I am back on line - not sure it's a great thing, as there are some
bothersome issues to deal with involving people.....never the
horses.....but before I deal with them I want to share something
fantastic. On Christmas Eve my daughter gave me one of the greatest gifts I have ever
received. We all went to 5:30 church, then went out for Chinese food for dinner and
came home. My daughter really wanted me to open a small gift big she had
set in front of me. It was as if she were giddy from the anticipation. I
was more excited for the others to open a few presents than for myself,
but I complied. When I read the handmade card, and saw all of the names
listed on that card, I began to cry. This is what the card said: "Selfless donations from the following people...to give you hope, and show
you I am proud....I love you and believe in the heart of what you do. Love, Cherie" Grace Dahl ($100!!!) Shelly Joyce
Jessalyn Kimball Kristin Esswein
Alex Johnson Tom Shepard
Jason Larsen Mark Hering
Ryan Reichwaldt Jeff Miller
Lisa De Garmo Cherie Vinson
Anna Johnson and Michelle Phillips I have never met some of these people, yet my precious daughter, who works
at Java Detour in La Crosse and has many friends, played activist for ASAP
this holiday season! My precious daughter, along with the help of the
above-named people, were able to raise over $500 for ASAP! I am speechless. I have never sobbed like I did that night. This was one
of the greatest gifts I have ever received on behalf of the horses. Thank
you Cherie, and EVERYONE for the most treasured contributions. I will send along some pictures, and also want to thank Betsy F. for her
$50 gift this season. I am sure there are people I have not included that
I will be sure to thank shortly. My son, Jordan, is arriving home from Ocala Florida tomorrow. We are
ready to welcome him with open arms and are looking forward to an exciting
New Year!
bothersome issues to deal with involving people.....never the
horses.....but before I deal with them I want to share something
fantastic. On Christmas Eve my daughter gave me one of the greatest gifts I have ever
received. We all went to 5:30 church, then went out for Chinese food for dinner and
came home. My daughter really wanted me to open a small gift big she had
set in front of me. It was as if she were giddy from the anticipation. I
was more excited for the others to open a few presents than for myself,
but I complied. When I read the handmade card, and saw all of the names
listed on that card, I began to cry. This is what the card said: "Selfless donations from the following people...to give you hope, and show
you I am proud....I love you and believe in the heart of what you do. Love, Cherie" Grace Dahl ($100!!!) Shelly Joyce
Jessalyn Kimball Kristin Esswein
Alex Johnson Tom Shepard
Jason Larsen Mark Hering
Ryan Reichwaldt Jeff Miller
Lisa De Garmo Cherie Vinson
Anna Johnson and Michelle Phillips I have never met some of these people, yet my precious daughter, who works
at Java Detour in La Crosse and has many friends, played activist for ASAP
this holiday season! My precious daughter, along with the help of the
above-named people, were able to raise over $500 for ASAP! I am speechless. I have never sobbed like I did that night. This was one
of the greatest gifts I have ever received on behalf of the horses. Thank
you Cherie, and EVERYONE for the most treasured contributions. I will send along some pictures, and also want to thank Betsy F. for her
$50 gift this season. I am sure there are people I have not included that
I will be sure to thank shortly. My son, Jordan, is arriving home from Ocala Florida tomorrow. We are
ready to welcome him with open arms and are looking forward to an exciting
New Year!
