Part of this 10 year retrospective is looking at posts from 10 years ago. Kinda makes sense seeing that this is a retrospective. Anyhoo – I read this post this morning: bethebest.blog/2010/12/15/shake-it-up/
I’ve pasted in the bulk of it below as I can save you a click. Dec 2010 was a tough time. No doubt. Months removed from Chris’ loss in March 2010 but entering the first Christmas without him. Nothing I would wish on anyone.
As I reflect back on this post, I remember the gratitude of that day and remembering the generosity of hundreds of people who provided cards, food and words of encouragement and the several thousand who attended his funeral. That show of force, if you will, was so powerful for me and our family. Tangible support without a word spoken. So – if you are thinking of someone who has suffered loss because of COVID, an accident or health issue – any token of connection, concern – and yes, even a quick email – are all felt by the families even if they are not able to properly let you know that. I still feel the support 10 years later. By the way, as we assembled the products in Chris’ honor this year, we included a shaker bottle under the advice of Brent Hoskins, one of Chris’ lacrosse mentors and life guides. Good choice. Shake it up. I’ll include the link with the reminder that anything purchased from the store has already been paid for by our family so the proceeds of your purchase roll into Chris’ fund at SFU which will live forever in support of student athletes who are aiming to Be The Best.
Have a good week.
From December 2010:
I made a shake today for breakfast.
I hadn’t made one in a while…a long while…months, actually.
Chris loved these morning protein shakes. He wrote the recipe down one time.
Dad’s Jacked Shakes he called it.
The recipe is very simple….a little orange juice, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, yogurt and a little protein mix.
I’m not sure how long frozen strawberries last, but guess what we still had in the freezer. Yup, those strawberries all cut up from the funeral on April 1 and frozen. They were even sweeter today.
It reminded me again of the generosity of so many and I re-read the More Soup for You blog post that was so early in this journey.
You never know the impact of your actions. We appreciate every bouquet, card, cleaning service, thought, prayer, food item and word of encouragement that has come our way.
I’m looking forward to a few more of those shakes…maybe again tomorrow.
Be The Best. 
One reply on “Shake it up – 10 years later”
Great post, Randy. Good memories. Take care.
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