Snowfun

Indy is having so much fun in the Snow. Well we are too, but it is her first snowexperience. Its cold, but we dont care --- Kjell

MEDIA

Im in our local newspaper [Niendorfer Wochenblatt 11.12.2008, page 14 WEB]: Im glad its over and I can rest for 2009 --- Kjell

Ironman HI finaly ...

The Ironman HI race made it finaly on TV. Other sports have hours of livecouverage, but Ironman, well just a couple month later --- Kjell

one more ...

I just mailed out my papers for another pro year in 2009. This will be my 3rd and I got better every year, Making the experience and learning from them helps --- Kjell

Chris is traveling way more

Im impressed by the travelshedule Chris is doing. Im allready tired of beeing in the plain. Cheers Chris and enjoy your time home --- Kjell

finaly: "30th Anniversary Ford Ironman World Championship airs on NBC"

Finally, the 30th Anniversary Ford Ironman World Championship airs on NBC. I will have a look. Even it is like 2 month late --- Kjell

Great job Curt

Blakes very good family friend Curt had a very nice opening ceremony, regarding his arcitectur projekt in Portland: "Mayor-elect Sam Adams Does Not Have a Shy Bladder" Good job Curt --- Kjell

WMM

Have a look at these Marathon Team. The five major Marathon are now a Team. I ran one of them --- Kjell

HAPPY Birthday Sandy

Its Sandy May´s Birthday today. Im sure she will enjoy my stories from my run yesterday. I hope you have a fun day. All the best --- Kjell

recouver

I soo tired and done (results). Well most of the day, I will travel so I can rest my legs. It was a long and hard (I would say the hardest I have done!) challenge, but I did it in 8:50h allot longer than I expected. I will post my experience later. Thanks to Paul and Cathy for the place to stay and all the help of course. My statement for 50mile run, with about 10.000feet elevation is = This was a ride through hell and back. Have a fun sunday --- Kjell

running

Im doing it (50miles in San Francisco) today and I guess I will think about this quote: "If you have to go through hell, just keep going!" I will for sure --- Kjell

50miles tomorrow

I gonna do it: "Never Stop Exploring
In 2008, The North Face® Endurance Challenge again welcomes you to run farther than you ever have. Whether you're an aspiring 10K trail runner or an elite ultramarathoner looking to boost your performance, The North Face® Endurance Challenge holds something meaningful for you. Every event offers four epic distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, and 50-Mile. Explore your potential." [source: Northface.com] And this is a nice motivation aswell. Thanks to Paul and Cathy for letting me stay at their place. --- Kjell

Leaving for the race ...

Im leaving from Spokane, to travel to CA for the Northface Endurance Challenge. I will do the 50miler. This will be my first race over that distance. Im excited and looking in forward to run fast --- Kjell

WOW

"HONOLULU -- Thousands of runners are training for the Honolulu Marathon, which is in three weeks. KITV's Dick Allgire met a 90-year-old great-grandmother who is training to set a world record. Gladys Burrill is in training for her fifth Honolulu Marathon" [source: kitv.com] Keep on running --- Kjell

Advent

Its time for Advent: "Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming") is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, in other words, the period immediately before Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western Christian year and commences on Advent Sunday." [source: wikipedia] I will enjoy it --- Kjell

new MacBook

Im playing and learning with my new MacBook. It is defently fun. Thanks to Biestmilch, they sold me the Laptop. Cheers --- Kjell

In 6 Days

Well in 6days, I gonna suffer again. I decided to do my first Ultrarace. I will fly down to San Francisco on Thursday and do the North Face Ultrachallenge. It is a 50 Mile run race. Lets see, Im ready --- Kjell

Travelday

Another travelday. I went back to Moscow, ID USA. I gonna miss my family and Hamburg!!! In Moscow Im getting ready for my next big challenge. Im ready --- Kjell

My day and Christmasmarkets in HH

Its my Birthday today. Thanks for all the good wishes.
Later we all went into a couple Christmas markets in Hamburg. And of course we had some warm wine. Thanks --- Kjell

Hamburg Dungeon

We went to see some art in Hamburg and we where successfull. Later we went to walk though the Hamburg Dungeon. It was my first time and that Museum, Entertainment thing is so much fun --- Kjell

Happy Birthday

Hey Dylan!
Happy Birthday: Hope you have a fun day --- Kjell

Berlin, Berlin ...

