Ahoy,
At the
paddle it has been a HUGELY busy summer…donation drops, practice, appearances
and helping others find their dreams…I have been a Girly Pirate on the move…grab
a seat and some grog…I will fill you in
In July,
Deanna Cooper helped me to open the Northern office…we got a request from a
young man who was paralyzed and had a stoke…he so wanted to get in the water…understanding
the call of the water, I went…the inflatable kayak arrived before I did…it was
roomy and stable – Tory Cooper had it constructed when I arrived…I arranged for
Dana Watson to paddle beside us…at the Norton Reservoir, we got in…there was a
group of swans who followed us all around…Bobby had a beautiful afternoon on
the water…
An appearance
was made in Dunnellon at Rainbow River State Park…this is a 2 hour tubin
experience…the water was crystal clear…this is a lazy winding river…we got to
see otter, fish and some beautiful birds…this is well worth the adventure
We are not
up to 14 Donation Drops, with the next on scheduled for Friday…a few of the
drops have been made to schools…when teachers have to worry less about tools,
they can educate freely…we aided in supporting hockey and educational dreams of
children who work hard on their goals…We have also helped the food bank, the
baby shower for indigent new moms and the battered shelter…cardboard and cans
have been sent to charities who recycle them to raise money…what a great
blessing
Seven years
ago…we had the idea of helping people…when I look back at how far we have come…how
blessed we have been to accomplish so much…my eyes are filled with wonder and amazement…to
all of my crew (past and present) and all who have donated, THANK YOU…we will
continue to do our best…
Carry On,
The Girly Pirate
