A lot can happen in just 6 days!
I am excited to let everyone know that Grant and I have decided to start the Reece Ryde Memorial Park FUND.
After many late nights of thinking and stressing over starting a Foundation... I felt like that would be too overwhelming. Not only would it take at least 6 months to set up, we would have to set up a 'board' to over see the Foundation. And once you have a Foundation, you are forever tied to it.
I didn't want it to define us.
I also don't want to 'drag out' the grieving process, by continually doing things in her memory. Her image, her memory, her spirit are forever tattooed on my heart; that is what defines who I am (and who WE are).
We've decided to stick with the park idea. And we are so excited about it!
We've got a preliminary design picked out. And we have a general idea of cost... but we still need to meet with the company rep and get a plan drawn up, figure out expenses for everything other than the basic 'toys' like, sand, deliver, labour...etc.
BUT today we got everything officially started by meeting with our Town Council. They were completely supportive and agreed to the idea right away. Which was SO fantastic.
I really wasn't sure if they would support it or not and I'm positive I've ever been so nervous in my life! I couldn't stop shaking after we left!! The first thing Kathy asked me when we left was "How are your knees?" haha
The only 'glitch' is that the spot we would like for the park is not on town-owned property. It actually belongs to the school board. So before we start fundraising, we will see if the School Board let the town use the land for the park. Hopefully they will, as the park will be for ages 2-5, so the Kindy kids can walk over and use it.
We will post again as soon as we know anything!
Thanks so much to all of you for checking in on the blog, and sending words of enthusiasm and support for this park idea.
With all our hearts- Ange, Grant & Aiden
3 comments:
Please keep us posted and updated on each step! I think a park is a fabulous idea!
i think what you are doing is amazing and inspiring, when you have everything worked out let me know when i can help out, whether it is with building it or as simple as money, i will do what ever you need.
I think it's amazing what you're doing, Ange. Mustering the strength as you do from day to day to keep things together for your family is a testiment to your character. This park is another example of that and what a fabulous way to honour her memory. We're very excited to attend the upcoming fundraisers (yay, golfing!) and are eager to assist in any other way. Most importantly, my son Mateo will definitely be one of the children to whom Reece's new park will bring many smiles!
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