KRISTA ERIN BREWER DAY!

Dusty and I have a very special neice and we traveled to Gainesville this weekend to celebrate a day just for her. Saturday, September 6, 2008 was officially declared Krista Erin Brewer day in Gainesville, Texas! We started her day with The Krista Hustle (see next post), there was a horseshoe tournament and the day ended with a benefit dinner and auction for the family.

The benefit was complete with a silent and live auction for some VERY cool items. There was even a live auctioneer! You know the kind who says "One, give me two, who'll give me three?" really fast without taking a breath...yeah, he was there! I participated in the silent auction and "won" a bidding war over an original Paige Davidson handbag from Cahoots Handbags...google it, very cool!

The crowd was huge, over 600 in attendance, so our sweet Krista was understandably quiet for most of the evening, but I did get a couple of pictures of her talking to Dusty and Hudson and loving on Addison. She told Dusty she wanted to get Hudson a sock monkey like hers, so thoughtful! I love the picture of Krista stroking Hudson's hand...a priceless memory!

Krista has a brain tumor, her fourth in her short eleven years. She is an amazing young lady and an inspiration to so many. Krista has touched many lives, even the governor of Texas! He wrote Krista and her family a letter recognizing Krista's life and he encouraged them with scripture. Dusty was asked to read the letter at the benefit and Governor Perry quoted James 5:16..."The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." Dusty and I believe that and ask you to join us in praying for Krista, Justin, Janice and Shelby Brewer. We don't know what lies ahead, but we are trusting in our Heavenly Father and seeking comfort that only He can provide.

We love you Brewer Bunch! We are so glad we were able to come and share this special day with you.

Friends and family, you can check updates on Krista's website: www.kristabrewer.com