Daughter L was invited to a charity gala by one of her good girlfriends. It was to raise funds for the Yellow Brick House, a shelter for abused women and children. She had the best time. There was good food, a live band and a silent auction. One of the Shelter workers came up to make a speech. She told of a common story of an abusive husband, where the wife and children became victims. It turned out to be her story and she wanted everyone to know that she was doing okay now. L immediately made a small donation. It turns out she is compassionate like me.
L said the live auction and bidding was so fun. It is something I have never experienced, although I did see a cattle auction up north once. The shelter raised a lot of money that night. Two local mayors were in attendance along with a lot of well heeled people. L said she wanted to fix her hair at one point and did not dare raise her hand in any way lest they thought she was bidding on something!
L said the lady sitting beside her at her table told her she worked at the local hospital. In her line of work she said she saw so many obviously abused children coming in with injuries. She said they are the bravest kids, often injured trying to defend their moms. It is very sad.
This gala was certainly a worthy cause.
L said the live auction and bidding was so fun. It is something I have never experienced, although I did see a cattle auction up north once. The shelter raised a lot of money that night. Two local mayors were in attendance along with a lot of well heeled people. L said she wanted to fix her hair at one point and did not dare raise her hand in any way lest they thought she was bidding on something!
L said the lady sitting beside her at her table told her she worked at the local hospital. In her line of work she said she saw so many obviously abused children coming in with injuries. She said they are the bravest kids, often injured trying to defend their moms. It is very sad.
This gala was certainly a worthy cause.
