The word above is the best word I could find to describe the Rio Linda community & the Rio High alumni that showed up yesterday to show your support at the car wash! I was literally AMAZED at the support and generosity that so many have shown.
Not only was the car wash itself a huge success, but I came home to find a VERY generous donation on my on-line fundraising account. It officially pushed me over the 1/2 way mark to my goal. I am overwhelmed with your generosity. Thank you so much!!!
A huge group of students were out in the heat, working their butts off and washing cars. This event was their community service project! I keep saying, "I'M their community service project!" And I'm so thankful that I am. These kids (I call them kids because, to me, anyone under 30 are kids! :) literally worked from the moment they got there until the moment they left. And they did it all for someone that they had never met. I not only walk away from this with a HUGE amount of donations, but also with a renewed hope in people in general. They didn't HAVE to do this, but they selflessly gave of themselves and I will always be grateful to each and every one of them! Sincerely, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
And to my friends and family who came out for the moral support, that I seem to SO badly need these days (since I have officially become a cry baby), how do I say thank you to you all when you have all given so much of yourselves and your hearts? I can only do so by saying that you fill my life with a love and joy so powerful that I feel more blessed than any person has a right to be! Thank you! You are ALL amazing!
With lots of love,
Kristi
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Busy Day
Good Morning Everyone!
Today I'll be baking goodies for tomorrow's fundraising event - Car Wash/Bake Sale, 10 am - 3 pm @ Archway Market in Rio Linda. You won't want to miss that. I'll have several mini Apple O's and Toffee Fudge Chocolate Chip Bars. Both are sinfully delicious, if I may say so myself!!! :) Others will also be making some yummy baked goods so come on out and indulge your sweet tooth. You won't be sorry!
Also, I'm going to be going through some pictures to start posting on here. I've been avoiding having my pictures taken for so long, that's going to be a chore!
I still wake up in the morning feeling so blessed and amazed at what has transpired over a few, short weeks. It's almost unreal. Like it's happening, but really it's one of those things that you usually only read about - "Local Town Rallies to Help One of Their Own." So I feel like I'm looking in from afar at times. Thank God I'm from Rio Linda!
See you all tomorrow! XOXO
With lots of love,
Kristi
Today I'll be baking goodies for tomorrow's fundraising event - Car Wash/Bake Sale, 10 am - 3 pm @ Archway Market in Rio Linda. You won't want to miss that. I'll have several mini Apple O's and Toffee Fudge Chocolate Chip Bars. Both are sinfully delicious, if I may say so myself!!! :) Others will also be making some yummy baked goods so come on out and indulge your sweet tooth. You won't be sorry!
Also, I'm going to be going through some pictures to start posting on here. I've been avoiding having my pictures taken for so long, that's going to be a chore!
I still wake up in the morning feeling so blessed and amazed at what has transpired over a few, short weeks. It's almost unreal. Like it's happening, but really it's one of those things that you usually only read about - "Local Town Rallies to Help One of Their Own." So I feel like I'm looking in from afar at times. Thank God I'm from Rio Linda!
See you all tomorrow! XOXO
With lots of love,
Kristi
Friday, September 24, 2010
Fundraising Thanks!!!
Thank you so much to those who have done fundraising for me in efforts to help me get to Wisconsin!
Tracy Gordon - Premier Design Jewelry - Tracy graciously hosted a PDJ party on 9/17. Thank you so much for taking the time and donating your proceeds to me. I will forever be thankful for your hard work and generosity!!! (If anyone is interested in booking a party, please let me know. Tracy is the bestest!)
Deanna Smith - Car wash (9/19) - D, who ever would have thought that we'd make such a killing on a car wash?? Wow, I am very grateful to you for planning and getting everyone out to help and get their cars washed (even in the sprinkles)... You are responsible for putting a huge dent in the funds needed to reach our goal! Thanks girl!
Also, thank you to everyone who helped at that car wash and purchased through the jewelry party.
To those of you who have donated on your own - WOW! I cannot believe the generosity of everyone and am so unbelievably amazed at the kindness being shown. You are all helping me do something that I have been waiting for many, many years! I'm so thankful - words can't express my gratitude!
More to come... xoxo
Tracy Gordon - Premier Design Jewelry - Tracy graciously hosted a PDJ party on 9/17. Thank you so much for taking the time and donating your proceeds to me. I will forever be thankful for your hard work and generosity!!! (If anyone is interested in booking a party, please let me know. Tracy is the bestest!)
Deanna Smith - Car wash (9/19) - D, who ever would have thought that we'd make such a killing on a car wash?? Wow, I am very grateful to you for planning and getting everyone out to help and get their cars washed (even in the sprinkles)... You are responsible for putting a huge dent in the funds needed to reach our goal! Thanks girl!
Also, thank you to everyone who helped at that car wash and purchased through the jewelry party.
To those of you who have donated on your own - WOW! I cannot believe the generosity of everyone and am so unbelievably amazed at the kindness being shown. You are all helping me do something that I have been waiting for many, many years! I'm so thankful - words can't express my gratitude!
More to come... xoxo
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Welcome to my blog...
With the overwhelming show of support in my fundraising efforts to make my surgery possible, I wanted everyone to be able to follow me throughout this exciting adventure...
I am going to try to document everything (with help from Eddie while I'm in Wisconsin - HAHA). Those of you who know Eddie well, know that he is completely computer illiterate, so it shall be quite interesting. :)
Thank you again to everyone for their support!
Stay tuned!!!
With lots of love,
Kristi
I am going to try to document everything (with help from Eddie while I'm in Wisconsin - HAHA). Those of you who know Eddie well, know that he is completely computer illiterate, so it shall be quite interesting. :)
Thank you again to everyone for their support!
Stay tuned!!!
With lots of love,
Kristi
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