ruttinbuc Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) I just want to say thanks to all of you who have donated funds or contributed items for the Wish and a Dream fundraiser to get two of our long time members a trip of a lifetime. I am happy to say that with the last minute auctions and the promise of donations we will reach the mark. Of course, I cannot count what I have not received so if those who said they are sending funds, please do so. The hunt is very near and it will be a plus to have everything in place for Norm and Mike. Again, thank you to those who stepped up for this effort. Some of you twice! :clap: I got this in an email and found it quite fitting for the thread in the spirit of giving: Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.. Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance... As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.' Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present .' The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. I pray you will forward it to all your friends to whom you wish God's blessings. I forward this to you my friends.....thank you, Mike-aka ruttinbuc Edited August 7, 2009 by ruttinbuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thank you for the opportunity to help. Congrats to you for taking the time to do this Mike. You are a very special man. :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mike, my money will be in a envelope in the mail Monday. You have my word bud. Sorry for it being so late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thank you for the opportunity to help. Congrats to you for taking the time to do this Mike. You are a very special man. :clap: Ditto, and yes, you are a very special man Mike. And that story was not only good, almost brought tears to my eyes. You da man:clap::clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Yep. Thanks Mike for organizing this special fundraiser. You're one of the good guys. My latest donation is in the mail today. Norm and Mike, have fun on your hunt, enjoy and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thank you Mike for taking this on and doing such a great job. Hope Norm and Mike have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thank you Mike for going out of your way to do such a kind deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 God Bless An outstanding job Mike, and I thank you and all who gave and helped from my heart. Now it's up to the man upstairs to give us strength and health, so we can make you all proud !! :yes: Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 You done good Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mikey done real good .... As well did everyone that contributed to this effort. This place is a class act for sure .. Have fun Norm and Mike .. :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 great job, mike. i can't wait to hear the stories from alaska. i sure hope a moose or 2 gets lead poisioning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thank you all so very much. Thanks to Mike for the extra mile(s) you have gone to make this a reality. It is my deepest prayers you all will be truly blessed. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Mike ...you are a good man. God Bless ya pal . Norm and Mike... have a blast and go knock down a big one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 So happy we reached the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 great job Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Totally Awesome job Mike. You really are a great guy. Hope to see you soon sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is just one prime example of the positive things we can do when we all work together. God bless each and every one of you who helped to make this work, the time and donations put in by all will prove to be more than priceless as these two guys venture out on this experience of a lifetime. Hats off to all...Good Luck to Mike and Norm, and God Bless.... Great people here...great people. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 This is just one prime example of the positive things we can do when we all work together. God bless each and every one of you who helped to make this work, the time and donations put in by all will prove to be more than priceless as these two guys venture out on this experience of a lifetime. Hats off to all...Good Luck to Mike and Norm, and God Bless.... Great people here...great people. dan ...this is truly awesome....powerful... -your post says it all, Dan- -thankyou ALL for this reality to come into being for these guys.... -thankyou for giving of yourselves - for a wish, and a dream...... -and, Ruttinbuc Mike- -never in a million years ,would I have been able to do what you have done- you are a really special person... -see you soon- -we'll see the group really soon....a few hours 'till the train gets here, I guess....(I don't have a watch- I'm just guessing....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Special place in heaven for people like Mike, God sees to that! Your one of a kind Mike, thanks for doing all of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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