**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SEND IN THE REGISTRATION FORM ( I CAN EMAIL YOU AN ACTUAL FORM IF NEEDED, JUST LET ME KNOW) FOR THE EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5. PLEASE RSVP TO MY EMAIL FOR THE EVENT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING US!**
Two weeks from tomorrow marks the 1 year anniversary of Ryan's death. It is so hard for me to believe that this much time has passed. Many of you have asked me what you can do for me during this time or what I will be doing in Ryan's honor. There are actually two things happening that weekend, one that is being planned for our family and one that I am planning.
The first event is the Ryan Sweeney Family Memorial Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, June 5. The people that Ryan worked with at 5/3rd have teamed up with my church family to honor Ryan and to bless our family. They have asked me to share the details with all of you:
The first event is the Ryan Sweeney Family Memorial Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, June 5. The people that Ryan worked with at 5/3rd have teamed up with my church family to honor Ryan and to bless our family. They have asked me to share the details with all of you:
Ryan Sweeney FamilyMemorial Dinner and Fundraiser
Friday, June 5, 2009
Chapel Pointe Church
Chapel Pointe Church
3350 Baldwin Street Hudsonville, MI 49426
Spaghetti Dinner Served 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, desserts and refreshments
Children’s activities include a cake walk, temporary tattoos and face painting, inflatable play gym, Touch‐A‐Truck Fire Truck Tour courtesy of Georgetown Fire Department
Net proceeds will benefit the Sweeney Family Memorial Fund.
Minimum Donation Requested:
Adults / $10 each
Children 3‐10yrs / $5 each
Children under 3yrs / free
Children under 3yrs / free
To volunteer at the event, please contact Lisa Sharp at 616‐653‐5432 or Lisa.Sharp@53.com
Registration Form - Please return form along with a check payable to Sweeney Memorial Fund, to Fifth Third Bank, c/o Janis Lea-Wireman, 111 Lyon Street NW, Maildrop RMOBGG, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. For information, call (616) 653-5228 or e-mail Janis.Lea-Wireman@53.com.
Name: _______________________________________
Phone: __________________
Phone: __________________
Address: _____________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________
Yes, we would like to attend:
Number of Adults: _____ @ $10.00 each
Number of Children: _____ @ $5.00 each
Number of Adults: _____ @ $10.00 each
Number of Children: _____ @ $5.00 each
No, we cannot attend, but we would like to contribute $ ________ toward the Sweeney Family Memorial Fund.
Total Amount Enclosed: $__________
I would like to volunteer at the event. Y / N (circle one)
Please contact me at the number/e-mail (circle one) above.
Here are the details of the second event being held to remember Ryan:
Here are the details of the second event being held to remember Ryan:
A Day of Remembering
Who: Anyone who wants to come and remember Ryan.
When: Saturday, June 6 at noon (EST)
Where: Our Home
What: A potluck lunch; videos of Ryan; stories, laughter and tears.
I will have a journal available for you to share your stories and memories of Ryan that I can one day pass along to Lily and Wyatt.
Following the lunch it is my desire to head over to the cemetery where we will let off balloons (probably around 1:30/2:00).
Please let me know if you will be joining us for this event so that I can plan accordingly (rksweeney@sbcglobal.net). Please feel free to come for part or all of this event. If you were able to bring a dish to pass that would be extremely appreciated. I am hoping for beautiful weather so we can spread out outside (please bring a lawn chair). I will be providing the balloons, so please let me know if you will be joining us at the cemetery.
Thank you so much for your love and support during this difficult time!
6 comments:
OH, I SO wish I lived close and could come! I would love to give you a big ol' hug in person!
I wished we lived closer. You are an amazing person. Your strength and love for your family shines through in your posts. Thank you for sharing Ryan's experiences with me, so I can understand some of what Phoenix is going through.
I looked at flights thinking maybe I could surprise. I thought flights would be cheaper but um... no. So my surprise will have to wait. Just know that I will be thinking of you and praying even harder.
I wish we could be there, too! Just know that we still uplift you guys in prayer and will continue to do so. What a blessing to have 5/3 and your church plan such a nice memorial for Ryan! I have been so touched hearing about what they do for you guys. Look forward to seeing you when we're on the same side of the Atlantic! Love you!
Like your other friends..wish we could be there with you to celebrate your wonderful husband.. but please know we will be praying.
Would it be okay if I sent you an email later on? Yesterday was Libby's birthday..it was a hard, hard day to say the least - my heart was broken on so many levels - but mainly because of the lack of care and support... :(
I completely understand if now isn't a good time. You have so much on your plate right now - so I thought I would check in with you first, before I send an email.
I love you dear friend and I have been lifting you, the children and the rest of your family up in prayer.
Hugs!
Kelly
I'm very behind in blogging and reading blogs so I'm just now seeing this, Kristin. Wow - what beautiful, meaningful things are planned for this weekend. I am so thankful to God for the way He has helped you move through such a difficult year, and the way people are surrounding you and your family with their love and care.
I would love to come and share this time with you. Unfortunately, Betsy has a Girl Scout overnight June 5-6 at Binder Park Zoo. We will not be back in GR until after 4 pm. Know that I will continue praying for you and hope to visit you soon. Blessings...hugs...prayers to the three of you!
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