As I wrote earlier, a friend of ours has cancer.  He is the salt of the earth and when I tell you that he (and his family) are the last people on earth who deserve to go through this, I am not kidding.

The fundraiser that was held for his family this weekend was simply incredible.  Over 200 people showed up, bid on silent and live auction items and basically dropped off money for this family.   Debbie and I collected the money for the silent auction items and we were in awe at the amount of money that was raised.  Friends were called and they answered.

As we left, I stopped to visit Paul’s wife for a minute.  She thanked us for coming and for our phone calls.   After a hug I told her that they, her family, was the reason for the turnout.   Because of their kindness, friendship and love for their friends -their friends came to help.  In droves.

The lesson of that night for me was to make sure that I try to always be the friend I want to have.   Loyal.  Caring.  Compassionate.  Non-judgemental.  Funny.  Honest.

Now go run!  And please say a prayer for the Zischka family while you’re at it.

Keli