Well we went to Berlin and I had an appointment at the embassy. I did allot of work, without any result. The person at the embassy looked about 2 minutes at my papers and it was a NO. But at least we had some fun after the visite. We saw the Brandburger Gate, the memorial and the Sony Center. Im bummed --- Kjell

Hagenbecks ZOO

Hagenbeck was so much fun: "This green oasis in the centre of Hamburg is a popular day-trip destination whatever the weather. Whether you choose to visit alone, with your partner, or with your children, Hagenbeck’s Zoo has something for everyone. Its panoramic views and open-air enclosures are world-famous. The Zoo is home to 1,850 animals from all over the world and we have bred many species threatened with extinction with great success. Orangutans, Asian Elephants and Giant Otters from South America have all found sanctuary at Hagenbeck."[source: hagenbeck.de] Im so cold now --- Kjell

Hamburger DOM - HH fair

It was fun. We all went to the Hamburg fair and enjoyed some rides and the food. A good start in a bussy week --- Kjell

HAMBURG

Im back in my hometown HAMBURG. Hamburg meine Perle. Freu mich riesig wieder mal zu Hause zu sein. Hope I see everyone --- Kjell

On the road ...

Im back in a plain and traveling home to Hamburg. This is so exciting and I cannot wait to see my family --- Kjell

Hits

Wow I just googled myself for fun and got 428 hits. I know other have thousands, but ... --- Kjell

Biestmilch is planing 09

"Here are some impression from our meeting in Poysdorf, Austria without comment, they talk for themselves, don’t they..." - the do --- Kjell

challenge it ...

Have a look at this trailer. It makes me wanna go outside and run right now --- Kjell

miles, miles miles

I ran allot last week. Overall I came up to 94miles. Thats quite a number. I have not ran that much for a while. But it feels good --- Kjell

Moscow to Hamburg ...

Im back on the road very soon. We (Blake, Deborah, Dylan and me) travel back home to Hamburg. Im doing some to dos right now and of course start to pack. Cannot wait to see my mom, my sister my grandmo and everyone at home --- Kjell

Vandals vs BSU

The town was packed today. I did a long run and saw yellow/black or orange/blue everywhere. It was football weekend and we went down to have a look. It was fun, but so cold --- Kjell

cold, colder ...

I did my long run early this morning. At it was sooo cold. It was 21F in Coeur d Alene. I know compare to what will come, thats not to bad. But I devently need to get used to it. Happy winter --- Kjell

the weather

Today was a crazy day, if you watched the weather. We had sun, rain, clouds, cold, warm the whole thing. I had no idea what to wear for my training. Well if that is my only problem, I know --- Kjell

same question again ...

Same question, that I ask myself every offseason for the last two year. Shall I get the elite licence or not? But this year has been a good one, even with the two dns. That hurts, but the other two big races where very good. So I'm pretty sure I get it. And of course I will talk to Blake about it. Lets go for it --- Kjell

Bussy day, mom - right?

Well today is [11:11am]: "Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February and March. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations." and that is allot of work for my mom. She is a elementry school teacher. You do it again, mom --- Kjell

Congratulations Macca

Chris Mccormack (Macca) won the Halfdistance within the Silverman. Well done, cheers --- Kjell

Silverman

The Silverman in Nevada (USA) was on today. I know that Macca was there and did the half again. Hope everyone had fun and a good time. Cheers --- Kjell

The danger of stress ... read it

"The danger of stress – stress impairs immunity" [source: Biestmilch-seven] You need to read this arictle, because well all have stress and helps to understand stress. So take it easy today --- Kjell

