That is just amazing! First, for you donating the money for this project and secondly, for Jim's company to cover the rest.before I post an update...have a story to share....
Friday night during the tour of BLB with Cherylann, she stated that the 2 courtyard areas (currently covered with gravel) they would eventually switch them to be covered with astro turf.....a warm rush of feelings washed over me and I though to myself "That's it, this is the specific project we were looking for to add something to BLB" so after thinking it over a bit, I pulled Len and Cherylann aside and told them my plans.....we had raised almost $2,000 from Jim's bday fundraiser in October, including a very nice donation from Jim's bosses and company...I pledged to make the astro turf project a reality, which they were so thankful for!
so when we got home I put a call into Mike's office and talked to his wife yesterday....the most amazing thing! Mike said that they will take care of doing all the work and shoulder the costs of the project....they are such wonderful people to do give such a gift to us and BLB! I then called Cherylann and she can't wait to share the news with Len! we are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!
so in a small way the project Jim was there to do in Haiti will become a reality!
That is such an honor... and Jim will be looking down on every kid that plays there.I forgot to add....they are going to name the area in Jim's memory " Jimmy's Play Place" my guy was always ready to play and was a big kid at heart!
Glad that Megan had a "happy daddy dream" last night.
Have fun on your errands, and be sure you spend that GC on YOU!
Glad Megan had a happy Daddy dream. Great way to start the day.
Look forward to seeing your plans unfold. Dinner at Goofy's Kitchen sounds great.
That is just amazing! First, for you donating the money for this project and secondly, for Jim's company to cover the rest.
That is such an honor... and Jim will be looking down on every kid that plays there.
Lisa- The views from the Hotel Montana are stunning. I'd like to think that Jim was at peace there. I don't blame Megan for staying behind. When she is ready she will want to look at the pictures you took and she will probably want to go there someday. Thank you again for sharing your story with us.![]()
Yea Megan had a happy daddy dream! Yours WILL come Lisa, I know it will. I pray for that all of the time. I know what it will mean to you. Your good night's sleep when Jim's Play Place news came through was a gift from him, I know. Glad Kris got some PD to help them out, I know it will be a great trip for all and happy you had a GC for YOU! How glad I am you have so much to look forward to!![]()
Ok, I'm finally caught up!!
to you--I cannot imagine the emotions that went with this trip. I know that Jim is so proud and looking down on you all and smiling with all you have done. What a wonderful, special thing to do in his memory!! And you WILL have your happy daddy dream. It's coming, I just know it!
Yay for the dance trip! Can't wait to hear more about it too!!
to you and Megan!!!
I wanted to say GOOD Morning, I am sorry we only had a short conversation yesterday, however, it was good to hear your voice!Praying you slept well!
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so I spent Monday working on some items for Megan's show-a-thon (dance) auction and did a version of the mickey head's my scrapping buddies & I did for a swap
I made them a bit bigger and attached each MH to a 4" canvas , thought they'd make cute wall art for kids rooms!
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Great idea Lisa, love them!
Good luck with organizing today!
That's great news about the project and the company picking up the remaining tab. Got goosebumps as I was reading.
I forgot to say I love the scrap pictures. Praying Megan was okay and all went well cleaning/organizing today.![]()
Wow. Their generosity is amazing. Have you decided what other items?