Every year about this time I start to ponder all the things I am thankful for. This year there are so many things that come to mind. I now have a deeper appreciation for the situation I am in. Things tend to get pretty tough sometimes; life becomes a rollercoaster, and then you get a slight wake up call. So many people take for granted the little things in life, things our wish kids do not have the opportunities to do.

Children always seem to find a glimmer of hope and happiness even in the worst of times. So this year I am thankful for my family, my son, friends, my home, my job and so much more. I’m thankful that I get to get up everyday proud of the job I do. And I’m thankful for all the people who help to make the wishes and dreams come true for these wonderful children. I hope everybody takes the time to be thankful for the GREAT things life has to offer, even the little things. I hope everybody has a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving.

Megan (Development)

I started here at the end of September and was assigned two children to start with.  Wednesday, Derrick got to go on his shopping spree!  I remember the feeling I got when I had finally reached the goal I was given to grant his wish.  I never expected to get so excited. It felt so good to know he was going to have his wish fulfilled. Sometimes you worry if you’ll ever get there. Then, all of a sudden, you start getting call after call of people who want to help. It becomes a domino effect and eventually you have reached your target.  I hope Derrick got everything he dreamed of on his shopping spree!

Being on the phone all day, you end up having some very interesting discussions.  I have had the opportunity to chat with some pretty amazing people.  There are people who make me smile, laugh and become thrilled when they want to help out a wish kid! I think the most rewarding conversation I have are when someone thanks me for what I’m doing.  Those are the best. Its just one of the many rewards for the hard work we put in Monday thru Friday.

Megan (Development)

Kids Wish staff really impressed me this fine Halloween day! There was no end to all the creativity!  This is not the place for the common ghost made out of a sheet. After all, in order to effectively help children you have to be one at heart!

Megan (Development)