Darn good question. The amount of thought that goes into naming things can sometimes be scary. Why do all the project teams that we deal with at work have to create multi-word names that can be turned into acronyms? I could give you a few, but it would be a waste of my time!
We do the same when we name our kids. Traditional name or unique? Family name (first, middle or last)? Are the a JR, III, or IV? Can the name be shortened into something corny, or can the initials of the name make some other strange acronym? Well, you get the picture.
Emmah is short for Emmahlene. Yes, you read that right. I had the same thoughts when I first heard her name nearly 14 years ago. But she is just Emmah today. Jeff and Julie named her right (though I am not sure who came up with the name. Maybe I know, and just can't remember - an age thing??). In any case - she is unique. My kids are Erika and Ryan - simple names that can't be shortened (unless you consider The Big E and Ry - I don't)! See, we are all named for a reason.
So what's my point?
Lynn and I need a team name for our entry into the TransRockies Run. Something that is unique and would identify us. Something to bring instant recognition to those millions (thousands???) of people sure to follow us on-line (10??). We decided to let Emmah name our team. Great idea, right? In a perfect world it would be. But in a perfect world, she wouldn't be in the hospital for the past 35 nights fighting to keep down food and trying to stay lucid. Since her condition isn't conducive to thinking about a team name, we came up with one for her.
113 For Emmah!
Simple. Unique.
Everyone will ask what it stands for, allowing us to raise awareness for Neuroblastoma as a result.
KEIYTAP
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Life is short...be thankful for each and every day! Ken told me (Brenda) that he didn't want anything for his birthday (later this month on Feb. 23rd) because this 113 mile run out in Colorado is very expensive. I was going to wait until it was closer to his actual birthday to make a contribution to Emmah from each of our children, but life is short...WAY TOO SHORT! Go read the Gudeman Family blog (link from Ken's site on the right rail) and you will see what I mean. Emmah is dying and there is very little hope.
ReplyDeleteKen and Daddy - we're proud of you - each and every day! Just like you are inspired by others, you inspire us! You inspire us to be better individuals, to take care of others, and push ourselves to places we never dreamed possible. And because of this, we contribute $50 for Erika and $50 for Ryan to Emmah's Cancer Care Assistance. Let this be the beginning of something truly great!