Make sure every moment counts as the sands of time move forward. Again, look at the time November 26, 2013 and where did those moments go and were they well spent?
The September Fundraiser was a success because; we learned so much and accumulated equipment that will make each additional program and fundraiser more spectacular for those participating. We raised a good deal of funds and still have items to offer on our web site.
When you evaluate performance plus and minus overall, we found that the leader (this is me) was not asking for enough help even though starting early on this event.. The check list was made and contacts were established but the leader fell short because of loosing participation of volunteers available. However, volunteers appeared from new contact programs attended by the leader.
So, to that end the PR work is most important. Well, the best thing of all was the new board members that live locally. Redeemer Lutheran brought us new blood and Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church volunteers were back again helping.
We have been able to change the donkey barn to the tractor barn and free up the bottom of the retreat center to be completed. We still have to cut the pipe down on the tractor but the old posts have been moved and there is room for all the equipment to fit in the tractor barn. MORE Progress has taken place.
We have a movie projector, access to old and new movies, movie screen and the desire to start movies on the ridge. That comes with a marshmallow roasting fire and popcorn.
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Helping others who have suffered a loss is our job. With Joy in our hearts my husband of one year and I share our story as we see those in need. We are trained facilitators of GriefShare. We encourage others as we speak of hope found by our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. At our October Church function "Harvest Fest" we spoke of help available to everyone the Lord lead to us. On our October anniversary cruse we spoke to many of our joy and how they can find the same. Those hurting who came to the GriefShare program Surviving the Holidays at our home were in the company of others who understand. Grief Share.org is what we recommend for a loss as a beginning.
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Gathering pictures and making memory books is on my list of to do's. Keeping up with emails is on my list as I added a new email making my list four!
Learning how to cook is falling to the end of my list for sure, I wish I felt bad about it. I am just getting tired of tossing food out. It was fun but it didn't work and that part is discouraging. I like painting or drawing food better than actually cooking.
I made cookies from frozen cookie dough that didn't work out. I made great frosting and covered most of the bad cookies with frosting that was thicker than the cookie. As a sacrifice I ate about two dozen of the cookies, to save anyone else from eating them. Five pounds later someone said they liked the cookies crisp like that. I guess eating my mistakes is not a good thing.
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I have a list of things to accomplish on my white board and try to accomplish them. I keep finding more things to add to the list. I will say that starting every day with prayer and ending with prayer is a great thing to do. What I have found that making new traditions is a good thing and laughing is the best for your health! Make sure you get a hug at least 2x daily.
I have a wonderful daughter and other family. Now I am blessed with more family: step-daughters, a step son and lots of step-grandchildren and many new friends. Check out all your blessings and you will see they are coming faster than we actually claim. Smile this is the day the Lord has made be sure to thank Him! I am making sure every moment counts!
Happy Blessed Thanksgiving to all!
Your sister in Christ
Maryanne Jerome-Whitlaw, President
God's Cozy Acres, Inc.
www.Godscozyacres.com
