23 million. 898 thousand. 673. We.can.do.it.
There's so much I've learned about our community...about generosity...about what it means to give back to those who need it... and as we inch closer, I actually get kinda emotional as stupid as that sounds....
I think I also need sleep in all fairness.
So, I will try to blog tomorrow, but as you're working, know we're busting it again in the final hours trying to make goal so our area citizens in need can receive services next year...
...and on this Veterans Day, I am reminded how many stories the agencies told me about our local Veterans being served by the agencies. Did you know the avg soldier today has over 200 concussions during his/her tour(s)? Did you know many suffer from PTSD? And many have no where to go to receive help...except to our agencies. And with the state cutting funding, our funding is more impt than ever.
So I hope we can do it.
Tomorrow evening, I will be at the campaign's Celebration event downtown! We're celebrating regardless b/c raising the amount of money we've raised in this economy is definitely something to cheer about!
I want to blog all about how much this experience has meant to me as it's coming to an end-things and people I will miss... Things I won't miss as much but will definitely take with me as I move forward....
So that will be coming soon... along with some much overdo blog awards (that I really really appreciate and want to be able to put some thought into...hence waiting to blog about them). :)
I am also debating of taking Monday off instead of heading straight back to my regular job.
As for tonight, I had a much needed girly night with my friend, Marla (and some vino) and decided to go tan reallllllly briefly (dont judge me..I needed it. lol!) However, I was so tired, I may have fallen asleep in there for the full 20 min. And people, I'm like Casper right now. Soooo yeah...tomato city, one way ticket for me. Sheesh. haha....Hopefully it won't be too bad. *nervous* haha..
Anyway, hope ya'll are having an awesome week! :)
13 comments:
My dad suffers from PTSD from his time in Vietnam. I have been trying to get him to go to the VA for help but he's reluctant.
My dad lives in Dallas, is there any other place he can go that you know of there?
Thanks for the great blog and your dedication!
Way to go on all that you are doing. I agree, we need to treat our veterans with the best that we have for all they have done for us!
Awh thanks hun! I'll try salt water! :) xx
wow--such an accomplishment! Even if you guys dont' make your goal ((but ya'll are sooo close)) you should be super proud of what you have done! seriously, such an inspiration :)
I hope your girls night was great...you deserve it!
It's so great what you're doing!
You should be so proud of the money you've raised and the awareness you've spread my husband's company here in OKC does a huge campaign and we always participate. I'm excited to hear all about your experiences.
I think it's awesome what your doing!!! Your right this week is flying by!!
I think it's most awesome that you're doing what you're doing! Good luck on your goal!
Wow! Awesome job helping to raise all that money! Good luck on the last bit!
I love that I follow you on twitter because I am always seeing your updates. You have got to be the cutest person there, so I am sure they love you! :) Hope you are having a good end of the week... the weekend is almost here! YAY!
i'm still all super happy i found you in blogland.. you are the cutest thing ever! who doesn't love you?!?!?!
it is amazing how much money you have all raised!! have a fabulous time celebrating!
i hope you are having a great week hun!
mine has been busy as well.
you should for sure take off on monday, you deserve a day of relaxing!
p.s. i didn't know you have twitter ;)
nice blog
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