FEBRUARY 15, 2006; MORE AWESOME NEWS
What a day this has been. The Lord has been so good to Hawk and his family through the generous actions of so many individuals in our community.
At 2 PM, there was a school assembly of Watertown Elementary School ("WES"). Ms Anita Christian and Cheryl Ellison, the Principal and Assistant Principal respectively of WES, notified Hawk, Lindy and the entire assembly of WES that the Silent Auction and Benefit Concert held February 4 had raised over $36, 800. Ms Anita thanked all the students for all their efforts helping raise the funds. She praised them for all their efforts on Hawk's behalf.
WES Music Teacher Marilyn Willoughby then led the fourth, fifth and sixth grade students in Hawk's song, one written specially for Hawk. The performance was wonderful.
We can not fully and truly express our appreciation for all the people that attended the concert, donated items and the individuals that bought them. Also, to all the individuals that just donated money for Hawk.
At 3:45 PM; Hawk, Skyla and Lindy went to Hawk's New Home. As reported in this blog earlier, volunteers had worked on Saturday, 2/11/06, to clean out the trash; remove all the flooring and old wall paper; and bead board that had been used to cover the kitchen cabinets and some of the den and master bedroom walls. Work had started on refurishing the house after the family left for Hawk's Make A Wish trip to Florida on Tuesday, 2/7/06. Volunteers had worked days, nights and the weekend to complete the work. The family had not been allowed to visit the house until today since being there on Monday, 2/6/06. A full report will be prepared later this week with before and after pictures . There will be articles in the local newspapers this week and Channel 5 News will have a report on their Thursday 6 PM news of the Extreme Home Makeover-Wilson County Style. The makeover has been wonderful. There is still work to be done and there are plans to complete this work. But, you can not believe the work that has been completed in only 9 days. It is totally amazing what this wonderful group of individuals have completed. It has shown me that I have so much to do to be more involved in my community and the ones in need.
I want to share with you just a few of the actions that have touched us so much in the last few weeks as follows:
A) I came into the Learning Center one day to pick up the kids. Ms. Kelly, Skyla's teacher, had one of the large Tootsie Roll tubes that had been given to her from a high school student. She did not know who the student was. A slot had been cut in the top of the tube to be able to deposit money in it. It was a small piggy bank. Ms. Kelly explained that there was $4.91 in change in the tube. The funds were mainly in pennies, nickels, and dimes. It is apparent to us that the student had been saving the money over an extended period. We can imagine that this student had been saving for something special. Instead, the student had donated these funds to Hawk. We just wish that we could give this student a hug. We do know that the Lord has Blessed him for his Love for one of God's little ones.
B) During the Silent Auction held at Watertown 2/4/06, Barbara (Mimi) bought a few pictures for Hawk's New Home. When she was paying for the items, a lady handed her a certificate for an oil change. The lady had been the successful bidder for the item and she wanted Lindy to have it. This was very generous but then she explained that this was the most expensive oil change she had ever bought, she had paid $400 for it. Praise the Lord!!!!
C) We flew Southwest Airlines to Florida for Hawk's Make A Wish trip. About an hour into the flight, one of the stewardesses came by and handed me a note that she said she had found in the aisle at the back of the plane. On the outside of the folded note, it was penned "Make A Wish tomorrow--Enjoy Orlando--Please open". On the inside, it was penned "Please accept a ittle gift to make this trip a little better. My Prayers are with your son and your family. God Bless. PS. Have a great time". There was a $100 bill folded inside. We asked the stewardess for the name of the donator. She simply said that she had found it in the middle of aisle. We sent a note back stating "Thanks so very much. May you be blessed as we are being blessed by your generosity". No announcement had been made. Mimi had her Make A Wish T-shirt on and the person had noticed it and acted.
D) Mimi and I took the kids to eat at Cracker Barrel after Hawk's visit to his new home this afternoon. A lady recognized Hawk as we were waiting for a table. She asked him about tractors. He said that he drove Pa's John Deere tractor. She bought him a book about JD tractors at the counter. It is wonderful how people just reach out to Hawk and make him happy.
A half box of tissues have been used writing this update. Please continue to keep Hawk in your prayers for a miracle. His fate is now totally in the Lord's Hands. It will be our prayer that you and yours are Blessed as we are being Blessed by you.
We have also be Blessed to learn that Mike (Papa) Smith's prostrate cancer has not spread. Surgery in the future should be able to remove the cancer. Details will be discussed with the Dr. on Thursday, 2/16/06. Thanks for your prayers on his and his family's behave.
Love,
Pa
What a day this has been. The Lord has been so good to Hawk and his family through the generous actions of so many individuals in our community.
At 2 PM, there was a school assembly of Watertown Elementary School ("WES"). Ms Anita Christian and Cheryl Ellison, the Principal and Assistant Principal respectively of WES, notified Hawk, Lindy and the entire assembly of WES that the Silent Auction and Benefit Concert held February 4 had raised over $36, 800. Ms Anita thanked all the students for all their efforts helping raise the funds. She praised them for all their efforts on Hawk's behalf.
