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I had another Flashback Friday post planned for this week but then I got a message on FB from a friend asking me about this video. I had COMPLETELY forgotten about this and with this weekend being the kick-off to college football...I figured it was a good time to share it :) Growing up Zach was always a Florida State fan. I'm not exactly sure why since his dad is such a hardcore UGA fan but I'm thankful for it since I'm a Seminole Girl myself. ;) While in college I started listening to Corey Smith a decent bit and it always annoyed Zach. He's never been a fan of that sound in music and especially loves to mock country music. He went to visit Austin when he was at Georgia Tech and they made this video together. I don't get half the jokes b/c I know very, very little about football and absolutely nothing about UGA football ;) But let it be said that we in no way dislike UGA or their fans at all. We're neutral with UGA b/c we both hate UF right? ;) It ...
This past week has been so strange. It all feels like such a blur. Time moves soooo sllllooowww but then it also goes by so quickly. We have been spending a lot of time with family. Comforting each other and helping each other heal the best we can. I want to first and foremost thank everyone for the prayers. While this situation is so difficult to grasp and comprehend, we have felt the Lord's presence over it all and know that your prayers are so powerful. I especially want to thank everyone who has contributed to the Austin Parker Memorial Fund . When the fund was created we weren't sure what to expect, but have been blown away by the response. Sadly tragic events also cost a lot of money and it is amazing to see the support from so many. I found out during Austin's visitation Tuesday night that we had met the goal amount needed to cover all the expenses, in only FOUR DAYS. I am humbled and honored to be able to play a small role in something so awesome. It's tr...
Austin Parker, Zach's first cousin, moved to Montana about a month ago. He wanted to be free from the corporate world and to live the life of a true "mountain man." He was following his dreams and pursuing his passions, which is something I admire so much. On Wednesday (July 17th) we got news that Austin was missing. He had been hiking alone on Tuesday (July 16th) at Electric Peak in Yellowstone National Park . The weather turned ugly and Austin called his friend to let him know he was going to descend and come home. Once he was not home in a timely manner search teams were notified as was the family. They were able to find him on Thursday, July 18th. He died instantly after falling roughly 300 feet during his efforts to come down the mountain. The fall occurred shortly after his phone call to his friend. Austin was only 23 years old. {Austin, Zach, Cole, and Jake} The Parkers are so blessed to be such a tight-knit family and they have never experienced...
