Gifts from the heart

Yesterday marked the 14th anniversary of the
Caravan of Bears, it also marked the 1st run that
my husband and youngest daughter attended. It
was special to them both because it benefitted a
hospital that she has been admitted to many
times over the last 6 years! It's sponsored by
a local Harley Davidson in cooperation with
our childrens hospital.The main idea is to
volunteer to give up a day to ride your motorcycle
and donate an entry fee, bear (or other stuffed
animal) to the hospital to benefit the kids.

It was a wonderful turnout, great atmosphere and
comaraderie. There were people from all walks of life
joining together to aid the sick kids in our communities
and it was something beautiful to be a part of.

My husband/daughter had no idea that we (my older
daughter-I) were hiding amongst the crowd to surprise
them when they arrived. We took alot of pictures as the
cycles began to arrive and I'd guess there was about 12-
1400 people there!!! The ride lasted about 1 1/2 hours
and was police escorted, along with an ambulance carrying
a Santa to hand out the bears and of course, a life-sized bear
rode up on the very first motorcycle. What a sight of
helicopters, children smiling, cycles roaring and sunny
skies above!!

My husband was a non-stop smile....ear to ear the entire
time they were dedicating the gifts and all he could say was,
we will be doing this every year from now on!!

Sometimes, what we think is a little gesture can mean the
world to its recipient...in what small way have you changed
the world around you today?? Take care............GIGI ;}