This is the seventh beautiful day in a row that we've had here in Western Pennsylvania. What makes it all the more special is that this evening is the final Car Cruise of the 2009 season. We're expecting at least 2,000 cars to be on hand and probably 7,000 or 8,000 people to invade our property to stroll throughout the grounds and facility and allow some of the joy and peace that our people have to be deposited into their lives.
It's hard when something of this magnitude is staring you in the face and you don't know if you have the energy to pull it off, but by God's grace we've done so over the past months with incredible fuitfulness and a magnificent set of volunteers who give selflessly and tirelessly to make it happen.
It's hard to be focused on talking to one person when you see thousands all around you but that's the essence of what these kind of events are all about. It's never about the number for me. It's always about talking with a person about their individual situation or story.
It's hard when you know that so much more could be done, but it's a blessing to know that at least something is being done in a way that allows lives to be changed even when we may not see it as a direct consequence of our investment.
So look beyond htose hard moments and believe for the best because trust me when I tell you that indeed these seeds are going to grow into great oak trees.
Blessings
Dr. Jay
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