No, we’re not playing charades. But if Amy was here, you can bet she’d be the first one in line. Amy loved to play games. Any kind. It didn’t matter if it was board games, cards, hide-and-seek or charades; if someone was willing to play, she was your partner for sure!
Today though, our 8 letters and 2 words are THANK YOU
The overwhelming support to Don, Theo and Amy’s family has truly been AMYAZING! Cards are still coming in with donations to Theo’s 529 college fund as well as via the PayPal link. The heartfelt words and generosity of all those that loved Amy is greatly appreciated. A memory book is being created with all the beautiful cards sent and one day, Don and Theo will look at it and smile, not just how remarkable Amy was but also how incredibly big-hearted and kind you were. Whether it was via PayPal, mail, email, Facebook, blog comments or just prayers from your heart, it had an uplifting impact on those that received it.
Don and Theo are adjusting to everyday life and are working hard at getting a routine down. As many single parents know, it’s not easy raising a child alone. Amy must have been playing cards when she met Don because she certainly picked the greatest KING to raise their THEODORABLE!
Unfortunately, I did learn that some envelopes that were sent to the PO Box were returned. I apologize for that. The post office can’t give me any explanation of why that happened as the box is still open and active. If you did get your envelope returned and would like to resend it, please email me at kristikahl@comcast.net and I will give you a local address you can mail it to (or try the PO Box again). Or feel free to donate via the PayPal link below. Again, your generosity is greatly appreciated. We did our best to get Thank you cards mailed out but if you didn’t receive one, please know your donation is truly appreciated. (If you look at the back of your cleared check, you should see “Thanks” written there)
I was sent this quote and this sums up how I have been feeling:
“I am waiting for the day when thinking of her brings a smile to my face instead of a tear to my eye.”
Hugs,
Kristi Rugh Kahl
PS: THANK YOU 
Click link to make a donation to Theo’s College Fund via Paypal
Or Mail to:
Amy Rauch Neilson Benefit
PO Box 580
Milford, MI 48381
That quote is perfect, Kristi, thank you for sharing it!
Thanks Scott. Jodi Wolford Krueger sent me it and said the Joe Biden was quoted saying that after his wife and daughter died in a car accident.
Thanks for posting, Kristi, it was nice to see an e-mail from Itsinthegenes.org!!!
I agree…the last post was exactly 1 month ago on 5/26. And today is 6/26. Not planned that way. Even more of a sign if you are “into numbers” as I am, is that 5/6 is that date Amy passed. Signs all around us, just have to see them.
Is there any word on if Amy’s book is going to be published?
YES, we are working on getting Amy’s book published. This takes some time but yes, we will indeed get it done! Thanks for asking
I was just thinking of Amy this morning, thinking it’s been almost two months already and I was praying for Don and Theo.
Kristi, It’s still a little early, but perhaps Don and Theo (and close friends) would benefit from a grief support group. There is a wonderful non-profit that’s in Northville called New Hope Center for Grief Support (www.newhopecenter.net). They run workshops at different locations throughout the detroit area.
Thanks for your prayers and information. I will pass this along to others.
That quote really hits me hard. Tears all the time. xo.
Kristi, thank you for the update, I too have been continuing to pray for comfort for Don, Theo and family and friends. Please let us know when book is published.
quite sadden, my prayers go out to them!
My prayers and love are daily for Don and Theo. Aunt Doris
Overwhelmed with the apparent business of my life, I had not been on this blog for several months. I would like to extend my deepest regards to Amy’s family. I was featured on Amy’s blog in 2009; Antioch Macgregor Grads! We stayed in contact but life got in the way. Fond memories of her joyful spirit. Thank you, from those of us still battling the Big C. Much love!! Rhonda