It's my sister Kim's birthday (Mar.15th officially) and my family will gather in a few days to celebrate with her. While we wait to share pix with our readers, here's a mini clip it honour of her big day!
MINI VIDEO CLIP
"She's Beautiful Damn It"
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"MAKE USE OF THE TIME
YOU DO HAVE"
Originally, this event was to be a fundraiser to help Ricky Holditch out with medical costs and housing. Cancer was quickly and cruelly taking this young man's life and it would be a chance to get together with him and show our support.
Sadly, as we all know only too well by now, Ricky passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 26. The fundraiser would now be a memorial and a chance to celebrate all that was good about Ricky. I ran into several people who I have know for years who had also somehow the pleasure of getting to know Ricky in his short life.
Organized by Ricky's family and friends, the night included live bands, a DJ, door prizes, games and a buffet. Proceeds would now go towards covering funeral costs, with any additional donations going to colon cancer research.
It was truly a memorable event and it was easy to see Ricky's spirit was with us and enjoying himself.
NEW VIDEO CLIP
Ricky's Memorial Fundraiser
created by scribbles using Tammie Holdtich's pix from facebook.
Never Forgotten
It has been 3 years now since our dear friend Paula MacArthur left us and yet for many of us (myself included) it feels like a part of her is still here.
I first met Paula when we both worked at Troll Book Clubs (a place I met so many of our scribbles readers) Paula was always the life of the party, a spirited individual, who was always a treat to be around.
Paula faced illness as she had most things in her life, with tremendous courage and determination. I admired her bravery.
Just like our friend Ricky Holditch-who recently passed away, Paula had cancer and left us too soon. And just like Ricky, she had that "spark" that lit up a room and made things seem a bit brighter.
Paula, if you're "reading" this somehow please know that your "Kenny Boy" still thinks often of his "Paula Girl" and I always will.
