My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Last-Thank-You-Note

Last-Thank-You-Note: Jennifer Miller

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"I would send it to Brenda, the mother of my 11-year old Big Brothers Big Sisters little brother, Miguel.  I am so appreciative that she took the time and care to enroll him in the incredible program.  I have had him for four years now and he has changed my life beyond words and vice versa.  He is currently on a 3-week People to People trip throughout the UK."If I had two more … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Jennifer Miller

Last-Thank-You-Note: D’Andra Simmons

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"The letter is to Alf Khumalo. He is a South African photographer/photojournalist who welcomed me to his home and shared his photographs from the apartheid period along with others of Mandela, Muhammed Ali etc. --Alf is one of my African inspirations! It was a wonderful afternoon I will never forget. He kept on taking pictures even at the threat of death, punishment and … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: D’Andra Simmons

Last-Thank-You-Note: Emily Hargrove

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"I have also been thinking of your Last-Thank-You note – mine would have to be shared between my OB-GYN, Dr. Julian Carter and the NICU nurses at Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Carter helped to bring my son, Everett, into the world and then the amazing NICU nurses looked after him for 10 days when things were touch and go after he aspirated on his meconium during the … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Emily Hargrove

Last-Thank-You-Note: Carmaleta Whiteley

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"My last thank you note would go to 'my team.' "Have you ever chaired a non-profit event, luncheon or gala?  Then you know it takes not a village but an army of volunteers to pull it together.  I have been so fortunate to assemble an Army of Team Leaders as my Committee Chairs.  One telephone call and “poof” like magic all are on board.  My team works many, many hours … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Carmaleta Whiteley

Last-Thank-You-Note: Frederick Merrill

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"My last thank you note would go to my best friend, first for being my best friend for all these years and always being there for me when I need a friend and never judging me but secondly for always making me smile as he points out my idiosyncrasies and reminds me of funny moments we have shared during our long friendship and last for helping me through difficult times when I … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Frederick Merrill

Last-Thank-You-Note: Jill-Beth Hayes

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"If I had one last thank you note in my box and I didn't need to send one to the numerous people who donate time and/or money to my favorite causes, I would write my old boss, Deirdre Johnson.  She helped me realize I was not reaching my potential or following any dreams with the job I held for 4 years.  I still see her from time to time when she comes to town for her job (she … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Jill-Beth Hayes

Last-Thank-You-Note: Rawlins Gilliland

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"To my friend Arturo who stuck with me a year helping leave an architectural stonework legacy in my property home of 28 years....and in doing so attracted wonderful new next door neighbors who, like him, came here from Guanajuato Mexico (illegally until the 1986 Reagan Amnesty....( & in the case of these new neighbors, went on to graduate all three of their children from … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Rawlins Gilliland

Last-Thank-You-Note: Jack Knox

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"If I could, I would send a  thank you note to Henry S. Miller, who was my good friend and my landlord at Highland Park Village for 29 years. He was a  role model for many younger guys and was the personification of graciousness in business while never missing a single point in any negotiation.  "We should all be so lucky. He is still my role model."-Jack Knox … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Jack Knox

Last-Thank-You-Note: Rhonda Sargent Chambers

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“If I could send a thank you note to heaven…Kim Dawson would be my choice!  So many doors were opened, so many life lessons taught and she had so much faith in me. "I could never repay her for her loving direction, thoughtfulness, kindness and sincerity!  Although I had written her many thank you notes, I wish she was still here!” -Rhonda Sargent Chambers   … [Read more...] about Last-Thank-You-Note: Rhonda Sargent Chambers