This has been an amazing first week back at school for us. Our article in the El Paso Times has helped us to receive over $3000.00 in donations, our article in The Cenizo Journal came out, and I made antipasti and panna cotta for the kids.
My door is slowly being covered with letters from donors and well-wishers. It is so amazing to realize just how supportive people are. We have received donations from as far as Alabama and California, from Valentine alumni and people who had a good experience during sports events here when they visited, and from strangers who read the article and simply wanted to help out. We are truly blessed to have such support.
Not all of the kids were sure about the food I'd made for them to try: roasted tomatoes, marinated olives and bell peppers, several different types of cheese, prosciutto, grilled zucchini, and caprese salad. These are west Texas ranch kids after all. The food seemed to be a hit however, there was very little left at the end of lunch.
As the date draws nearer and we continue to work on booking plans and places to stay, we are all getting excited!
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