Monthly Archives: July 2013

Keeping Busy and Having Fun with Friends

I have been keeping very busy doing so many things. I’ve received so many emails, comments, and texts from people, most of whom I don’t know, thanking me for helping the volunteer fire departments. I want to thank everyone for … Continue reading

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Relay For Life Quilt Dedication

In a previous story, I wrote about a quilt I made in 2009 from American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life t-shirts. The quilt hung on the back of the stage during our 2009 Relay For Life event. The plan … Continue reading

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Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Okeechobee, Florida Part 2

I spent the weekend and a few days early in the week at Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, in Okeechobee, Florida. On Saturday night, July 20th, Sue Arnold and friends held a fundraiser in Port St. Lucie.  I also included pictures … Continue reading

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Thank You Everyone for your kind words, emails, and posts

Recently, Madrey Springs firefighters gave me the link to Fire Rescue 1 Facebook page. I am not on Facebook, and I want to read all of the comments, so one of my friends gave me the sign in info of … Continue reading

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Georgia Fire Fighters – A SPECIAL DAY

Today, was an amazing day.  I posted a photo album with the pictures of our time together. I wrote a story in the one below this one explaining my decision to go public about funds I donate. You can also … Continue reading

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David Nicholson, A True Hero

A really special part my life was meeting a man named David Nicholson who is the true meaning of a hero. I know that I was supposed to meet David at the Goodyear Blimp Base at that exact time and … Continue reading

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Decision to go public with donating funds

July 1, 2013 Since I began my blog in early 2011, and until December 2012, I had only written stories on my website about places I visited, things I did, and people I met. Only a few close friends knew … Continue reading

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Rock Camp Sendoff – Camp for Children with Cancer, and Relay for Life bowling fundraiser

On Friday, June 19th, I was invited to the Fort Lauderdale American Cancer Society (ACS) office for the Rock Camp Sendoff. This is the first time I was able to attend this very special event. By the way, this is … Continue reading

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