Taking An Opportunity To Thank You

I am at the hospital and Mike is sleeping peacefully after a meeting with his speech and physical therapists (they gave him an "A" on progress!). It occurred to me that I have not taken the opportunity to thank the people who are helping me with this blog, distribution of flyers and organization of the Ford Mustang raffle: Check this out!

Alex Brown - thank you for sharing your expertise and making my very fundamental blog easier to read and locate! Sheilagh Barndollar and Scott Zelt - for coming up with and organizing the raffle, Kevin Titter for your incredible artwork with the poster! Sherene Bracho - thank you for your hardwork in the distribution of "who knows how many" flyers around the many race tracks to help Mike's friends and loved ones stay informed! Last, but not least, a huge thank you to Sally Goswell of Fair Hill. Without your gracious donation of time and energy acting as a collection location and central information gathering spot, I doubt we all could be pulling this together! Thank you to the Maryland, Delaware, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Horsemen's Associations for your help and thank you too for the trainers who are posting a link to Mike's blog on their personal websites spreading the word of Mike's accident and our efforts to help.

The pride I have always had in my brother has grown twofold (if possible) since his accident. I once was told during a crisis in my life that I was actually fortunate because I was being placed in a position where I would find out who my true friends really where. It was a true statement! And Mike is now in such a position. His family are overwhelmed at the incredible number of Mike's true friends who are stepping forward on his behalf. One day soon, I know Mike will be overwhelmed too.....and for this I am forever grateful!

Nancy Rehm