Thanks Sandy

Thanks Sandy, for sending me this. It is so much fun and beeing away from Hamburg, it gives a good feeling to see this picture: Hope all is well in your running group and Pacers. Cheer --- Kjell

Congratulations to Uwe

Good Job Uwe. he just finshed 5th in Florida and qualified for Hawaii 09. Have a fun Winter and stay helathy, best regards --- Kjell

Congratulations Philipp

I totally forgot that Philipp did the Great Floridian Triathlon. He did a great job and finished 2nd overall, well done and a fun recouvery --- Kjell

ELECTION DAY

It is election day here in the USA. We have to drive to Coeur d´Alene, because Blake is registered there and even with allot to do she wanna vote. That is a good thing. Lets see how it goes --- Kjell

five straight ...

Five straight weekends of Ironman coverage on Versus. I defently have a look. Even most Events are month and month old, but it is still on --- Kjell

Ironman Florida

Ironman Florida was on yesterday. And Petr amazes me. He did is 12th Ironman this year and got in 3rd, with a hard field. Congratulation Petr --- Kjell

Indy

Indy our Dog just got spayed. She is tired and just wanna sleep. Everything else is fine and that is important. We love you Indy --- Kjell

Happy Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: "Halloween (or Hallowe’en) is an international holiday celebrated on October 31. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting haunted attractions, carving jack-o'-lanterns, reading scary stories, and watching horror movies. Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century. Halloween is celebrated in several countries of the Western world, most commonly in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and at times in parts of Australia. In Sweden the All Saints' official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November." [source: Wikipedia] Have fun and get scared --- Kjell

Thanks Sandy, this one is good too: "I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't." [author: Joan Te] Discovered that many times --- Kjell

Meike Krebs

Meike Krebs Interview on Hawaii, have a look: "Meike Krebs zum ersten Mal in Kona dabei: »Man kann nur Fehler machen«" Well done --- Kjell

patience ...

Thanks to Sandy for another good quote: "A marathon is a race of patience." [author: Linda Kennedy] True --- Kjell

Positive Bilanz: „Eiserne Transparenz“

Positive Bilanz: „Eiserne Transparenz“
28.10.2008
„Eiserne Transparenz“ – IRONMAN-Veranstalter, NADA und DTU ziehen positive Bilanz Nach einem Jahr Anti-Doping-Programm „Eiserne Transparenz“ ziehen die Vertragsparteien Xdream Sports & Events (IRONMAN-Veranstalter in Deutschland), NADA (Nationale Anti Doping Agentur) und DTU (Deutsche Triathlon-Union) eine positive Bilanz. [source: dtu-info] Its a good thing --- Kjell

Well done Paul

Dear Paul,
well done. You did another one and Happy BD. Hope you had some fun hours and Im so sorry I couldnt be there. We do it soon again, for sure. All the best Kjell

Frank Vytrisal über Erwartungen und Enttäuschungen

Have a look: "Frank Vytrisal über Erwartungen und Enttäuschungen" [source: Biestmilch-seven] Well done Frank --- Kjell

I preferred failure to ...

"Chris McCormack: I preferred failure to a mechanical defect." [source: Biestmilch-seven] Very strong person and I like his statement allot --- Kjell

Cannot go

Sorry Paul! I cannot come, this is hard --- Kjell

Marine Corp Marathon

Im getting ready to leave for Washington DC. I´ll be running the Marine Corp Marathon with Paul on Sunday. I love the area, looking in forward to see family and friends --- Kjell

Why not someday

After all the talk to Chris, Susann and others on Hawaii, I will change my focus a little and wanna do some fun things in the future. Like the Ultraman, why not --- Kjell

Did the race turn you into a biest?

