What is green and white and makes you smile all over?!
When I was a kid, one of my favorite jokes was “what is black and white and re(a)d all over?” and the 10 different combination of answers that you could choose from ensuring that your guesser would always be wrong. However my question of “What is Green and White and makes you smile all over?” is no joke. So, what is the answer? It is the most unbelievable gift bestowed upon Gary and me by the staff and kids at the Mission Children’s Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a home made poster dotted with tiny handprints and pictures of the many awe inspiring children who had, or are currently receiving treatment at the Center.
The SuRVivor Tour’s mission is simple: To “honor those on the road to recovery”. Well, Mission turned the tables on us! In a recent visit to the their Hospital, the children and staff honored us with this touching poster to thank both Gary and me for what we were doing on the road to combat childhood cancer! How can I possibly describe this honor with words?! There is little that I have received that has meant more to me. And, with that being said, I also struggle to comprehend it. Since the inception of the tour, we have received many gracious thanks for the “work we are doing”. And, at times, it is hard to accept the compliments because I am just doing what I love. Think about it.
- If you had a chance to spend your days with beautiful, amazing, warmhearted children – wouldn’t you?
- If you had a chance to travel around the country and surround yourself with awesome people who have hearts of gold – wouldn’t you?
- If you had the chance to work with an organization that makes you feel like a superstar each and every day – wouldn’t you?
- If you had a chance to make a real difference in this world -wouldn’t you?
Circumstances, a bit of creativity and a supportive husband have allowed me to do all of these and more. It just so happens that what I love to do, may also have the benefit of benefiting others. So, to my new friends at Mission Reuter Children’s Center, I humbly accept this gift but want you all to know that the true honor is just having the chance to meet you!
Click here to check out some pictures from the event.
On a personal note:
Carla: Happy Birthday!! You will no doubt feel like a princess in the limo on your way to eat chicken Alfredo! Save me a breadstick! And keep that perfect record on the basketball court!
Kyle: You not only have great taste in hats, but your pick of receivers for fantasy football is second to none! Randy Moss Rocks! And so do you!
