On Tuesday, August 28th, we will celebrate that Katie was born and that her life was part of our lives for a season. That's what a birthday is, isn't it? The opportunity to use balloons and cake and presents to say, "I am just so glad you were born!" Celebration is a loaded word this year because, although we don't expect it to be a lot of fun, we do want to remember the blessing of this girl in our lives. And that blessing was a really big one.
We, of course, have some things planned but we also want to invite others to take just a few minutes to think about Katie on Tuesday. When you do, write her name somewhere. Across the paper you're reading, in the dirt, on your foot, on a brick wall (use sidewalk chalk - not encouraging graffiti). Write it in great big letters, calligraphy, hearts, whatever. Be intentional or be spontaneous. But take a minute to think, remember, appreciate, pray. Then take a picture of it and post it, using #katiecobbneverforgetya. Consider tagging her and me in it. If you have my number, send me the pic as well. I will love having my phone blow up all day with those pictures. We also hope to collect something small and simple every year for her birthday. If you want to join us and spend a few dollars in honor of Katie, our family will receive $5-10 gift cards for Starbucks and iTunes which we will pass on to pediatric cancer patients. Katie loved music and an occasional drink from Starbucks so, as we talked at dinner one day, we decided that would be a perfect gift for her birthday! We will collect these until the first of October and then deliver them as we get close to her death day. You can mail them to 19 Hazel Circle, Winfield, WV 25213 or even leave them in the basket on our front porch. We really appreciate all of you who choose to remember and love Katie alongside us. Look for another post here on Tuesday as we continue to love Katie - only from a distance now. Blessings, Sarah, Chad and the rest of Cobb 7 Forever
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Tim n Bev
8/25/2018 11:45:35 am
What a wonderful way to celebrate Katie’s Birthday 🎂! Don’t know that I’ve ever made the connection but August 28 is our daughter Arami’s Birthday. She will be 42 on Tuesday. She is a school teacher in NC, she and her family live in Asheville. We will definitely have some posts for you Tuesday. Thanks for sharing and may God Bless the Cobb Clan✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️
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Jennifer Nunley
8/28/2018 01:28:51 am
Wonderful! Prayers for all of you! It was so good to see you this weekend. Miss working with you but I’m certain God put you where you are for a reason!
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Betty
8/28/2018 02:20:26 pm
Happy Birthday to a heavenly angel 😇 Love and prayers to all of you as you remember sweet Katie!
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