it has been reported that the socks have arrived and will be presented this afternoon. stay tuned...
EDIT: rather than make a new post, I am editing this one because I want you to be able to click on "comments" and read the message left by Angie, one of our favorite nurses from 7B. So yesterday afternoon I got to be a fly-on-the-wall (by way of a speaker phone) while Marietta, the nurse manager on 7B gathered two shifts of nurses and aides, therapists (OT and RT) and some other special people, including Shannon's doctor. On the table were only *65* pairs of socks. Marietta read the letter I had composed (see below). Very cool to hear my words come through someone else's mouth. At the key moment, the remaining 600-and-something socks were brought in as Marietta continued to explain the project. Wonderful to hear that Angie was there, as well as other favorite caregivers. For a few minutes yesterday there were people having thoughts about my sister. For a few minutes, before the hustle and bustle of starting a shift (or leaving one), there were people who got the group wink, the thanks, the validation that the call they have answered is of great value, and that they matter.
Did you feel it? Did you feel that goosebump moment? Wow! We really did it. *high five* XOXO
