Kentucky Day 3 Christian Appalachian Project Alternative Spring Break

Kentucky Day 2 Christian Appalachian Project Alternative Spring Break

Kentucky Day 1 Christian Appalachian Project Alternative Spring Break

Interview with WMUR about my platform!

  I was interviewed by a reporter from WMUR news 9 at the Taste of the Nation.  She asked me how the event was and about my platform.  It was great to talk to the New Hampshire News Station about my platform and the issue of hunger in New Hampshire and America.

FREE TICKET! Spring Charity Event II to benefit CAN-DO Organization

Find me as a special guest at the fashion show!

Start Time:	Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 12:00am
Location:	Boston Hyatt Regency Terrace
Street:	One De LaFayette Avenue
City/Town:	Boston, MA

Anyone who presents a printed copy of this Ticket Pass at registration will be granted free admission, all that we ask is a donation of some kind be made at registration for CAN-DO.Org if possible.  It’s completely up to the guest.  This is my way of giving back to all of our many supporters and also to our charity CAN-Do.ORG on Saturday, April 17^th.

4/14/2010 Taste of the Nation Manchester: a huge success

In this picture: Local Fire fighter Mathew Lamonthe, Governor John Lynch, Miss Manchester, Executive Director of the NH Food Bank Melanie Gosselin, and Sergeant Ryan Grant

I had so much fun at the Taste of the Nation tonight!  Above you will see I took some pictures with sponsors and friends!   I arrived at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester and helped with registration for the majority of the night!  I helped check in the VIPs and the General Admission ticket holders.  We were busy for the first half of the night and then I was able to walk around the event to thank the restaurant chefs and beverage vendors for volunteering.  This whole event is volunteer based and there were over 80 food and beverage sponsors that donated their time food and drinks to the event to raise money for the NH Food Bank!  It was a successful night and everyone had a fun time!  I was also able to thank some of the patrons of the event and encouraged them to come back and enjoy the food next year.  It was an honor to be a part of such a great event.  I also saw Emily Heubner, she works in Washington D.C. for Share Our Strength and comes to all of the NH Taste of the Nation Events.  

Top left: With Taste of the Nation Sponsor Vermont Spirits

Top Right: With Taste of the Nation Patrons enjoying the night

Middle Left: With two wine distributer sponsors

Middle Right: With a Taste of the Nation Restaurant Sponsor

Middle Left 2: With Jacques Pastry (soooo good!)

Middle Right 2:  With Steve a local real estate agent who walked around with me as my escort

Bottom Left: Volunteering at the Registration Desk with the girls!

Taste of the Nation Manchester!

Tonight you will find me at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester located at 700 Elm St. in Manchester, NH for the Taste of the Nation!  Doors open at 5:00 for VIPS.  I hope to see you there!

Travel Day 1 and 2 Christian Appalachian Project Alternative Spring Break

Arriving at Nazareth Farm in West Virginia and sleeping over at the farm!  We at dinner at an amazing burrito place called the Black Bear.  They had an amazing bluegrass band that was playing and we got to meet up with our friends Becky and Tim from last years ASB from West Virginia University!  The next day we woke up and drove the rest of the way to Kentucky!  We arrived in Flatgap Kentucky at about 3 and saw our living quarters.....it consisted of bunks wood walls and a tiny little "heater".  It came with spiders and a crack under the door about an inch and a half all the way across.  Yes it scared the crap out of me but at least I had a place to sleep that was somewhat warm.  Also we got our home assignments and I was assigned to Sheila!  I was so excited to meet her! 

Homeowner Story #2 from Kentucky CAP

This is the Homeowner my group was paired with. This is Sheila! She is an amazing woman. You will hear how thankful she is for CAP! I had so much fun getting to know her through out the week. Every time we were tired of working we were encouraged to go into the house and talk with Sheila and her family. She had a lot to talk about let me tell you! She was so happy to have us all there and to have new windows and doors will save her a lot of money in the winter with heating. We also built her a porch which she is so excited about because she is light sensitive and hates going outside so this porch makes going outside enjoyable! Hear what she has to say!

Everyone always says that there’s somethin about angels among us …. well I’ve been among angels for two weeks now and it’s a great feelin
And I’ve told I dunno if it was this group or last group and what’s the big trend when you turn the TV on anybody knows spring break that show’s on tv
Myrtle Beach! Daytona Beach! PARTIES! But wheres the real people??? RIGHT HERE IN THIS ROOM!!

This is all the real people these kids I love em and I love them all
And some day GOD will accept you in his home because of what you’ve done

And it’s ok to go to the beach :)
Theres Things to do at the beach go swimming.... and watch for sharks!

My group I love em I’ve loved everyone of them I’m not real talkative
My grandson takes the show at lunch, the happy feet thing that’s my grandson
So runnin after hims a full time job but a he loves everyone of em
Grant youda made his week by drawin cartoons for him
And a just I can’t wait till next week I cant wait till next....

OH I got new windows I love my windows and I have a front porch now!
And I have I’m light sensitive I’m doin great tonight for some reason though
And I can’t get outside with out sunglasses so I’m getting a new porch
Anyway kids I love you Everyone of you

My Trip to Kentucky Homeowner Story VERY TOUCHING

I hope you get a chance to listen to this video and read along. This filming was from the last day of the students working on the homeowners work site. I came in half way through but the woman was saying that she didn't know what she was going to do and then she heard of the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)! CAP helps people with a low income repair their homes. They do all of the work for free and charge a small amount for supplies. She spoke about the process and where she comes in she says "But I got it" that means she was approved by CAP to have the home repair. What a touching story listen!

But I got it and it needed work on only one income ______
If it wasn’t for last week and this week I don’t know what I woulda done
Because in the winter I had to put plastic on every winda and my back door
I heat with gas and It’s hard on me
But now I won’t be able to put plastic around none a my windas or my back door no more
thanks for this program and the workers from last week and this week
They was good
Thank you

Help raise money for CMN!

Check me out on the Miss America 4 Kids website!  Make a donation to help me reach my goal of $500.00!  Thank you!
http://www.missamerica4kids.org/m.aspx?i=42818DEB3A471C

Boston Marathon!

My sister is almost ready for the Boston Marathon!  She is number 22305 I'll be there with my family cheering her on and looking for her!

She is raising money for the American Liver Association.  To make a donation visit this site:  

http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR/RunforResearch/RunforResearch?px=1518663&pg=personal&fr_id=1650

Rockingham County Nursing Home 4/7/2010

I had the opportunity to sing for the seniors in the Adult Day Care Program at the Rockingham County Nursing home.  I had so much fun singing for them and talking with them for the day.  The man you see holding my hand began to cry during the last sing along to God Bless America.