuff but I have 0 craft talent beyond that. And that is not a craft anyway - more of a knack. Or style - or heck, sheer luck.
When I was in 7th grade Art, I drew a Duran Duran concert stage. Each day I had to show my art teacher the progress I had made so he knew we were not just screwing around in class.
So I went up all proud and he said:
"Well Dawn, I can tell that there is a drum kit in the back and a microphone but why are there pizza flippers hanging from the ceiling?"
I was horrified he could not tell they were stage lights.
Okay, not horrified.
Maybe it was angry.
Humiliated perhaps?
How bout embarrased.
Cause he was right.
It looked like Simon LeBon had contracted with Pizza Hut to design their new and improved concert ensemble.
Now though, I think they should have.
We all still can find a Pizza Hut.
How many teens can belt out "The Reflex," or "Hungry Like the Wolf," and even I could settle for "Wild Boys?"
***I literally just threw out my Duran Duran scrapbook of stuff about 2 months ago when getting ready for Treyner's grad party. If it is ever worth something I will kick myself! The chances are small but I will. I did not part with the ever popular Duran Duran game though! How many of you have that?
Dawn, what is your middle name? I take a poll every time I meet a Dawn. 99% have one in particular - I think it was a rule.
I also have not met a Dawn born after 1978. I think it is a name that went with an era. But now there is a resurgence of names like "Grace" and "Addi." so maybe one day my great, great grandaughter will be named after me. Or it will continue on the trend of my kids with having more unusual names.
Like, "Moon Crater."
Let's just hope she doesn't have acne!
Are you excited about Brett Favre or in the camp of who cares or the huge amount of Wisconsinites who think he is a rat fink trader?
.. Wow.. what a wonderful family you have!
"Laughter through tears is my favourite emotion" certainly applies. 
