the best kind of people.

There are people you will always remember in your life, no matter how long it has been. The Boettcher family definitely makes that list for me. You know those awesome parents that weren't yours (I mean, mine were pretty awesome, but still my parents) who you loved visiting with? Who hugged you on arrival? Who threw the annual New Year's Eve party? For my high school years, those parents were Amy and Tracy. 

This past weekend, Amy surprised Tracy with a vow renewal ceremony, something Tracy had been wanting to do for years. You can read about it here in an article by Michael Boren. 


"As he walked with a smile down the path toward his wife, she held a black sign that read "Marry Me Again.'" Boren writes. 


If that doesn't give you chills...


This past March, Tracy was diagnosed with ALS. And their whole family has met the disease head on with all the grace, humor and positivity we would expect - they are truly inspirational.


Tracy, Amy, Rachel, Nick and Sarah, you are in my thoughts - sending you ALL the good vibes. 


<3
Carolyn


PS: If you'd like to donate to help Tracy kick ALS, you can do so here.