Cause I'm not really sure.
Even writing this post has been tricky. And listen...I can flip a phrase or two. But this one is tough.
I mean...when you get an email like this...
Hi Danielle,
I hope all is well… yes I read your blog from time to time and I am sorry for being such a pain about letting Toby play all-stars.
As you see he fits right in there and is one of the stronger players on the team.
In my job as Northeast Regional Sales Director(You have to love titles) I travel frequently to many places all over the world and I am truly blessed to get to see some wonderful places. Through my travels I accumulate many frequent flyer miles and many times they go UNUSED! I would really like it if you would let me use them to help out with Trevor and getting you to Detroit. Please accept my offer and let me know how many tickets you need and the exact dates and times you prefer. We’ll see if we can get them for you. I have TONS of miles so I would be very happy to have them used in a positive manner.
How do you respond to that!? Other than graciously (ie: immediately emailing YES) accepting the offer...of course.
Though we'll say it til we're blue in the face...a simple thank you just feels SO utterly insufficient. I suppose I could give Bristel pom poms and make a big banner announcing your gift to hold up at the next game? Take out a ProJo ad? Buy you dinner? Wine? The moon...would be closer to how we feel. And if nothing else...your family is totally added to our Christmas card list.
Because your generosity is SO much bigger than airplane tickets and hotel stays (which are also charitably being covered for us!) You are helping us on our crazy journey to rescue our son from this seizure monster. And you can't be a part of something like that and not have it leave a lasting heart mark...you know.
And for what it's worth...even though it's not enough...
Thank you
Even writing this post has been tricky. And listen...I can flip a phrase or two. But this one is tough.
I mean...when you get an email like this...
Hi Danielle,
I hope all is well… yes I read your blog from time to time and I am sorry for being such a pain about letting Toby play all-stars.
As you see he fits right in there and is one of the stronger players on the team.
In my job as Northeast Regional Sales Director(You have to love titles) I travel frequently to many places all over the world and I am truly blessed to get to see some wonderful places. Through my travels I accumulate many frequent flyer miles and many times they go UNUSED! I would really like it if you would let me use them to help out with Trevor and getting you to Detroit. Please accept my offer and let me know how many tickets you need and the exact dates and times you prefer. We’ll see if we can get them for you. I have TONS of miles so I would be very happy to have them used in a positive manner.
How do you respond to that!? Other than graciously (ie: immediately emailing YES) accepting the offer...of course.
Though we'll say it til we're blue in the face...a simple thank you just feels SO utterly insufficient. I suppose I could give Bristel pom poms and make a big banner announcing your gift to hold up at the next game? Take out a ProJo ad? Buy you dinner? Wine? The moon...would be closer to how we feel. And if nothing else...your family is totally added to our Christmas card list.
Because your generosity is SO much bigger than airplane tickets and hotel stays (which are also charitably being covered for us!) You are helping us on our crazy journey to rescue our son from this seizure monster. And you can't be a part of something like that and not have it leave a lasting heart mark...you know.
And for what it's worth...even though it's not enough...
Thank you
**ps. Oh yeah...I've gotta admit, we're happy you talked us into AllStars too**
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Jenny & Brady
...danielle
Sometimes I think of how much more unfair things are when there is extra stuff to worry about...more piled on top of the already crazy things that we have going on in our lives. But then I think maybe things get even crazier and more stressful so that we are forced to reach out for help, to give it all up to Him. That allows us to be free from everything and bring our focus back to Him, to one another.
He is definitely an awesome God and all the glory to Him!
One less thing to have to worry about...Right?
Cyndi
Karen
P.S.-I don't think you know this, but I am completely partial to little baseball players. I love little league games!
Coach- Thank you for being so awesome. You hear such bad things about coaches and parents pushing children so hard in youth sports today, when what they truly need is guidance and a role model. You are exactly who those boys need. It's not just about the sport, but about learning to be selfless and a team player.
To Toby's Coach: Thank you!! People like you are a rare find these days. Your gift is a true blessing.
What an amazing blessing and gesture!
I have found, on some of my darkest days, God's presence all around me, through His people.
God is leaving his fingerprints all over Trevy's life, through His people. What a great reminder to know HE is with you.
Blessings to your angel too!
Hugs~ Deb
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Partly because I thought about this months ago. When we were going to Detroit, you talked about how badly you wanted to take Trevy, but didn't know how. I remember thinking about how I just knew you would get him there, because He would help you. It's amazing how life's little details seem to fall perfectly into place sometimes, ya know?
And, how you were just bloggin' about people lending a helping hand...
This is the kind of story I love to spread. It puts a sparkle in my day!!! And anyone reading your blog will have a renewed Faith...in Him and humanity today!
By the way...my word verification is "blessema". Neato, huh?
God accepts 'thank you' as enough, doesn't He?
Barbara
Our prayer tonight is that God will bless this coach in ways that he could never imagine
What a cool dude. He's definitely gonna need a Christmas card at least, huh? :P
How absolutely wonderful!
I'm so glad for you, Danielle, and Mr. NERSD, who obviously has a heart and is able to share it.
BTW, kudos to you for biting the bullet and letting Toby play All Star...that's hard call and so important for Toby.
You're awesome Danielle!