Well, it has been an incredible March. Lots of sunshine for more walks AND taking Katrina on bike rides with the new trailer. Pulling This builds my stamina trying to do hills, etc. pulling the weight of myself and my bike plus Trina’s weight and the trailer too. Good for me !! And, for her.

Some unbelievable blessings came into play. We met a man named John Abacherli (owns a local fence company and is a general contractor too) and along with another company (Elite Builders) have offered to do an expansion in our house to handicap the bathroom as well as add storage for Trina’s medical supplies. We will finally be able to shower Katrina properly and not hurt our backs. Of course we have to pay for the permits and plans and yet they are doing this at no cost to help our family. We may have to pay for some materials, but they are going to see if the local companies like Lowe’s or Home Depot will contribute too. When he first told me I began to cry as it was so overwhelming. This builds our faith to know that there are people out there willing to help others sacrificially to give of their time and talent. Anyone who lives in the Redding area, we encourage you to USE these companies. We will continue to refer them as our way of saying THANKS.

Next, since we are new at starting a non-profit … we joined The Brain Injury Association of California ‘walks for donations’ to both support others with brain injury and network. Last weekend the walk was in Yuba City and this weekend it is in Sacramento at the Capitol. Through this we have met so many people that share the common denominator of brain injury with a family member (or they are recovered, which gives hope.)

We also met with the local eating disorder clinic and we look forward to working with Dalene Forester in order to help prevent anorexia. This relationship is in the making but it is an exciting avenue for us to help in another format.

Lastly, an RN that used to suffer with anorexia, came forth to offer her services with our non-profit. We need helpers and to have one that understands the disease is another blessing to us.

I know everyone tires of the asking for donations, but please just remember that if you are ever able to help in any way – this website allows you to give in any amount. The equipment needs are always costly and never covered by Medi-cal nor is anything holistic…so just keep Trina in your heart with prayers and donations are a blessing whenever they come 🙂 We appreciate each and every one of you that checks in.

Our family sends love and thanks,
Sandy