This year, our group (Andy b., Rich e., Kelsey S., Liam N.,, Timmy G., Matt S. and myself (Danika NY.) were assigned two homes to work on. We started and Don's house, where we gently removed rotting wood from the underside of his porch roof and replaced it with plastic sheeting. The first day on site, we didn't really see Don, because he stayed inside until after lunch and sat on his front porch while we worked in back. All he really told us was that he'd have venison jerky for us the next day.
Tuesday came and we began painting the seething and building a book shelf for Don's porch. His friend Toni had come over and both men came out to join us for lunch (as well as Don's cat, Huckleberry.) Our crew munched on PB&J, chips and venison jerky as Tom entertained us with stories of his younger days. Then Don spoke. He said he had something he wanted us to hear. I could tell he really wanted us to listen to what he was about to say so I looked up as he began his piece.
"In all the Universe, in all time, you are the only you. Never
before have molecules come together exactly like you. Never
again will your footsteps be repeated upon this earth. Your
strength is a strength someone can count on. Your love is a
love that can make a difference Your life is a life that can
move the whole world for the better. Do you dare to
make the difference that only your can make? ...Say yes"
We were all speechless. Don told us that it was a piece of prose he had heard years ago and now carried in his heart.
That moment of sharing make ASP worth it for our crew. I later asked Don to repeat what he had said, "If you promise to share it, I'll give your my copy", and he did. And now here I am, sharing this beautiful message with all fo you at home, because I feel it speaks perfectly to what ASP is all about whether you travel out of state or support from home, please always remember to "say yes."
Tuesday came and we began painting the seething and building a book shelf for Don's porch. His friend Toni had come over and both men came out to join us for lunch (as well as Don's cat, Huckleberry.) Our crew munched on PB&J, chips and venison jerky as Tom entertained us with stories of his younger days. Then Don spoke. He said he had something he wanted us to hear. I could tell he really wanted us to listen to what he was about to say so I looked up as he began his piece.
"In all the Universe, in all time, you are the only you. Never
before have molecules come together exactly like you. Never
again will your footsteps be repeated upon this earth. Your
strength is a strength someone can count on. Your love is a
love that can make a difference Your life is a life that can
move the whole world for the better. Do you dare to
make the difference that only your can make? ...Say yes"
We were all speechless. Don told us that it was a piece of prose he had heard years ago and now carried in his heart.
That moment of sharing make ASP worth it for our crew. I later asked Don to repeat what he had said, "If you promise to share it, I'll give your my copy", and he did. And now here I am, sharing this beautiful message with all fo you at home, because I feel it speaks perfectly to what ASP is all about whether you travel out of state or support from home, please always remember to "say yes."
3 comments:
The "King" could not have told you that Universal Truth any better, and I intend to keep that in my heart as well...and remember to say "YES". Thank you for sharing that Danika NY or NJ...maybe "temp PA"?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! To a man that I love...he is warm, funny, yet manly and strong. He owns the stage and commands attention and is not afraid to take chances. I love him and his baldy head. So Happy Birthday...YUL BRENNER!
Oh...sorry...I MEANT:
ANDY BIEDERMANN!
Here's hoping you have a great day, with lots and lots of pleasant surprises - not the least of which would be some more Super Hero undergarments...maybe possibly even a CAPE this year.
I LOVE YOU ANDY BIEDERMANN!
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