Hello friends,
It was with a tender heart today that we bid goodbye to our new friends at The Haven.  I knew I had earned a place in their heart when they told me today, Shari is a nice name, but can we call you our Kansas girl?  We have played games, learned names, sang songs and talked of floods and death and happier times.  I have had Louisiana history lessons, and life lessons of all sorts, but nothing equals to what I have learned about human nature.  Given the opportunity, people will grow from any experience.  My friend Gloria, from New Orleans, said today, "you know honey, it's the little things that make life good."  What little thing was Gloria talking about?  A clock for her room, a word search book, and a bag of chocolates.  Of course, I got to thinking, what makes my life good?  Wonderful family, great friends, Starbucks coffee(?) and the chance to help my fellow man.  Thanks for this opportunity, and many thanks to those friends at Meadowlark who covered my responsibilities so I could help out here.
Farewell friends,
Shari