Everyone had a good weekend I hope? Mine has been busy busy busy and none of that busyness has included studying for my upcoming FIVE finals, oh my...
Right now, in fact would be an opportune time to dig into the endless texts and notes as the kids are at swim practice and the house is fairly silent BUT, I must, just must, blog about an experience I had today that is note worthy.
Today I went to the ATM and withdrew $200 and drove me and the crew over to the Alyssa Diver Cut-A-Tho
Well if you back up a few blogs, there is one about a young girl from my community who has been diagnosed with cancer - today, as is customary in good Ole Lake Monticello, a local salon stepped up to help out the Divers family with medical expenses and provided cuts in exchange for donations.
You gotta love people who care enough to take action.
Four our of my six members received new do's and we bought five raffle tickets, ate way too much from the bake sale table and came away with a buzz from all the sugar and good vibes.
The energy around an event of the pro-active community nature is always so positive, it warms the heart of everyone involved, I know it did mine - for sure.
I give major props to all the girls who worked so tirelessly, snipping head after head to get the job done.
When the day ended over $6,000 dollars was raised for this family who surely is facing insurmountable expenses.
Today, after reading her blogs daily, I FINALLY got to wrap my arms around Lynn and hold on to this woman, who on a daily basis I only get to love via the computer.
I have so much respect for her strength and grace under pressure - I cannot tell you how much time I have spent trying to imagine myself into her shoes as a way to gain perspective and find gratefulness.
My most current wished for wish, is that her daughter will heal and live a long, healthy, crazy beautiful life.
I disagree wholeheartedly with children fighting battles of this nature - I know it is the way of life and I know there are no good answers to seek as to why, I know it is what it is - but still, I disagree - with every stubborn fiber of my being, DISAGREE!
The only good thing about cancer (that I can think of) is what I saw today in the faces of all the people that showed up to give cuts and get cuts - TEAM SPIRIT. I threw down some cash, ate cupcakes, chatted with neighbors and was a piece of the collective team, here and ready to do battle behind and on behalf of this family.
This community makes me proud and I am proud to be a part of it - Great job salon DeShano - you gorgeous girls rock so hard.
Far far away, too far away, up in Maine, my other family walked today to raise awareness for children and adults diagnosed with Autism. My best friend's son has Aspergers Syndrome and his awesomely wonderful teacher formed "TEAM COLBY" to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk - literally.
Community spirit at it's best again - Love that teacher for caring enough to back up my family and let them know that they are not alone.
I couldn't be there to walk alongside them and it hurts me to no end, the best I could do was sponsor him from here (all these stupid miles away) and remember to keep him in mind everyday of my life when even the slightest bit of discrimination or intolerance or ignorance rears it's ugly head inside of mine.
So that's about all I have today - A whole lot of team spirit and no studying under my belt.
My grades will surely suffer (sigh) but my conscience and my heart won't, not one little bit.
Now I ask you to say a prayer for Alyssa's healing (if you don't pray - good vibes will do)
And - get educated about Autism, if you aren't already.
Thank you to everyone who does these things - I love you for it.
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