Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Party Down
The PARTY was fantastic. We had a BLAST.
The auction items and display were fabulous. It looked like an upscale gallery with artwork and vacation rentals we all wanted to walk off with. Thanks to all the artists, property owners, gift givers and the mead maker. There was something for everyone, a scarf woven from bamboo fibers and an inlaid table top made by Kelly of Stone Soup Concrete embellished with a beautiful base of legs and drawers by Carl Schlerman of Essence Woodworks.
The food was delicious. Thank you for the donations from home and all establishments.
The venue was unusual. Many were feeling as though we were in a New York City loft. We believed for a moment that we were the ones to rub elbows with, the ones to talk to and those you will want to talk about. The party of the year?
The music was fantastic. We danced and danced and then danced some more. Lydia and I were on top of the bar at one point........ maybe the piece de resistance of the evening........Lydia whispers to me "I thought we were unsure that we wanted to be the center of attention" too late for that! Thank you musicians! all twenty-one of you. I can't wait to follow you all to other dance venues.
Friends were everywhere. I felt as though I was hit by a truck! Mike Paulsen (owner of Stone Soup Concrete) says "Yeah, we were hit by the LOVE TRUCK!" Many said the heart of the party was tangible. People were there out of love not duty.
Our psychotherapists were there! Lydia's nurses were there! My high school friends were there!
Half of Williamsburg was there as well as half the Charter school.
It was an amazing experience and I am incredibly grateful to each and everyone of you. Our community is an amazing thing and I feel in the end we all benefit from this outpouring. We learn what we are capable of when push comes to shove.
For now this is truly a Thanks Giving message. Thank you all for giving of your hearts and yourselves..... all 300+ of you. The turnout was phenomenal!
I will post photos when available and the total earnings. It was over $10,000. AMAZING.
Please comment on your take on the scene. It has been fun to hear all the feelings.....like...."let's do this every month" (Ok, but just not in my name) except for the THE DISEASE FREE celebration. Hell, Yeah!
Love to all, Nora
The auction items and display were fabulous. It looked like an upscale gallery with artwork and vacation rentals we all wanted to walk off with. Thanks to all the artists, property owners, gift givers and the mead maker. There was something for everyone, a scarf woven from bamboo fibers and an inlaid table top made by Kelly of Stone Soup Concrete embellished with a beautiful base of legs and drawers by Carl Schlerman of Essence Woodworks.
The food was delicious. Thank you for the donations from home and all establishments.
The venue was unusual. Many were feeling as though we were in a New York City loft. We believed for a moment that we were the ones to rub elbows with, the ones to talk to and those you will want to talk about. The party of the year?
The music was fantastic. We danced and danced and then danced some more. Lydia and I were on top of the bar at one point........ maybe the piece de resistance of the evening........Lydia whispers to me "I thought we were unsure that we wanted to be the center of attention" too late for that! Thank you musicians! all twenty-one of you. I can't wait to follow you all to other dance venues.
Friends were everywhere. I felt as though I was hit by a truck! Mike Paulsen (owner of Stone Soup Concrete) says "Yeah, we were hit by the LOVE TRUCK!" Many said the heart of the party was tangible. People were there out of love not duty.
Our psychotherapists were there! Lydia's nurses were there! My high school friends were there!
Half of Williamsburg was there as well as half the Charter school.
It was an amazing experience and I am incredibly grateful to each and everyone of you. Our community is an amazing thing and I feel in the end we all benefit from this outpouring. We learn what we are capable of when push comes to shove.
For now this is truly a Thanks Giving message. Thank you all for giving of your hearts and yourselves..... all 300+ of you. The turnout was phenomenal!
I will post photos when available and the total earnings. It was over $10,000. AMAZING.
Please comment on your take on the scene. It has been fun to hear all the feelings.....like...."let's do this every month" (Ok, but just not in my name) except for the THE DISEASE FREE celebration. Hell, Yeah!
Love to all, Nora
Thursday, November 20, 2008
2 left
It makes me really happy to be able to say that i only have two more rounds left! Then soon i can say one!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Chemotherapy
From Nora and family
Lydia starts chemo again tomorrow, Monday the 17th, at Baystate for the week. It is her sixth round and she has eight in total. Thankfully we are closing in on completion.
We are also getting very close to the "PARTY". It is both exciting and difficult. We are so very fortunate to have so much support but it really is the last thing anyone would really wish upon themselves. It will be both lovely and overwhelming to see all of your loving faces coming from both near and far. We must all have fun and dance up a storm. Maybe even forget about the cause for a few moments. Regardless of the emotional piece, I thank all of you for all the outpouring of love and support, over and over. Thank you, Thank you. Nora KelleherSunday, November 2, 2008
Want to help the Kelleher/Pepi Family but can't make it to the Big Event?
Easthampton Savings Bank has a special account for
donations for Lydia.
Make checks out to "We Love Lydia" and mail
to drop off at ESB.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP FOR THIS EVENT!
~Show up on November 22nd and bring all your friends!
~Volunteer to help with this event:
1)Donate an item for the silent auction. We are looking for rental
properties, art work, services or anything else you
think would be desirable to people Drop off is at The Meekins Library
in Williamsburg or at 16 Bright Street in Northampton.
Call Gretchen at 585-9163 or email at gertbj@yahoo.com for more information.
2)Volunteer to bring finger food , snacks or sweets to Lydia's Big
Party Event. Call Jessica at 586-3348 or jrlapinski@comcast.net.
3)Volunteer to help:
~Bartend at the event
~Set up in the afternoon
~Clean-up the next morning
~Help with the auction
donations for Lydia.
Make checks out to "We Love Lydia" and mail
to drop off at ESB.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP FOR THIS EVENT!
~Show up on November 22nd and bring all your friends!
~Volunteer to help with this event:
1)Donate an item for the silent auction. We are looking for rental
properties, art work, services or anything else you
think would be desirable to people Drop off is at The Meekins Library
in Williamsburg or at 16 Bright Street in Northampton.
Call Gretchen at 585-9163 or email at gertbj@yahoo.com for more information.
2)Volunteer to bring finger food , snacks or sweets to Lydia's Big
Party Event. Call Jessica at 586-3348 or jrlapinski@comcast.net.
3)Volunteer to help:
~Bartend at the event
~Set up in the afternoon
~Clean-up the next morning
~Help with the auction
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