Benefit Success
First of all a big HUG and THANK YOU to Angie, Amanda & family, Carol, Lauren & Gil for having this benefit for Andrea and our family – words are not enough to show them how greatful we are to have such loving friends in our life. They worked very hard and everything was so wonderful and a huge success. The food was great and I have never seen so many delicious desserts. Also a big HUG and THANK YOU to all the behind the scenes people who worked so hard: like Sye, Kevin, Nan, family, friends, neighbors and the list goes on and on and an especially big hug to Grammy & Grandpa. We know everyone worked together to make this possible for us and I have been all weekend trying to put into words how to express how grateful we are. I do not want to leave anyone out, but know I cannot list everyone. Then of course a huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended the benefit like family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, customers, school staff, 4-H family, scouting friends, and community – you made it such a big success and a great time. As I look over the guest book I am reading some names of people I did not get a chance to see or talk with and I am sorry for that – we are estimating that we had over 200 people attend and many more that could not attend that donated auction items, money and/or desserts. Setting aside the reason for the benefit it was a very enjoyable evening and Andrea truly had a fun time. It was great seeing her talk, laugh and smile with everyone and get her mind off from her pain. We also need to thank all of our family, friends, community & businesses who donated food and auction items to make this benefit a possible. In closing this journey for Andrea & our family has been made much easier with all of the support from our family, friends & community The benefit has given us a happy memory to add to this long journey and we truly could not have gotten through it without all of you… Photos will be added soon.