Sunday, April 10, 2022

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2008, at Mattie's 6th birthday party. That year we had Mattie's party at a bowling alley. The theme was Scooby Doo, a Mattie favorite. While at the party, Mattie developed a fever and looked exhausted, but he hung in there and had a good time with his friends. Who would have ever guessed that three months later, he would be diagnosed with cancer. 

Quote of the day: He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. ~ Louisa May Alcott

After sorting through all the toiletries that have come in for the Foundation's Item Drive, I gathered them altogether and photographed the final result. As always our donors have been extremely generous with us and these items will be going to three different hospitals to stock our Snack and Item Carts. I know all too well how important these items are to the recipients. 

Peter has had a very busy weekend. Of running back and forth to the nursery and then staging and planting flowers and plants. It was cool and blustery today, but that did not stop him. This is just one of his many creations! I told him he missed his calling. Typically he leaves the plantings up to me, but I think he does a better job than me. 

As for me it was another typical day in paradise. Juggling too much and now trying to put together the April newsletter for the Foundation. Some days I really wonder how I can string two words together much less write a newsletter and keep the Foundation running.