Author: Joe Public
All in the family
All in the family, #familiesblessingfamilies – commemorative donations made in memory or to honor a loved one are a great way to pay it forward for Fisher House families. Here’s a dad receiving his Fisher House bling basket and the note acknowledging the gift made to US from his daughter. She was honoring her dad, uncle and grandfather. Her dad got a cool mug, a warm stadium blankie, and confirmation he had raised her right. #loveisgoodmedicine still time to do your own paying it forward into 2020 today and tomorrow. . https://fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org/donate/
Pays to be a pack rat of paper, Within These Walls
Cleaning up some paper records and I find this little publication called Within These Walls. This document precedes me here at Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and it is a compilation of letters written by Fisher House guests across the network. In this season of giving, and loving, it’s so appropriate. The first page has a poem written by a Fisher House volunteer. I am intrigued and learn it was set to music…..found it today on the foundation’s website. Sharing today…..https://youtu.be/ehdnwR2NEqs
Be on the lookout for our own composition, written by Steve Ferrell for our 12th Annual Helping Heroes Gala. Stay tuned……
Words from Guests December 2, 2019
Team Eglin includes the 6th Ranger Training Battalion and we appreciate their service. Grateful our Fisher House is available for all services. #loveisgoodmedicine
All You Need is Love and a Good Teammate, Role of Caregiving
Previous galas have been the person serving and they have remarkable lives full of hope and inspiration. At Fisher House, our homes and the comfort they offer center on families and the support systems that caregiving provides. We also participate with Month of the Military Child in April each year and recognize that the whole family serves, voluntary or otherwise. We have added several new events for 2020, one IN FEBRUARY which will feature Jennifer Nelson, sharing some of her perspectives as one of these teammates. I ran across this cute video and who doesn’t love a Sesame Street message?
Crestview Area Chamber Let it Ride goes to Fisher House
What is the benefit of chamber membership and being present? We won the Let it Ride from the Crestview Area Chamber and chair elect, Ryan Price delivered it in person! Woo hoo! Pays to show up! #loveisgoodmedicine
Cox Communications Packs the Pantry
This group from Cox Communications is taking PACK the pantry to an all new level. Not only did they shop under a timeline and budget as part of their team building visit, they stacked their goodies into our pantry, organizing and streamlining, then packed themselves in for a famous COX selfie. We love them for blessing our house guests! ❤️
Knights of Columbus Assembly 3236 bless our Fisher House
Friends of Fisher House, John and Richard visited our Fisher House on Tuesday, donating $500 from Knights of Columbus Assembly 3236. This organization, and these two big hearts are frequent givers to care for our military families during a medical need. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service organization. Their guiding principles are Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism and their rich history include many years of service to the local community, Catholic Church, families, and young people. We love that they support two of our favorite things….families and patriotism. #knightsofcolumbusdogood
Feel Good Friday
“Thank you Fisher House for allowing us to stay at this wonderful, peaceful, beautiful, comfortable lodging. Our daughter is in the Air Force (works here at the hospital). She and her husband had a baby girl so we are proud Grandparents. Thank God for this amazing place.”
Words from our Guests
“I’ve spent the last week here at Fisher House in support of my son, who had an emergency surgery. Flying from California to Florida was a task all on its own but getting here and not having to worry about a play to stay, food and laundry has been the biggest blessing. Thank you to all who have made Fisher House what it is and the mission they support happen. I have felt love and support from the staff and other guests since arriving. Thank you Fisher House.”