Well one month later we are finally wrapping up the holiday season! Yet another year of snow ruining our plans to make it to North Platte. Thankfully, Grandma and Grandpa Miller were able to visit us in Omaha last weekend so McKenna and Max could be showered in gifts! They are so very generous!! We had a wonderful holiday season this year. Lots of family and friends and many things to celebrate.
We took part in an American Red Cross blood drive just after Christmas in the interest of blood donation in my Dad's name. What a success. What an amazing experience. I was there all day long watching people stream into the school prepared to donate their blood for really nothing in return. Not only that, but we had so many donors that we were far behind schedule. People were waiting for over an hour to donate. I left Millard North that night on a natural high. It amazes me how thoughtful and giving people can be. I spoke with several people who were there to donate in my Dad's name and also many that were there because that is just what they do. I am inspired by them and intend on being a regular donor from here out.
I would like to thank all of you that participated. Whether you helped out behind the scenes, donated at the drive, or donated in your own home town. We had such an amazing holiday season but looking back it is the generosity of the community that sticks out over the material things we received. Giving blood is a gift that means more than you know. If it allows one more hug, one more conversation or one more day....the recipient and his/her family will be forever grateful. Our family wishes yours the best. Here is to a new year!!
Megan