"Kona, Hawaii 2008; at the entrance to the award ceremony on Sunday, October 12 we did our last podcast. The race was tough, whether it was tougher than last year is difficult to say. As a spectator one observes that briefly after the race athletes always consider the respective race as the toughest ever. Hawaii is challenging and demanding, every year, and each year got something special, something that turns either athlete or course into a biest." [source: Biestmilch-seven] I get into a Biest, going into the bathrooms, so bad --- Kjell

Cold

It feels cold here in Moscow. Ok after beeing 3 weeks on Hawaii, no wonder why --- Kjell

Back in Idaho

I´m back in Idaho and man its cold. After 85-90F, I got smashed in the fall/winter. My first stop is Coeur d´Alene where Blake will pick me up. Cannot wait for that. On the weekend we will hit out to Moscow and study german and I will start on the pictures and material from the three weeks on Hawaii. Need to get a few main things done --- Kjell

Ist was dran ...

... an diesem Bericht über Fahrverhalten, ist was dran. Gute Reise --- Kjell

I met it ...

... I mean the Biest. Here impressions from Athlets in Kona, the day before the Ironman. Our podcast Team asked the question: "Did you met the Biest?" It is fun --- Kjell

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

MOM all the best, I love you and hope you have tons of fun in the future. Enjoy your vacation and remember: "Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest." [Author: Larry Lorenzoni] Have a great day, love you mom --- Kjell

AG Worldchamp

Daniel Schmoll made it, he is AG Worldchamp. Congratulations --- Kjell

They didnt get the chance ...

... to do it again! They ran together in one of their last trainingsessions[source: Biestmilch-channel], but yesterday everything went differently. Chris (Macca) hat to dnf (did not finish) his race, because of an technical defect. Wasnt the same race Chris, go for next year --- Kjell

IRONMAN HAWAII 2008

Just "Deal with it!"
All the bes to nicole, meike, macca, frank and everyone taking the challenge in Kona 2008. For us from Biestmilch, will this be a fun and relaxing day --- Kjell

... feeling good ...?

"Ironman Hawaii, 2008: How do athletes know that they are feeling good for the race?" [source: Biestmilch.com] Im tired --- Kjell

Its time

Its time to do it. We did our stuff and now its time for the athlets to work hard. The Ironman Worldchampionships 2008 are held on Hawaii. Have a look --- Kjell

Chris McCormack and Nicole Leder in: »The message in the bottle«

The Biest-Team on Hawaii: "Last year Nicole and Chris acted in »the last booster on the island«. This was a way out activity because none of our stuff had arrived on Big Island. So, we had to cancel our launch activities. This year everything is very different. Tees, swim caps, biestmilch everything came here in time. This gave us the possibility to catch up this year. Last week we met with Nicole, Chris, Meike, Frank and Daniel on the beach to do some filming. Below the result of our get- together." [source: Biestmilch-Seven] What is your message --- Kjell

biest ya body

Tätowieren (das Tattoo kann auch abwaschbar sein wie unser Biest-Tattoo) oder bemalen Sie Ihren Körper, schießen Sie ein Foto und reichen Sie es auf www.biestyabody.com ein. Jeder im Alter zwischen Null und Unendlich kann an dem Wettbewerb teilnehmen. Der Wettbewerb ist offen. Sie können die Motive, mit denen Sie Ihren Körper tätowieren oder bemalen frei wählen. Sie können aber auch Biester und Schmetterlinge von Biestmilch.com verwenden. Für Tattoos wenden Sie sich an uns: biestyabody@biestmilch.com Einsendeschluss ist der 30. April 2009 - Ich bin schon dabei --- Kjell

my backpack ...

Thanks to Takashi Saito, he found my backpack on a Japanese webside. I was using my backpack during the promotion of the Ironman Germany for Biestmilch. Thats funny --- Kjell

Swim caps in the bus

What we do on Big Island: "Swim caps in the bus" Its allot, but fun --- Kjell

What we do ...

