Pay It Forward Revisited
I am blown away! Totally Away! You just never know who might be reading your blog! And how did they know you had a blog in the first place keeps running thru my head!
If you read the blog and the comments before this one, you might be blown away too.
Check out the back row. See the little boy, Asheesh, with the turned head...talking to the little blonde girl....That is Ashley, Harry's grandaughter. Not only did Ashely somehow find this blog, but another story about Harry's giving heart was told. A sweet, sweet man. (Ashley...I gotta know, how did you find the blog?)
I was reading your blog and enjoyed your mention of Harry Appell. He is one man that made such an impact in my life too. I mention him quite often when I talk about special people in my past. When I was pregnant with Jenny and on the social committee with him, all he would "allow" me to do was to slice the butter to put on all the tables. I'm glad you mentioned him. It made me smile and brought back good memories.
And then a little later I get this response...
I am harry's daughter. I always knew I was so blessed to have such a kind, loving, christian father. My dad really was so generous, and I am so thankful he could help your family when you needed it. I am also so very thankful that you remember his generousity and kindness, and have patterned your life trying to do the same for others. Your story really touched my heart. My father really was so generous, and he instilled a spirit of giving in me, as well. I try to help others whenever I can. My father loved your family, as he often spoke of you. It has been 15 years since my dad passed away, and I miss him everyday. Thank you for remembering and loving my father.
Elizabeth Appell Sheets
So I guess you never know what just a simple act of kingness will do. AMAZING
If you read the blog and the comments before this one, you might be blown away too.
Check out the back row. See the little boy, Asheesh, with the turned head...talking to the little blonde girl....That is Ashley, Harry's grandaughter. Not only did Ashely somehow find this blog, but another story about Harry's giving heart was told. A sweet, sweet man. (Ashley...I gotta know, how did you find the blog?)
I was reading your blog and enjoyed your mention of Harry Appell. He is one man that made such an impact in my life too. I mention him quite often when I talk about special people in my past. When I was pregnant with Jenny and on the social committee with him, all he would "allow" me to do was to slice the butter to put on all the tables. I'm glad you mentioned him. It made me smile and brought back good memories.
And then a little later I get this response...
I am harry's daughter. I always knew I was so blessed to have such a kind, loving, christian father. My dad really was so generous, and I am so thankful he could help your family when you needed it. I am also so very thankful that you remember his generousity and kindness, and have patterned your life trying to do the same for others. Your story really touched my heart. My father really was so generous, and he instilled a spirit of giving in me, as well. I try to help others whenever I can. My father loved your family, as he often spoke of you. It has been 15 years since my dad passed away, and I miss him everyday. Thank you for remembering and loving my father.
Elizabeth Appell Sheets
So I guess you never know what just a simple act of kingness will do. AMAZING
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And, I remember Asheesh reading and how he knew the make, model, and year of the cars that all the parents had back then.
I love the Harry Appell stories. There is a man at my church now, "Vinson" and he reminds of Harry Appell every Sunday.
I see Miss Connie every couple of years out somewhere. Leslie
i am so glad i found the blog, i actually saw where someone had posted the link on my aunt laura's wall on facebook, so i thought i would check it out! It was so good to find you..i would love to get your email address so i could send you some shots from my wedding that took place in May!!!
Ashley Dellinger
I would love to see your wedding pictures and hear about what you have been doing since you were four. I guess the only one in your family that I haven't hear from is you Uncle Tim. Amazing, isn't it?!
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1. Props to Leslie Skurka, she must have been the most fashion forward mom at St. John's because see little girls in pretty much that same outfit everyday! I think it to really really cute!
2. Mom Cassie is right that jumper wow, the sad part is I remember it which means you has it FAR too long!!!!!!
3. I blew up the picture to check it out and Cassie looks DEAD ON you, minus the Dorthy Hammel cut!
So far, it is back to work today on a 2 hour delay. I will, of course, be fashion forward myself.