So the BeadforLife event raised close to $3000. The food was great, the people I met were awesome and I am gearing up for another fantastic night this Friday.
Comfort Food...now you are speaking my language!! Mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, chocolate cake...Boo--yah! Not only are we eating my favorite foods, but helping a charity that is helping kids--Jonathan's Place. I like how we are changing it up...I mean cash is always good for charities and if that is what you decide to do--great! But, I like the idea of in-kind donations because it gives me a sense of well being; as I know exactly where my money is going and how it is helping. From the jpkids.org website, they state they are in constant need of paper and personal hygiene products--makes sense--"cleaning supplies" and kids--just like peanut butter and jelly!
Recently, I went to lunch with some co-workers. We started talking about our September charity. I am not exactly known for my sensitive and what I call my touchy-feelie side. Just a warning...if you are coming to me for sympathy then you have really scraped the bottom of the pickle barrel, my friend. However, we started discussing Jonathan's Place. A place that takes in and cares for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. I recalled stories I saw on the news, read in magazines, or even my own fears for my children if something were to happen to me or my husband. Tears welled up in my eyes and I got a little choked up which really stunned my friends (who by the way later mentioned it to my husband who couldn't believe what a "weepy mess I have become in my old age!") Watching the Jonathan's Place video on our website gets me choked up. Thanking our board member, Marla, for picking and hosting such a wonderful, local charity gets me choked up. Carting toilet paper, shampoo, and a dish of red beans and rice to share with some good friends on Friday night....well, that puts a smile back on my face!
My wife and I are looking forward to another great event. We will opt to supply cash as I don't feel like heading to Costco to buy loads of toilet paper.
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