A HUGE SHOUT OUT...

To all my fabulous volunteers who made all the November events such a success.

In Kamloops - big thanks to Susan and Sandra for their help in organizing our revival of the "Famous Spaghetti Dinner". Big thanks to Deanna for providing the craft supplies for all the little ones (and not-so-little ones) that kept them busy so the parents could actually have a complete conversation. It was fabulous food and a great location at TRU complete with Christmas lights and a little tree. I had a great time meeting families I hadn't met before, catching up with ones I had, and of course seeing how much some of their kids have grown. How does that happen? Thank you MCFD for helping fund this event for our families.

In Kelowna we had another fabulous (my new word, have you noticed?)event at the McMillan Farms pumpkin patch with lots of sunshine and lots of fun. Thanks to MCFD and the Adoption Centre for helping to fund this event. And of course to my husband for agreeing to bbq all the hotdogs. (Note to self: next time don't buy "lite" weiners, there's not enough fat in them to keep them from sticking to the grill!) We had more than 140 people out, including social workers and True Colours mentors.

In Vernon, a many thanks to Rhonda for hosting an afternoon at the rec centre for families which included lots of food and of course Chris the Clown. Thanks to MCFD for funding this event.

In Salmon Arm Jan Lacko and I presented a workshop called "Try Being Me For A Day" to a room full of adoptive and foster parents, practioners, child care workers, and other parents and caregivers. Thanks for all your help Jan! Thanks also to The Victoria Foundation for funding this workshop.

In Nelson, Tam and Sheri held a potluck luncheon and music event for adoptive families. Thanks Ladies for all your efforts - I heard everyone had a great time!

The world's a better place
Because of folk like you
Who take the time to do nice things
The way you always do.


Thank you so so muchly