The image above is one I downloaded from the Internet.  It is supposed to depict a lung transplant surgery.  Saturday I helped very good friends of mine with a Spaghetti Supper that is a benefit to raise money for a local woman who needs a lung transplant.  She has been approved for the transplant and is now on the waiting list.  She could get a phone call any time and have 3 hours to get to the regional out of state hospital where the surgery would take place.

I had a very small role in the whole process.  I was at the table collecting the requested donation of $ 7 per meal.  That day I assisted 250+ people contribute to her cause and also enjoy a great meal.  The patient and her family were there for the event and were very moved by all the support given.  They had people they had never met helping raise money for the costs associated with the surgery and recovery process.  People who came knew the purpose of the dinner.  Many made donations over and above the cost of their meal ticket.

As I look back on the event the part of the event that leaves a lasting impression on me is how people, so of whom had never met previously, came together to help in cause they all mutually supported.  There was no maneuvering for positions of prestige.  There no attempt to “climb the ladder” to gain importance.  Every job was viewed as equally essential to the overall goal.  I came away tired, but I also came away touched by the power of loving people working together in a loving way.  I will remember this for a long time!