Sunday, April 21, 2013

a year...

I had people worried about me on Friday. It was Jimmy's one year -... I don't really think that the day matters- I missed him as much as I always do. I wake up and he is the first thing on my mind, I listen to see if I can hear the TV on in his room, I lie there for a moment and think of him and all that has happened, and then I am off to work. His picture is in my car, along with a note he wrote to me- so of course, I think of him on the way to work. I get to GSV and a large picture of him is hanging on my wall watching over me as I work, as well as a smaller one above my computer with Rick.
But, I think I miss him MOST when we have family gatherings (he was always the comedian), and when I am walking through a store and find a HILARIOUS shirt that I KNOW he would love to rock, I also miss it when I think of a funny joke that only Jimmy would 'get'!!
I REALLY miss the 'just because' calls that he would give me- when he would see something that reminded him of a funny thing that happened- or to tell me of a funny joke someone told him - I also miss the calls for advice... they were the BEST... because that made me aware of how much he desired my approval and valued my opinion- I would BEAM with those calls!!!

Thank you all that gave me calls and texts on Friday- I truly love each and every one of you!

bake sale

The bake sale was a success- our first annual! There will be many more and I am very excited to continue the giving and caring. We were able to raise $1107.50 with the help of many people- I want to thank... in no particular order, my all day cashier, (and wonderful friend) Clare- my all day grill masters, my son David and best friend Patrick - my table organizer and salesman,(and longtime friend) Gary- my good friend Amy and her posse for the baked goods- my good friend Bev (Brent's mom) for helping us set up, baking some yum yum cupcakes, and providing hot chocolate for our cold bodies- My daughter Krista (baked many cakes), her best friend Kelsey who baked LOTS of cookies & Shelley (daughter) for being moral support and selling our goods to people who weren't even there- they (her and her boyfriend, Doug) made calls, took orders, and delivered the baked goods- my longtime friend Pam for supplying us with warm coats, gloves, and scarves. AND last, but definitely NOT least- all of the support of people shopping!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the soul of my son, Jimmy!! We will be cutting a check for $1107.50 to the family of Roger Weaver to help pay some of the bills that continue piling up even in these times. This donation will be from what I fondly call the 'Jimmy Faus Foundation'!!  I will try to get some pictures posted soon.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Bake Sale

I got great news from Suz- she informed me that the young man that we were going to donate to, does NOT have his cancer back. Thank the Lord for that. So, we are now looking into other avenues in which to donate where it will do the most good.
I am so happy for that young man. I am sure that he lives in constant fear of it returning. Best wishes to the family.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

BAKE SALE

Details on the benefit bake sale;
Place: Garden Spot High School (front yard facing Yoder's)
Date: 4/20
Time: 7am-2pm
All of the proceeds will go to a young man going through cancer- I HATE that word
This marks the beginning of a lifetime of April bake sales for someone on need. This is my way of keeping Jimmy's giving nature alive. I hope that everyone will join us for a good cause!! I know that some wanted to bake some wonderful yummy treats- you may drop them off in New Holland on Friday night with Amy Hackman between 5-9pm, or you may just drop your items off at the sale that morning. If you need other arrangements, please let me know, I will help where I can.
PERFECT PLACE
PERFECT DAY
Hope to see you all are there.
God Bless All