Where shall we start?
How about we start with Sunshine Acres Children's Home in Mesa, AZ! What a cool place! It's a christian based children's home that accepts kids whose parents have run into some unfortunate happenings. They take the kids in, while the parents retain custody, give them housing, food, on-site and off-site schooling, and from what I can tell ALOT of unconditional love. We found out about the children's home from a military wife we met at Ft Sill, OK who actually grew up there. She raved about the place and thought it would be wonderful if Drag Race Girl could go there and share the car with the kids. So I contacted the home and we set the date for the show.
There were approximately 80 kids between the ages of 3 - 17. I have to tell ya, I was impressed by their manners, and their gratitude! Those kids were wonderful! There's a couple that really stood out....One, I believe he was around 17, very knowledgeable on motors, has plans on getting a degree in mechanics....I honestly think he'll go really far in the automotive industry! The other one that really stood out was about 8 or 9 years old. What a character! Glenn and I were given a little tour after our showing and we were taken to one of the " boys homes" on the property. This is where he lived. He was so proud of his room, he wouldn't let us see it until it was clean. He was so full of positive energy, he just brought a smile to your face everytime he came around.
I hope that I get to go back next year and show the car to the kids again. What a great day it was!
If you'd like to find out more about Sunshine Acres or even send them some support, check out their web site at: http://www.sunshineacres.org/
NEXT....
Pomona Winternationals 50th Anniversary! And we were there!!! We got in line to be parked on Saturday (the weekend prior) and were #14 in line. Tuesday we came back out to park in the pits. Boy did we get one of the best pits spots ever! The weather was absolutely wonderful (no rain)! Wish I could say the same about my carbeurator! Oh well, it happens! I met so many wonderful NHRA fans it made it all worth while. One older gentleman and his brother-n-law stopped by the pits and we chatted for a while. Come to find out, he had just recently lost his wife to a 3 year battle with breast cancer. I explained to him that I was a widow and that even though you have an emptiness in your heart, you learn to gain strength from it and go out and do things that honor their memories. We shared a few tears and a few hugs, then a few laughs and a few smiles. They left my pits, but he will never leave my memory!
I had another gentleman and his son stop by and ask questions on the car and about the Super Comp class. The more we started talking the more I found out about him. Come to find out, he had actually died 3 times last year from heart attacks. He said he shouldn't even be standing in front of me right now, but that he has been given a second, third and fourth chance and he's taking in every moment he can. I told him about what I do with the car and the volunteering...he said he was very interested in helping out. Hopefully he will!
He is another one who walked out of my pit but not out of my memory.
Last but not least: FUTURE EVENTS!!!
This is what I love to do best! Share my passion and meet people on a personal level!
I hope I get to see everyone at some of these events.
April 24, 2010
March of Dimes Nipomo, CA
May 1, 2010
California State Chili Cook Off in San Bernadino, CA
(I'll give you guys the location when I get it)
June 12, 2010
Fountain Valley Car Show in Fountain Valley, CA
(website: http://www.fvcarshow.com/ for all the information)
July ??, 2010
Surf Fest at the American Legion Post #291 on Balboa Island, CA
I hope to see you all soon! Take care and I'll see you at the shows and at the races!
