Saturday, March 3, 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2002. I still remember one of my college roommates sent me this entertainment saucer when Mattie turned three months of age. At first, I disliked it because it took up half of my living room space, but I  eventually grew to love it. I recall the first time we put Mattie in the seat of this saucer, he was scared out of his mind, began crying, and wanted out! However, I wasn't going to give up easily on this item. After about five attempts of plunking Mattie in this seat he adjusted to it and actually seemed amused with his legs dangling, and to have the freedom to move, twirl, and play with the toys on his own.  


Quote of the day: What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us; what we have done for others and the world, remains and is immortal. ~ Albert Pike

Today was a productive chore day, we drove all over the place and accomplished many of the tasks we had to do for the Symposium. Later in the afternoon, we went to Clyde's in Tyson's Corner. The executive chef of this Clyde's is Becca Jacks. Becca is the wonderful and generous individual who donated all the hot foods to the Foundation's Walk last year. Becca not only donated the food but attended the Walk and spent about six hours preparing, cooking all the food on the outdoor grills for all our attendees, and then cleaned up. I consider Becca one of our Mattie Miracle workers because she expects no compensation or anything in return. She simply wants to help the Foundation and raise awareness for childhood cancer. Remarkable! Becca has committed to provide and cook food again at this year's walk, for which we are very grateful. Each time we visit with Becca, we get to know each other better and today we also had the chance to meet the restaurant's general manager. To me, it is networking through our friends and supporters, that wonderful new opportunities seem to come the Foundation's way. I am signing off for now, since I find that I am tired tonight and it is reflected in my writing.