In November my mom gave her clients an opportunity to show their thanks for people that have made a difference in their lives.
My mom then let the people know how they have affected the lives of others by thanking them with a gift certificate to a restaurant. Wow...there are some very special people out there! Here are two of the wonderful submissions.
"We moved here 1 1/2 years ago & I met Barb (Bandelow) at church. I had just been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemo. I went through chemo for a year. In that time, Barb faithfully took me to all of my chemo appointments, brought us meals, called to see how I was doing, came to visit, etc. Due to the side effects and only a 10 - 20% chance that the chemo would work, I chose to stop chemo six months ago. Since then, Barb continues to be there for me. We go out to eat, work on crafts together and go shopping. She knows my cancer is progressing and continues to support me in every way as a true friend would do." Roger and Ginger Erdman
"Jonathan and I would like to give thanks to our very special Butte des Morts neighbors, Mike and Mary Rebman.
We are thankful to Mike and Mary in many ways. After Tifani helped us purchase our second home in Butte des Morts, Mike and Mary "showed us the ropes". As Chicagoans, we really needed the fast track on where to boat, where to eat, where to shop and where to have fun in the Fox Valley (plus Mary is hysterically funny). Moreover, as part time neighbors, we always knew Mike and Mary kept an eye on things for us without ever asking. They even baby sit our dog!
Mike and Mary are very hard working people at many levels; truly, rolling up their shirt sleeves. They run Triumph Electric in Appleton and work very long hours. They give back to their community through charitable giving. Mike and Mary even mow the shared community park in their spare time!
Knowing people like Mike and Mary made our transition to a lifestyle on the water fantastic! We also developed a deep friendship. We are grateful for Mike and Mary this Thanksgiving as true examples of people who we should be thankful for every day of the year." Jonathan and Beverley Rohde
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