Earlier today we had the opportunity to take the kids to the Carolina Panther Stadium for a tour and for the kids to meet and play some games with Sir Purr. This event was sponsored by LCK (Levine Cardiac Kids) and the kids had a ball.
(Kaitlynn)
(Jackson)
We were in the group that met Sir Purr first and I had no idea what I was about to witness. Sir Purr comes roaring up on a four wheeler and the kids and parents are all cheering. All of the sudden Katie, Jack and Maddie are gone. Phil tells me they are hiding behind a sign. I find all three of them crouched in a corner sobbing.
They are afraid of Sir Purr.
I assured them that he would not harm them and went with them to stand in line to meet him. They were so afraid if they could have found a way to velcro their bodies to me they would have. Between the three of them every time I took a step it was like dragging an extra 100 lbs (Literally!!!). Maddie wanted nothing doing with the big black cat though. She wouldn't stand next to him for anything.
By the time it was our turn I had calmed them enough to meet him, hug him and stand long enough for a picture. Once they saw that the other children weren't afraid they relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the visit. I couldn't get them off the mini football field or to stop running.
After the visit with Sir Purr we were scheduled to tour the stadium. We had to cut it short as we had a mandatory meeting at church for Katie and Jack to meet their Faith Formation teachers. I was disappointed that Phil didn't get to tour the rest of the stadium but the kids had fun.
Overall it was a great day and hopefully one the kids won't soon forget. THANKS LCK!!! We had a great time.
TTFN~
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