2007 REMEMBERED!
Sahara Aldridge with Rick Springfield
For 17 months, Rick Springfield and the news media brought literally thousands of us together and into our lives a sweet angel named Sahara Aldridge, 13, who battled a brainstem tumor and taught us by example, what Unconditional Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Optimism and Humility really means. Sahara came to represent all that is Right and Good in this World. At Rick Springfield's "A Concert for Sahara" held on December 8, 2006 over 3,000 of us travelled to Cape Girardeau, Missouri from all over North America and Canada to physically show our Love and Supportiveness. We came to Love Sahara and her parents Amy & Shannon. Sahara passed away on November 5th, 2007 and our collective hearts just broke. Sahara could not have asked for a better Mother and Father. She was Blessed and in turn, we were Blessed as we came to know Sahara and her family including Grandma Dooley, Jennifer Hecht and Pamela. Sahara's beautiful spirit lives on. We Celebrate her life!
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The St. Regis Hotel & Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The Grand Ballroom!
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Finally, on February 23, 2008 I will be Master of Ceremonies for The National Parkinson Foundation's Annual Gala--"Hope Swings Eternal" to be held at The St. Regis Hotel and Resort on the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beach. I will serve in memory of my father. Go to http://www.parkinson.org/ for information on how you can attend or make a donation.
posted by Michael Manning @ 5:52 PM
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You amaze me, Michael. Everybody should have your heart and your attitude. Happy New Year, my dear friend.
Michael, good evening from the tropics.
I was honored to be among your blogging friends in 2008. Sahara will continue to live on in our memories for a long time and she is will always be our heroine for all time. An angel with wings.
Congratulations on all that you've accomplished during this past year and may you continue to experience only the best of things in life during 2008.
Peace, hugs and blessings,
Enid
We find our strenth and hope in the eys of our children.
They teach us what we tend to forget.
Great post
Happy New Year!!!!
I hope 2008 is the best one yet
Bud: What a fantastic compliment from a great friend. Sending Love and Happiness to You & Cathy for 2008!
Enid: The longer I'm on my own journey the more I realize it's friends who help us be our best. (((HUGS))) to you in the tropics! And Happy New Year!
Walker: I believe you are so right! Happy New Year, my friend!
It's 2.15 am and I am just about to disappear to bed :-)
That's quite a year....
and looking forward to a whole new one too!
I wonder if we can get footage of the Parkinsons Gala over here in the UK...
Love, Health and Happiness right back at you, my friend.
cq
Happy New Year Michael!
Happy New Year Michael! It's so nice to read someone being thankful for where they've been in the last year, rather than just hoping the next is better. You really have a great attitude!
Whew! What full year of activities! And already 2008 seems to be shaping up to be just as busy, if not busier!
Happy, healthy and blessed New Year to you, Michael. ;o)
All my best,
Diane
Happy 2008 Michael ! Sounds like 2007 was a great year and 2008 will be even better I am sure
Busy you! Happy New Year to you and yours!
What am amazing year you had, Michael. I hope 2008 is even better and you & your family are blessed with happiness!
Sounds like you had a good year--I wish I could leave the midwest for somewhere in Northern AZ--maybe way back in the AZ strip where I could write and hike and nap... Happy New Year!
You have been and will be very busy!
Very impressive my friend.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have a wonderful 2008!
~xo
Lee Ann
I'm glad I found your blog,it is so nice to meet someone who is so caring of others.
Not easy to find in this new worls we live in.
I hope the New Year brings you much happiness.
What an amazing year in review! Here's hoping 08 will be wonderful for us all!
Happy New Year Michael! :)
What a year you've had!
May you have an even better 2008!
A most wonderful list, Michael. Happy New Year to you!!
CQ: It's a bit early for me to know yet about any feeds with the Gala, but I'll keep you updated. Hope you have a great week!
Happy New Year and best, Brian!
Jessica: Thank You! Also: Cool new photo!!!:)
Diane: Blessing to you as well! Anyone with such a fun smile as you is going to go places in 2008! :)
Terry: Great to hear from you. I had great trouble getting onto your site this past year for some reason. But I'll be over and try again! Best to you in 2008!
Joan: Happy New Year to You as well!
Heather: Arizona like many places is bit slow coming out of the gate today, but the Mojo will kick back in, I'm sure!
Sage: It sure was a long move, but I like it here so far and always seem to be learning new ways to get around! Happy New Year!
Lee Ann: You are so cool with that "new do"! xo, xo and best in 2008!
Green Tea: Such a nice compliment! Thank you so much and hope this is a great year for you as well! :)
jean-luc-picard: I thoroughly enjoyed attending your Federation Christmas Party. Keep allowing the beautiful girls aboard the ship! :D
Best to you, my friend!
Hey, Lisa: Hope you'll be posting more. Your site is always cool. Happy New Year!
Seamus: I have Faith it will be!
Michael you have inspired me in so many different ways and I am grateful for your friendship and how you find my little Madison to be such a delight! Thank you.
Patti: You are such a dear person. Thanks for such a warm compliment and wishing you and your family a Very Happy New Year!
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