WES Music Teacher Marilyn Willoughby then led the fourth, fifth and sixth grade students in Hawk's song, one written specially for Hawk. The performance was wonderful.
We can not fully and truly express our appreciation for all the people that attended the concert, donated items and the individuals that bought them. Also, to all the individuals that just donated money for Hawk.
At 3:45 PM; Hawk, Skyla and Lindy went to Hawk's New Home. As reported in this blog earlier, volunteers had worked on Saturday, 2/11/06, to clean out the trash; remove all the flooring and old wall paper; and bead board that had been used to cover the kitchen cabinets and some of the den and master bedroom walls. Work had started on refurishing the house after the family left for Hawk's Make A Wish trip to Florida on Tuesday, 2/7/06. Volunteers had worked days, nights and the weekend to complete the work. The family had not been allowed to visit the house until today since being there on Monday, 2/6/06. A full report will be prepared later this week with before and after pictures . There will be articles in the local newspapers this week and Channel 5 News will have a report on their Thursday 6 PM news of the Extreme Home Makeover-Wilson County Style. The makeover has been wonderful. There is still work to be done and there are plans to complete this work. But, you can not believe the work that has been completed in only 9 days. It is totally amazing what this wonderful group of individuals have completed. It has shown me that I have so much to do to be more involved in my community and the ones in need.
I want to share with you just a few of the actions that have touched us so much in the last few weeks as follows:
A) I came into the Learning Center one day to pick up the kids. Ms. Kelly, Skyla's teacher, had one of the large Tootsie Roll tubes that had been given to her from a high school student. She did not know who the student was. A slot had been cut in the top of the tube to be able to deposit money in it. It was a small piggy bank. Ms. Kelly explained that there was $4.91 in change in the tube. The funds were mainly in pennies, nickels, and dimes. It is apparent to us that the student had been saving the money over an extended period. We can imagine that this student had been saving for something special. Instead, the student had donated these funds to Hawk. We just wish that we could give this student a hug. We do know that the Lord has Blessed him for his Love for one of God's little ones.
B) During the Silent Auction held at Watertown 2/4/06, Barbara (Mimi) bought a few pictures for Hawk's New Home. When she was paying for the items, a lady handed her a certificate for an oil change. The lady had been the successful bidder for the item and she wanted Lindy to have it. This was very generous but then she explained that this was the most expensive oil change she had ever bought, she had paid $400 for it. Praise the Lord!!!!
C) We flew Southwest Airlines to Florida for Hawk's Make A Wish trip. About an hour into the flight, one of the stewardesses came by and handed me a note that she said she had found in the aisle at the back of the plane. On the outside of the folded note, it was penned "Make A Wish tomorrow--Enjoy Orlando--Please open". On the inside, it was penned "Please accept a ittle gift to make this trip a little better. My Prayers are with your son and your family. God Bless. PS. Have a great time". There was a $100 bill folded inside. We asked the stewardess for the name of the donator. She simply said that she had found it in the middle of aisle. We sent a note back stating "Thanks so very much. May you be blessed as we are being blessed by your generosity". No announcement had been made. Mimi had her Make A Wish T-shirt on and the person had noticed it and acted.
D) Mimi and I took the kids to eat at Cracker Barrel after Hawk's visit to his new home this afternoon. A lady recognized Hawk as we were waiting for a table. She asked him about tractors. He said that he drove Pa's John Deere tractor. She bought him a book about JD tractors at the counter. It is wonderful how people just reach out to Hawk and make him happy.
A half box of tissues have been used writing this update. Please continue to keep Hawk in your prayers for a miracle. His fate is now totally in the Lord's Hands. It will be our prayer that you and yours are Blessed as we are being Blessed by you.
We have also be Blessed to learn that Mike (Papa) Smith's prostrate cancer has not spread. Surgery in the future should be able to remove the cancer. Details will be discussed with the Dr. on Thursday, 2/16/06. Thanks for your prayers on his and his family's behave.
Love,
Pa
posted by Ken (Pa) McPeak at 7:19 PM
4 Comments:
I just found your website. I Want to let you know that HAwk will be in my prayers. I am very very close to a family that has had a tough year dealing with their 3 year olds cancer. The doctors didnt give this little girl much of a chance. We have been praying for 9 months straight for God to show us a miracle... nothing more and nothing less.
On Valentines day 2 days ago she was declared cancer free.
The power of prayer is an amazing thing and we serve a mighty God.
If you dont mind I want to get some more folks praying for your family and for Hawk. I know God is faithful.
God is good!
Hi, I found your site through Steve and have added Hawk to my personal prayers and my prayer list on my blog.
I am also here via Steve. You can be assured of prayers from Canada, uplifting your family at this very difficult time.
I am glad to hear of so many positive events. Cancer is tough to live with, but being surrounded by such a supportive community helps.
As someone who gets to be around Hawk occasionally, I am blessed by his sweet smile and joyful disposition.
You are in my prayers.
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