The benefit dinner was wonderful. The place was packed with friends and family. I thought I would get there and cry. But instead it was like a party and everyone could make it! Fun times were had by all. Randy lasted longer than expected. I thought he would be in pain for it, but so far so good! I think it lifted both of our spirits more than we could have imagined. Here are some of the pictures Steph took for me.
At a time where there is so much need in the world, with so many people who need help of some kind, I am so touched that everyone would take time out of their busy lives to come and donate to my family. It really means the world to us. I hope you all know how much we love and appreciate all of you!
Part of the group. We guesstimate that there were 250 people there.
my dad and his neighbor Jennifer R
Tanner and his friend Blake
Teri and her baby Payton
Nikki and the wonderful centerpieces, with Mayor Snarr doing the auction in the back.
And notice the cute center pieces? Dan Turney made them. Aren't they so cleaver?!( He is the man who document with pictures Randy's fall.) They are made out of rappelling rope and webbing.
I could really feel the love in the room. I wish the night had never ended. The rappelling boys really did a great job. Nice and organized. I was super impressed. I still can't get over the fact that someone dreamed this up and then made it all happen for us. It really is more than I can wrap my brain around.
Ned Hacker and Jack Lucas
More of the crowd
Cooper, Randy and Dan Snarr
Kim and Andrea Nielson above. Below you can see where the slide show Janson made was going on.
Dan and Jeff
Randy's parents Ron and LuJane
Austen and Randy
Wendy and Drue Krehl
The Erekson Family
My mom
Jeff's sister and Bro in law Joe
Me with my Brother's famly
Denise Dredge with Amy
Jennifer Lund and Rebecca Gibbs
My friends Juli and Kristen at the payment table. I believe that is HeatherMiller working the table.
Melody and Josh Christensen
I knew at least 90% of the people there. I am sure Randy knew 100% of them. It was so great to see everyone come together like this. It was so heartfelt. Like renewing our vow's without having to do any of the work. Or like a funeral without the sadness. Just wonderful. We are so blessed. You are all so wonderful. May the Lord bless you for all of your generosity and kindness!
I asked the family sitting next to us how they knew Randy and they said that they didn't know him. I thought that he was kidding, but he was serious. He is part of the rappelling community, but has never met Randy. How cool was that? He clued us in on how much the rappelling gear that was auctioned off was worth.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful evening and I was amazed at how organized it was.
No wonder I didn't recognize everyone. Thanks for the support.
ReplyDeleteIt was an amazing night! I wathced as more and more people entered the room last night, and I felt so happy for your family! That was a very kind thing Randy's friends did for him! We had a great time there! Denise Humphreys
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