Will You Lend a Hand?
Hey everyone! I know the blog has been pretty dull lately, okay VERY dull, but in all honestly, photography has taken a backseat to my family at this point. We just moved to a new area, my oldest started Pre-School, and my life has revolved around all the changes and adjustments. I do hope you’ll continue to check back often, as I am planning a few sessions for this fall. I am also considering doing another mini session day, but details for that will follow.
Right now I want to talk about something very dear to me and I hope you’ll take a moment to listen. My husband’s uncle, Jerry Pyszka, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and is currently undergoing treatment. His wife Leeann was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few short years ago and is also unable to work from the debilitating effects of her disease. Needless to say they are really struggling right now and can use a helping hand. I thought her words summed up their situation better than I could ever say, below is a poem she wrote and shared with some of us a few months ago:
First it destroyed my soul then it ripped away my heart
How can I be his rock when I can’t even stand?
I hate myself for being weak for crying every day
I wait for him to fall asleep then I fall to my knees and pray
I hate to question you GOD but I can’t help but ask you why?
Just let my husband be healthy and I will gladly die
He’s so good; he’s so kind, so generous and giving
He deserves to be healthy; he deserves to go on living
Please let this be nothing but a horrifying dream
God you have my attention, I’m falling apart by the seams
I’m searching for you to help us Lord and don’t know what more I can do
I’m throwing my prayers up in the air and leaving it all up to you
A benefit is being held for Jerry to help defray some of the all the costs they’ve incurred fighting this disease. If you can attend, we’d love to see you there! If you can’t attend, but would like to make a donation, you can let me know or you can contribute to the Jerry Pyska Fund held at the Illinois Valley Credit Union. Also, if you or anyone you know would like to donate drawing or raffle items (such as a gift baskets of any kind, gift certificates from your business, anything!) they would be so appreciated. Please let me know if you’d like to help. It’s going to be a fun night out - We hope to see you there!
Jerry Pyska Benefit
Saturday, October 2nd
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Knights of Columbus in LaSalle
$20 per ticket in advance or at the door
Chicken dinner provided, cash bar, 50/50, raffles, and live music by 3 Day Weekend
P.S. I will be donating a free session ($125 value) up for raffle! You can use the session gift certificate however you’d like, for a family session for Christmas cards, give it as a gift, whatever!