Kara's fun-filled & interesting life...

 Tim and Kathy have reflected upon the 2 1/2 years we were blessed to be Kara's parents quite frequently over the past six months. When we think about all the beautiful memories and fun that we had with Kara, we cannot help but smile and be encouraged.  For those that have spent any time around Kara, you know that she was always on the move, and the life of the party!  We thought you might find it interesting to know all the great things that Kara was able to pack into her short life, and here is what came to mind....

Kara was quite the traveler.  She flew on an airplane 11 different times in just two years! Kara stayed overnight in the following 10 states: Oklahoma, where she was born; West Virginia, our home; Ohio, her grandparent's home; Virginia, her grandparent's home; Maryland, while camping; Pennsylvania, while camping; Georgia, because we missed our flight; North Carolina, to visit family; Rhode Island, to visit friends; and Florida, for vacations.

Kara loved the water--pools, ocean, and lake, and even bath time! Kara always enjoyed playing in the pool, and never seemed to fear water. She also didn't mind the salty water in the Gulf of Mexico, and would try and drink it while playing on the beach in Destin for two summers. Kara helped drive a boat with her daddy when we were in the bay in Destin. She felt so at home on a boat, that she fell asleep. That's saying a lot because Kara wasn't the type of child that fell asleep anywhere. Kara had a blast at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania when we took a boat out to go tubing.

We started camping before Kara was born, and continued to go camping with her over the next two years. Kara was always excited about camping, and had so much fun playing on the playgrounds, swimming in the pools, going for walks, and riding in her little red wagon all over the campground.

We had the best 2 1/2 years with our Kara, and although we wanted many, many more years, we will never forget the time we did share with her. These great memories will carry us through until we are able to spend eternity with her in heaven.

We have included a bunch of pictures that represent all the great memories Kara had on her life's journey.