Last Saturday was the Yard/Bake sale fundraiser that our friends, and members of our ward held for us. It was an amazing day. Luc wanted to be there from the time it opened. When we arrived we were overwhelmed with all the items that had been donated. There were also quite a few people already in attendance. It was so fun to see so many people come throughout the day. Even Ron's 86-year-old grandparents attended. It was such a boost to our morale to see all the people that care for and support us.
We feel so blessed to live in such a unified community. Even the mayor's office has become involved. We want to thank all of you who were involved in any way. The gratitude we feel is inexpressible.
I loved hearing comments, throughout the day, of how helpful this was for others as well. I heard mothers say how many great clothes items they found for their kids. One of the things that made me feel so good was that this fundraiser not only benefitted our family, but many other groups as well. The clothes that were left over are going to a village in Mexico this winter (50 garbage bagsful), the leftover coats went to the city's coat drive, the leftover stuffed animals went to a family who is doing a service project for the kids at Shriner's Hospital, the leftover suits and suit coats went to the homeless shelter to help those who are getting back into the workforce, and all other items were donated to the D.I.
It was truly an amazing day. We literally saw the "body" of Christ at work. We were ministered to in every way. It will be one of those never-to-forget memories.
Marley
P.S. The flyer below is from some friends that I work with in my real estate office (actually they were my friends even before any of us went into real estate) who wanted to help.
Luc is such an example to us all. I am a better person because I know him. He emulates the very best aspects of the Savior. We pray for his ease in pain and for the Lord to continually watch over your family. Thank you for continuing to share Luc's heroic battle, it inspires us all to live and be better.
It was a fun day for everyone! It's difficult to know what to say and how to help in such hard circumstances, so it was nice to have a concrete way to help out and feel like we're helping your family. :)