Trinity Wish Foundation is dedicated to empowering Americans with Disabilities and their loved ones to take back control of their lives, even "Dare to Dream" once more.

MESSAGE:

Renew Faith to Americans with Disabilities whose faith has faltered as a result of turmoil and despair along their journey.

Restore Hope to Americans with Disabilities whose hope has dimmed along their journey.

Acts of Charity; regardless how small, be shared with Americans with Disabilities; anything to help restore self - esteem, self worth, sense of accomplishment, and rekindle their human spirit.

 "Dare to Care so Others May Dare to Dream"

Meet Dylan Shook, a little
boy with a big dream.

Meet Eloise Cook and
Stephanie Beggs

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O. K.. So it's not a saddle. It's the "Red Hot Hooter Scooter"!
Look ever-so-closely and you will see a blip (I said B-L-I-P; not B-L-I-M-P) surfacing on the perimeter of your communications radar.

As you may or may not know, I abruptly dropped off the scene almost six months ago! It is with self-disappointment and shame I admit giving into my illness. Severe, debilitating vertigo is not something you can put out of your mind and go on; "business as usual". I wasn't even able to ride in the car with my eyes closed and sunglasses on, which is how I rode in the car in the past. Whether eyes were open or closed, I got really sick. I guess you could say I was a "bag lady"; toting a plastic bag everywhere I went. Does not make for a very appealing fashion statement, but it is better than the alternative!!!! The vertigo is not nearly as unbearable as it was. I only get dry heaves once or twice a day now. Sadly, I did not loose any weight from the nausea. On the contrary, I threw my back out and suffer from strained ribs and scratched esophagus. My blind aerobics routine was halted due to lack of interest or energy. As you would imagine I have been slimming down to a ton, since I haven't been able to exercise. For all you fans of perky boobs; and you know who you are, I bring a whole new meaning to the term "OVER THE SHOULDER BOULDER HOLDERS!" ( For the weaker readers I apologize for the visual you are getting right now) I figure if I continue at this rate, I can be in the running for "Miss Wow! WoW! by summer! Surely, some of you remember Miss WoW! WoW! from the sixties. Unworn 40 D's can be used as bird baths or small ponds in the cul-de-sac this summer!!!

I am now in my second year of monthly IV steroid treatments. They help, but none of my issues ever go away entirely. On the contrary, some remain the same or even worsen. Go figure!!!!
I have been beating myself up for not tending to Trinity Wish Foundation business while house-bound!!!! It is so difficult for me to accept the simple fact that I no longer control any aspect of my life now. I cannot start each day with a menu of multi tasks needing to be completed. I am lucky to complete basic tasks like personal hygiene and light chores like making the bed.

As we are well into the start of another year, I hope to have a renewed resolve to My Life's Mission, Trinity Wish Foundation. Sadly, we did not meet our objectives in 2003. I intend to change that in 2004.
With the unwavering support of loving family and friends, I'm sure we can do great things!!! I am laying the framework for contribution programs. At the very least, I hope to have verbal and written dialogue with local residents and businesses. Ideally, I hope to schedule speaking engagements and fundraisers.

At the risk of appearing redundant, I am hoping 'TWF can count on your continued financial and spiritual support. Americans with Disabilities and their loved ones exist on a different plateau than the rest of American Society. There are currently 4 million Americans with Disabilities collecting Social Security benefits. There are another 17 million dependents and surviving spouses receiving benefits. That does not take into account any Americans with Disabilities who do not qualify for Social Security benefits. Take a minute. Think about this. Is there someone in your family, your relatives, your co-workers, your neighbors who has had their life dramatically and permanently altered through no fault of their own? I feel comfortable in saying "YES" is your answer. While it is on your mind, I hope you will make a tax deductible contribution to Trinity Wish Foundation. Perhaps a personal contribution, a collective contribution from an organization you belong to, a corporate contribution? The donation you make today to Trinity Wish Foundation will have profound impact on the lives of some very special people.

If each of you contributed $1.00 and you forwarded this e-mail to your mail distribution and they each donated $1.00 Trinity Wish Foundation would be much closer to our goal of fulfilling Stephanie Beggs Dream; a hand powered tri-cycle. If you have any questions we might answer for you, please feel free to contact us. Feel free to visit our website, www.trinitywishfoundation.org or call, 704-502-4144 or 704-849-9178.
Enjoy a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!

During this, the National MS Fundraising time, please open your hearts and consider a donation to your local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Thank you for "Daring to Care".

Kathy Schmidt

"Well Wish"

Life is marked by special events. Many are content to merely float through their life's journey devoting their time and energy to anticipation of the aforementioned special events.

I, for one, revel in each and every day, thankful for loving family, friends, and acquaintances. This is not to say I no longer have an appreciation for special events. I naturally anticipate special events as everyone else does. The difference is I do not rely on these special moments to sustain me in life. Everyday I can get out of bed is special.

One of these special events for me is the marriage of my Niece, Jennifer Elizabeth Moore to Anthony Michael Parlante. The nuptials are planned for Saturday, March 13, 2004. Jennifer is not only one of my three nieces, she is my Godchild. I remember holding her close some twenty -some years ago. It was the day of her baptism which took place on the beach in New Jersey.

Sadly, I am unable to attend her wedding due to my recent, six month exacerbation which was focused around severe, debilitating vertigo issues.

A $50 donation to Trinity Wish Foundation has been made in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Michael Parlante.
May God watch over and protect you all the days of your new life.

Kathy Schmidt