Just wanted to give a quick update to let you know what I am working on.

We are in the beginning stages of planning a gold tournament to be held sometime towards the end of September or beginning of October. This is going to be a huge under-taking, that we can't do alone. I need everyone to dig deep in their brains and let me know of anyone you know who owns there own company, manages a company, etc.. We are going to have to get corporate sponsors. Then if you play golf at all, have anyone in your family who does,- please play with us that day. You don't have to be good at it! HAHA As soon as I have a permanent date set, I will post it on here.

I also talked with someone at Lightening Strikes about organizing the bowl-a-thon. We are going to shoot for the end of August, right after school is back in, for that! We will also need every ones help with that, anyone who has kids and wants to participate. I am trying to make a "pledge" letter now.

When I talked to him though, he gave me several suggestions for fundraisers. 1 of which was a car wash. He mentioned a youth group, ball team or something like that possibly doing that. Any takers on organizing one of those with your church, etc..? Please let me know if so.

We still haven't made too much progress on the funds, but I know it will come in due time.

I am making crosses now that are for sale for $25. This something that my good friend/neighbor started doing for Gracie. She has other commitments and so now I am going to continue making them, I greatly appreciate her doing this for our family, and teaching me how to do the crosses so that I can continue that. If you are interested in having 1, please let me know and feel free to pass around the info. As soon as I can get a picture of 1 I will post it on here so you can see what they look like!

Thanks! Make sure to read Gracie's caringbridge website. www.caringbridge.org/visit/gracieannpoole