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Re: Wish

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>
> Oh yes, now I remember.  You talked about it a while ago.  What a
> fabulous thing you're doing.

Thanks. :)

We funded a
> summer day camp for 10 very disturbed kids who had been badly ab*sed.
> We also funded an equestrian program
> for another group of kids.  Some of them wouldn't talk because they had
> been traumatized.  They were each
> "given" a horse to take care of and to learn to ride.  By the end of
> the summer most of these kids were talking
> to one another, and even taking part in therapy.

I remember reading about what you are doing one of the times that I
popped back in here, but didn't make myself known.  You're doing some
pretty great stuff yourself. :)

We're now thinking of
> bringing in dogs to the inhouse kids.  After
> seeing what happened with the horses, which we're going to continue, we
> think dogs would be additional tool to
> help them.

Animals are amazing healers.  I think dogs would be a great addition
to the work you are already doing.  It is incredible to see how
animals "encourage" children to bloom.  If you decide to add dogs, I'd
like to suggest finding a shelter that will work with you.  Not all of
them are open to such "alternative ideas" but the ones that are are
worth pursuing since you know that the animals have received treatment
for whatever problems they might have.  They have also been spayed or
neutered which is a huge plus.

>
> We're lucky in that we don't have to look for funding yet, but that's
> the next thing we need to do.  My friend and I
> were talking about that before he d*ed.  One of the people we contacted
> about this told us that we should put
> together booklet (can't think of the right word) with all we've done in
> the past 18 months and do a mailing.   That's
> for the future, I'm afraid.  I'm still reeling from his de*th.  Maybe
> the above might be something you and your
> friend could do.

Funding is the hard part.  I am glad you don't have to wrestle with
that yet.  We are open to trying just about anything if it means we
can continue what we are doing.

>
> >> I wish I had the confidence.  I'm rather shy about talking to the
> >> people at the agencies.  He was the 'mouthpiece' and also had  business
> >> acumen.
> >> I could talk to him privately about what I wanted and be able to plan
> >> with him.  Without him, I dunno.
>
> > Wow.  This sounds so much like my situation.  I deplore talking to
> > people I don't know.  Especially people I have to ask to do something
> > for me (like donate time, money, etc).  My friend is definitely our
> > mouthpiece.  He can talk to anyone about anything.  Me, I fade into
> > the background--only sticking my head out when I am forced to (which
> > he does to me on a somewhat regular basis).  It scares the heck out of
> > me, but I always feel better about myself after I do it.
>
> We have much in common Domino.  When my friend and I went to the agencies,
> he would do much of the talking, and then would turn to me and ask me a direct
> question such as "How do you feel about this".   Then, suddenly I was
able to
> give my opinion, but he had to break the ice first, and like you, it makes me
> feel much better about myself.

Boy, do I understand this! :)

>
>
>
> > You can still talk to your friend about what you want.  You just have
> > to listen a little more intently for his responses.  Remember, he knew
> > you could do this or he wouldn't have taken on such a project with
> > you.  Btw, my friend has some rather big health issues that make him
> > being healthy long enough to see what we are doing through to a
> > financial success rather doubtful.  It  terrifies me to think that I
> > might be left with trying to run all of this without him.  I doubt my
> > abilities.  But we have already done so much good and made a
> > difference in so many people's lives that I couldn't let those doubts
> > stop me.
>
> Good for you!!  How similar our situations are.  Last night I had a
> dream about him.
> He was giving me advice.  When I woke up, I thought it had really
> occurred for a
> moment.  Then I wrote down what I could remember.  I guess this is what
> you mean
> about talking and listening to him.  That surely happened last night!!

That is so awesome!!  I'm very pleased for you that you can continue
your connection in this way.  Some of the most creative ideas/
solutions my friend has ever had come to him in dreams.  They can be
very powerful.

Good luck, Nahanton.  If you ever need help, I'll be happy to see if
there's anything I can do.

Domino

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