Rounds Inspirational Journeys

So, it is only March, and we had an 80 degree day yesterday.  I don't know whether to be thrilled or terrified.  I hope this isn't a sign that we will have a brutal summer. For now, I am just enjoying it.  There is nothing like opening all the windows and letting the fresh air in, it just makes you feel healthy! Look who already popped up to say hello!  I love the first flower of Spring!

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the CFCareForward scholarship program that has honored young adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) as they pursue their dreams while living with a chronic disease. The program has now provided supplemental educational funding via more than 500 scholarships to students who are also challenged by the financial burden of their disease, enabling them to achieve their goals of higher education. I was honored to receive a CF scholarship in college that eased the financial burden, and am thrilled to spread the word to other individuals with CF who could benefit from this wonderful scholarship program!  To celebrate the 20th year of the Scholarship, two $20,000 scholarships will be awarded to one undergraduate and graduate student for use during the 2012-2013 academic year. Forty students will be awarded a $2,500 Scholarship based on their achievements, essay and creative presentation submitted with the application. These students will then go on to c...

So, how much more behind could I be?  I am so sorry that I lose time and don't post.  When last I wrote, I explained the whole story of how we ended up booking Jason Dunn to come to Olean.  Well, we recently secured a second venue at the Bethany Lutheran Church here in Olean, for Saturday, April 21.  This one is an all ages show, and we are hoping several families will come.  If you live close by and would like to have a great evening, check out the website: www.jasondunnislgd.blogspot.com for tickets and more info. I have to tell you what I loved about the Lutheran Church's response to our invite for churches to sponsor this event.  Their Pastor contacted us and expressed their interest, and when I spoke with her, she acknowledged that their church's demographic may not be really interested, but they felt this was a great outreach program.  Isn't that how it should be, welcoming people who aren't necessarily just like us into our lives?  Her r...