(Evan loves Michala and she loves him! They were playing shortly after arriving in Loveland on Saturday)
What a weekend. I was blessed to spend a lot of time with Michala Riggle and her family. I cannot believe what started out in the fall as an article in the Southeast Outlook Newspaper about a cute girl sharing faith and helping her brother became a weekend I will never forget at LCC! I want to thank everyone at LCC, Loveland Christian Preschool, JF Burns Elementary & Loveland Intermediate School for all the bracelets purchased as well as the donations made. When all was said and done this weekend we raised $4800 for Beading to Beat Autism! Praise the Lord.
(Michala talks to Courtney Temple and Abby Burton at the Miller's home)
I want to say a special thanks to my discipleship group for pitching in to help in so many ways. First of all, you sold bracelets for many weeks at church. We gathered at church early on Saturday morning to decorate and prepare the church for the potluck dinner. The Millers opened their home and many folks came to share dinner with the Riggle family on Saturday night. You supported the swim night at Coco Key Resort. I love my D-group!
(Sydney Miller gives Michala a check for $80 after selling her own homemade bracelets)
Thanks to Jen Wise and Jamie Isaacs for working so hard at their respected schools promoting and selling bracelets. I also appreciated all the work done to make it possible for Michala to come to both schools, speak and share with the students.
(I was sharing with Michala how nervous I was to meet her, but then we found out we have a lot in common - like weird food combinations)
I want to thank Julie O'Neil from Channel 9 for doing such a great story about Michala and her visit to Cincy. Thanks for adjusting your schedule to make sure this story was a priority. It was awesome to hear a message of faith on the newscast. Keep up the great work. If anyone would like to see the news stories, follow these links...
short version (6 pm news)
long version (11 pm news)
short version (6 pm news)
long version (11 pm news)
(They were amazed at their room! Way to go Sheraton!)
Thanks to the Sheraton in Sharonville and CocoKey Resort for your support of Michala and her cause. I strongly recommend both the hotel and resort for you and your family! Thanks Gretchen for working with us!
To the Riggle family...I have already shared my thoughts with you in my e-mail. I love you guys! You are an inspiration to so many of us. It is an honor to serve in ministry with you. Michala, you and I are kindred spirits (french fries and ice cream)! I am a better person for knowing you. You have inspired me and encouraged me. Thanks for being YOU! Thanks for the great birthday presents! You all made my 38th one I will never forget!
What now? Well, as Michala told us on Sunday during service... 1. donate money to the cause, 2. Make your own bracelets and sell them and send the money or 3. PRAY! Church, lets do some of all 3 of these. Here is a little hint. Jennifer and I have purchased booth space on behalf of LCC and BEADING TO BEAT AUTISM at the North American Christian Convention in July! This will take place at the Duke Energy Center downtown. We will need folks willing to work several shifts during that week. Please contact me if you are interested!
Like to know more about Michala or would like to order bracelets, follow this link
There is so much more I could say about this weekend, but I already miss the Riggle family so much, that I will stop now. Keep up the great work Michala! Let's all remember the most important lesson from this weekend. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US! FIND IT AND DO IT! ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
B OUT!
To the Riggle family...I have already shared my thoughts with you in my e-mail. I love you guys! You are an inspiration to so many of us. It is an honor to serve in ministry with you. Michala, you and I are kindred spirits (french fries and ice cream)! I am a better person for knowing you. You have inspired me and encouraged me. Thanks for being YOU! Thanks for the great birthday presents! You all made my 38th one I will never forget!
What now? Well, as Michala told us on Sunday during service... 1. donate money to the cause, 2. Make your own bracelets and sell them and send the money or 3. PRAY! Church, lets do some of all 3 of these. Here is a little hint. Jennifer and I have purchased booth space on behalf of LCC and BEADING TO BEAT AUTISM at the North American Christian Convention in July! This will take place at the Duke Energy Center downtown. We will need folks willing to work several shifts during that week. Please contact me if you are interested!
Like to know more about Michala or would like to order bracelets, follow this link
There is so much more I could say about this weekend, but I already miss the Riggle family so much, that I will stop now. Keep up the great work Michala! Let's all remember the most important lesson from this weekend. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US! FIND IT AND DO IT! ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
B OUT!