Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Full Circle

Not many of us get to ever meet those that we watch 24/7 from July to September.  Some are lucky to have events near them or go to Vegas or have them live a few miles from your home.

Last season Kathy Hillis took a lot of crap from many people on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.  I will even admit that I had a couple of moments when her actions made me wonder WTH.   But, I would like to tell you about Kathy the person not Kathy the BB contestant.

On March 3, 2011 my friend Kim suffered a loss that no parent should ever have to endure. Her only child Levi was in a car accident that took his life. I was on Facebook that night as Kim found out the news. My heart broke for her and I cried with her. My only thoughts at that moment were that I wanted to get there and comfort her. Well, Kathy was there.   Kathy was on duty that night and she worked the accident. When she realized who he was, she never left him. She held him, told him his mother loved him and kissed him goodbye for Kim.  Kathy was and has been a constant in Kim's life while she is recovering from this tragic loss.  Kathy is what my grandpa called "good stock".  Kathy is someone that I will aspire to be everyday. Kathy is the definition of compassion, inspiration, love and friend.   Thank you Kathy from the bottom of my heart.


RIP Levi
Drake Elias 1-9-11

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Never Forget

God Bless those lost and those left behind











*photo from  www.bb12dish.com

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Wednesday Show

What a wonderful display of sportsmanship we witnessed this evening. Before the POV ceremony it was so nice of Brendon to wish everyone good luck in the comp. Matt, Rachel, Brendon, Enzo, Britney , and Kathy will be playing.

 Such a lady, Rachel sitting quietly with a smile on her face after Kathy beat her in the first round even though Kathy blatantly rubbed her victory in Rachel's face . And then it's Brendon's turn.  He did his best and it was such a shame that last ball took a wild curve when he was trying to get his last shot in. And after all that practicing they did, such a shame. :(   The rest of the game was totally out of control. Britney, Regan, Matt, Enzo, and Kathy having fun and enjoying themselves when Rachel and Brendon have been fighting for their lives in the game, are at their lowest point and now will be split apart.  What a slap in the face. Britney wins with a perfect ten.

And then at the POV ceremony. Brendon, always the gentleman, lets Rachel give her speech first. Rachel made a heartfelt tearful speech asking that Britney use the POV on either of them.  Brendon had such a classy speech. He sings Britney's praises and tells her what a wonderful girl she is and humbly asks her to use the veto on him.  Britney ultimately opts not to use the veto and spews forth a speech I dare not repeat here.

And this is how it really happened on the alternate Big Brother channel.