12.13.2009

I wish...

I wish
I could show you all the hearts that touched mine on saturday
but I can't
~~
I wish
you could hear all the laughter I heard on saturday
but I can't
~~
I wish
you could see all the beautiful families I saw on saturday
but I can't
do that either
~~
so
now I hope
~~
I hope
that next year in your town
you can be involved with
in order to see and hear and feel all the love that surrounded us
~~
us
a bunch of strangers who gathered together to make the lives of some families
a little brighter this winter
~~
us
a bunch of strangers
who laughed and played and worked together
like we had known each other for years
~~
us
who quickly figured out
that when one of our spanish interpreters wasn't immediately
available
that a smile and a hug were always understood
~~
us
who all ended the day saying
"well, when we do this again next year"
and
"let's do something like this before next winter"
~~
us
who sit here today
still amazed by the hearts that thanked us over and over again
as
we thanked them for sharing their families with us
~~~~~
help-portrait has a privacy act for all the families photographed and we are not to use them for our own use
the day was all about them
not us
and
that's exactly the way it needs to be
~~
below is our team
at the end of our 10 hour day
~even 12 hours for some of them~
minus a few volunteers

and
when you've only had
pizza and donuts
to eat

and
coffee and mountain dew to drink
you go a little crazy
when it's your turn in front of the camera
*

37 comments:

My name is PJ. said...

These were hysterical! The girl standing behind you can REALLY contort her face!

RNSANE said...

You guys are terrific!

Cat said...

What a wonderful thing to do for others, and for yourself! It feels so good to be able to do something like this! To make a difference!

Blessings!

Patti said...

I am sure ALL involved came away a little changed for the experience! Thise pics are priceless~ And I did NOT go out at all today- it was lovely. Rumor has it it was much warmer- now rain- ugh. hHve a great week~

yorksnbeans said...

Absolutely fabulous!!

Alison said...

What a great thing to do. :-)

jacqueline said...

truly inspiring!!!

tainterturtles said...

I heard about this when watching the Minneapolis TV station the other day. What a cool thing to do. I'm glad you and others in Madison were involved too.

Thank you Beth for making a difference in someone's life.

suzyQ said...

You guys are a blessing!

Cora said...

Awesome!

Kamana said...

you should have done a jumping picture!

what a great day i sounds.

Shadow said...

now that's a true christmas gift!

Frau said...

I love it what a great way to give back! Love the insanity pictures too fun!

Ribbon said...

Fantastic!
I wish I had have been there too

best wishes
Ribbon :)

slommler said...

What a wonderful Christmas present you all have given so many families. I would have loved to be a part of this miracle!!! How blessed you must feel!
Merry Christmas!
Hugs
SueAnn

Kim Mailhot said...

This is so great, beth ! What a gift all around - so perfect to make you realize what this season can be all about if we let it.
Love the shots of you and the beautiful crew ! How come no jump shot ? ;)
Enjoy the glow, lovely One !

Elena said...

You guys are what Christmas is all about. Thank you.

tracey clark said...

awesome!

Barefoot from Heaven said...

Ouuuwww this is such a good project. I'm gladd they've asked you Beth.

And I do love the goofy pics...hilarious.

suzanne said...

love, love, love this - was thinking of you sat and wondering how it was going. pure inspiration beth!! :)

Marilyn said...

Terrific and Awesome, two perfect words for what you all did on Saturday. I am sure your hearts were singing and not just with Mountain Dew and donuts.

cinner said...

I am so proud of you Beth, what an awesome thing to be a part of. I love the last photo, the fellow that crossed his eyes. loved it. I can imagine how happy you made some families, what an incredible gift for them and I have a feeling you all recieved as much as you gave! Big hugs. Are you sure your not an angel?

~JarieLyn~ said...

What a wonderful thing to do to make someone else feel special.

Char said...

I've been trying to get this going at a nursing home because too often after our loved ones are gone, we have no portraits of them

what a beautiful cause - and I love these shots of you all.

joyce said...

I've never heard of it, but it does sound like fun!

Joie Moring said...

Great story. Great group...how neat to be part of something so personal and touching.

dogfaeriex5 said...

i needed to read something good today and this is it!! what memories you have and made on saturday!!!
xo~

Chuck Dilmore said...

awesome, Beth & Co.!

can tell that you were moved.
love the photos!
C~

SE'LAH... said...

so funny.

love this side of you beth.

Roban said...

Wow! What an exciting day! I think that's one of the greatest projects I've heard about.

Relyn said...

What a wonderful time I know you all had. There is no blessing like giving, is there?

Cam said...

You guys are some cool peeps!

(PS- I LOVE how you cracked up in the last one! You look blissed out!)

Christina said...

yeah, pizza and doughnuts will do it! : )
xo

spread your wings said...

i looked into this in Atlanta but couldn't be involved because of a previous engagement. it sounded like such a wonderful thing to be a part of.

deb did it said...

oh how I wanna do this so much...Beth you are an amazing soul

Jaime said...

The gathering of people with such loving intention in their hearts...how beautiful is that?

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