October 10th Dinner

On October 10th we had a fundraiser dinner for our missions call. The Honorary Host for this event was Governor & Mrs. Jeb Bush (Florida). Governor Bush wasn't able to attend the dinner but sent greetings, " I am sorry I can't be at your fundraiser but I have made a contribution and am so proud that Wayne, your family and you are acting on your faith to work overseas for the LORD. I wish you Godspeed and look forward to hearing of your experiences. Please give the precious Rebecca a hug and kiss from her Governor Jeb".

It was a wonderful evening with friends that we have met over the years. There were people that we have met through foster care, the medical field, political friends, people that you seen for years while doing daily life business, even friends from junior and senior high.

State Representative Dennis Ross reflected on our years in politics, from Wayne's run for the Florida house, to both of us on the Polk County Republican Executive Committee, to my involvement in the Lakeland Republican Club, to volunteering in various local, state & national campaigns. Then Wayne's former boss, Danny Risener, from Publix told about Wayne's work at Publix and with his efforts on behalf of Publix with United Way and school mentoring. Then my best friend, Dawn Dick gave a heart felt recount on our work in foster care and church volunteering and short term mission trips with Victory. Then our guest speaker was Bob Hoskins, founder of Book of Hope. Bob talked about hopeless in the world today and how sending our family around the world will bring hope.

It was a wonderful night and for some it might be the last time we see them for years.

Blessings,
Tammy