On the day after Memorial Day several awesome students, as well as staff members from The Dalles High School came to my house and put in many hours of work to help me out. When I came home from school that afternoon, I was shocked and happily surprised to see they had painted my house, done a lot of yard work and planted flowers, and had fixed up the screens and doors on my back porch. They also built a ramp so I can now wheel my father into the house, and they replaced the front porch light. They replaced some windows, fixed my wash basin, and repaired electrical outlets. They did more things than I can list in this letter.
I want to thank everyone who took part in this “Extreme Makeover” of my house. First, I want to thank the students that helped out and gave up their time for me. I know Mr. Jim Taylor, Mrs. Alyson Vennewitz, Mr. Bob Stocking, and Mrs. Robyn Johnsen helped to organize this and make it happen. I also know there were many parents of TDHS students who donated equipment, money, or just helped out where needed. Many friends of mine also donated money for necessary supplies. Local stores also gave discounts on items to fix up the house. The students from the high school worked many long hours earning money and fundraising to make this all a reality. I feel truly blessed that they were willing to do this for me. I have never had anyone do something this nice for me before.
Please forgive me if I’ve left your name off this letter. There were so many of you. I will never be able to express my thanks enough for what you have done for me. I have been blessed by all of you. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. I love you all.
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