Holy Crap

I know that someone can expect support. I know that someone can expect help. But my god... this weekend was a total and utter success. I really really can't say thank you enough to everyone. But I can say thank you to several people.

First, the "little helpers". The little helpers helped make the golf course a great success. People came from Kansas City and were our "shot/drink" girls. I am sure the course wasn't a fan of that, but man oh man, rumor has it that people were having FUN. I mean that was the point of the golf, for people to have fun!! Cara, Melanie, Kathy, Amy... thank you for keeping me calm as everyone was checking in. Thank you for knowing which ticket went in each bucket, and when I messed up, you fixed it. Thank you for getting booze and getting the golfers loaded at hole 12. Vanessa, Cara, Ali, and Ang... thank you for doing the same. You helped with booze on the course, and my god, you were good at it.

Dawn and all of the other "go to gals"... I love you all. If it wasn't for all of you I am not sure Patti would still be here. She would have checked out mentally and not have been as calm, cool, and collective as she was all day on Saturday. Everyone had given so much of their time, their energy, and even finances to help make this event a success. And it was. All of the ideas, donations, and support was seen from everyone in attendance and if people were lucky enough to have friends like all of you, this world would be so much more fun! :)

Sarah Rock... my goodness! you were the hit of the shit show! you were able to sell items and get money like it was your full time job. OOC!! it was just so fun to watch you work the room and watch the crowd eat it up!! You have a heart the size of New York City, and I am honored and fortunate to be your best friend!! Patti said it best, "everyone needs a Sarah". I am glad I have you!! You never cease to amaze me and everyday with you is a wild yet exciting event!

Farley... you too are amazing! you scored SO MANY DONATIONS! I am not sure how this would have come together without all the people you know! The koozies, the pop, the jello shots! You were there every step of the way, and you will continue to be there as long as you are needed. I will always need you!!

Kim, Hannah, and Bailee... I have to thank each one of you, well, for being you. Kim was there ALL day. The girls were super troopers and worked the door, and didn't even complain about helping. It is sweet, because I know they would do anything for me. Hannah scored some goodies and Bailee even had fun! Those Schracks are amazing people and I literally thank god everyday for having them in my life!! Not only did they help me, they helped Patti and my mom as well. And please don't worry, the Schrack's will be getting a lot more of me very soon.

Then of course I have to thank my amazing sister. You always see those signs that say, "god made us sisters..." blah, blah, blah. I am just so happy to have her as my friend more then anything. She listens to me. She calms me. She just gives me whatever I need, whenever I need her. Hell, she even cuts watermelon for me when I am too tired. Not many sisters do that!! She had a vision and a plan. She wanted there to be an event where fun was had, drinks were consumed, and money was spent. Success. Total and utter success. My family is awesome. I love every single one of them, but my sister, she is just one of a kind. She will give and give and give til there isn't anything left, then, then she will give just that much more.

The day was a success. A lot of money was raised. Now, now we just sit and wait. We wait for a Kidney. We sure hope that it comes sooner rather then later, but now is better then never. I am ready. I am physically, mentally, and emotionally ready for the next step in this adventure. I am ready to go forward and to move on with my life. I am ready to say, "i am just fine" when people ask. I am ready to help someone else raise money. I am just tired of hoping and wishing. I just want this to end in the most positive way possible.

Finally, finally I need to say thanks to Sabrina and Eddie. I was able to hold back most/all tears until the end of the evening. I love you both, and although I can say thank you over and over, I really can't express how much your presence meant to me and the whole clan. Bern and Ray are loving it!! I promise!!

And so we continue....