We do this: "Here you have the proof that Hawaii is not just palm trees and beaches, but has also got huge areas of farmland. It is a place were you can experience the origin of life and species at the vulcano and find the cattle that is the very origin of our biestmilch. The term origin has a lot to do with biestmilch (colostrum). It is the essence that helps all mammals to live and survive." and plenty more. Just watch for us --- Kjell

that was something

Wow, that was something. Yesterday I went out with the Biestmilch Team for a shot and getting ready for it, I saw and heard someone struggeling at the Turtelbeach in Kona. So I jumped in a tried to calm down that guy with a local dude. I never thought about it and my shoulder and afterwards it felt good, honestly --- Kjell

you can feel it

It is crazy. You can feel the economy issues that are going at the moment. It effects everything everywhere. Hotels, restaurants and shops close and the people do basic businesses again. Like selling flowers or fruits on the streets here on Hawaii. It makes me think about even more --- Kjell

me working behind the team two

I took this picture. Thats our work here on Hawaii aswell. Couver each other during work: "Hawaii, the Second, team at work" More tomorrow --- Kjell

What we do ...

Aloha, I got asked, what we do here. Have a look: "Hawaii, the First: The Making of the Biest//Booster Jacket" Im tired and havent done anything but work, eat and sleep so far --- Kjell

Fun quote

I just found this fun quote: "If you're going through hell, keep going." [author: Winston Churchill] I mailed it to Chris, get it works for his Ironman preperation quite well. Cheers mate --- Kjell

Volcano activites on Hawaii

Well its different here on Hawaii:
Recent Kilauea Status Reports, Updates, and Information Releases
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
Sunday, September 28, 2008 07:23 HST (Sunday, September 28, 2008 17:23 UTC)KILAUEA VOLCANO (CAVW#1302-01-)

19.42°N 155.29°W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Volcano Alert Level: WATCH / Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary for last 24 hours: There have been no significant changes. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from both the Halema`uma`u and Pu`u `O`o vents remain high; tephra production continues from the Halema`uma`u vent. Lava resumed flow to the ocean west of Kalapana. [source: HVO Kilauea Status]

Indy - get better ...

Indy our (Blakes and my) dog is sick. We dont know whats going on, but I cannot stand it not beeing there. She is back home and Blake has to watch her. Thank you Babe for doing that. Love you so much.
"You are in our thoughts,
and we're all
hoping that you will be
enjoying better health again soon." [imag-e-nation] Get better Indy, your mom, dad and savanah. love --- Kjell

controll ...

Thanks Sandy for another good quote:"You can't control your level of talent, but you can control your level of effort." [Thomas Blake] True --- Kjell

Cedar house

We finaly arrived on Big Island. Our base is the beautiful Cedar house, near the Captain cook bay. Lets get the Hawaii project started --- Kjell

In San Francisco

We made it to San Francisco yesterday and will leave for Hawaii today. Im looking in forward to the island, the athmosphere and the stuff to do. Realy --- Kjell

Happy Birthday

Dear Grandmo, happy birthday and sorry Im not there. I love you --- your Kjell

not singing

Im with the team and back on the road. A normal statement at the moment for me. Have a look at Singing the Autumn Blues! Lets get rolling --- Kjell

Getting ready to leave

Im packed again and will leave after a run with a friend and of cours saying goodbye to everyone here home in Hamburg. This was a little crazy --- Kjell

I miss you

Babe I miss you: ... of course you Indy too and Savanah --- Kjell

Arrived in Hamburg

Im back in Hamburg for a few days. I love my airport here in Hamburg. That is useally my favourite running-route. Excactly 21k one loop. Dont think I have time for that --- Kjell

on the road again

Today at 5:35am I started my trip back to Hamburg and it will be another long journey: Spokane ID USA to Seattle WA USA to San Francisco CA USA to Calgary Canada to London GB to Hamburg and finaly home. I will miss you Blake, love you --- Kjell

not the end ...

Found this quote online and I like it allot: "Everything will be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end." [author: unknown] Keep searching --- Kjell

Ironman Hawaii preview

The first preview for the Ironman Hawaii 2008, the 30th Anniversary. Have a look on Tri2b: "Am 11. Oktober ist es wieder so weit. In Kailua-Kona wird kurz nach Sonnenaufgang der Startschuss zum wohl immer noch sagenumwobensten und prestigeträchtigsten Triathlon der Welt – dem IRONMAN Hawaii - gegeben. Seit 1978 findet dann das Rennen über die 226 unendlich langen Kilometer statt ..." I will be there in a few days --- Kjell

Still here in ...

