As most of you know, I started a SMILE project for Al. He has Parkinson’s Disease, and is in a lot of pain, now fairly controlled by pain medications. His smiles are far and few in
between. I started the program to see if I could get more smiles from him.
At first he was not quite sure as to what to think about receiving cards, but after they started coming in, he got to the place that he will ask me now, isn’t it time to go check the mail? Isn’t that just so cute.
So many of you have been gracious and kind and have helped out with this. We have received cards from anywhere here in the U.S. to Canada, Sweden, and Australia. He has received cards, cars, calendars, photo books full of coca cola items, hats, bible markers, key rings, DVD’s, candies, and much more.
If I have forgotten something, please forgive me. Al takes all of his things and keeps them in his room for his eyes only. One gift that we received yesterday was a little angel ornament. I have personally claimed this and have it hanging where she can watch over Al and me at all times.
Today, I want to pay a big thank-you to
Julie
Diane S.
I want you to know how much Al and I appreciate all of your efforts in helping with this project.!!!!
If anyone would still like to participate in this, please email me at
tellmenolies2004@yahoo.com
for a mailing address.
Thank you Julie and Diane. Big hugs from the two of us
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Why is there a swastika in that get well card?
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I am sorry, what is a swastika?
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you mean that symbol in the card at the bottom? if so, I guess I did not notice it. I liked the card because it is vintage, and I love vintage and antiques
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The symbol of nazi Germany in the second World War!
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I did not pick the card because of the symbol, did not notice it, and hopefully i did not offend you, but when I thought about it, the card was created in the war times, and why that symbol is on a greeting card is your guess as good as mine
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I have taken that card out and replaced it. now look at it again and see what you think!!
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Wonderful .. that Al has all this support – wonderful news. Terry, but I would change choice of card for this post – sure there are others vintage cards you can chose.
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are you referring to the symbol on the card? the card was from the era of the wars. I did not use the card for any other reason than the pic I saw in it, I did not even notice the symbol, sorry
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I know … that you didn’t see the symbol – and you never gave it a thought, but you know now. I know that you are not even thinking in those ways, but it can give the wrong expression for what you’re standing for. Only thinking of you. We, your friends that knows you … understand, but new visitors.
You haven’t offended me – but the right is to change card picture. Don’t be sorry on my behalf.
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thank you
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I have taken that card out and replaced it. now look at it again and see what you think!!
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Very nice!! Was only thinking of you.
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and i am glad you did!!! I never even noticed the symbol while looking at the pic!!!
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