Hi have to start tonight by letting everyone know what a great time I had last night and how grateful my family is to Kim and Allyson and to Loretta and Sabrina and to all of the bands, friends, community friends and businesses that made Allie's Benefit such a success. Let me not forget Michael Collins and the good folks at the Bread of Life. Now I know I have left people out and I am sorry but the page isn't long enough nor is my memory good enough to list everyone.
Kim, please thank your mom for me, sorry my memory isn't working (name problems).
We had about 300 people attend to listen to music, eat good food and hang out with good friends. It was a complete success and we are all so grateful to live in our community where people care and come together for each other.
Allie's situation has once again given me cause to look at myslef and compare how I feel now and hoe I may have felt before her injury - what type of person was I and what type of person am I now. Was I the kind of person who would have helped someone out? Would I have attended a benefit and/or donated money and if so how much to someone I may or may not have know. Would I have taken the initiave to throw a benefit for someone? I would like to think so but in all actaulity I know that the Steve today would and will do a lot more than the Steve of pre May 14th would have. So when I look for the positive in this and find another way to be grateful, I have to say thank you for helping me change in this way.
Our girl was tough today. She seems to think that she is not sleeping well although the nurses assure me that when they check on her she is sleeping - all night in fact but it is a horrible feeling the next day if you felt you have not slept all night. Let's just say she was quite snippy all day. Matt and I did get her out in the car for awhile but she seemed a litt;e more confused than normal today we just headed back to het room. The poor girl was just tired. It appears that when she giggles alot while talking to you, its going to be a rough day. Anyhow tomorrow is another day closer to Full Recovery so Matt and I said good night and headed up the mountain.
All in all a good day. It was great having Matt with me again and finding out how his summer was and what his plans for the next few weeks are.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone.
Allie's Dad
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Dear Steve, Nancy, Allie and Matt,
Your community sounds amazing. Glad to hear that Allie's benefit was such a success. It's a genuine reflection of the affect you and your family have had on them. Allie, we hope that you feel better tomorrow.
Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Clare and Kim
So glad to hear the event was a success. I hated not being there, and thought of you guys often. I have fallen in love with Brevard all over again and feel very blessed to be a part of this community.
Steve, I'm glad you were able to be there and witness it all first hand. You and Nancy have always given to the community and as always, what you put out there comes back ten fold.
Hang in there with Allie, she is still trying to figure everything out and with time she will.
I love you guys. Take care and God Bless. Brie (Sabrina)
It's a lovely morning with the birds, otherwise stillness. I am praying that Allie will feel rested today and find a quiet center that will bring her acceptance that today is another gift from God.
I hope to see you all Friday.
Peaceful feelings,
Ginger
Steve,
Thanks for everything you've expressed on this blog.
Also, thank you for letting me be with her during her recovery.
Your family is in my prayers everyday.
I left a note for you and Nancy in Allie's closet right next to her bathroom on the top shelf.
That will tell you more.
I love you all very much!
-Kristen Bright
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