Generous Businesses!

The following local businesses have graciously donated to Kenny's benefit!

Vertical World

Ross Michaels

Clayworks

Taprock Bar & Grill

Kenneth L. Salon & Spa

Grub Hutt

Mr. B's Bookery

Kingston Henery Hardware

Eastern Wind Glass

Blockbuster, Inc.

Wild Birds Unlimited

Cargo Hold

Tea Room at Port Gamble & Bistro By Night

Yatch Club Broiler

Olive Garden

Lowe's

Donations from local crafters from the Kitsap County Farmers Markets. 

Kenny Jones, 34, is a Kitsap County resident and member Anchor of Hope Church. He has been suffering from a debilitating auto immune disease for almost six years. After a recent trip to the Mayo Clinic this past January, a more aggressive treatment plan has been given. 

Due to the complex and delicate condition of Kenny’s health, this surgery requires extraordinary care and expenses. As a result of this disease Kenny needs a delicate surgery to remove his teeth and give him dentures. This treatment is not covered by insurance.

Please join us, bring your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers. All proceeds will go toward Kenny Jones' dental and medical expenses. Friday, September 9th, from 3pm to 7pm. The dinner will be held at Anchor of Hope Church, located at 10625 Ridgetop Blvd., Silverdale, WA 98383.  Dinner includes: Spaghetti & homemade meatballs, salad, roll and dessert.

 

Crafting for a Cause

Michelle has referred to this benefit as not only a fundraiser but a friendrasier.  I have to agree wholeheartedly.  I'm not sure how I managed to get so involved in this benefit since we've only lived in the area 3-months, but I sure have gained some great friends in the few short months we've been here as a result!  God truly is good all the time!

Yesterday the church (Anchor of Hope) had an open house for anyone to come by to make crafts for the silent auction.  We also got a lot of organizing done of the silent auction items.  Here are some photos of all the fun!  Stay tuned for another post about some great donated auction items, big and small!

From the young to the young-at-heart, we all had a great day of crafting, chatting, and having fun!

Marlee in charge of the yarn ball and Emily crocheting.

 

Mille, Wendy, and Sheila cutting denim squares for the denim rag quilt.

 

Wilma and Alex lining up denim squares and flannel squares.

Robin, Michelle, and Helena are tagging auction donations.

Mayo Clinic Photos

Silent Auction Sneak Peak 1

We've received some wonderful donations for the silent auction.  Would you like an inside look at what will be up for bidding on Friday, September 9th?  Here's a just a small sneak peak of a few things donated so far.

 Lavender basket with many lavender goodies.  Donated by Sue's Lavender.

Handmade pleated beauty bag tote and matching card wallet.

Handmade fleece scarves.  Winter is just around the corner!

And with winter comes Christmas!  Beautiful Christmas ornaments.

Handmade fleece and minky fabric baby boy quilt.

Brand new HP Web Cam.

An assorment of 30 different hand poured EcoSoy (100% US farmer grown) 

candles in three different scents: french vanilla, cucumber melon, and baby powder.

Some more soy candles in vintage tea cups on saucers.

Photo Album

Managing Many Hats by Michelle Jones

     Life over the last almost six years, well has been a struggle, especially with a ill spouse..... It has changed my life forever. You never know what life is about until something so life changing happens to you and your family, that life turns into the great challenge. Illness affects the whole family - the patient, spouse, and children. You learn to count your blessings, take the good out of the bad and know that somewhere out there - someone is worse off than what your current situation is.

 

     In order to deal with life you have to manage wearing different hats, have you ever thought out how many hats you wear and manage? This week I made a list of hats I wear and manage through out a days time:

     My favorite hat to wear is being a Mother. The great gift from God is children. That is the nearest thing to Heaven for me, A CHILD. Ken and I have been blessed with two beautiful, healthy children.

     From there this will lead you through my closet of many other hats. All different shapes, sizes and colors. For instance, I am also a Father at times, Nurse, Protector, Sounding Board, Fan, Magician, Cook, Maid, Lover, Individual, Teacher, Taxi Cab Driver, Maid, Organizer, Accountant, Baker, and now a College Student.

     But we must remember this always - DO NOT loose the most important hat of all, the Comedian. Laughter the greatest anti-depressant and stress reliever of all times. If you don't have a sense of humor, you are doomed!

     The most hardest hat not to be able to manage or wear is the Healer. I so want my husband to get better. If I were given one wish, it would be take my Kenny better, for him to be whole again. But with that you have to keep your faith, pray, and know that God will see you through the challenges that come your way. He has a plan, we may not see the plan now or immediately following or even agree with God's plan. But someday when we least expect it, he will lead us to that path of healing for Kenny.

     Today I want to thank all of our family and friends that have been through everything with us. The good, the bad, the ugly. That have been of great support during these trying times, that drop everything to help when it is needed, and don't judge or give us grief when it is not needed. You are our family and we love you all. You are our sunshine when are days seem dark and lonely. You know who you are and we thank you. I think there is another hat for you - the Angel.

Help Kenny Jones

Kenny Jones has been battling a rare autoimmune disease called pyoderma gangrenosum.  Through the course of trying to treat this disease the medications necessary have wreaked havoc on Kenny's teeth, therefore he needs major dental work and dentures.  Check back for more details, but this is what is planned so far.

It will be held at Anchor of Hope Church in Silverdale, WA.
Friday, September 9th
3 pm to 7 pm

Spaghetti Dinner with Desserts
Silent Auction with great handmade items, sailboat experience including lunch, salmon fishing expedition, and many other great items to bid on throughout the afternoon and evening.  Silent auction will close out at 6:30 pm.