This has been an incredible journey so far. We finally got into the Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge last Thursday. This is a facility that is supported by the American Cancer Society. It provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers. We have made some wonderful friends and have been the recipients of so much generosity and compassion from total strangers. This afternoon the Hope Lodge along with a local business hosted a recognition dinner for the survivors and caregivers who are staying here. The local business provided the dinner (most of it was funded by donations from the employees) and gave the lodge a Wii for the guests to enjoy. We feel very grateful to be here. We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of the people here. Southern Hospitality is alive and well.
Allan & Teresa with Terrance (volunteer at Hope Lodge)
Sylvia (mother) & Eugene (son) from Maryland
Chris (Pennsylvania) and Steve (New Mexico)
Renata & Gene from North Carolina
Beverly & Johnny
Flowers that Teresa's Co-workers sent
When life gives you lemons make lemonade!
When life gives you lemons make lemonade!
Chris in the Computer Room at Hope Lodge
Carol & Russ from California
Hope Lodge Dining Room
Hope Lodge Dining Room
Craft Room at Hope Lodge
Living Room at Hope Lodge
Living Room at Hope Lodge
Allan helping with dinner.Stone Mountain
Larry, Delta, Allan, Teresa at CNN Studios
Larry & Delta are from Kansas
Teresa in front of the Atlanta Temple (it is being renovated)
Allan in front of RCOG
2 comments:
Andie really liked the picture with the pumpkin people. When she saw that she said in a sad voice, " I really miss papa". I said, " I do to" Then she said, "I miss grandma too, I really do" She really misses her papa and Grandma. We all do but we are so glad you are doing well and Dad is getting his treatment. It looks like the hope lodge is a great place. I am glad you are able to be there!
I'm so glad you guys are there now! You guys are such great examples. love you
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