March 27 08

I received the nicest note yesterday from an 8th grader who had to sit through :) one of my talks a few months ago. She said that she was taking to heart the B+ message and was carving out more time for her family. I was so impressed with her maturity and I greatly appreciate her taking the time to write to me. You absolutely made my day and have given me the 'fuel' to keep on going. One person at a time, one day at a time...we CAN make the world a better place!

As many people enjoy Spring Break this week, I can't help but think back on some of the great memories that we made as our "family of four". We have been very blessed to be able to take some nice trips and I remember Spring Break 2000 when Chris and I took Ali and Andrew to Ireland. They got a chance to spend a night in a castle, travel the country, and most importantly, meet relatives for the very first time. It really was a magical time. We made such terrific memories.

I have even more wonderful memories of just hanging around our house; but, I just can't help but think about Spring Break trips this week as Ali's and Andrew's schools are off.

Another brave young man, Billy Mock (the brother of one of Ali's friends at Ursuline), passed away last year at the age of 13. There is a run this coming Sunday. I believe it's at Ridley Creek State Park in PA. I'll post the details next time. (Or, if Maria or anyone else has the information, please post it so that we can help the Billy Mock Foundation.)

I don't say it enough, but thank you very much for your continued prayers and support. When you lose a child and brother from this world, it's a loss that never leaves you.

Here's to honoring God and Andrew with the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

Live Like Andrew - Have FUN!

B+

Ali's and Andrew's Dad

P.S. I LOVED hearing the story about our friend (and Board Member) Cathy Gladnick seeing a "B+" shirt in Marco Island. Thank you ALL for wearing your B+ gear proudly.