Skit Trip 2016

Hey there guys.
My life has been a crazy roller coaster, as some of you know. But something recently that Sarah and I both were invited to is taking place right not. Something so wonderful, I can't believe I'm apart of it. The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Ski Trip. Sarah and I have both gone a couple times before and truly have enjoyed it. After our last trip, we thought it was it.....but no. We got called back to be apart of the 35th Annual Ski Trip. A trip that was first thought of by Doctor Tony Herring, Chief of Staff Emeritus at Scottish Rite. I can't express how amazing this Dr. is. He has operated on many of us kidoes and has cared for each one. He is like a father to many of us kids, and even to some colleges which he's taught at Scottish Rite. Many people are apart of this trip and have helped to make it what it is. Saint Bernards donated many useful things, American Airlines provided us free trips to Colorado and back to Texas, and all the staff at Scottish Rite. They have all made this trip what it is. AMAZING.

Here I am, on the plane with my sister and  12 other awesome teens, ready to take on the Colorado slopes.

Greatest cake yet.

Here's goofy Amy. She's the media lady who will have camera's in our faces for the week.

Dr. Herring speaking.

Dr. Herring made Sarah and me laugh. He's such a cool doc.

This guy is Daniel Masy. He is missing both hands and feet is responsible for much of the things I'm able to do on my own. We met him first at camp and he gave my mom some great advice, about how not to do everything for you kid. He's married an has two kids and does about everything in life. 

Last pic with an American Airlines guy I met last year.

Getting ready to board.

Selfie before take off. Sarah and were assigned seats together.

In Colorado!!

The most lovely drive to Idaho springs to get some pizza.

It is tradition to stop at this restaurant to get pizza and get to know each other. I happen to sit with all the boys, so buy the time we left, my table had no pizza left, whereas the others had loads leftover.

This was our first day out to skiing. The bus ride to NSCD.

Found out that there's a pic of me and my in-structures daughter hanging in the equipment room. Felt so honored. 

Ahh, feels so good to be back here. I got Smoky as my trainer once again, and Meridith who is an intern. Such a great day.

Got to hang out with this awesome old man, who is super funny and also know very well what he does in the equipment room. Pictures rather blurry cause I couldn't get him to look at the camera. Love this guy.

And this is Karen. She is absolutely wonderful and works great with loads of people. I had a bad headache, so she came and sat with me, talking about all the things to do this afternoon and what she planned. I absolutely love her.

This post covered the two first days! Probably more to come.
Thanks for reading.

Erika M.