May
22, 2003
Stories
Just
a quick note before the predictable chaos happens
as it seems to everyday. Jade and I were wondering
as some of you have neat experiences fund raising,
would you mind writing them down and mailing (USPS
or email) them to us? We have heard of some and have
even passed some of them along in emails to you guys,
but would love to hear them. It's amazing to discover
the levels of compassion and kindness that exist in
the world. We heard from Jade's friend Blue in Boise
who had a neighbor nearby that has a chronic illness,
so not many people know her, and her husband recently
lost his job, receive a flyer and was so touched she
donated $5. As he said, truly the parable of the widow's
mite from the Bible. It's incredible for us to hear
such experiences.
Jade is doing pretty good. His stamina is nonexistent.
He did help his Uncle Dave hang all but one of the
doors in the basement and he is definitely paying
a price for doing so. He loved being able to "observe"
Uncle Dave work (right, I'm going to believe he "observed"
only - - and I own the Brooklyn Bridge and will put
it in the auction on the 13th.) He was able to take
a nap and rest yesterday afternoon. As I've said before,
it's hard to cram a life into a week a month.
The weekly fund raising meeting is tonight. Late this
afternoon we'll check the Zions account total and
the Rotary total and see where we're at. I know there's
other money in route from a couple other organizations
so it seems there's always more we know of trickling
in, which is so exciting.
This morning we're doing an interview with Lee Benson
of the Deseret News. He's going to run a story late
next week just before the garage sale and boutique
here in Riverton, on the 31st, to help give some publicity.
Yesterday when we talked he said he had received ten
to fifteen phone calls from different individuals
encouraging him to do a story on us. He said, "You
have no idea how many friends and supporters you have
out there." So amazing. [I did tease him and
say it sounded that like that was borderline "harassment"
from our friends :) ] We do appreciate all the help
and support!
Take care and enjoy the Memorial wknd. Thanks again
and we'll keep you posted.............
Love..................Tanya and co.