Moscow: "After settlers arrived in 1871, the town became know as "Paradise Valley". In 1877, Samuel Neff filed for a postal permit under the name of Moscow because the area reminded him of his home town of Moscow, Pennsylvania.
In 1875, the city's first store was opened on what is now Main Street. Moscow grew with the arrival of the railroad in 1885. The town became incorporated in 1887 and was later chosen as the site for a land-grant institution, the University of Idaho. Idaho achieved statehood in 1890." [source: moscow.com] Cute little town --- Kjell

... lets do it!

"... preparations run on high gear. It is about time to start to introduce our plans to you. There will be the kick-off of a contest we call »biest ya’ body«. Everybody is eligible to take part as long as he or she is ready to give the biest a platfrom on him and her body. Tottoos you can get from us biestyabody@biestmilch.com, but you may as well paint. More details will be available from the beginning of October on biestyabody.com." Lets do it --- Kjell

Good to know

"Extremsport schädigt Erbgut nicht!
Sport ist Mord - das denken viele, wenn sie an die Strapazen des Langstrecken-Triathlons Ironman denken. Tatsächlich erhöht extremer Ausdauersport den oxidativen Stress der Zellen. Doch überraschenderweise nimmt die DNA dabei keinen Schaden, wie Forscher nun herausgefunden haben. ..." [source: Spiegel Wissen] Hätte auch bei anderem Ausgang der Studie nicht aufgehört --- Kjell

Great Stuff

This is great stuff and we god through allot. Its better than real pop and taste allot better, I think. Its Fresca! Happy hydration --- Kjell

Think about South Africa

Warum nicht nach Südafrika in 2009? "Trainieren in Südafrika heißt, das Land aktiv erleben. Durch die verschiedenen Radtouren erzielt ihr nicht nur einen Trainingseffekt. Vielmehr habt ihr die Gelegenheit das Land in seiner ganzen Schönheit pur zu erleben. Dazu bieten wir euch ein umfangreiches Begleitprogramm und führen euch zu den schönsten Plätzen rund um Kapstadt." [source: Sauerland-team] Happy training --- Kjell

The Don't Quit Poem

I like this trailer on Youtube: "The Don't Quit Poem" Think positive --- Kjell

Cool pictures from Wiesbaden

Dear Susann, these are great pictures from Wiesbaden. Correct sometimes its just great to be friday: "Twilight of the gods" Hope you have a good weekend --- Kjell

Big news - "WTC sold to private equity firm"

"Ironman Triathlon's new owner is Providence Equity Securities. In a sale completed within the last 48 hours, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) transferred all its equity to a new corporation called World Endurance Holdings.
Providence Equity is large, as private equity firms go, with total committed capital of $21 billion. It specializes in media and entertainment. Its holdings include a large commitment to television, and one recent acquisition was all of Clear Channel's TV stations. It also owns a variety of cable providers, as well as Univision, the largest Spanish network in the U.S. The firm owns Warner Music, and the MGM brand along with theater chains." [source: slowtwitch] Lets see --- Kjell

... hope it is true...

This was beautiful, hope it is true!
A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes.
Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.
She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
'And what do you want?' the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,' he said without waiting for a reply to his question.
'Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,' Tess answered back in the same ! annoyed tone. 'He's really, really sick...and I want to buy a miracle.'
'I beg your pardon?' said the pharmacist.
'His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?'
'We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you ,' the pharmacist said, softening a little. 'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.'
The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, 'What kind of a miracle does your brother need?'
'I don't know,' Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money.'
'How much do you have?' asked the man from Chicago .
'One dollar and eleven cents,' Tess answered barely audibly.
'And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.'
'Well, what a coincidence,' smiled the man.! 'A dollar and eleven cents---the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.'
He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said, 'Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.'
That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. 'That surgery, her Mom whispered, was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?'
Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost...one dollar and eleven cents....plus the faith of a little child.
In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need. [source: unknown]
Thanks Deborah for sending me this story --- Kjell