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Not sure if you remember me saying ....
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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 3:13am

a while ago that my favorite aunt was going to Thialand to help out after the tsunami??? Well, she got home on Friday night, and we had dinner at my mom's. She brought over 2 Thai teachers who wanted to check out schools here, and see about setting up an exchange program. They were so lovely!!!! It was amazing to sit and visit with them. A wonderful night.

My aunt met up with a doctor there, who is a local guy (from here) and he started a foundation to help out the kids and families who were left with nothing. They have already made enough money to open a school, and buy sewing machines for the polio/street kids there, who all they "can" do (so far, medical help is next on the list) is sew skirts and such. (She bought most of what they were selling, beautiful table linens, runners, scarves, skirts..all silk, handmade, beautiful!!!) Anyway, by the time she was off the plane, most of it was gone, we had a pick of the leftovers!!!

It was amazing, and I am so proud of my aunt. After she lost my uncle, she didn't know what to do, it took 5 years, but I think she found her place now. She will finish her few months of fundraisers here, and go back for a few months at a time so she can make sure the money goes where she wants it to.

If you are so inclined, please say a prayer that she can continue to help and improve thier lives.

Thanks,

Lesley

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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 8:16am
I will say a prayer for her. It's the most wonderful thing to people helping those in need, I wish her the best.
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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 8:37am
Prayers and admiration going to your dear Aunt!!!!! I so admire her for doing what she is! I would love to go and help the people in Africa, and when my kids are out of the house that is what I want to do. Your Aunt will receive many blessings for her good work!


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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 9:06am

I will definitely pray for your aunt. How wonderful the things she is doing.

Olivia, SAHM of 3

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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 10:25am

Wow Lesley, that aunt of yours sounds like such a wonderful strong woman.

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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 1:24pm
That is so great that she is home safe. What a great women she is.
I pray she is able to spread more love and compassion to other people in her life.

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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 6:33pm
Lesley, I'm so glad she had a safe and very productive trip! I will definitly pray for her again this time! She is an incredible woman and I'm sure the Thai people are so thankful for her help. What an inspiration!
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Mon, 04-18-2005 - 9:27pm

What a blessing:) I hope she continues to do the thing she loves:)


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